A newly released 3D printer filament specifically created to closely match the legendary "Platinum" finish of vintage Macintosh computers has just become available. Developed by vintage computer collector Joe Strosnider, the new PLA material gives hobbyists an inexpensive, genuine means to recreate and restore classic Apple hardware from the late '80s and '90s.

This specialized filament, which costs $21.99 a kilogram, is a game-changer for retro computing fans who want to restore or recreate the original Macintosh design with unprecedented color fidelity.

The Platinum Color is a Signature of Apple's Golden Age

Apple debuted the Platinum color scheme on the Apple IIgs in 1986, establishing its desktop and notebook aesthetic throughout the 1990s. The color, a muted, gray-beige combina

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