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Can a radio really be cute? Yes, it sure can. Have a look at the beautiful Mini-Dolmen Clock Radio ($49) by Lexon - a colorful AM/FM radio with telescopic antenna and a nice clean retro design. Available in two different colors (the turquoise is unfortunately out of stock).
Uses 2 x AA batteries. Size: 3.5 x 1.5 x 5 1/8in.
(Via Accessoarfeber)
I’m sure most of you have already seen the cool Cassette Tote Bag - it was featured in many blogs some months ago.
It’s been very hard to get it outside the U.S. though. Hence this entry. The good news is that it’s now possible to order the Cassette Tape Handbag ($15) from Baron Bob, where it in the FAQ says: We now ship internationally.
Congrats retro lovers!
The Pixel LED clock is a bit different from what you normally find with these type of products. Each digit is made up of a group of pixels, each illuminated by an individual LED, which gives it quite a unique look.
The clocks are priced at $37 each and are available in two different colors:
Martin B. Jing, a furniture designer from Cologne, Germany, has come up with the idea for this awesome looking Pac-Man inspired chair.
There are probably quite a few people out there who wouldn’t mind resting their legs in a piece of art like that. One can only hope that it actually will be possible to buy them one of these days.
(Via Stuart Witts)
These awesome Tape Dispensers ($25) will start shipping in September, but can already be pre-ordered from j-me - a UK design site run by two brothers.
The j-me tape dispenser uses two different objects that use the word ‘tape’ in different contexts. The fusion of music recording tape and sticky tape results in a piece of stationary lovers of retro iconography should not be without.Mmade of rubber, it uses this advantage to be weighty and non-slip. ‘Small core’ tape is easily installed, changed and cut on the metal cutting blade mounted in the top corner.
- Non-slip
- Hard rubber
- Holds ’small core’ tape (19mm x 33m)
- Product dimensions: 90 x 140 x 37 mm
(designboom via technabob)
In4mation has teamed up with Casio to release a cool retro style data bank watch. But you will have to be lucky and probably quite rich to get you hand on one, since it’s a limited edition of 20 silver and 10 gold models.
The watch is due to be released on July 21 and will come with an “extra goodie in each canister purchased”.
(Highsnobiety via Mike Ballan)
This wonderful retro style USB Dancing Robot ($25) is now available at USB Geek. Open any music media in your computer and the robot will start dancing and flashing the LED’s along with the beat of your music.
Description:
- Reads the media digital output
- Dance in syncs with your favorite tunes
- Bright LED lights that flash along with the beat of your music
- No batteries required
- Powered by USB with 4 feet of cable
- Support Windows 2000, XP
- Dimensions: 9cm x 9cm x 17.5cm
- Weight: 185g
(Via Gizmodo)
Still in love with those old vinyl records, although you carry a tiny MP3 player these days? Here’s a chance to get at least a small taste of those LP days.
Have a look at the beautiful Ol’ Play Vinyl pillows and tote bag from Laidback. The tote is said to be released “this summer”. The pillows have got a $120 price tag and are available in gold and platinum.
This style is a redesign of the very popular “Ol Play” design, blazing in solid gold and platinum “Vinyl on Vinyl.” The pillow is 18X18″ with a hypoallergenic removeable insert. The gold has a gold colored brass zipper and the platinum style has the chrome metal zipper.
(Via ThisNext)
Do you sometimes have those days when you just can’t stand hearing about another cell phone, USB phone or Bluetooth headset? Neither do I.
But if you ever do, the Pink and Silver Designer Telephone ($121) can be fun way to get a blast from the past.
This telephone is an original version, fully refurbished internally with new colour co-ordinated mouldings and cords. Traditional rotary dial and two-tone bell-ringer. Supplied ready for use with modern telephone sockets, (no need to connect to an electrical point). Fully compatible with the BT telephone network and most cable networks.
Good old Roberts Radio always makes beautiful products. On the webiste for the German retailer they have some awsome special editions models that I have never seen on the official website (or have I just missed it?).
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