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The LP: Not Just Entertainment…

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Timeless Decor If you’re like me, you probably have a bunch of albums (yes, albums, not CDs) or 45 rpms sitting in the closet or attic, warping and gathering dust. All your favorite bands growing up. The Who and Led Zeppelin, perhaps. Maybe a box filled with Motown acts. Or, like me, pressings of Bowie, [...]

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Hundreds of Retro Memories on Instagram

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If you’re on Instagram, be sure to follow the user retroplanet. , where you’ll find a slew of vintage photographs, new photos of collectibles and other rare finds. You’ll also get first-hand looks of design photos direct from the Retro Planet studio. To follow, just search for “retroplanet” in the smartphone app, or click here [...]

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Exclusive: Retro Design Gadget Cases

Eye Chart iPhone 4 Case

From the Retro Planet Collection come these originally designed smartphone and tablet cases. Made of durable plastic, these cases were designed by the Retro Planet team, and printed in the USA. Openings are included for headphones, charger inputs, cameras and other key features, resulting in a custom fit for the iPhone 4 and 4s, iPhone [...]

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Have a Retro Planet Wish List? Ten Won a Retro Planet Gift Card!

Win a Gift Card

[This contest ended on December 21, 2012. Be sure to follow us for more ways to win goodies.] From December 12th to 21st, anyone has a chance to win one of ten $25 Retro Planet Gift Cards. Who wouldn’t want to win a $25 Retro Planet Gift Card? Entering to win one is as easy [...]

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Research: Soda Pop History

Dr. Wells Soda Pop Bottle Cap

Here at Planet Retro: The BLOG! we love vintage soda pop and it’s rich history. We’re revamping our scores of posts on classic soda pop brands and filing them under a new section: Retro & Vintage Soda Pop. From Like Soda (Diet 7 Up) to local favorites like White Soda and Mr. Cola, we want [...]

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Giant Superhero Wall Decals

Giant Batman Wall Decal

Superhero fans unite! These new wall decals featuring our favorite comic book characters are nothing short of spectacular. They’re colorful and big, and make great centerpieces and accents to that superhero themed kids room, office or man cave. The Batman measures 42″ wide by 33″ high, making it suitable to apply at floor level or [...]

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Campbell’s Releases Warhol Soup Cans

Campbell's Soup Cans with Warhol Art

Get them while they last! Starting this weekend, your tomato soup comes in a pop-art can paying tribute to iconic artist Andy Warhol. Campbell Soup Co. is taking it’s stab at retro marketing by styling cans after Warhol’s famous paintings of the brand’s tomato soup cans. Some argue the marketing is to help Campbell’s pick [...]

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Weekend DIY: Yardstick Coat Rack

Yardstick Rack

Remember when businesses used to hand out promotional products you could actually use? Among the useful items were rulers and yardsticks. Chances are there are a few buried in a closet or in the attic. But, if you don’t want to go digging, one can usually find these pretty cheap at a local thrift store [...]

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Retro Planet Gift Cards Make Giving Easy

Retro Planet Gift Card

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, [...]

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Retro Planet Joins Instagram

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Retro photo junkies will find Instagram a great place to find vintage and retro pictures, collectibles, design ideas and more. Instagram is a popular photo-sharing network primarily accessed via apps on the iPhone, iPad and Android devices. There is also a web-based version for desktop users. Retro Planet uses Instagram to share rare finds, unique [...]

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Retro Planet Joins Pinterest

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Visual social users will find Pinterest a great tool for finding vintage and retro collectibles, memorabilia and decor, as well as for taking walks down memory lane. Pinterest is a virtual pinboard that lets you save, organize and share all the great things you find on the web. Users can group like items on boards [...]

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Retro Planet Exclusive Illuminated Clocks

Mom's Diner Lighted Clock

Another line of Retro Planet exclusives, these all-new illuminated clocks are built to resist wear and tear and will look great in the kitchen, garage, movie room and rec room. Each uniquely retro design is protected by a Lexan outer lens that won’t scratch or yellow over time, and the UV dried printing process means [...]

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RetroPlanet.com Partners with Bongo, Int’l for International Orders

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Retroplanet has partnered with Bongo International for the processing and shipping of all International orders. A trusted, independent company, Bongo will handle all orders with an International billing and/or shipping address. Using Bongo provides many benefits to our customers, including: Security and privacy rules that meet the same standards we’ve set for our domestic customers. [...]

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Hats off to Nello Ferrara and Atomic Fireballs

1950s Retro Candy Mix with Atomic Fireballs

We at Retro Planet were saddened to hear of the recent death of Nello Ferrara, inventor of one of our favorite retro candies, Atomic Fireballs. The former head of the Ferrara Pan Candy Company – which also produces Boston Baked Beans and Lemonheads – Ferrara came up with the idea to make a spicy candy [...]

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