Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Lego Radio Alarm Clock now available in the UK

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We flagged this up when it was doing the trade shows a short while back, but now the Lego Radio Alarm Clock is available to buy in the UK.

Certain to brighten up your morning, it's an oversized Lego brick, complete with 'studs' that double as volume and tuning controls (the former also doubling as a snooze button). Not only that, this Lego gadget also offers up AM/FM radio, a 12/24-hour clock, an alarm function and the option of battery or mains power.

Looks good, does the job, what's not to like? Certainly not the price – it sells for a very reasonable £24.99.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Art and Photography, Gadgets and Tech

Lomography introduces the Lomo LC-A+ Gold camera – limited to just 130 worldwide

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Not the first time we've featured the classic Lomo LC-A+ and not the first time we've featured a special edition – but nothing as special as the newly-announced Lomo LC-A+ Gold.

First produced in the (then) Soviet Union in 1984, the camera was designed as a quality snapper for everyday photography, complete with the iconic Minitar 1 lens for vivid, wide angle images and auto exposure for great snaps in all light. Oh yes – it was the camera that started the Lomographic Society 25 years ago.

But less of the history, let's look at this gem of a version, which offers up 24 carat gold-leaf gilding, 'finest' brown leather wrapping, an original Russian Minitar lens, wooden casing,  a unique number and certification sheet guaranteeing its authenticity, two rolls of Lomography 800 Film in a golden tin and the 'Lomographiere' hardcover book. You can see all of that over the page, but if you want one right now, get a rush on as there's only  130 being made, selling for £460.

Find out more at the Lomography website

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Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Fatman Wi-Tube – valve audio system for your iPhone

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New meets old with the Fatman Wi-Tube – an old school valve-based audio system for your iPhone.

Looks alone sell it – those valves sat proudly on a curved base, complete with old school VU meter and some chrome detailing. But it's not all about the looks, you also get a wireless FatDock for accessing tunes from your iPhone (or iPod) and of course, that 'warm' valve-based audio, which adds a traditional warmth to your digital tunes, not to mention an output of 28w per channel.

Also included is a remote control, the option to synchronise tunes with your computer (via USB) and the ability to hook up other music devices (with the aid of a cable). £399 is the price for the system, look out for it in April. See a larger image of the main unit over the page.

Fatman website

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Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Hulger x Broken Hearts retro-styled Two Tone DJ P*Phone

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Fancy yourself as a superstar DJ, but still want to keep your retro cool? You need the Hulger x Broken Hearts Two Tone DJ P*Phone.

Yes, it's one of those phones that DJs use to cue up records, just plug it into the mixer and hear the point where the tune starts. Ok, that's a fairly niche use, but luckily the DJ P*Phone has more versatility, hooking up with your mobile phone too, should you want the comfort and convenience of an old school handset when you make a long call.

A special edition in two colour schemes (black on white or white on black), £60 will secure you one.

Find out more at the Hulger website

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Categories / eBay watch, Gadgets and Tech

eBay watch: 1970s Hornyphon radio flip clock

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I don't know if it's really called a radio flip clock in its native land, but that brand is certainly the Hornyphon (no laughing at the back) and it's the bargain of the moment on eBay.

It's got a superb 70s space age look, complete with that old school flip clock, LW and MW radio and a choice of radio or a buzzer to get you up. According to the seller, there's even an 'orange light', which we presume shines on the controls.

In very good condition (for its age), the Hornyphon is available with less than two days to go at just £1 plus your postage from Germany. Told you it was a bargain. Check out the listing for many more images.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / eBay watch, Gadgets and Tech

eBay watch: Dieter Rams-designed 1960s Braun RT20 radio

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A perfect example of a design classic – and right now, the price of this Dieter Rams-designed 1960s Braun RT20 radio hasn’t gone above a penny.

That’s probably because the radio is a fairly new listing (there’s also a ‘Buy It Now of £500), but if you keep your eye on it, you could bag a bargain. According to the write-up, the 1961 Rams design is in very good condition, offering LW and MW reception, plus controls for volume, treble and bass.

Even if you never play it, the radio would look great on a midcentury sideboard and it can only go up in value. Especially if you get it for that penny plus postage from Germany.

Dieter Rams RT20 radio on eBay