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Gadgets July 4, 2008 posted by

Pop-O-Matic Juke Box Popcorn Maker – the perfectly retro way to rock around the pop

The Pop-O-Matic Juke Box Popcorn Maker combines the gentle soothing sounds of 50’s rock and pop, with delicious tasty mouthfuls of shimmeringly healthy chrome finished popcorn. Could you ask for more? OK, so it doesn’t actually *play* music, but just imagine if it did. Imagine. $49.95.  This classic Pop-O-Matic Juke Box Popcorn Maker combines the nostalgic look of a jukebox from a 1950s diner with the functionality of a high-tech popcorn maker. The Pop-O-Matic makes movie theater style popcorn using…


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Gadgets June 19, 2008 posted by

Radio City Valve Radio – FM blingin’ up the style an’ ting…

This Radio City Valve Radio provides AM/FM radio, a volume control and some internal speakers in a faux retro LED fakin’ deliciousness that only our fab Chinese cousins could produce with a straight face. Even the price is yestermoment at just £12.99. Runs off 4 AA batteries.  Have you got an old bog-standard radio that just needs replacing with something new and stylish. Well look no further than the amazing Valve Radio with LEDs. This novelty AM/FM radio is modelled…


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Gadgets June 17, 2008 posted by

USB Retro Desk Vac – clean up your desk with a touch of 50’s nostalgia

USB Retro Desk Vac. This cute little desktop vacuum cleaner resonates with the simplicity of life from yesteryear. Remington typewriters, secretaries, long leisurely lunch breaks and a large, black, Bakerlite telephone sitting on every desk. Ah me…£7.99.   Restore order to your desk with your own USB Vacuum Cleaner. Plug it in and suck your way to a cleaner environment in effortless retro style! Tags: usb+retro+desk+vac, usb, gadget


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Gadgets June 13, 2008 posted by

Samson G-Track USB Condenser Microphone – upmarket sound grabber also grabs the eye

This Samson G-Track USB Condenser Microphone looks pretty cool, in a retro ‘more serious than you think’ kind of way. It’s also billed as the first USB condenser mic to come with a built-in audio interface and mixer. Just plug your instruments into the base and sing along with your playing. The mic ships with Cakewalk’s Sonar LE software, and all the necessary cables. $39.99. [Whoops…$129.00…sorry]  The G-Track allows you to record vocals like a standard USB mic, or two mono…


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Gadgets May 22, 2008 posted by

Telescope Walking Stick – for the dignified voyeur

The Telescope Walking Stick harks back to a time when men were men and small green furry wombats were…well you get the picture. We’re trying to imagine many instances when you’re likely to want to unlatch your cane and view the surrounding countryside in depth, and to be honest we’re not feeling it too much. Nevertheless this is probably a perfect gift for that slightly strange uncle whose name you can never quite remember. $89.95.  This walking sticks handle converts…


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cool tech April 28, 2008 posted by

Car Cassette MP3 Player – retro plastic gadget still plays on

Car Cassette MP3 Player. Civilisations come and go, land masses disappear but still the ancient technologies stay with us through all time. This audio cassette shaped MP3 player has been around for years, we first remember covering a model back in 1887, and here it is again…updated. The news is USB 2.0, SD card up to 2 GB, rechargeable Lithium battery and a 3.5mm earphone jack. $39.99.    This MP3 player is built into a standard cassette tape, letting you use…


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Gadgets April 1, 2008 posted by

Rock-Ola Neon Wall Clock – glitz comes to the living room, darling

Rock-Ola Neon Wall Clock. Q: What’s ever so bright, retro, kitsch and tells the time? A: Liberace’s bedside alarm. Or perhaps this baby. $995.00.  This extremely impressive Rock Ola Neon Clock is sure to draw attention and compliments, and will add the glitz and glamour from the decor of the past to your home or business today. * High Gloss Powder Coated Black Casing * Chrome Rim * White Neon Ring & Spinner Inside * Neon Red & Green Lettering…


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Gadgets March 28, 2008 posted by

Nostalgia Hot Air Popcord Maker – retro tabletop popper for family fun

Nostalgia Hot Air Popcorn Maker. This plastic street corner popcorn maker replica is probably donkey’s years old, but I still love it. I mean, what’s not to love? It’s shiny red, healthy (hot air popper) and produces my fave snack. The only downside is the 15 minute wait between batches, which is seriously too long when there’s major munching to be done. Ah well. $24.99.  A plastic replica of the familiar, old-fashioned, street-corner popcorn stand, this delightful tabletop-size electric popper…


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Gadgets March 12, 2008 posted by

Talent Show Kit – olde tyme karaoke on a stick comes to town

Talent Show Kit. Take one olde fashioned style microphone and stand, throw in an amplifier, speaker and some electronics and you’ve got some sort of karaoke set up guaranteed to make you look like a doofus in front of Auntie Mabel. That’ll be $79.95 please, sir.  Inspired by an original 1956 Sears Wishbook piece, our “karaoke on a stick” features separate volume and tone control. The removable microphone allows the more expressive tenors and sopranos “room” to move. The mounting base contains…


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Gadgets March 5, 2008 posted by

Vintage Flash Camera Clock – newsreel junkies’ timepiece comes alive

Vintage Flash Camera Clock. Today is retro day, and dang if we don’t think this is sure a purtey piece of techno-giz. A 1950’s flash pop paparazzi style camera converted to a shiny new time telling clock. It’s handmade, nostalgically expensive and makes me want to shout, “Over here Mr President” repeatedly in a very loud voice. $165.00. [Via Crave]  You’ll feel like smiling whenever you check the time with this wonderfully whimsical clock made from a vintage flash camera. This creative…


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but is it art? March 5, 2008 posted by

Giant Anglepoise Lamp – super cool 70th aniversary lamp says it bigger, brighter and more retro

This 70th anniversary Giant Anglepoise Lamp gets our vote as the lighting implement of the week. The gorgeous retro 1930’s design still holds its own in the style stakes, although we can’t help feeling that having a mammoth lampshade hanging over their shoulder could make your visitors feel a trifle uncomfortable in one of those malevolent whack-a-mole Pixar icon kinda ways. £1,450.00.  To celebrate the 70th Birthday of the original 1227 Anglepoise Lamp this three times life-size Anglepoise has been created. Each lamp is…


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Fun & Games February 27, 2008 posted by

Dream Authentics Tabletop Arcade Game – 150 classic games and a jukebox in a tidy sized desktop package

The Dream Authentics Tabletop Arcade Game offers 150 authentic classic video games from the likes of Atari, Namco and Midway, complete with proper controllers and a retro arcade design motif. Powered by a slimline PC and also contains an integrated jukebox MP3 player. Cool stuff. Although for the price you could of course just buy a laptop, a copy of Half-Life and still have enough left for an iPhone and accessories. $2,495.95.  Evoking the pinnacle of arcade gaming during the…


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Gadgets February 19, 2008 posted by

Floppy Disk Drive with 7-in-1 Card Reader – retro fit that combo memory tech, boy

Floppy Disk Drive with 7–in-1 Card Reader. Weird combination of old and new. A 3.5 inch plug-in floppy disk drive unit complete with a memory card reader installed. So..ah..you can transfer all your ancient floppy borne banking details to your digital camera SD card in a snap. Or something. Um…didn’t they make floppy disks illegal a few years back? Out of sheer embarrassment? £19.99.   • Read and Write major flash memory cards and floppy discs from one 3.5 inch bay! •…


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