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20 affordable retro tech gift ideas

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10 of the best retro alarm clocks

Categories / Film and TV, Kids

A tribute to Oliver Postgate

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Woke up this morning to the sad news that Oliver Postgate had died, aged 83.

The name might not mean much, but for many UK readers of this site, Postgate provided the pre-school entertainment – the man (and voice) behind Bagpuss, The Clangers, Ivor the Engine and Noggin the Nog to name four. And all are still popular today – doing brisk business both on DVD and in merchandising sales.

He might be gone, but I suspect his work will continue for many years to come. Here’s some Bagpuss as a tribute – check out YouTube for much more of this and all his other shows.

Categories / Pets

Bosa Travel Doghouse – shaped like a vintage suitcase

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Remember the retro Pet Caravan? Well, the same designer is back with more doggy design – the Bosa Travel Doghouse.

That designer is Marco Morosini and the new design is based on a vintage suitcase, the idea being that you can carry the ‘house’ around with you. Although I suspect a ceramic suitcase with platinum detailing holding a small dog would take some carrying.

Indeed, this is only suitable for a small dog, being sized at 54 x 40 x 28cm. And for seriously loaded small dog owners, with a price tag of 670 Euros.

Find out more at the Wannekes website

Categories / Cars and Bikes

Limited edition Fiat 500 by Diesel goes on sale in UK – but online sales only

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Remember the Fiat 500 by Diesel? We featured it a couple of months back, but suspected it wouldn’t be made available in the UK. We were wrong.

Yes, you can now get your name down for a limited edition Fiat 500 by Diesel in the UK, but you have to do it online. Fiat is offering 10,000 of the limited editions to UK buyers on a ‘first come first served’ basis, with the option of configuring to your heart’s content and (we presume) home delivery.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

Oluce Fiore space age suspension lamp

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We have featured Oluce previously, most notably for its range of Joe Colombo-designed lights and lamps. But they don’t just specialise in a vintage designs, they also offer a nice line in retro designs too – like the Oluce Fiore suspension lamp.

Very much in the 60s space age style, the Fiore (designed by Marco Romanelli and Marta Laudani) is a mix of chrome and blown glass, with a choice of seven or 13 bulbs for the diffused light. If you’re after that 60s/70s look, it’s hard to beat.

Prices start at around £700.

Find out more at the Nest website

Categories / Books

Junkshop Gem: Cook Now Dine Later by Catherine Althaus and Peter Ffrench-Hodges

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Cooknow

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover – but I think we know what we’re getting from Cook Now Dine Later by Catherine Althaus and Peter Ffrench-Hodges.

Yes, this is 60s dinner party territory. But not only that, according to the preface, this is a book that will ‘appeal to any bride who intends to go on working after her marriage.’ And one with a strong stomach too. The food in here is pretty astounding – we’ve tried to find a recipe we might be able to keep down, but so far haven’t dared go near one.

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Categories / Men's Fashion, Music

Over The Stripes Sid Vicious t-shirt

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Vicious

Oki-Ni has the exclusive on selling Over The Stripes t-shirts outside of Japan – and that collection includes this Sid Vicious Too Fast t-shirt.

Featuring that distinctive Sid Vicious profile, the shirt also features a few classic Vicious touches and a rear print with ‘1979’ and ‘Too fast to live too young to die’ in contrast print.

The limited edition t-shirts themselves are made from 100 per cent Japanese cotton and are sure to be collectors’ pieces in the future (if you look after them). And if you’re not a Sid Vicious fan, other t-shirts in the range feature Andy Warhol, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, John Lennon and Kurt Cobain. All retail for £59.

Find out more at the Oki-Ni website