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Here’s a fun find (thanks to Chemical Heritage Foundation via Flickr)… a Kool-Aid soft drink package from 1951. Notice how back then they called the powder a “base for soft drinks and desserts”? That’s because one could also mix the powder with sugar, milk and cream to create a frozen treat. Kool-Aid was created by Edward [...]
In honor of an ever-expanding line of foot-powered vehicles, let’s talk about collecting! Pedal cars are hot collectibles that come in countless styles, and they’ve been coveted by both kids and adults since the very beginning. Say you’ve scored a cool vintage pedal car at a yard sale, flea market, or online auction. Your first [...]
Some would say I’m an M&M’s connoisseur. Truth is, I know how to eat them… very well. My favorite M&M’s technique is to place 3-4 in my mouth and allow them to slowly melt on my tongue. Once all evidence of chocolate is gone, I quickly chew a few more, and repeat the two-step process. [...]
In April 2012, Retro Planet launched an exclusive line of illuminated clocks. Sporting original, retro-style artwork, the timepieces were designed for the kitchen, garage, movie room and rec room. Encased in Lexan, they’re built to last a lifetime. For those on smaller budgets, the designs are now available with Acrylic lenses. Featuring a durable aluminum [...]
When I was a kid in the 1970s, I loved to draw. I’d mostly doodle superheroes and Star Wars characters on big sheets of dot-matrix printer paper my mom brought home from work. I thought I was pretty good… Then I got my first Etch A Sketch, and boy, did that little red tablet knock [...]
Two years and two months before Woodstock, the first widely promoted rock music festival in the US took place. The Monterey International Pop Music Festival ran June 16-18, 1967 in Monterey, California, reportedly attracting more than 55,000 people. Typically regarded as one of the beginnings of the “Summer of Love”, many historians credit the event [...]
As a child of the 1970s, there were plenty of popular toys in the household. The McDonald’s Playset, a Fisher Price School Bus, and, oh yes, an Easy-Bake Oven. Related PostsRetro Playroom Design & Organization 1930s Replicas: Trikes & Bikes Pedal Car Replicas: Popular, Kid-Powered Collectibles Inflatable Furniture: Budget-Friendly Strength & Style Caine’s Arcade [...]
From Dinosaurs and Robots comes this fantastic piece of history: a coin-operated Mobilgas Winged Pegasus ride. Reportedly only five of these were made. Had you ever seen one? Related PostsClassic Toys: Tiddledy Winks Retro Road Maps: Esso Eastern U.S. Road Map 1957 Back-to-School Fashions The History of Silly Putty Bugs Bunny
Retro Planet now offers physical gift cards. Available in amounts from $10 to $100, gift cards can be mailed directly to recipients at no additional charge. All physical cards are accompanied by a custom retro “Smile!” 4″ x 6″ holder and shopping flyer. Recipients may redeem cards online, or by calling a toll free number. And, [...]
Brewed in about 50 countries, Guinness – an Irish dry stout -is one of the most successful beer brands across the globe. It’s distinctive “burnt” flavor is a result of roasted, unmalted barley, it’s creamy head a result from mixing the beer with nitrogen when poured. In the 1930s, the company began advertising the beer [...]
Cupcakes. Who can resist these single-serving baked treats? A miniaturized cake, they carry the same core elements – a baked base, frosting, and, sometimes, sprinkles or other embellishments. Reports vary, but the term ‘cupcake’ is thought to have been first mentioned in E. Leslie’s Receipts, published in 1828. Back then, it was traditional to weigh [...]
I am not, by any stretch of the imagination, a gas pump guy. Cars get me from place to place and I would never confuse gasoline with cologne. But I do appreciate history and cool decor. Working at Retro Planet, I’m surrounded by gas pumps. In addition to the exquisite reproductions standing at attention in our [...]
Donald Duck made his debut in 1934 in a short film called The Wise Little Hen. In the cartoon, Donald and his friend, Peter Pig, try to avoid working by faking a stomach ache. One of the most popular cartoon characters of all time, Donald has appeared in more films than any other Disney character, [...]
Long before becoming the short-lived The Milton Berle Show, it was Texaco Star Theater – a comedy-variety show. Initially broadcast on radio (1938-1949), the branded variety extravaganza aired on television from 1948 to 1956. It was Texaco Star Theater that garnered Berle the nickname “Mr. Television”. The show was an instant hit, ruling the Tuesday night 8pm [...]
