Retro Pop Box is a new subscription box that sends nostalgia from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. You’ll receive 4-7 items specially curated pop-culture products, valued at over $45, that are carefully curated for a maximum jolt of nostalgia from your favourite decade. The unique pop-culture products within each box will span the decade and touch on iconic events, music, shows, movies, toys, candy and more!
Cost: $20/month
Shipping: Free to US, Shipping fees apply internationally.
This is the second box from Retro Pop Box. This box focuses on the 60’s. Some will be replicas from the era, some will be items that take inspiration from the era, and some will be tongue-in-cheek references to the era. When you subscribe you have the opportunity to choose the decade that you relate to the most. You then receive monthly boxes targeted to that chosen decade only. Subscribers will have the ability to change their decade during a subscription period if they wanted.
Retro Exclusive T-Shirt
$10
A very good quality T-shirt that pays homage to the times you were glued to the radio waiting for your favourite DJ to play the newest Beatles, Motown or Elvis hit. I think the radio station is fictional. I tried to see if there was ever a WRNR AM 1020. I couldn’t find one. Anyone have a better memory than I do?
Batman Bendable Action Figure
$7.99
You may get weird looks as you yell POW, ZLONK, SPLATT or ZOK while you mimic punches and kicks with this Batman figure in the 60’s classic uniform. Although the Batman made famous by DC (Detective Comics) was released 1937 in issue # 27 in the "The Case of the Criminal Syndicate!", The TV series did not surface till 1966 with Adam West playing Batman. This action figure definitely brings back memories of the classic TV show. Now, if I could just get my hands on a bendable Robin.
Star Trek The Original Series Luggage Tag
$12.99
When you beam down to your next vacation, make sure you grab the right bag with this Captain Kirk luggage tag with Clear ID window. You may, however, want to rethink your choice of red shirt. I am curious to know just how long before this super cool luggage tag disappears. Even though it seems very well constructed, I am sure someone might help it off since it is so unique.
Have A Nice Day Iron-On Patch
$3
Put your inner Hippie on display with this replica patch of one of the most popular phrases and icons of the late 60’s. The smiley face was created by Harvey Ross Ball, an American graphic artist In 1963. Harvey Ball was employed by State Mutual Life Assurance Company of Worcester, Massachusetts to create a happy face to raise the morale of the employees. Ball created the design in ten minutes and was paid $45.
Classic Buttons
$1
Celebrate the real way to listen to music with this turntable pin and while you are at it celebrate your Retro Pop Box groove with this custom pin.
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers (2)
$1.80
Delivering to the page what Smell-O-Vision was supposed to deliver to the silver screen. As hard as it may be, it’s advised against sticking the marker directly up the nose. It’s a marker after all.
I was born in the 70’s but these 60’s references were not lost on me. OK, maybe the scented markers! The value is pretty good if you are into this kind of geek box although I am not sure that all the items are worth $45. I totalled up about $37 of product. The batman figure I found online but it seems to be a hot item as it was sold out where I looked. You could get the entire collection along with the Robin figure that I so desire. I was not impressed with the T-shirt design but I did really appreciate the quality so no foul there. I am looking forward to the next offering from the 70’s. I think I will relate to the coming era’s much more.
What do you think of Retro Pop Box?
