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eBay watch: Vista Colour vintage bakelite 120 film camera

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Vista

A real oddity on eBay right now, this Vista Colour vintage bakelite 120 film camera.

Not sure about the year, the seller is pitching it as 1930s, I'd think it was a little later. But it's certainly an old one. Despite that, it's incredibly complete – right down to the box, the original strap and some original unused film would you believe.

The seller can't confirm it works, although 'the shutter does seem to fire just fine', so you might be in luck. Anyway, right now it doesn't cost much to find out, with the price at just 99 cents (63p) plus the shipping out of Texas.

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Categories / Film and TV

We are the Mods Film UK Premiere

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Sadie

Perhaps not the most original title for a film about mod culture, but E E Cassidy debut film “We are the Mods” takes an unsual angle on the subject .

The film is about two outcasts girls, Sadie and Nico, who “explore Britain’s 60’s mod culture of music, fashion, drugs and vintage scooters in contemporary Los Angeles”. The synopsis of the film sounds like a typical coming-of-age story, but the combination of female protagonists and mod styles should make it worth watching and if nothing else, the stills and trailer suggest that the film looks good.

You can view the trailer online at the We are the Mods website. The films receives its UK premiere at Raindance Film Festival next month on 6 October. Visit the Raindance website for full details of the screening.

Categories / Food and Drink, Homeware

Retro-style Popcorn Bowl at Cox and Cox

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Popcorn

Night in with a good movie? You might need some popcorn – and this Popcorn Bowl at Cox and Cox could be the perfect accessory.

It's a retro-styled popcorn holder and not just for single use – made of plastic, you can wash it and use it again and again.

Which makes it a bit of a bargain at just £3.

Find out more at the Cox and Cox website

Categories / Film and TV, Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Adidas x Star Wars SL72 Han Solo trainers

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Star2

The Adidas collaboration with the Star Wars franchise just keeps giving, with the latest edition being the Adidas x Star Wars SL72 Han Solo trainers.

We have featured the classic Adidas SL72 previously, a running shoe designed for and used in the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. But this is a very different beast to that.

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eBay watch: 1970s Braun Nizo 148 XL Super 8 film camera

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Braun

If you like the idea of getting into Super 8 movie making (and there plenty of resources out there to help), you might want to check out this gem on eBay – a Braun Nizo 148 XL Super 8 film camera.

The work of German Bauhaus designer R. Oberheim back in 1974, it comes with its original Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 1,8/8-48 mm zoom-lens and a original black Braun bag to carry it. You'll have to find your own film, but that shouldn't be hard.

It's described as being in 'used but good' condition, with normal signs of wear, fine scratches and some loss in the lettering. But it is fully working, which is the important part. It's also very cheap right now – just £1.26. See the site for lots more images.

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eBay watch: Signed Alan Aldridge Chelsea Girls poster

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Aldridge

Yes, it's more than a bit pricey, but this signed Alan Aldridge Chelsea Girls poster is an iconic image and one you'll rarely find on eBay.

Chelsea Girls was a 1966 experimental underground film directed by Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey, following the lives of young women at the Hotel Chelsea. It was also the inspiration for Nico's 1967 debut album, Chelsea Girl.

Yet most of that seems forgotten while the poster is still one of the most memorable images of the era. This particular poster was apparently hand-signed by Aldridge in 1970 and according to the seller, has a gallery guide price of £5,000. He is asking £4,500, which seems a bit rich for an eBay sale, but he will take an offer. You can always chance your arm.

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