What ever happened to the IMSAI 8080 used in the 1983 MGM/United Artists movie “Wargames”? Glad you asked. As a matter of fact, a few people have asked me about it over the years. No, it isn’t ensconced in a museum or private collector’s crypt. Here is the story and yes, it still survives here with us, always just within view!3/4/2006- An e-mail from Special Effects Supervisor Mike Fink…and…… the answer to one of the most asked-about items “What happened to the WOPR?” and…
More about the 2006 W.O.P.R. replica and mystery disappearance!NOTE: Much, if not most of what you find on the web relating to technical aspects relating to the “WarGames” film has been extracted from the material below, most without credit to the source. I believe that my contributions and support of the film’s historical “mechanics” have significantly promoted the ongoing popularity of this uniquely inspirational icon of filmdom’s depiction of technical capability and imagination. To those who have materially benefited… “You’re welcome!” -trf
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