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British Airways retro travel bag

Posted on 13th March 2007 | Leave a comment

Yesterday we featured the Sindy dolls in vintage BA uniforms. And whilst browsing for those, we featured another retro gem on the BA site – this British Airways retro travel bag.

Yes, there are cheap copies for sale out and about, but this is the official reissue – and exclusive to BA. It’s an exact replica of the original design, with a metal zipper and the traditional British Airways 70s branding, along with adjustable strap and protective studs on the base.

It retails for £20 plus postage and packing.

Find out more at the BA website

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Gina Girl limited edition 60s-style dolls

Posted on 13th March 2007 | Leave a comment

We’re long overdue a feature on Blythe Dolls, but until we do one, let’s take a look at some modern-day dolls influenced by Blythes – the Gina Girl dolls.

They were designed by photographer Gina Garan of This is Blythe fame, in collaboration with Australian artist Christina Gordon and with a nod to Blythe and 60s big-eye artist Lee and a nod to the 60s era for the outfits too.

Categories / Books, Design and Interiors

Seventiestyle by David Heathcote

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If you ever see an old copy of The House Book by Terence Conran in a junk shop or car boot sale, buy it – it’s one of the best books you can find on 70s design. Alternatively, check out Seventiestyle by David Heathcote, which references some of the images in that book and adds some more from the period, along with a commentary of the era.

It’s a publication by the excellent Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture (MODA), sized around 10 inches square and with around 65 pages – each one featuring colourful images, plus plenty of explanatory text about the image and the subject.

The fact that it has used images from The House Book is a big plus. Many of the other images come from promotional shots and advertisements from issues of Homes and Gardens, but are very much in keeping with the Conran shots. Everything is broken down into sections – for example furniture, fabrics, decoration and bathrooms, with additional sections covering further reading and places to visit.

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Tulip-style Smash ‘n’ Talk alarm clock

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Ideal for your 70s-style pad, this Smash ‘n’ Talk alarm clock could also be just the thing to curb your aggression.

In terms of looks, it would sit well in a room that houses a Tulip table, the shape being a definite throwback to that era. However, this is also a clock with a secret – hit it and it speaks the time.

Add to that a digital display, three alarm sounds and the option of the time being spoken on the hour and it’s quite good value for the £20 price tag.

Find out more at the Kitsch 22 website

Categories / Music, Toys and Games

Sid Vicious 12-inch doll

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Poor Sid – died before the big money came in and still making plenty of cash beyond the grave for someone – with products like this Sid Vicious doll.

This 12-inch figure is described as wearing a "perfect realisation of the Sex Pistols lead guitarist’s stage costume". Actually he played bass (after a fashion). It comes with a leather jacket, the bass, black sunglasses and for some reason, interchangeable hands. Sadly, no syringe, bags of brown powder or add-on Nancy.

If it did, it might have been worth the hefty asking price – $189.95 (around £95).

Find out more at the Kid Robot website

Categories / Bags

Retrodelic Gym Bag

Posted on 13th March 2007 | 1 Comment

No, Retrodelic isn’t some kind of Austin Power-like description – it’s the name of the company. And amongst their stock is this rather stylish Retrodelic Gym Bag.

Not unlike a bowling bag, it’s available in four colours, each with a contrasting handle and logo. The bag has a wide zip opening for your kit, plus additional zipped pockets on the outside and base (a bit like the 80s Adidas holdalls), a contrast lining and glossy finish.

You can pick one up online, priced at $59 (around £30).

Find out more at the Retrodelic website

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