Best products from r/RetroFuturism
We found 23 comments on r/RetroFuturism discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 83 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Frédéric Chaubin. Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed (French, English and German Edition)
- Taschen
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4. The Wonderful Future That Never Was: Flying Cars, Mail Delivery by Parachute, and Other Predictions from the Past (Popular Mechanics)
Used Book in Good Condition
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Bluetooth Board, DROK Audio Receiver Bluetooth Module DC 5V-24V 12v Portable Wireless Electronics Stereo Music Receive Circuit Chip with Micro USB Port for Headphone Speaker Home Sound System DIY
- PARAMETER --- input voltage range DC 5V-12V, support micro USB 5V power supply; blue~tooth version 4.2.
- APPLICATION --- headphone, speaker, home stereo system DIY.
- INPUT METHOD --- 3.5mm AUX input & 2.54mm 3P AUX input.
- OUTPUT METHOD --- 3.5mm audio output & 2.54mm 3P audio output.
- LED INDICATOR --- indicates status of waiting for a connection/connected/audio playing.
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7. Dan DeCarlo's Jetta (The Library of Good Girl Art) (The Good Girl Art Library)
- Free of Fillers and Chemicals
- All natural, gluten free, no trans fats
- High Germination Rate Reseal able Packaging
- Country of origin is United States
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▼ Read Reddit mentions8. Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe Bundle Scanner for PC (PA03656-B015) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
- Blazing 25ppm color scanning
- Two sided scanning
- USB or Wi-Fi connection to a single computer
- Scan to iOS and Android mobile devices
- Deluxe Bundle comes with Rack-2Filer Smart For Windows users
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▼ Read Reddit mentions9. HP Laserjet Pro P1606dn Printer - Old Version, (CE749A)
Fast laser printing for small offices. Share the printer among a small office, using built-in Ethernet networking.Print at up to 26 ppm letter/25 ppm A4, plus start printing fast with Instant-on Technology.Print on a wide variety of media, using the 250-sheet paper tray and 10-sheet priority input s...
▼ Read Reddit mentions10. Stile Transatlantico / Transatlantic Style
- The Creative Exchange Between Italy & America in Mid-Century Automotive Design
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University Press Group Ltd
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13. FineMod Alpha Egg Chair and Ottoman, Red
- Overall dimensions: 52"H x 38"W x 40"D
- Item color: Red
- White Shell
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▼ Read Reddit mentions14. Lee Burke, 50's Magazine Cover art, Color Painting, Illustration, Print art (boy playing with space helmet on/butterfly] Original Vintage, April 18, 1953 Collier's Magazine cover Art
- Ergonomic design, makes you feel natural and comfortable. Good choice for using or as gifts for kids children
- Cute style makes atmosphere a happier environment, suitable for kids girls woman who have small hands
- Sensitive buttons, long service life, over 5 million clicks, ensure the normal work in harsh environments. Use comfortably for long periods of time without any cramps or aches
- Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Linux, Mac OS, Android OS and more. Fits for desktop, laptop, PC, Macbook and other devices
- Offer One year warranty
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![Lee Burke, 50's Magazine Cover art, Color Painting, Illustration, Print art (boy playing with space helmet on/butterfly] Original Vintage, April 18, 1953 Collier's Magazine cover Art](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FTB1eoYNL._SL300_.jpg)
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16. Logan: A Trilogy
- J-B WELD ORIGINAL: The Original Cold Weld two-part epoxy system that was designed as an alternative to torch welding. J-B Weld Original provides strong, lasting repairs to multiple surfaces and creates a bond stronger than steel. Perfect for DIY household, automotive, marine, craft repair and much more.
- CURE AND SET TIME: After mixing the tubes at a 1:1 ratio, it takes 4-6 hours to set and 15-24 hours to cure. Once cured, J-B Weld Original can be tapped, filled, sanded, molded and drilled. J-B Weld Original’s set and cure color is dark grey.
- VERSATILE & DEPENDABLE: J-B Weld Original is steel reinforced, has a tensile strength of 5020 PSI and can withstand temperatures up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit (287 degrees Celsius). When fully cured, J-B Weld Original is waterproof and resistant to petroleum, chemical and acid.
- SURFACE APPLICATIONS: Metal, Plastic & PVC, Wood, Concrete, Ceramic & Tile and Fiberglass.
- DO IT YOURSELF: Big or small, you can DIY it with J-B Weld. Our heavy duty epoxy and adhesives repair & restore it right the first time. J-B Weld delivers superior performance, quality, and results for the World’s Strongest Bond.
- Will set in 4-6 hours, and cure in 16-24 hours
- Waterproof, petroleum, chemical, and acid resistant when fully cured
- Can be drilled, tapped, machined, filed, sanded and painted
- Stong and nontoxic after it has set and temperature resistant up to 500F
- Tensile strength is 3,960 PSI
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▼ Read Reddit mentions17. Follies of Science: 20th Century Visions of Our Fantastic Future
- Long-lasting, convenient odor absorber that freshens and cleans the air
- Perfect for any room throughout the house including: basement, laundry room, and bathroom, pet areas, cars, closets, and more
- Created with a unique formula that helps control odors up to 8 weeks
- 8-Ounce solid air freshener
- CEDAR CLOSET - A deep, woodsy blend of cedar, greens and nectar that recalls an old-school cabin closet
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions18. Future Perfect: Vintage Futuristic Graphics (Icons Series)
- Long-lasting, convenient odor absorber that freshens and cleans the air
- Perfect for any room throughout the house including: basement, laundry room, and bathroom, pet areas, cars, closets, and more
- Created with a unique formula that helps control odors up to 8 weeks
- 8-Ounce solid air freshener
- CEDAR CLOSET - A deep, woodsy blend of cedar, greens and nectar that recalls an old-school cabin closet
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions19. Makenology Nixie Tube Clock Boulder 2 - Stainless Steel Black Gray
Stainless Steel Black Gray with Titanium Plating Anti Fingerprint and DirtyDisplay in dark environment with clear and high visibilityBuild-in RTC chip with high accuracyModular design with easy installation and modificationAdjustable cross and display patterns with freedom of choices
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Top comments mentioning products on r/RetroFuturism:
Summary
1. Frédéric Chaubin. Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed (French, English and German Edition)
- Taschen
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions4. The Wonderful Future That Never Was: Flying Cars, Mail Delivery by Parachute, and Other Predictions from the Past (Popular Mechanics)
Used Book in Good Condition
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Bluetooth Board, DROK Audio Receiver Bluetooth Module DC 5V-24V 12v Portable Wireless Electronics Stereo Music Receive Circuit Chip with Micro USB Port for Headphone Speaker Home Sound System DIY
- PARAMETER --- input voltage range DC 5V-12V, support micro USB 5V power supply; blue~tooth version 4.2.
- APPLICATION --- headphone, speaker, home stereo system DIY.
- INPUT METHOD --- 3.5mm AUX input & 2.54mm 3P AUX input.
- OUTPUT METHOD --- 3.5mm audio output & 2.54mm 3P audio output.
- LED INDICATOR --- indicates status of waiting for a connection/connected/audio playing.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions7. Dan DeCarlo's Jetta (The Library of Good Girl Art) (The Good Girl Art Library)
- Free of Fillers and Chemicals
- All natural, gluten free, no trans fats
- High Germination Rate Reseal able Packaging
- Country of origin is United States
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions8. Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Deluxe Bundle Scanner for PC (PA03656-B015) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
- Blazing 25ppm color scanning
- Two sided scanning
- USB or Wi-Fi connection to a single computer
- Scan to iOS and Android mobile devices
- Deluxe Bundle comes with Rack-2Filer Smart For Windows users
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions9. HP Laserjet Pro P1606dn Printer - Old Version, (CE749A)
Fast laser printing for small offices. Share the printer among a small office, using built-in Ethernet networking.Print at up to 26 ppm letter/25 ppm A4, plus start printing fast with Instant-on Technology.Print on a wide variety of media, using the 250-sheet paper tray and 10-sheet priority input s...
▼ Read Reddit mentions10. Stile Transatlantico / Transatlantic Style
- The Creative Exchange Between Italy & America in Mid-Century Automotive Design
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions11. The Rise and Fall of American Growth: The U.S. Standard of Living since the Civil War (The Princeton Economic History of the Western World)
University Press Group Ltd
▼ Read Reddit mentions13. FineMod Alpha Egg Chair and Ottoman, Red
- Overall dimensions: 52"H x 38"W x 40"D
- Item color: Red
- White Shell
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions14. Lee Burke, 50's Magazine Cover art, Color Painting, Illustration, Print art (boy playing with space helmet on/butterfly] Original Vintage, April 18, 1953 Collier's Magazine cover Art
- Ergonomic design, makes you feel natural and comfortable. Good choice for using or as gifts for kids children
- Cute style makes atmosphere a happier environment, suitable for kids girls woman who have small hands
- Sensitive buttons, long service life, over 5 million clicks, ensure the normal work in harsh environments. Use comfortably for long periods of time without any cramps or aches
- Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Linux, Mac OS, Android OS and more. Fits for desktop, laptop, PC, Macbook and other devices
- Offer One year warranty
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions16. Logan: A Trilogy
- J-B WELD ORIGINAL: The Original Cold Weld two-part epoxy system that was designed as an alternative to torch welding. J-B Weld Original provides strong, lasting repairs to multiple surfaces and creates a bond stronger than steel. Perfect for DIY household, automotive, marine, craft repair and much more.
- CURE AND SET TIME: After mixing the tubes at a 1:1 ratio, it takes 4-6 hours to set and 15-24 hours to cure. Once cured, J-B Weld Original can be tapped, filled, sanded, molded and drilled. J-B Weld Original’s set and cure color is dark grey.
- VERSATILE & DEPENDABLE: J-B Weld Original is steel reinforced, has a tensile strength of 5020 PSI and can withstand temperatures up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit (287 degrees Celsius). When fully cured, J-B Weld Original is waterproof and resistant to petroleum, chemical and acid.
- SURFACE APPLICATIONS: Metal, Plastic & PVC, Wood, Concrete, Ceramic & Tile and Fiberglass.
- DO IT YOURSELF: Big or small, you can DIY it with J-B Weld. Our heavy duty epoxy and adhesives repair & restore it right the first time. J-B Weld delivers superior performance, quality, and results for the World’s Strongest Bond.
- Will set in 4-6 hours, and cure in 16-24 hours
- Waterproof, petroleum, chemical, and acid resistant when fully cured
- Can be drilled, tapped, machined, filed, sanded and painted
- Stong and nontoxic after it has set and temperature resistant up to 500F
- Tensile strength is 3,960 PSI
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions17. Follies of Science: 20th Century Visions of Our Fantastic Future
- Long-lasting, convenient odor absorber that freshens and cleans the air
- Perfect for any room throughout the house including: basement, laundry room, and bathroom, pet areas, cars, closets, and more
- Created with a unique formula that helps control odors up to 8 weeks
- 8-Ounce solid air freshener
- CEDAR CLOSET - A deep, woodsy blend of cedar, greens and nectar that recalls an old-school cabin closet
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions18. Future Perfect: Vintage Futuristic Graphics (Icons Series)
- Long-lasting, convenient odor absorber that freshens and cleans the air
- Perfect for any room throughout the house including: basement, laundry room, and bathroom, pet areas, cars, closets, and more
- Created with a unique formula that helps control odors up to 8 weeks
- 8-Ounce solid air freshener
- CEDAR CLOSET - A deep, woodsy blend of cedar, greens and nectar that recalls an old-school cabin closet
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions19. Makenology Nixie Tube Clock Boulder 2 - Stainless Steel Black Gray
Stainless Steel Black Gray with Titanium Plating Anti Fingerprint and DirtyDisplay in dark environment with clear and high visibilityBuild-in RTC chip with high accuracyModular design with easy installation and modificationAdjustable cross and display patterns with freedom of choices
▼ Read Reddit mentions
I haven't read any of these books yet (except for the first one), but they're on my wishlist. I do have "Where is my Jetpack?" though and although it's an awesome, beautiful book, it might not be what you're looking for as it has original illustrations rather than vintage one.
Some suggestions:
Little Vintage Book of SciFi - Selections from vintage scifi comic books.
Yesterday's Tomorrows: Past Visions of the American Future
The Wonderful Future That Never Was
I wasn't able to find the service manual for this, but your going to need to open it anyway and get at the belts in the cassette player. They tend to get loose at best and turn into sticky sludge at worst. Replacement belts are fairly easy to find online though.
Honestly, I'm having trouble finding out of the tape mechanism is stereo or Mono. Given that it's single-speaker, probably mono and the headphone jacks wired in parallel so the mono sound comes through both sides. It's consistent for the era, but I'm also seeing it referred to as "audiophile" which would suggest stereo. It could also just be because modern cassette tape mechanisms are hot garbage, and even a mono 1980s tape head sounds better.
This is only important, because there are mono and stereo Bluetooth chips. You could just tie both outputs of the stereo Bluetooth module together, so we'll do that.
Here's a random Bluetooth module I found, it's almost too nice.
All you would need to do, is solder the outputs of the Bluetooth board to the output of the cassette mechanism, and fine a 5v-35v power line and ground to connect to the Bluetooth board.
In theory, all you would need to do is put it into tape mode and connect your phone. If the unit is off when the cassette deck isn't being used, then pressing down play and pause on the deck should work.
Not too complicated of a project at all!
Oh man, I have the book this is from, the ideas come across as a bit dated now (naturally) but it's overall pretty neat, and the art is great.
https://www.amazon.com/Tour-Universe-Lifetime-Malcolm-Edwards/dp/0905310365
If you're a fan of old Archie comics, this is worth a read! It's basically just Archie in space (even down to the boy's name)! There's a nice coffee table style book that I think collects every issue. It's standard Dan DeCarlo stuff, by which I mean it's some of the best art in comics history. I'm a huge fan of his if you can't tell haha!
I will hopefully be using this one for a long time. Bought one for my parents, too; they're happy with it.
When I first got it, it printed so quickly that I thought it was just doing a self-test LOL
All-in-ones were universally terrible. I gave mine away and "upgraded" to that printer above and a Fujitsu ScanSnap (well worth the cost). Fantastic combo.
Thanks. Shared images months ago when it showed at museum, and on reddit.g
Who says concept or dream cars don't influence production cars? Compare the notch in the fin at the back, and where they start with a 1960 Chrysler 300F.
Sadly the ultra cool door handles didn't make onto the production car.
Along with seeing the cars at the Blackhawk, Donald Osborne's book [Stile Transatlantico/Transatlantic Style] (https://www.amazon.com/Stile-Transatlantico-Transatlantic-Donald-Osborne/dp/0988273365) [amazon link for reference - not a blogdiot) is one of the best automotive books I've read; and the Furman photos are icing on the cake; which you obviously wouldn't want want to get anywhere near a $100 book.
Not just the US, almost all nations had heavily regulated monopolies at the time. All nations also deregulated at roughly the same time as well (for internal traffic at least).
That said there have been some intriguing numbers that while deregulation had some initial gains, the later changes (aka cutting of food, free baggage allowance, decreases in comfort, etc) were not actually reflected in a real dollar cost decreases. You can read The Rise and The Fall of American Growth for the actual argument (that is all cited and done better than my memory can allow).
This book came out a few days ago. It's not exactly aligned with what you mentioned but you may find it interesting. I'm almost halfway through and I am enjoying it.
All Our Wrong Todays: A Novel https://www.amazon.com/dp/1101985135/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_YRhNybQZ30Z74
Link on Amazon ($1,416.59 though)
Edit: Found it in Red and Blue on a website called MadisonSeating for ($999) I have no idea if the website is trustworthy or not though.
Edit 2: $808.80 !
Edit 3: Honestly, just Google "Alpha Egg Chair with Ottoman".
He has a book which is pretty good value considering it's a big heavy full-colour hardcover.
https://www.amazon.com/Hardware-Definitive-Works-Chris-Foss/dp/1848566980
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Ivtwpmn5g
Guardians of the Galaxy istself really is a celebration of concept art as a whole. There's also Oliver Pron who designed the environments which is why they're all so lush, intricate and vast. Same goes for Doctor Strange the weird fractal buildings and everything all have his signature.
There was a TV series, but the only notable thing I can remember from it was a cool armored hovercraft.
The original story was the first of a trilogy, so there's plenty of material for sequels.
I also found:
Future Perfect: Vintage Graphics (Icons)
and
Follies of Science: 20th Century Visions of Our Fantastic Future
Can anyone recommend one of these? There seems to be In Future Perfect: Vintage Graphics a lot of pictures, but people critisize the lack of sources and background information.
> I found one online for $1,705.00 that's crazy
Makenology have one for $180. It's a lot less fancy though. I bought the previous model a few years back and have been very happy with it.
The glow of the tubes at night is a lot nicer than an LCD clock.
If you'd like more of this, the book "Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed" is good.
The book's Amazon reviews are amusing to read as well since Amazon only sold books back then.
Also, it belongs in /r/surrealmemes
FYI, the artist was Lee Burke
https://www.amazon.ca/Magazine-art-Illustration-butterfly-Original/dp/B00KBUZM7A
There's also a book compiling the issues and a bunch of extra material.