Bathtime in the Seventies meant Mr Matey bubble bath. The lurid blue foaming liquid came in a cute bottle that looked like a sailor. In fact (if my memory is correct) it looked a lot like this Sailor Money Box from Buy The Sea.
The coin slot is in the back of the brightly blue sailor but Buy The Sea won’t reveal how you get the money out. To unravel that mystery, you’ll have to buy one. They cost just £5.99 each and delivery within the UK is free.
Vist Buy The Sea to order.
Here at Retro To Go, we like nothing better than a cup of tea and a slice of toast. And now we can have both – at once – with the Toaster Teapot.
Descriptions aren’t really necessary, it does what it says. That means toast to your required level of darkness and the ability to slip in some tea and hot water for your brew.
Add to that some retro styling, right down to the logo on the side, and you have a very useful thing of beauty for your £29.95.
Find out more at the Teapottery website
Going for the Space 1999 look in your living room? You need to add this Home Sweet Home space age pod sofa from Cous to your shopping list.
Designed by Uli Schmid and Christian Olufemi, the pod consists of a HDF coated and varnished exterior, with a PU-foam interior covered in a removable leather for easy cleaning.
A stunning piece of design, although whether it’s actually affordable isn’t clear. The sofa is for sale via Architronic and if you want one, you’ll have to request a price.
Find out more at the Architronic website
This Alterna Eco-Drive watch from Japanese watchmakers Citizen hides a couple of secrets under its 70s-style exterior – it is solar-powered and radio-controlled.
Yes, no traditional batteries required, power is from both sunlight and artificial light, absorbed through the crystal and dial, then converted to electrical energy via its solar cell. And you don’t have to worry about setting the time either – it is automatically set via radio reception, so you know it is always correct to the second.
Other features include water resistance to 100m, date calendar and that retro design, which is available in black or brown. Available from Audiocubes now, priced at $299 (around £150).
Ok, the sun might still be shining, but it can’t last much longer – time to plan that winter wardrobe. And if you’re after something quirky to keep your neck warm, how about these Peanuts scarves.
Three to choose from – Charlie Brown, Linus or Schroeder – each with its own character and theme (we love the zig-zag on the Charlie Brown scarf).
All are made from acrylic and are pretty lengthy too – around 5ft with a 4-inch fringe. Each one retails for $28 (around £14).
Find out more at the Fred Flare website
Etsy is always a good place to look for retro and vintage items – and that’s where we found these Batman and Robin coffee mugs.
They’re apparently vintage items, dating back to 1966, with cartoon takes on the TV series portrayals of the comic book heroes on both sides of the mugs. Sadly, being vintage and essentially one-offs means that they’re not cheap – $59, which is around £30. Pretty hefty for a couple of cups.
Find out more at the Etsy website
