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Thumbs Up 1980s-style ‘Brick’ iPhone case

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As we seem to be on the verge of re-living the 1980s both politically and economically, you might want to accessorise yourself with something that fits the era – like this Thumbs Up iPhone case.

Yes, not only is it a case to keep your iPhone safe, it also turns your cutting-edge smartphone into one that looks like first generation yuppie's phone. Or Del Boy off Only Fools and Horses if you want a lower-rent comparison.

It still gives you access to all the controls and fits 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation iPhones, as well as giving your mates a laugh. Thing is, they might be laughing at you rather than with you. £12.99 gets you one.

Update: You can now buy one of these online from the Firebox website.

Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Homeware

Decoupage Telephone

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We’ve seen plenty of retro telephones that are shaped like this, but we haven’t seen any decorated in the same way as this Decoupage Telegraph by Viva Fabric.

The classic style phone has been covered in brightly coloured vintage fabric using the decoupage style. The phone itself is still fully functioning, unimpeded by its unusual decoration. It still has its original cream cord and rotary dial.

The phone costs £90 from Viva Fabric on Not on the High Street.

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Championship Manager 70s Legends for the iPhone and iPod touch

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In a way, I'm surprised it's taken so long – a football manager game with a retro twist. Which is what you get with Championship Manager 70s Legends.

The title says it all, the long-running football manager sim now lets you manage a team full of 1970s legends – so buying the likes of Billy Bremner, Kevin Keegan, Kenny Dalglish, Pele, Johan Cruyff, and Franz Beckenbauer is just a click away. Not just the players, the rules have changed back to the 70s too, which means the likes of 2 points for a win and 1 substitute only in England.

Choose from seasons 1970/10 through to 1979/80 and various countries, with each season complete with authentic, illustrated news stories from throughout the decade reflecting events as they happened. Available for the iPhone and iPod touch, it sells for £1.79.
 
Find out more at the Apple website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Homeware

Crosley CR92 Country Kitchen Phone

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The Crosley CR92 Country Kitchen Phone is a reproduction of an early American phone from the early 1920s.

 It features a turning crank handle, a handcrafted wood and veneer cabinet and a storage compartment. Where it differs from the original design, is that what looks like a traditional rotary dial, is actually push buttons.

It is available to buy from Amazon, priced just over $63.

Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Music

1957 AMI ‘H’ Vinyl Jukebox at Pedlars, Selfridges

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Pedlars has just taken delivery of this fully restored 1957 AMI ‘H’ Vinyl Jukebox and it is proudly on display at their concession in Selfridges on Oxford Street. So those of us who can not afford to buy it, can at least lust after in up close.

It is a classic 1950s design with an ‘automobile screen’ and lit pierced chrome ‘bumper’. It is a 200 selection model, playing both sides of 100 records. Although rare, this is not the first of these jukeboxes we’ve featured – we mentioned one back in 2007, that was on sale for £9,900. Pedlars want £16,500 for this one, concrete evidence of soaring inflation if ever I saw it.

If you have that sort of money to spare, you can buy it online at the Pedlars website.

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Vintage Camera Pencil Sharpener

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Not a real camera (sadly), but this Vintage Camera Pencil Sharpener is certainly a head-turner, not to mention a useful thing too.

If you hadn't guessed, this is based on a twin-lens reflex camera, but is actually something for the office, keeping your pencil sharp to your personal choice (via an 'adjustable sharpness knob'), with a pull-out tray for shavings.

Available online, it sells for $12.95.

Find out more at the Neatoshop website