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Ampersand Marquee Light

Patra Beaulieu — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:33:31 +0000

A few years ago, GeekAlerts featured the @ Lamp which adds so much flair to a plain wall. But wouldn’t it look even more awesome hung up next to its fellow curly-swirly keyboard mate, the Ampersand Marquee Light? Ampersand Marquee Light Marquee fixtures reminiscent of theatres past Ampersand marquee fixture adds light and vintage-inspired charm to any room [...]

Public Payphone iPhone 4 Case

Hazel Chua — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:30:21 +0000

Now you can carry a public payphone right in your very own pocket with the Public Payphone iPhone 4 Case. We don’t mean a literal public payphone, because that would be impossible, unless you had a giant-sized pocket. Rather, you can make your iPhone look like it’s a miniature public payphone with this quirky case. [...]

Sushi Roll T-Shirt

Patra Beaulieu — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:22:04 +0000

Is sushi your favorite food? Announce it to the world when you wear this Sushi Roll T-Shirt that says, “That’s How I Roll.” The shirt features some tuna maki rolls on front to tantalize everyone around you. Even people who hate sushi will at least laugh, chuckle or snarl at you. The understated parcel brown [...]

Marshall Guitar Amplifier iPhone 4/4S Case

Ryan Cooper — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:55:43 +0000

If you’re into rock-n-roll, you certainly recognize Marshall guitar amps from music concerts. We’ve also seen this iconic design incorporated into things like Headphones and DAB Digital Radios. Now you can enjoy this classic design everyday with the Marshall Guitar Amplifier iPhone 4/4S Case. This iPhone 4 case is from Red Bubble, the same place [...]

John’s Phone Simple and Easy Mobile Phone

Hazel Chua — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:29:33 +0000

Most mobile phones nowadays are all crammed with so many extra features and functions. They may even put the MP3 players and cameras out of business in a couple of years. But for people who want to use their mobile phones just for calling, then they’d better get John’s Phone—the world’s simplest and easiest cell [...]

Vintage Collection Electric S’Mores Maker

Conner Flynn — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:15:54 +0000

MMmmmm. Smores. Nothing goes better with camping than making these treats. They are even better at home. Now you can make some quality S’mores yourself right at home with this Vintage Collection Electric S’Mores Maker. You get 50 bamboo skewers, a 2 minute cooking timer w/automatic shut-off, a removable drip tray and it has a [...]

Star Wars Vintage Vehicles (Tauntaun and Landspeeder)

James Kelly — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:21:25 +0000

It’s hard to find the right gift for someone or even yourself when you are avid Star Wars fan and probably already have all the new stuff (LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar, Millennium Falcon, and Super Star Destroyer.) Why not step back into the 80s with two vintage Star Wars vehicles based on the original [...]

Scandiphone Retro Telephone

Hazel Chua — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:09:21 +0000

Haven’t you heard? Retro is in lately, especially when it comes to phones. If orange wasn’t your thing, then you probably weren’t very impressed with the Sagemcom Sixty Cordless Telephone. But if bold red is more up your alley, then you might want to check into this Scandiphone Retro Telephone. At first glance, you may [...]

iPod/iPhone Turntable

Patra Beaulieu — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:59:34 +0000

Where it’s at! I got one turntable and an iPhone. The sound of LPs on a turntable can’t be beat, but how do you transfer all that magic onto mp3s? Easy. You get the iPod/iPhone Turntable. iPod/iPhone Turntable Convert from records to MP3 with the iPod Turntable Transfer from USB digital turntable to iPhone with [...]

Stormtrooper Vintage Kenner 12″ Action Figure

James Kelly — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:55:38 +0000

Star Wars collectors and fans are going to want to get their hands on this limited edition Stormtrooper Vintage Kenner 12″ Action Figure while they can. Modeled after the 1978 3 3/4″ Kenner release, this stormtrooper comes in vintage-styled packaging and stands 12 inches tall. No longer is the stormtrooper going to be the laughing [...]

Nostalgia Electrics 54″ Old Fashioned Snow Cone Cart

James Kelly — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:22:40 +0000

Last week we showed you the Vintage Cotton Candy Cart and reminisced about all the great times we had at carnivals and amusement parks as kids. Well, some of us at GeekAlerts felt a little left out since cotton candy was never their thing; so we decided to show them the love. Between the Vintage [...]

Nostalgia Electrics Old Fashioned Cotton Candy Cart

James Kelly — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:30:19 +0000

If you are like most of us, you probably have a bunch of fond memories from the days when you were a kid. A lot of mine usually revolve around days spent at carnivals or amusement parks. The rides, roller coasters and games were all great fun, but I miss the junk food! The Nostalgia [...]

Gears of Time Wall Clock

Patra Beaulieu — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:12:16 +0000

So many clocks to be had, so little time. We at GeekAlerts are drawn to clocks with exposed gears, some that move and some that don’t. Among our treasure trove, we have the Steampunk, Triangle Moving Gear, Invotis, and Visible Dual Gear wall clocks. The Gears of Time Wall Clock has chunky gears for decorative purposes, but overall the clock is [...]

Bat Mirror

Hazel Chua — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:52:42 +0000

If you stare at this mirror long enough, then sooner or later, the logo if a well-known and iconic logo will just jump out at you (hint: the mirror is named after the winged hero himself.) The Bat Mirror features an ornate and classic design that would make a fantastic addition to any home. In [...]

Vintage Sewing Kit

Hazel Chua — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:25:11 +0000

You see these jars in movies and on televisions shows, and it’s now time for you to own your very own Vintage Sewing Kit. Packaged adorably and perfect for collectors of everything that is unique and quirky, this kit also contains everything you need to sow on that loose button or patch up that annoying little [...]

Feather Pen and Quill Set

Hazel Chua — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:06:51 +0000

I have always been fascinated with the feather pens that people from the olden times used to write with. I think what makes the thought more romantic, in a sense, is because it’s what people from the Victorian era are portrayed as using in paintings and other art. You don’t see Shakespeare bending over backwards [...]

Railroad Spike Bottle Opener

James Kelly — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:20:49 +0000

Looking for a rustic bottle opener that has some history behind it. The Railroad Spike Bottle Opener is forged from a old railroad spike that was collected from abandoned USA railroads. These spikes have seen it all and are ready for a second chapter in their existence. Slightly more than 6″ long, they make for [...]

Old-School Calculator iPhone 4 Case

Hazel Chua — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:24:39 +0000

The photo of the Old-School Calculator iPhone 4 Case looks so real that I had to do a double-take at the product information to check that there isn’t a real calculator stuck onto the case itself. Of course, common sense would tell you that there isn’t a real calculator stuck to this because you can just [...]

Rolleiflex MiniDigi AF 5.0

Hazel Chua — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:37:25 +0000

If you’re a fan of all things vintage and anything that looks the slightest bit old-fashioned, then you will simply adore the Rolleiflex MiniDigi AF 5.0. Now this isn’t a camera that’s as snazzy and colorful as the Pentax Rainbow K-r, but it certainly does have its own appeal, don’t you think? It looks a lot [...]

The @ Lamp

Robert Birming — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:58:15 +0000

Did you enjoy that at sign neon light that we covered here at GeekAlerts early last year? If so, here’s a marquee lights that should be right up your alley. Reminiscent of theatres past, this marquee fixture adds light, vintage flare and internet-inspired charm to any room. Size: 18(W) x 18.5(H) 4(D) inches Material: metal [...]

Old School Webcams

Robert Birming — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:56:15 +0000

Bdbondy, a member of the Etsy online marketplace, has created a series of old school webcams that will make this Retro Style Webcam look like something from the future. There is a total of eight cams to choose from, based on vintage cameras like Spartaflex, Kodak Brownie Bullseye, an antique folding model, and more. The [...]

Mr. Roboto Watch – Retro Tin Robot Timepiece

Robert Birming — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:56:40 +0000

Azimuth, a watch manufacturer based in Switzerland, has announced their Mr. Roboto watch – the world’s first vintage tin robot concept timepiece. Mr Roboto’s visual appeal embodies the full-flavor revival of vintage tin robotic spaceman. The placements lend for easy reading and a radical tin robot visual appearance. The left ‘eye’ is the hour register, [...]

Vintage Flash Camera Clock

Robert Birming — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:10:59 +0000

Minnesota based artist Debra Dresler used a vintage flash camera to create this beautiful, creative and nostalgic analog timepiece. Perfect for photography junkies and antique lovers will add personality and historic charm to any home. The Vintage Flash Camera Clock ($165) is available from UncommonGoods.

Tabletop Arcade with 150 Classic Games

Robert Birming — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:19:01 +0000

Here’s a cool tabletop arcade for the ones of you who prefer having your collection of classic video games on top of the table, rather than hidden inside. Evoking the pinnacle of arcade gaming during the 1980s, this is the video game system with authentic controls, original arcade graphics, and 150 classic titles built-in to [...]