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eBay watch: 1970s JVC Videosphere television

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It is something we have featured before, but this particular 1970s JVC Videosphere television is very cheap right now, so well worth as look.

An iconic design from 1970 and one that was inspired by the era of space exploration and the 2001: A Space Odyssey movie, but all accounts. Good got use on its stand, also good to use with the chain, hanging on a wall. Downside? You'll need to get it converted to use it in the modern digital world, unless you just want it for decoration.

It is described as being in 'original unrestored condition', generally being in 'very good above' condition, although there is 'one major crack' on the square base and the head of the antenna is missing, although it still works. So not perfect, but pretty good – and just £2.20 right now.

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eBay watch: Vintage TV collection

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Not just one old TV, this a collection of four vintage televisions.

If you want to get up close and personal, see the listing page for larger images of all the sets, all of which are described as being in 'excellent' condition, with the odd bit of discolouration and some wear through age. But nothing serious, with all the sets working.

For your money, you get a Philips G17T320-02, stood on that tulip base, along with the JVC Videosphere, complete with base and hanging chain, a Sony 9-90UB TV from 1969 and that orange Loewe TV from the early 1970s. Bidding stands at £399.

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eBay watch: 1960s space age round television

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I'm not sure if this is a variation of the Keracolor Sphere, so let's just say this is a 1960s space age round television. It's also on eBay right now.

Does it work? Probably not, not least because of the advent of the digital era. The seller bought it for display purposes and it has been in storage, with no guarantee of it being functional. Note that, but note also that you can probably replace the actual TV in the shell, which has apparently already been done for this unit.

That shell is in white fibreglass, with a tulip-style base. Some minor damage, but not a lot. So a striking design piece or a project. It's currently on eBay at £100. Lots more images on the seller's page.

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Categories / Gadgets and Tech

RetroFit TV iPhone Holder

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The RetroFIt TV iPhone Holder is one of those products that combines retro style with the very latest technology.

Shaped like an old-fashioned television, your new iPhone or iPod Touch can be inserted into the holder, so it keeps it upright for you to watch videos and the like on your device. Perhaps not a hugely essential item, but at just $7.99, it might be worth a try.

Buy it online from FredFlare.

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Golden Girls Tote Bag

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Etsy has thrown up some wonderful items, but seller HutchMe has some of the oddest, as her obsession with 1980s pop culture inspires many of her products, such as this Golden Girls Tote Bag.

The natural colour bag features a graphic print of the four ladies on the front, in a choice of either purple, turquoise blue, gold or pink. Not the most credible reference, admittedly, but it made me smile and I’d be more likely to buy this than one of her Phil Collins cushions! The bags cost $18 (a bit over £11) from Etsy.

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Retro Television Cushion

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Australian website Lark has some sweet cushions based on vintage-style illustrations by Sydney artist Binny Talib, my favourite being this Retro Television Cushion.

The front of the cushion has an illustration of an old-fashioned style television, that looks a bit like Willo the Wisp’s Evil Edna, but in red (and minus the angry face). The cushion is a cut-out shape that follows the line of the drawing.

It costs Australian $29 (around £18), although you can expect to double that price for shipping to the UK). Order online from the Lark website.