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• eBay watch: 1960s space age round television
• Citroen DS3 by Orla Kiely
• Early 60s-style Sailor Collar Belted Waist Shift Dress at Dressrail
• Roberts Revival iStream internet DAB radio
• Ritual by David Pinner - the book that inspired the Wicker Man movie reprinted
• For sale: 1970s four-bedroomed house in Crowborough, East Sussex
• Lego-inspired Spaceman print set by Ame72

eBay watch: 1960s space age round television Posted: 13 Mar 2011 01:43 PM PDT I'm not sure if this is a variation of the Keracolor Sphere, so let's just say this is a 1960s space age round television. It's also on eBay right now. Does it work? Probably not, not least because of the advent of the digital era. The seller bought it for display purposes and it has been in storage, with no guarantee of it being functional. Note that, but note also that you can probably replace the actual TV in the shell, which has apparently already been done for this unit. That shell is in white fibreglass, with a tulip-style base. Some minor damage, but not a lot. So a striking design piece or a project. It's currently on eBay at £100. Lots more images on the seller's page. Find out more at the eBay website

Citroen DS3 by Orla Kiely Posted: 13 Mar 2011 01:17 PM PDT Interesting that Citroen was running an 'anti-retro' campaign recently, Obviously didn't tick too many boxes, as the company has now gone retro, specifically with the Citroen DS3 by Orla Kiely. But it's not gone too retro. The selling point here is the same Citroen DStyle HDi 90 model that's been around for a while, only this time it comes with a choice of four Orla Kiely designs for the exterior. There's also plenty of interior detail, including stem print rear window graphics, a colour contrasting dashboard, themed door handle inserts, Orla Kiely embossed multi-coloured headrests on the leather seats and stem or acorn print carpet mats for the interior detail. The DStyle HDi 90 manual here includes Bluetooth and USB connectivity, with a fuel and CO2-efficient powerplant. You can get the full breakdown at the dedicated Citroen Orla Kiely website, or by downloading the brochure online. Only 500 will be made, £16,000 is the price. If you want one, get in quick. Check out the promotional video below too. Note that we've also seen an all-over design online too, but we haven't seen this model for sale. Citroen Orla Kiely website

Early 60s-style Sailor Collar Belted Waist Shift Dress at Dressrail Posted: 13 Mar 2011 11:25 AM PDT If you are after a touch of Mad Men-like style without breaking the bank, this Sailor Collar Belted Waist Shift Dress could fit the bill. Inspired by that early '60s era, this figure-hugging number has that eye-catching collar with button detailing, cap sleeves, a leather look belt and  a black and white colour scheme. £25 is the asking price. Find out more at the Dressrail website

Roberts Revival iStream internet DAB radio Posted: 13 Mar 2011 11:01 AM PDT Not just a Roberts Revival radio, the Roberts Revival iStream internet DAB radio mixes that 50s styling with the power of the net. By that, we mean the original DAB radio functionality is joined by Wi-Fi internet radio, so the many digital radio stations you can access with this portable retro-styled radio are joined by thousands of internet radio stations and shows. You can also use it to stream your personal music collection directly from your laptop or to access Last.fm. Find the stations via the digital interface on top, one of the few concessions to the modern era in the design. Powered by mains or battery, the Roberts Revival iStream sells for £199.95. Find out more at the John Lewis website

Ritual by David Pinner - the book that inspired the Wicker Man movie reprinted Posted: 13 Mar 2011 05:15 AM PDT Not an exact template for the movie, Ritual by David Pinner was, however, the book that inspired the movie - and it is getting a reprint in the very near future. Rather than being set in the Scottish highlands, this 1967 novel is set in Cornwall, with police officer, David Hanlin asked to investigate the murder of a local child. Whilst there, he's subjected to mental trickery, seduction, ancient religious practices and sacrificial rituals. Sound familiar? The rights to the book were obtained for the Wicker Man movie a few years later, with a fairly minimal rewrite creating the ultimate movie cult classic. Original copies go for silly money, so the £6.39 price tag for the new version, which comes with original cover artwork and a new forward by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley, looks a serious bargain. Alternatively, a hardback version sells for £9.09. Find out more at the Amazon website

For sale: 1970s four-bedroomed house in Crowborough, East Sussex Posted: 13 Mar 2011 05:02 AM PDT When we feature houses, we try and work a fine line between the high-end designs (out of reach for most of us) and more affordable properties with an interesting retro twist. This 1970s four-bedroomed house in Crowborough, East Sussex is an example of the latter. 'Pine Trees' (as it is known) was actually built in 1970 and still has the same owner, which also means plenty of period features and the same distinctive shape of the era. Whether that remains is open to question - we can see someone loving this or completely gutting it, building something new that takes advantage of the land's fine views. For your money, you get an entrance hall, cloakroom, living room, kitchen/brakfast room and dining room downstairs, with four bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and study upstairs. Outside, there are gardens front and back, plus a garage. Love that kitchen seating area, as well as the large windows and wood panelling on the walls. Some work needed for sure, but this is an ideal canvas for a stylish 70s-style home. Offers around £450,000 will secure the house. Find out more at the Rightmove website

Lego-inspired Spaceman print set by Ame72 Posted: 13 Mar 2011 04:44 AM PDT One for the kids or your inner child - this Lego-inspired Spaceman print set by Ame72. It's pop art, with a child-like twist. That being the use of our Lego spaceman Minifigures in different shades, which you can hang separately or as a quartet on a large wall. Yes, you get all four for your money. Each one is 18 x 18 inches, with the silkscreen sets limited to just 98. £380 secures you a set. Find out more at the Art Republic website

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