Various 80′s home video distribution company logos. From top left:
Lightning Video (1985-1990): A sub-label of Vestron Video dedicated to genre films.
Vestron Video
(1981-1992): The main subsidiary of Vestron, Inc.
Wizard Video (1981-????): A label specializing in genre fare. Established by Charles Band.
Empire International Pictures (1983-1988): Also established by Charles Band, just
prior to launching Full Moon Entertainment.
Magnum Entertainment
(1985-1993): A sub-label of
Artisan Entertainment Inc.
that
specialized in genre fare, particularly b-movie horror.
Vidmark Entertainment (1985-2000): Initially known for b-horror and independent films, it was later renamed to Trimark Pictures Inc.
Virgin Vision (1987-1989): Discontinued film distribution after the financial failure of Absolute Beginners (1986). Later reformed as Virgin Films.
Media Home Entertainment (1978-1993): Yet another label originally established by Charles Band.
U.S.A. Home Video (1983-1984): While technically Artisan Entertainment Inc., the company re-founded itself numerous times during its lifespan. This particular iteration only lasted a year.
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Piaggio Apé.
Beginning in 1948, the Apé is still in production today, and comes in multiple variants, though no matter which variant it is, all of them are just plain cute as a button. Unfortunately, very few Apés ever make their way to the U.S., so you would be unlikely to ever see one anywhere except in Europe (particularly in Italy).
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