MTNU Classic Beige! That must have been one of the keysets I was thinking about.
Yes, this would be perfect for a retro build, although it is a bit heavy for the Lanes.
Aesthetically, this is the right idea.
And Keychron OSA often comes up in buyer comparisons on the cheap Chinese PBT. Speaking of which, there’s another decent set, a retro MA:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007779505884.html
And you’re right, Tandy came out with a variety of keyboards. I’m kind of surprised that there isn’t a Deskthority-style rundown of all of them. Maybe there is?
Regarding the movie, Gaten Matarazzo probably could have played the character in the red stripes very well. I suppose this program was another influence for Stranger Things.
I think MTNU Classic Beige is the most appropriate set. Could go with the clone SA if I want taller, cubic keycaps. I’ll use whatever ends up working best with the Gateron Lanes. I’ll post a photo if it leads to a viable build.