A bizarre Commodore 64 peripheral, a mime, and some pretty bad ads

Mimic Systems’ Spartan, an Apple II+ emulator for the Commodore 64, finally shipped in 1986 after two years of promotional ads featuring a mime, but its delayed release rendered its purpose obsolete. Reviews were lukewarm, with critics noting bugs and limited software compatibility, yet a fully equipped unit fetched over $5,500 at a 2024 auction.