Vyconic specialises in refurbishing old record players to create Turntable Clocks.
The old pieces of equipment have been re-painted with bright colours, a classic piece of vinyl placed on the turntable and clock mechanism added, to create a truly distinctive piece. I’m presuming that the turntables were beyond repair and the vinyl scratched, otherwise it might be seen as a waste. Prices range from £50 to over £100 depending on the turntable used.
Buy them online from the Vyconic store on Etsy.
More retro-style electronics from Crosley, this time a clock radio alarm clock. Available from Urban Outfitters, this is fashioned to look like a vintage design.
Cased in red plastic, it does what it says on the box. There's a classic clock face, a large AM/FM radio dial and that all important alarm. If only getting up in the morning was so simple.
The clock costs £55.
Buy it online
As retro as we all like to be, it’s useful to have a modern handset and we’re guessing many of you currently use Apple’s iPhone. But the iPhone can be retro too, especially when it comes to photography. In fact, there are so many retro camera apps out there, we thought we would sort out the good from the bad.
Specifically, picking out what are, in our opinion, the five best vintage camera apps for the iPhone.
1. Hipstamatic
It’s the star of the show, at least in terms of sales. It comes with three rolls of vintage-style film (simulated of course). plus a selection of lenses and flashes for the initial price. Once you’re in, you can buy more, as well as share via the social networks and if you love your work lots, you can even order your analogue prints.
It’s the market leader for good reason and is easy to use. But unless you start spending, you might get a little bored of the limited options fairly soon.
We like: Ease of use, finished and the options to share.
Not so sure about: Cost of add-ons and how quickly we got tired of the initial set up.
Price: £1.19
Find out more about Hipstamatic
Can't say I'm a fan of the phrase 'stocking filler', but if you know someone who loves Doctor Who, this Dalek Keychain Torch at Firebox is pretty much perfect for said description.
Yes, this is a mini Dalek, the evil alien created by Terry Nation in the early 60s and still the most recognisable image of the show, Doctor aside. But not just a mini Dalek – this one also has an ultra-bright LED light at the base, should you need to find the keyhole in the dead of night.
Batteries are indeed included and the price is £6.99.
Following yesterday’s matchbox light, here is another novelty light, but this time aimed at children (or at least the inner child).
The LEGO Brick Light, has four white LEDs hidden within its studs and can be used as a bedside light or mounted on a wall (the necessary attachments are included). It measures 8cm by 8cm by 4cm, and unlike many LEGO-inspired pieces, is an official LEGO product. It is available in various colours, but it seems to be pot luck from all retailers as to which colour you will receive.
It is available to buy online from a variety of the usual retailers, including Play, priced £6.99. A cheap and cheerful stocking-filler, if ever we saw one.
If you remember the original Adidas x Sennheiser headphones, you might remember the great retro looks and classic Adidas branding, but also the £200 price tag – not exactly in reach of everyone. Well thankfully, there is now a cut-price alternative – the Sennheiser HD 220 headphones by Adidas Originals.
Like the original incarnation, it's a mix of audio know-how and old school Adidas branding, with strong neodymium magnets for powerful, bass-driven stereo sound, a closed supra-aural design that blocks outside noise and individually adjustable ear cups for a secure and comfortable fit.
Oh yes – there's also that rather cool Adidas pouch. All of that for £50. See another shot of the actual headphones over the page.
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