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Categories / Cars and Bikes, Gadgets and Tech, Music

Mini Clubman Vinyl Killer record player

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Mini_recordplayer

We’ve seen VW Beetle variations before, but now you can get your hands on a Mini Clubman Vinyl Killer.

Officially licensed by BMW, the Vinyl Killer allows you to play your records without the need for a record deck – the needle in the car coasting along the grooves, knocking out the music via the built-in speaker and amplifier.

The name ‘Vinyl Killer’ is no accident – I wouldn’t use this for on your super rare LPs, but for novelty playback of your charity shop finds, it should do just fine. 33rpm only, it retails for £55.

Find out more at the Paul Smith website

Categories / Design and Interiors, eBay watch

eBay watch: Rare 1970s De Sede DS-1025 modular sofas

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Desede

Film buffs will recognise the sofas above from the cult sci-fi thriller Logan’s Run, while design fans will know them as the ultra-rare De Sede DS-1025 modular sofas. And they’re up for grabs on eBay.

Designed by Ubald Klug in 1973, the space age De Sede DS-1025 made a fitting appearance soon after in Logan’s apartment in Logan’s Run, as well as in various high-end designer shops of the era. Both sit together to create a ‘terrace-like’ design for your living room. And these particular examples (in cigar brown leather) are described as being in ‘fantastic’ condition – the lived-in look of the leather only adding to the overall appearance.

You’ll need some serious space in your home to use them, not to mention some serious cash to buy them. They’re on a ‘Buy It Now’ for £6,650, with a ‘Best Offer’ should you wish to chance your arm.

Full product details at the eBay website

And thanks to Andrew for the tip off!

Categories / Design and Interiors

Quasar Relax – 1960s inflatable recliner

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Quasar

We have featured the Quasar range of inflatable furniture previously – but we’ve just discovered this newly-added Quasar Relax recliner, which is worthy of a mention in its own right.

For the uninitiated, the Quasar range is something of a 60s classic, the work of Quasar Khanh and a hit in the swinging decade amongst the counter-culture crowd. The new versions are light and strong – small strips of strengthening material give it support against the biggest of weights, maintaining the shape and solidity.

The clear recliner is good for both indoors and outdoors and has a metal ring-supported headrest, good posture support and in case of any accidents, a repair kit (as well as a pump). You can pick one up for £142.

Find out more at the Made In Design website

Categories / Design and Interiors

Crayola-style ballpoint pens

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Crayola

There’s nothing wrong with acting like a big kid – and with these Crayon Pens, it just got a whole lot easier.

Yes, designed and shaped like the Crayola crayons you used to use (and eat) as a child, these are actually ballpoint pens – just twist the top to reveal the nib. Sadly, they don’t all write in the same coloured ink as the body (blue ink only) but they do add a touch of retro-styled novelty to your desk.

Available now, you can pick one up for £5.99.

Find out more at the IWOOT website

Categories / Design and Interiors, Kids

Vitra Eames Elephant returns – in affordable polypropylene

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Vitra_elephant

Last year saw the release of the Eames Plywood Elephant from Vitra, which was designed in 1945, but never actually commercially issued. Just 1,000 were issued in 2007, all selling (and selling out) for £1,000. If you missed out on that, there’s a new Vitra Eames Elephant on the market for 2008 – and it’s cheaper.

The new version uses polypropylene instead of plywood, but keeps the same shape and dimensions. It’s ideal for a kids bedroom (it was originally intended as a toy) or as an eye-catching piece of home design in any room. And as it’s now made of plastic, you can even use it in the garden.

Sized at 76cm x 36cm (W) x 41cm (H) and in five colours, you can pre-order the new version now (for September delivery) for £139.95.

Find out more at the Utility Design website