Pez and its assorted dispensers have been around for over 50 years – but few are as eye-catching as the ones in this Elvis Presley Pez set.
Not just one Elvis, you get three dispensers in the collector’s box – ’58 GI Elvis, ’68 Comeback Special Elvis and 1973 Aloha From Hawaii Elvis. Also thrown in are some Pez to munch on and a 3-song audio CD of Hound Dog, Follow That Dream and The Wonder Of You.
You can buy one online, priced at $23 (around £12).
While the Great British High Street is often a let down, I have something of a soft spot for a few of the mainstream shops where you can find a retro gem or two hidden amongst the high fashion.
Schuh is great for discovering retro footwear hidden away, whether it’s classic trainers or cute heels like these Tauro t-bars.
With a cut out design reminiscent of the coolest buckled shoes every kid seemed to own, and a decidedly more sophisticated stiletto heel, this stylish pair look well worth the £54.99 price tag.
Find out more at the Schuh website by searching for ‘Tauro’
What can you buy the retro gamer who has everything? How about the Nintendo NES controller pillow case.
It’s another Etsy gem, made with 100% super soft Fleece and machine sewn for solid construction. It’s also machine washable and dryable and good to fit most pillows.
Not a bad price either at $40 (£20), with two available for $70 (£35).
Find out more at the Etsy website
Fancy a picnic in the sun with some fantastic tunes this Summer? You can’t be without a portable record player in that case.
Far cooler, more fun and better looking than the myriad MP3 players available, this little 1969 Philips "UFO" Record Player is a great find.
It’s selling on eBay for AU $152 (about £70) and ships worldwide. (At time of publishing)
Apparently some DJs these days are using i-pods to play music in clubs. Shocking! We much prefer the old fashioned way (no surprise there) of vinyl being played on a turntable. In tribute to what we hope isn’t a dying skill, we’ve found this piece of art entitled “Old’s Cool Decks”.
It is a canvas measuring 30cm by 30cm, featuring a classic turntable in a lime green colour on a black background. It looks pretty good and it has a title that involves word play. What more could you want?
Its also a very reasonable price at just £7.99 from The Contemporary Home website.
This New York Notebook from Colloco will make a stylish addition to your desk. Its cover is decorated with vintage pictures of the City and an old fashioned map on the back.
It is compact and has an elastic band to keep it in place, making it easy to carry around with you.
It costs just £7 and can be bought online from Colloco. If New York isn’t your favourite city, there are also similar notebooks with images of Paris and Italy to choose from, which feature equally retro images.
