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Retro-style art kits for kids

Kids love being creative, and they love art kits that will let their imagination run free. Prezzybox have a new selection of retro-style art kits that kids and adults will love.

The Hypotrochoid Art Set is quite similar to another popular children’s drawing set that uses gear-shaped circles to create some wonderful geometric pictures. Nobody is ever too old to be fascinated by the beautiful mathematical hypotrochoid patterns that this kit creates. Read more

Nintendo Gameboy DS retro pouch: protect your handheld

If you are like a majority of Nintendo Gameboy DS owners you seem to take your beloved handheld everywhere you go. However there is a downside to this, it can sometimes get scratched.

However there is a way to protect your Nintendo Gameboy DS and that is with these retro designer Nintendo pouches. So why would you chose these over those plain looking plastic ones?

Well you just have to look at it to see how cool this retro pouch is, and it will cost just $13 for one or $21 for the both, now that’s a bargain.

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Space Age Coffee Table

Do you like to have furniture that is a bit different then if so you are going to like this coffee table that is sometimes also known as a UFO table because of its 1970’s space age design. This space age table is great for indoor or outdoor use.

This table retails at around £2,250 but if you have the money why not have something like this I would.

The size of this table is as follows: 47 1/4″Dia x 15 3/8″H

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Puma re-introduce Disc Blaze: complete with 1990s retro Tetris print

If you have that burning desire to bring back the 90’s, then Puma might just have the answer. They are to re-introduce their Puma Disc Blaze sneakers complete with 1990s retro Tetris print. These trainers will come in a choice of two colors.

If you live in Japan then you can get your hands on these sneakers already, the rest of the world will have to wait another couple of weeks.

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iPod Boombox

This iPod Boombox may look like an authentic 80s-style boombox, but look closely and replaces the cassette with the iPod.

This Boombox has a Built-in iPod dock with a spring-loaded door.

Your iPod is charged and controlled by the push button controls at the front.

The iPod Boombox comes complete with iPod dock adaptor; power cable and remote control.

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Diesel DZ7086 OLED display watches: very retro

Diesel have produced some OLED watches in the past, however Diesel wanted to try and improve things a little and at a glance it looks as though they have done just that. However, the new Diesel DZ7086 OLED display watch does look a little on the small side.

If you like the retro look, then I think that you will put aside how small the watch is. The bright screen features dual color, blue and green, the watch also has four different animations, this are random when you push one of the buttons on the side. The strap is made from genuine black leather.

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Panasonic’s SDR-SW20 waterproof camcorder

This is the brand new camcorder from Panasonic; the SDR-SW20 is a waterproof camcorder that has up to 1.5m underwater protection.

This camcorder also has shock proofing that protects from falls of up to 1.2m and general dust proofing if you’re out in the wilds.

Because this camcorder is light weight and small it is great to have for casual, everyday use but also great for active marine and winter sports usage.

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Mirror Skate Board: must have for Skate Boarding Fanatics

It’s said that Skateboards have been around since the 1940s and there is no denying that we have all had a go on one at some point but would you really want one on your bathroom wall?

Well you can get this full sized skateboard mirror including wheels for around £110

So I guess if you love the sport then you will love this mirror.

Would you have this in your home?

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Vintage Seating Solution: The Sunball Lounge Chair

Looking for a unique seating solution? If you’re a fan of the retro look, this Sunball lounge chair is perfect. Originally designed by Ris and Selldorf during 1969-1971, this lounge chair consists of two moveable spherical shells which can be opened and closed. The chair has been made in lacquered fiberglass, reinforced polyester, ABS plastic, aluminium and fabric.

To own a piece of vintage luxury, be prepared to shell out a cool $60,000.

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Slot Car Wall Sculpture

Can you remember back in the 80’s when the slot cars were a must have item?
Well know you can have the slot car wall art is a sculpture on your wall.

It has been made by Pete Nidzgorski who aims to bring back those good old days.

These days kids have what we know as a scalectrix racing set I know my son has one and the tracks can be built in oval’s, figure of 8’s or many other variations if you have the space just like in the 80s so not much has changed apart from the cars.

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Would you have this on your wall?

Why was 1998 the best year for gaming, this video explains

This video found on Game Trailers tries to explain why 1998 was the best year for gaming, but is the video creator right or did he repeat himself endlessly in parts and sound boring as this did not convince me. With 2008 including gaming from the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3 and amazing video cards on PC’s…surely things are better now. Watch the video below and share a comment.

Onkyo launches the CBX-300 tabletop audio system

This Onkyo CBX-300 tabletop audio system has got the modern functionality but also has the retro looks.

Under the plastic and faux wood exterior is everything you would expect from a tabletop system.

This system has a CD player an iPod slot to access all your portable tracks and a tuner and a timer if you want to wake up to your favourite radio station in the morning

The sound quality is boosted by Active Bass Control and it has 8cm OMF diaphragm speakers that have Aero Acoustic Drive that are said to offer a powerful and natural sound.

So if you are looking for a sound system that can offer you great sound then this could very well be it.

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Knoll’s 1950s Betoia Bird high-back chair

This chair is part of Harry Bertoia’s artistic 1952 seating collection that is sculpted from bent metal rods thsi cahir is then upholstered in fabrics that are designed to sit well with the period look. so if you like the retro look you will love this chair.

It is clear that design classics don’t come cheap and this one is no exception.

This chair is priced around £1,798

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Retro style Pendulum Wall Clock

This retro style wall clock that has a striking combination of red and aluminium and i think it will look great in any home even more so if you love the retro look.

The swinging pendulum gives added drama to this great funky clock.

This clock is 19cm in diameter and is available in various colours

what do you think of this clock?
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Retro American Diner style furniture from Cola Red

Are you looking for a classic 50s look in your kitchen if so then this would be a great addition.

This Corvette set from Cola Red is one of many of their faithfully fifties styled sets. With choices of laminate vinyl colouring you can make this classic look your very own too.

This set retails from £739, a pretty reasonable price tag for the closest you’ll get to your very own time machine.

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Turntable Phonograph

This small retro style gadget features a radio, an alarm function, a countdown timer, and a display that will provide you with information about the current time, date, temperature and humidity.

The Turntable Phonograph comes in a choice of white or pink.

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Oversized retro sunglasses by Tom Ford

Okay, so the weather’s pretty miserable outside at the moment well in the UK anyway but there’s no reason not to think ahead where shopping’s concerned even more so when it comes to finding the right sunglasses for the summer.

So if you are looking for a designer pair of sunglasses then this pair from Tom Ford might just be the perfect retro pair for you.

With thick rims reminiscent of Jackie O and a distinctly sixties-inspired shape, they’re a great statement pair.

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Recently spotted two rare pairs of Air Jordan Retro 5 (V) Unreleased Samples

Two new pairs of sneakers were spotted at the Air Jordan Exhibition in Hong Kong on February 24th which was two Air Jordan Retro 5 Unreleased Samples; they do look good that’s all I have to Read more

Solar Motion Ferris Wheel: memories of the county fair

You can now bring back the memories of a county fair everyday with this beautifully crafted Ferris wheel sculpture.

This farris wheel is powered by a solar panel and light from the included lamp or a nearby Read more

Retro Webcam

Whether you pop it on your flash flat screen or sit it on its very own classic tripod, this delightfully Retro Webcam will Hollywood-up your desktop.

Complete with a quality glass lens and a cleverly Read more

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