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Build Your Own Favorite Band Coasters

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Etsy seller Retrowhale has created some great coasters based on literal illustrations of band names.

The Build Your Own Favourite Band Coasters are sold in sets of four, giving you the option to choose which bands you want. Most of the bands are old favourites from the 60s and 70s includingThe Beatles, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, The Who, Pink Floyd and Velvet Underground, but there is also a more grunge-based selection should that be your thing.

They cost around £30 plus postage from the Retrowale Etsy store.

Categories / Food and Drink, Toys and Games

Space Invaders salt and pepper shakers

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For the retro gaming addict who just can't let go, we have these Space Invaders salt and pepper shakers.

Actually, the official name is 'retro arcade salt and pepper shakers', which might well be down to a rights thing. But we know what they are, little arcade aliens, adapted here for seasoning your food. It's probably what you call a 'talking point' at the table.

Talking point, seasoning, whatever you use 'em for, the price is £9.99 for a pair.

Find out more at the IWOOT website

Categories / Homeware

Capiz mobile from Habitat

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Add a colourful retro touch to a room with this Capiz mobile from Habitat.

The mobile is made from hanging shells, and is similar in looks to Verner Panton's fun lamp which was designed in 1964. While that lamp relies on the neutral shade of the shell to add to its glow, this one is multi-coloured to give it more of a tropical look. No doubt the distinctive tinkling sound of the shells will also be present in the mobile. 

The mobile is currently reduced to £22.50. 

Buy it online

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: 1970s chrome and black desk lamp

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Love this design, although the 1970s chrome and black desk lamp doesn't come with a maker's name sadly.

According to the seller, the lamp was probably made in Italy, that mix of black and chrome, with a modernist feel and directional light for reading or working.

That same seller says the lamp is in 'very, very good above-average condition' with 'only marginal signs of age'. Good price right now too, just £1.

Find out more at the eBay website

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Kiss Me Quick Wallpaper

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The Kiss Me Quick Wallpaper from Albany’s Love Your Walls collection is channels the 1950s seaside postcard vibe.

It features pictures of buxom bathing belles, seagulls, helter skelters and vintage cars, along with the words “Oh I do like to be beside the seaside” written in the style of lettering found on carousels. The wallpaper is black and white with metallic silver accents.

It costs £18.99 per roll from Wallpaper Direct.

Categories / eBay watch

eBay watch: Patrice Dupont-designed Philips 303 UFO portable record player with a low starting price

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I know this is something we have featured before, but I can't resist flagging up this Patrice Dupont-designed Philips 303 UFO portable record player, because the starting price is so low.

All too often, this icon of the 1970s space age era comes with a substantial 'Buy It Now' price, but this example can find its own price. As auctions always should. This UFO has the red cover and has apparently been checked by a 'specialist', with 'quite expensive, Germanium Transistors' replaced, so it's good to go for many more years. it also has a new battery compartment (works with battery or mains) and plays 'like a new one'.

A few minor usage marks, says the seller, but nothing more. Which is why it's worth talking about. Bidding stands at £1 right now.

Find out more at the eBay website