Retro Specs
The Retro Specs are headgear in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
In Splatoon, they are a 1-star item produced by 
Splash Mob and come with the primary ability 
Quick Respawn.
They can be purchased from 
Cooler Heads for 
500.
In Splatoon 2, they are a 1-star item produced by 
Splash Mob and come with the primary ability 
Quick Respawn.
They can be purchased from 
Headspace for 
500 or from 
SplatNet Gear Shop for 1,250.
Contents
Appearance
The Retro Specs are a pair of black, square-shaped glasses with thick rims. On the frames are small sections that change color depending on that of the wearer's ink. While they appear to not have lenses, as they do not seem to reflect light in an obvious manner, they do have them.
Splatoon
Abilities
The Retro Specs come with Quick Respawn as a main ability. As a 1-star item, the Retro Specs have one additional slot for secondary abilities. Since they are made by the Splash Mob brand, they have a higher chance of rolling 
Ink Saver (Main) and a lower chance of rolling 
Run Speed Up to fill their secondary ability slot.
Splatoon 2
| Category |  |
| Brand | Splash Mob
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| Ability | Quick Respawn
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| Cost | 500
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| SplatNet 2 | 1,250
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| Rarity |  
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Abilities
The Retro Specs come with Quick Respawn as a main ability when purchased from shop or ordered from Murch. When purchased from SplatNet 2, they can have any other ability normally available to Headgear. As a 1-star item, the Retro Specs have one additional slot for secondary abilities. Since they are made by the Splash Mob brand, they have a higher chance of rolling 
Ink Saver (Main) and a lower chance of rolling 
Run Speed Up to fill their secondary ability slot.
Trivia
- A UI icon for an older version of the item was discovered in the data files for Super Mario Maker. In this version, the connecting joints are blue.
- The Retro Specs are tied with the
Black Trainers for cheapest purchasable gear with 
Quick Respawn in both Splatoon and Splatoon 2. - In late July 2017, the Retro Specs accidentally appeared in SplatNet 2 with
Stealth Jump as an ability, which is normally only allowed on Shoes.
Gallery
A female Inkling wearing the Retro Specs.
Closeup of a male Inkling wearing the Retro Specs.
A male Inkling wearing the Retro Specs and pushing an Octobrush, from the side.
Official art of an Inkling wearing the Retro Specs, holding a Slosher.
Art of a male Inkling wearing the Retro Specs, pushing a Splat Roller.
The same male Inkling with an Inkbrush.
Art of a team of Inklings - the second is wearing the Retro Specs.
Art of another male Inkling wearing the Retro Specs, also with a Splat Roller.
Art of a female Inkling wearing the Retro Specs, holding a Kelp Splat Charger.
Art of several Inklings - the upper left is wearing the Retro Specs.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
クロブチ レトロ Kurobuchi Retoro |
Black-edge Retro |
 Dutch |
Retrobril | Retro glasses |
 French |
Lunettes rétro | Retro glasses |
 German |
Retrobrille | Retro glasses |
 Italian |
Occhiali rétro | Retro glasses |
 Russian |
Ретро-очки Retro-ochki |
Retro glasses |
 Spanish (NOA) |
Gafas retro | Retro glasses |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Retrogafas | Retro glasses |
Headgear in Splatoon 2
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