If you want to be in with a chance of winning this lovely mug then simply reply to this post and tell us in what year (according to most sources) was the Rubiks Cube invented? .Or follow us on twitter @ukretro and get in touch via twitter telling us the same.

Winner picked at random 31/10/11

We used them recently to move some furniture that we had paid handsomely for so were extremely nervous about transportation. From start to finish these guys put us at ease and handled the process punctually and professionally.

So if you need something moved in Yorkshire or from the south coast to yorkshire (which is what we needed !!!) or anywhere else in the UK we would recommend you give them a ring and see if they are available.

The shop is also a venue for the upcoming Ilkley Art Trail with lots of new work by local artists and various events from 8th – 16th October – CLICK HERE for more details.

Cakewalk are also running a couple of workshops where you can learn to crochet or learn to knit socks !! For more details of the workshops CLICK HERE.

Good Luck Cakewalk !!!

Sweets

Kids love sweets, and nothing brings an adult back to the level of a child faster than their favourite old sweeties. Whether they have memories of running down to the sweet shop for a pound of toffee or going to the newsagents for penny sweets (back when they used to cost a penny), there are loads of different retro sweet jars, cases, hampers and tubes on the market right now so you’re spoilt for choice.

Telephone

Lady Gaga may have been wearing one on her head recently but the old-school telephone is back and better than ever. You know the type – it’s the one that used to sit on the table in your grandparent’s hallway next to the notebook. It might have been the charm of noel Edmonds that helped to bring this one back but we’re grateful nonetheless. The phone has been updated somewhat in that the old dialing wheel has been replaced with buttons but it still radiates that retro cool we all want back in our lives. In a world where mobile technology speeds on, it’s nice to stop and take a moment to admire the retro gizmos of the past.

Retro Slush Maker

Let’s go right back to the 50’s with this one. There is only really one word to describe the retro slush maker – cool. It’s cool on so many levels. Firstly, the delicious, cold, refreshing slush it makes is an absolute treat for any occasion (have you ever turned down slushy goodness before? – didn’t think so). Secondly, the luxurious deep red and chrome exterior make it the coolest appliance in your kitchen! It takes all kinds of flavours and crushes the ice up for you so all you need to do is play it cool until your slush is ready.

Slinky

It’s true what they say, ‘Everyone loves a slinky’. Admit it, as soon as you saw the word ‘slinky’ you smiled a bit didn’t you.

These simple metal springs were playmates for generations of children (and more than one adult!). Despite their simplicity, there are loads of things you can do with one – send it down the stairs, put it on your arm and pretend you’re a robot, use it as an elephant’s trunk – it’s really amazing just how many uses you can find for one slinky.

Stylophone

Millions of households regretted giving their children the Stylophone for Christmas. It may have been good at teaching kids about music (from Mr Rolf Harris no less) but it had the most irritating, grinding beeeeeeeeeeep tones.

It still does.

But as adults, it now carries a fresh enthusiasm and you’ll find yourself playing with it for hours, never mind the noise that makes the inside of your skull itch.

Magic 8 Ball

It’s back to the 50s again for the Magic 8 Ball. The magical black orb of divination never failed to predict the future or answer the many questions of a small child. Nowadays you could place your trust in the 8 ball for much bigger questions like “Should I stay in bed today or go to work?”. Of course, it’s not advisable to leave your complete fate in the hands of this ball but it might make your life a bit livelier.

Lava Lamp

Think retro and you’ll be thinking of the gooey, hypnotic lava lamp. They may have had a couple of problems back when they first came out – exploding lava lamps are never fun – but they’re back and better than ever! They make a great addition to any room and they’re more than a little hypnotic. Gloop floats up, gloop sinks down… gloop floats up, gloop sinks down…..

Rubik’s cube salt and pepper

One of the most iconic toys of the 80s was the Rubik’s cube. Similar to the Stylophone, it’s a gift that at first gave joy. The joy quickly gave way to intense frustration. But that doesn’t mean we don’t love that annoying cube. Now, the Rubik’s cube is back to invade the homes of the world in various different forms. We particularly liked these super salt and pepper grinders.

Henry Desk Vacuum

The Henry Hoover was a friendly face who helped brighten up the boring chore of vacuuming. Unfortunately we don’t see him around much anymore, but this fun desk-vacuum is a welcome addition to our lives and makes a very well received gift. It’s impossible to look into his face and not smile.

Camper Van Tent

VW campervans are truly iconic, fans of the vans gather for festivals all the time! This tent is a great way to pay homage to the campervan even if you don’t have one. Definitely the coolest retro tent at any festival you go to!

So that’s our top ten. Any one of these gifts will give a warm, sentimental feeling to the lucky receiver. Which is your favourite?

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We just launched one of our sister sites at http://www.dinerbooths.co.uk and thought you guys might be interested.  There is a great range of stunning retro diner furniture and a large range of  retro bar stools, home cinema seating and many other distinctive items of furniture to give your home that extra special touch. Here are a few examples:

The VW Campervan Tent comes in 3 colours, Blue, Red and Yellow so you pick the colour that suits you best. And because its made to scale its big enough for average person to stand up in. So stand out from the crowd and give yourself a little bit of Retro luxury at the festivals with the stunning VW Campervan Tent. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Dimensions:

• External – measures approximately 398cm(L) x 187cm(H) x 155cm(D)
• Internal – measures approximately 388cm(L) x 182.5cm(H) x 145cm(D)
• When packed up measures approximately 85cm(L) x 35cm(H) x 35cm(D)
• Weighs approximately 12.5kg

Over time I started buying more and more packs of cards from Ebay and from local auctions and charity shops, carboot sales etc… and before long had a decent small collection of a couple of hundred packs that I loved for one reason or another. When I decided it was time to make my hobby start to pay for itself I turned to the internet for advice and guidance and was lucky enough to get in touch Collectors Playing Cards who turned out to be a mine of information. Not only was their website laid out well and clearly, they also found the time to answer my questions.

Now I am a member of the International Playing Card Society and my interest has grown on a daily basis, I am due to join the English Playing Card Society very soon as I will be concentrating on English cards…..there are so many areas of collecting with playing cards its better to find an area or a country to concentrate on.

Collectors Playing cards have a huge range of old playing cards for collecting or investing. Playing card books and ephemera. Also loans to theatres and TV. Information available about cards. Cheap cards for craft projects etc. Cards purchased, click HERE to see their website for details.

This is an example of the kind of superb cards you will find at Collectors Playing Cards -you can click HERE to buy these cards direct from them today.

My Vintage stocks:
• Vintage clothing, accessories and jewellery from 1920′s – 1980′s
• Designer and collectable vintage
• Retro clothing and gifts
• Handmade kitsch and retro jewellery and accessories
• Fine reproduction jewellery
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My Vintage have dressed a number of celebrities including Alexa Chung, Lauren Laverne,Lisa Faulkner and Arlene Phillips. Their vintage clothing has been seen on the red carpet anumber of times, most recently at the National Television Awards, and has featured in programmes such as Hollyoaks and Waterloo Road.

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