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1980s Vintage Questar Television / Digital Clock Radio TV905CR

Jon Nix — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:42:13 +0000

Quite a big slice of 1980s plastic, this is the Questar TV905CR which is a combined television and digital clock radio for the bedside (presumably, but not compulsory). It's a cream affair with some suitably 1980s colours - red LED digits, black fascia plate, grey buttons, and pale yellow and green details. There's no carry handle, so presumably it was not intended to be truly portable. Amongst its capabilities is a two-band AM/FM radio with a good aerial, a digital clock with alarm with snooze function, and a black and white TV (with external RF input meaning it should work with a RF modulator / set-top box such as Freeview). A label on the back of the unit provides us with a date, 1988.

In good cosmetic condition and working. The plastic housing is slightly cream in tone, whilst it might have been brilliant white originally, but it looks fine as it's an even tone. Otherwise, there are no chips or cracks to the plastics and no missing knobs, buttons or sliders. The unit can powered via mains or AC adapator and a 9V battery safeguards the clock in the event of power disruption.

The unit measures approximately 23cm across the front, about 12cm high, with a depth of 18cm.

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Plastic Basil Brush Egg Cup /Egg Holder 1970s 1980s

Jon Nix — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:19:04 +0000

Made of the finest Hong Kong plastic, this survivor of the 1970s provides breakfast with extra "BOOM! BOOM!", featuring as it does television's Basil Brush. As an egg cup no less.

In good condition aside from some slight discoloration along the plastic "seam", it's sure to raise a smile as part of a kitsch retro display or indeed at the breakfast table where you may or may not find it eminently practical.

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Star Trek Annual 1974 – BBC TV World Distributors

Jon Nix — Tue, 01 May 2018 21:48:58 +0000

Set phasers to stun...ned.

An incredibly fine example for Star Trek fans, this 1974 annual is in almost as-new condition, as seen in the photos. We suspect that it's never been read and barely been thumbed - it felt ever so slightly indelicate to take photos of the inside pages and to add any wear at all to the spine. The annual features three full length stories in colourful graphic novel style and we think it'll probably be one of the best copies you could obtain.

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Play School Patterns book by Joy Gammon – kitsch and nostalgic!

Jon Nix — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 21:10:38 +0000

A piece of childhood nostlagia masquerading as a craft book for sewing and knitting, we present to you "Play School Patterns" by Joy Gammon, published in 1983. You might very well see this as a handy guide to toys and clothes to knit and sew, but it's much more. It's also quite kitsch and very worthy for the photographs and naivety contained inside which are certain to raise a smile, as well as possibly re-ignite some memories.

This particular book is in excellent condition - almost as new - which is remarkable given how old it is. It is filled with great photos throughout. We have tried not to spoil things by taking too many photos ourselves, but you'll forgive us (we hope!) for revealing "Hamble's track suit" -- knitted no less!

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Vintage Colourful Framed Camberwick Green / Trumpton Postcards (Pair)

Jon Nix — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 11:56:12 +0000

Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Grubb.

Iconic words to those people of a certain age. And these iconic postcards will be enjoyed by those very same people and beyond, with their colourful stills from the BBC's Camberwick Green television program and complementary coloured framing. The postcards date from 1969 and were sent and franked in 1970. We love these and think they are charmingly nostalgic items which will appeal to young and old alike.

The glossy red frames are modern and repurposed. They allow for both standing and wall hanging, and measure 15.5cm x 20.5cm x 3.5cm (6in x 8in x 1½ in approx.)

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