13 New-Age Gadgets That Look Straight Out of a Retro Era
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Remember the days of jelly shoes, landlines, and flavored Lip Smackers? Well, hold on to your Von Dutch hats, because all these retro-inspired gadgets are popping up on the internet. Don't worry, they've got 21st century technology to back them up, so they just look like they're from a different era. We're excited just thinking about them.
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Smeg 50s Retro Style Four-Slice Toaster
With this Smeg 50s Retro Style Four-Slice Toaster ($200), breakfast will never be the same.
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Polaroid Originals OneStep Plus i-Type Instant Camera
Who doesn't remeber the iconic Polaroid Originals OneStep Plus i-Type Instant Camera ($140)?
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Sangean Retro Wooden Radio
You can either listen to the actual radio, or play your own music on this Sangean Retro Wooden Radio ($146).
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Smartphone Magnifier 2.0
If you don't have a TV, get this Smartphone Magnifier 2.0 ($30), which gives your phone an even bigger screen.
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Crosley Princess Phone
Remember when you'd spend hours talking on the phone with your friends? This Crosley Princess Phone ($60) will make you feel like you're back in your childhood bedroom, twirling the cord.
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Cooluli Mini Beauty Refrigerator
Keep all your beauty products, or late-night snacks, stored in this adorable Cooluli Mini Beauty Refrigerator ($60)
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Handheld Tetris Arcade Game
This Handheld Tetris Arcade Game ($25) will remind you of your childhood.
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Smeg '50s Retro Style Slow Juicer
Make all the celery juice you want in this chic Smeg '50s Retro Style Slow Juicer ($600).
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Retroduck Retro TV White iPhone Dock
The Retroduck Retro TV White iPhone Dock ($50) is a great way to watch videos on your phone without having to hold it up.
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Victrola Retro Chrome Digital Alarm Clock
This Victrola Retro Chrome Digital Alarm Clock ($25) looks old-school, but has the ease of digital time.
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Retro Shoebox Cassette Tape Recorder + USB Player
Convert USB files into old school cassettes with this Retro Shoebox Cassette Tape Recorder + USB Player ($50).
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Smeg '50s Retro Style Blender
Can you just picture whipping up smoothies in this adorable Smeg '50s Retro Style Blender ($250)?
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Barisieur Coffee Brewing Alarm Clock
This Barisieur Coffee Brewing Alarm Clock ($445) is about as genius as it gets. When you wake up in the morning, your coffee or tea will be ready for you to drink.
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