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eBay Watch: Mangiadischi Penny portable record player

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Forget the iPod, the coolest portable audio player around is the Mangiadischi Penny portable record player.

Dating back to around 1970, this Italian-made player spins your 45s and plays them via the built-in speaker, with power from mains or battery. Clever stuff too – just slip in your single and it plays automatically, no matter what the size of hole in your record. And when you are finished, just press the eject (which is located next to the volume control).

Available in a range of bright colours, this one is currently selling for £26.70 – with many others also available around this price.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / eBay watch, Retro Women's Fashion

Isaac Mizahri’s designer Charlie Brown inspired dress

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PeanutsIt seems an odd thing to ask, "Have you girls ever wanted to dress up like a stylish Charlie Brown?" but for lovers of the classic comic strip now’s your chance.

Grabbing obvious inspiration from Charles M. Schultz’ Peanuts, Isaac Mizahri has designed this one off sequinned dress which is on sale now on eBay.

As part of the MetLife Snoopy in Fashion project, it’s one of many dresses lending inspiration from the cult classic. All the proceeds go to charity, so you’re allowed feel extra smug on top of all the comments this one could grab.

Find out more at the MetLife Snoopy in Fashion eBay page

Categories / eBay watch, Film and TV, Toys and Games

Original 1966 Avengers Emma Peel doll for sale on eBay

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Emmapeeldoll_2Diana Rigg was one seriously stylish girl, and it’s no wonder that she was immortalized, like so many others, in doll form after her role in The Avengers.

This classic Emma Peel doll is a definite collectors item – In fantastic condition and with a complete set of 3 outfits. Oh, and that fantastic ’60s bouffant too.

Needless to say, this will probably cause quite the bidding stir amongst vintage collectors and Avengers obsessives alike. According to the vendor it is "extremely rare". If you’re drooling right now, you can beat the rest by putting up the $400 to Buy It Now.

Find out more at the product page on eBay.com

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Categories / Cars and Bikes, eBay watch

eBay Watch: 1971 VW Karmann Ghia convertible

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If I had a garage, it would house a classic car. And that car would very likely be a VW Karmann. In fact, one like this 1971 VW Karmann Ghia convertible.

A more stylish car you’ll struggle to find – and this is a fine example, fully restored down to the white walled tyres and brand new interior. It even has the original radio and user manual. The only downside is that it’s a US import – so left-hand drive.

If you can deal with that and the 81,000 mileage, the current price of £5,900 seems a steal.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Design and Interiors, eBay watch

Buy it! G Plan furniture

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Whilst browsing through Ikea recently, I checked out the upmarket (and retro) Ikea Stockholm range, noticing its similarity to vintage G Plan furniture. G Plan was launched in 1952, with a heyday in the 1960s and into the 70s. And that heyday means there’s a lot of it about – and it’s cheap to buy.

The styles gradually changed over the years, but if you find a look that suits your home, you shouldn’t have a problem finding the entire set. And with G Plan, that means just about everything for furnishing a house – from a sideboard, display cabinets and a dining table through to wardrobes and a dressing table.

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eBay Watch: Post Office Tower glass dish

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I’ve always been fascinated by the Post Office Tower. Perhaps it’s because I never went up it as a small child, or maybe its because of its status as a symbol of 60s London. Either way, I think original memorabilia of the tower is a collectable of the future.

And that’s why this Post Office Tower glass dish looks such a good buy. The image of the tower is screenprinted on the glass, with an image of Nelson’s Column to the side just to give an idea of scale. No bids at £9.99 – which seems a fair price.

I’m off now to harass BT to re-open the revolving restaurant.

See the full details at the eBay website