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Retro Revival: 22 Items That Are Cooler Now Than They Were Back Then
If the sound of a dial-up modem sends shivers down your spine, or the sight of a cassette tape brings a tear to your eye, then buckle up, fellow old soul. We've turned back the clock to a much simpler time to unearth 22 treasures that will catapult you back to the days when the streetlights were your dinner bell. From iconic toys that ruled the playground to tech gadgets that were once considered cutting-edge, these finds are guaranteed to trigger a wave of nostalgia and make you feel like a kid again. Get ready to revel in the retro vibes and embrace the warm embrace of memories past!
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Review: "This was a fun build that looks super cute! Instructions and assembly are easy enough that you don’t get overwhelmed. The pieces fit well together and it feels nice when you hold it. I didn’t realize you can make different things when I bought it but it comes with 3 separate instruction booklets for a tv and camcorder. Perfect for the price." - Kait
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#2
Wear Your Love For Gaming On Your Wrist With The Nintendo Gameboy Digital Watch
Review: "I bought one for a friend; he has been into videogames for a long time now; he was thrilled; the detail is really good in the design. As a watch it works just as intended, thea ppeal is mostly to videogame fans; a good watch and a good piece of collection." - Uriel
Review: "Love these! Can lend books out and stamp the card when returned like a real library. I even purchased some stickers from Canva that I created to insert on the “From the personal library of:” section." - U.S.S Demon
#4
Relive The Golden Age Of Gaming With The Sony Playstation Classic Console, Pre-Loaded With 20 Iconic Games
Review: "A must for all that enjoy the simpler video games in life. Smaller than the original PS1. It goes where you go. No bulkiness. And pre-loaded with 20 games!! If you want even most games purchase a game stick that will give you many many more of the classics." - AZCAMERA REVIEWS
#5
If The Smell Of Old Library Books Gets You Excited, These Library Card Socks Are Your Style
Review: "I was looking for a pair of socks that would represent my love of books. I thought these were a really innovative and creative design, rather than a design with just books on them. I love them and know they will get a lot of attention!" - A reader from California
#6
Sip Your Coffee And Dream Of Dewey Decimals With A Library Due Date Card Coaster Set
Review: "I love these cute vintage coasters. They will make the perfect gift for my friend's birthday. He is the director at our local library, and I know he will love these coasters. He can use them on his desk at work; they are functional as well as decorative." - Joyce Ross
Review: "my son is 40 but a star wars fan still, so i try to find him things he will like he loved this light, made me happy to find him a new gift he likes." - Al Schmitt
Buckle up as we continue this trip down memory lane as we unveil a collection of vintage-inspired gadgets that will make you feel like you've stepped into a time machine. From retro gaming consoles to classic cameras, these items are proof that sometimes the old ways are still the best ways.
#8
Don't Let Your Drinks Skip A Beat On These Groovy Vinyl Record Coasters - They're The Life Of The Party, Even If The Party's In Your Living Room
Review: "They are perfect if you are a music and vinyl lover, making them an ideal gift. Also, the quality is really good. I will definitely purchase more." - Ann
Tiny Dancer 5 months ago
Bought these ages ago for my music-loving hubby. Bit of fun for vinyl fans.
#9
Steep Yourself In Literature With Teabags With Literary Quotes
Review: "My friend LOVED these! Got me 10/10 for the best gift of the year. Small but thoughtful and apparently very tasty too." - Tigertail
#10
These Might Be The Reason Why We All Need Glasses Today, But We'd Still Buy The Magic Eye 25th Anniversary Book Without Blinking!
Review: "I've bought most of the Magic Eye books and found all of them to be of high quality--both bindings and images--and can't single out any one over any other. I trust the Magic Eye brand." - lcpossum
Review: "I know these candles might seem expensive but they're adorable and smell amazing! Also you get a glass bowl and spoon lol" - Matthew Winner
Review: "I'm a pretty picky person when it comes to long sleeves, and this one definitely fit the bill for me. It was baggy enough to move freely in but not too much that it looks good on me. Overall, an amazing buy that will make you look like a cultured badass" - Veronica Kuffel
Review: "Beautiful 80/90s inspired colors and designs. High quality enamel finish. Sturdy, heavy-weight pins. Can not be any happier with these - exactly as promised, plus fast shipping and great packaging." - SCOTTY
Tiny Dancer 5 months ago
For Canadians pin fans, both retro and current, do NOT miss PinBoyFresh! I won't link to them here, not cool, but the name will get you there on Google.
Review: "This game from my childhood has made having guests over and just boring nights with my spouse where we don’t feel like watching TV lots of fun. Being older we know lots more words now and the game is made with good quality products and the letters do not slide off the board in case someone bumps into it." - Lynn B
Amberlie Mikelsen 5 months ago
It's always fun trying to slide a slang or swear word past your resident Rules Lawyer...
But nostalgia isn't just about reliving the past; it's also about celebrating the enduring appeal of classic design and timeless fun. These next few items are proof that some things never go out of style, and their retro charm is just as captivating today as it was back then.
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This Disney Beauty And The Beast Chip Mug Serves Up A Piping Hot Cup Full Of Childhood Nostalgia
Review: "Needed a a Chip. Good price. Packaged well. No. Actual chip on Chip but a facsimile of one making it drinkable." - kathy l. brown
Review: "Super cute reminds me when I was younger I loved scented markers! My daughter loves to color and the scents are a bonus😍 they smell amazing making coloring fun" - .LoveMeKnot.
Kar Red Roses 5 months ago
Aw, had these in the early 80s. They changed a few of the fruits since then I see :) Yellow should be lemon scented, and turquoise was mango. I can’t remember what pink was but I don’t recall it being watermelon …
Review: "Everyone loves this dog. Even the adults were playing with it. And the 4 yr old carries it everywhere." - Petrie Butterbur
Review: "This was reminiscent of the old school tamagotchi, I bought this for my adult daughter and she loved it ❤️" - Kimberly K
Miz Melatonin 5 months ago
I still have mine. Gave it to my daughters. It still works, still has the original batteries. I've never changed them
Review: "I've only worn them once to a 90s themed costume party, but I'm going to start wearing them as my daily shades for a little while. They are very nice looking." - Mike J
MagicJacket 5 months ago
She looks like what Madonna (though younger than Madonna,) would look like without all the plastic surgery and hair dye.
#20
Screech's Shenanigans, Zack's Charm, And Kelly's Hair. It's All included In The Saved By The Bell DVD Box Set
Review: "This show is my childhood, and it never gets old. Pure cheesy gold that I wouldn't change anything about. Now we have the complete collection. We haven't watched it all yet, well we have, but not on this set. Looking forward to it :)" - Shar88fan
#21
Feel Like You're Sipping Coffee With Your Favorite Friends Gang In NYC With A Central Perk Coffee Mug
Review: "I love this huge, durable mug cup for my morning coffee. It's definitely big enough for a "cup" of soup for a meal as well. I love that the logo is on both sides of the mug." - ChoosyWalnuts
Stephanie Case 5 months ago
WTF? $61 for the same coffee mug you can get for under $10 at Marshall's, TJ Maxx or even Walmart??
#22
From Slap Bracelets To Tamagotchis, This 90s Pop Culture Trivia Game Covers All The Iconic Trends And Moments Of The Decade
Review: "We love playing this at family parties! I really thought that I knew a lot about the 90’s but this game really challenged me!" - Courtnie
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