Space Invaders watches launch – Timex T80 edition and Kickstarter My

Timex unveiled a Space Invaders‑themed version of its classic T80 digital watch, pricing it at $89 (£85) and shipping in three colorways [1]. The 34 mm case is wrapped in a metal strap, weighs about 55 g, and adds retro alarm sounds from the arcade game, while retaining the T80’s chronograph, day/date display and Indiglo backlight. Timex says the watch is water‑resistant to 30 m and built from brass with an acrylic crystal, positioning it as a collectible yet wearable nod to 1980s gaming nostalgia [1].

At the same time, Floor 84 Studio and Taito launched a Kickstarter for a Space Invaders “My Play Watch,” a smartwatch that mimics an Apple Watch but runs only the arcade title on a 1.86‑inch touchscreen. Backers can secure the device for $75 in blue, red, or yellow, with higher tiers offering multiple colorways and bands [2]. The watch includes a heart‑rate sensor, pedometer and calorie estimate, but it does not pair with a phone, limiting its appeal to novelty seekers rather than mainstream smartwatch users [2][4]. The campaign has already attracted 359 backers, raising over $35,000 against a $20,000 goal, with 27 days remaining [2].

Elsewhere, the Space Invaders brand resurfaced in a lottery controversy. An Indiana resident bought a $5 “Space Invaders Cash Invasion” scratch‑off ticket that appeared to win a $100,000 prize, only to be told by the Hoosier Lottery that a technical glitch prevented the prize from being processed [3]. The lottery halted sales of the game and promised to notify affected players by mail within 30 days, leaving the winner without a clear path to collect the prize [3].

Both watch releases illustrate how Space Invaders continues to be leveraged for nostalgia‑driven products, from affordable digital watches to niche smartwatches that blend retro gaming with basic health tracking. The lottery incident, however, shows that the brand’s commercial extensions can also encounter operational hiccups, raising questions about consumer protection when novelty games promise big payouts.