Categories / Film and TV

Officially-licensed full-size replica Dalek at Firebox

Dalek

The perfect addition to any Doctor Who obsessive's home – this officially-licensed full-size replica Dalek, which you can order at Firebox.

Not just some knocked-up thing out of cardboard, this icon of 1960s sci-fi (and beyond) is made to order, using the original moulds and specifications from the BBC Props Department, the finished product standing at an imposing 5’3” tall. You can even choose your favourite colour – another of the colour options is pictured over the page.

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Categories / Film and TV, Sportswear

Rio Roller Retro Skates

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If the current Lucozade advert is awakening nostalgia for those teen roller discos why not see if you've still got the moves with these Rio Roller Retro Skates from www.rawk.com.

The skates come in a classic seventies-style colourway with contrast stripes and yellow wheels but they're made of modern breathable mesh to keep your feet cool and dry while you skate.Suitable for indoor or outdoor use you'll be able to strut your stuff at the roller rink or in the park – leg-warmers and aerial gymnastics optional.

The skates come in UK sizes 2-9 and cost £39.95. Find out more here.

Categories / Art and Photography, Film and TV

Battle of the Planets limited edition prints by Hand Drawn Creative at Etsy

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If you feel nostalgia for confusing Japanese / American animations of the 1980s, you just might like these Battle of the Planets prints by Hand Drawn Creative at Etsy.

Hand Drawn Creative is Belfast illustrator Neal McCullough, who has drawn for everyone from Time magazine to CBeebies. But right now, his attention is focused on cult cartoon (and owner of the finest intro ever) Battle of the Planets.

Jason is above, with Mark and Princess over the page. All are A3 giclée prints, all are priced at £20, as well as being limited to 20, signed and numbered by the artist. Other characters will follow throughout the year.

Find out more at the Hand Drawn Creative Etsy store

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Categories / Film and TV

Star Trek Bathrobes at Firebox

Trek

Possibly appealing to your inner geek are these Star Trek Bathrobes, which are on pre-order now at Firebox.

This is old school Star Trek, so you get to choose between Kirk and Spock for the colour schemes of these officially licensed robes, both of which are of a terrycloth construction, with embroidered rank and department insignia plus back trim and 'belt'.

Want one? £52.99 gets you one.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Film and TV, Food and Drink

Star Wars Chop Sabers

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The title pretty much says it all – these are indeed Star Wars Chop Sabers.

Imported from Japan and officially licensed from the Lucas empire, they are mini / skinny Jedi weapons that sadly don't light up, but they do operated as chopsticks, should you have a thing for far eastern cuisine (and Star Wars movies).

There's a choice of Darth Maul or Luke, with a pair setting you back £9.99.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Books, Film and TV, Toys and Games

80s colouring book by I Love Mel

80s colouring book

We've featured a surprising number of colouring books on the site over the years: architecture, sneakers, Warhol and even Joy Division. Now you can get out your favourite felt tips, and maybe a few fluorescent markers too, for this 80s colouring book by I Love Mel

The latest in Mel's Colour Me Good range of colouring books, this book features some of the decades most famous symbols of pop culture: there's the Brat pack, Simon Le Bon, Jim'll Fix It, Phillip Schofield and Gordon the Gopher, alongside favourite 80s toys such as Mr Frosty and the humble roller skate. 

All those memories and the book costs just £7. 

Buy it online

via How to be a Retronaut