In an effort to pull the Rubik’s Cube out of the 1980s, designers have produced the new Rubik’s Slide, which will cost about $40, and should be available later this year. The Slide differs from its retro counterpart by using 9 illuminated squares that must be manipulated to match a pre-determined pattern while employing over 10,000 puzzles of varying difficulty. What better way to introduce mind boggling frustration to a new generation of potential cube enthusiasts?
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All it takes to make some delicious popsicles is a couple of rockets, some flames and a launching pad. The launching pad will hold them upright in the freezer while they set up. Nothing will ease the heat of a summer day more than a retro rocket shaped popsicle made with your favorite flavored juice.
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Between cell phones, Skype and online chatting, there is very little use left for the old fashioned telephone. The magnetic clips on this retro designed phone will hold any type of note or message and the phone cord keeps the handset from getting separated from the base. The poor little telephone has come down a long way from when it was an indispensable item in every home.
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Though not quite as bright as a flashbulb, this wax camera will give off plenty of retro light for your evening’s activities. Burning an old Polaroid seems like a very natural thing to do in this age of digital photography. No one has the patience to wait a couple minutes for a picture to develop anymore.
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Until now, empty spray cans were about as useful as a DVD rewinder (which actually exists…go figure). But leave it to some artistic soul to notice the beauty of the can itself, and you end up with a nifty product like this desk lamp which is fit for the finest yard sales and flea markets. The retro can design says “I’m an antique” while the paint runs say “use me, baby, its happened before”. Someone’s obviously been culling through some top notch trash.
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The Madge Light will provide gleaming retro goodness from a design that resembles a white glue container stuck in a plastic mug from the 1970’s. And to complete the feel of that wonderful decade, you can choose from colors that will make your light look like a green pepper or a tomato. This hanging light has a white ceramic cap, an 11′ cord with a switch and plug, and uses a 25W candelabra bulb.
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Products with a retro design seem to give us some peace of mind just because they come from a simpler time. This Nomad Travel Speaker is based on a 1930’s design but still has support for all of your current MP3 players and iPods. Take a step back in time without having to take a step down in fidelity.
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Inspired by “the retro designs of old bowling alleys, diners and tine toys from the 30’s through the 60’s” artist Toby Fraley has designed a line of whimsical robot lamps that are sure to delight and confuse all who gaze upon them. Each design is handmade out of mostly recycled parts so don’t be shocked when you see the price (you are paying a hefty “art” premium). Other designs in the series are pictured after the break.
The seller calls these retro coasters, I consider them coasters that lay it straight out. There is no misconstruing the intent with these, and maybe your less thoughtful guests will take the not so subtle hint.
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Interesting lamp design even if I can’t figure out exactly what it is supposed to be. Cute little thing for a kid’s room, your only choice is whether you want the yellow, white or blue version. Your child may even want to emulate his newest friend, all it will take is a bunch of hair gel.
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