{"id":155,"date":"2021-10-28T12:01:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T10:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/?p=103800"},"modified":"2021-10-28T12:14:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T10:14:12","slug":"10-best-retro-gadgets-to-buy-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/rss_feed\/10-best-retro-gadgets-to-buy-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"10 best retro gadgets to buy in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Andrew Lloyd\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 28 October 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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As technology continues to develop at a rapid rate, it can be fun to glance backwards at the gadgets that came from simpler times, especially as many of those gizmos have been updated to fit into the modern age.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to take a nostalgic trip and visit the toys you played with as a kid, or you\u2019re interested in how items like the vinyl player or Polaroid camera have been adapted to modern standards, look no further than our pick of the best retro gadgets below.<\/p>\n

For more tech inspiration take a look at our list of cool gadgets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best retro gadgets to buy in 2021<\/h2>\n

3D metal pin art desktop toy<\/h3>\n
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A classic staple of 80s desk gadgets, the 3D metal pin art toy lets you create a shape by pushing an item into the back of the pins, then watch it come to life in metal form on the other side.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Made from thousands of metal pins as opposed to some of its plastic rivals, the makers of this version claim it to be more durable and sturdy as a result, allowing you to play with it longer. They also say it can be used as a relaxing sensory experience as you play with the pins to create various shapes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Suitable as a fun gift or something to keep for yourself \u2013 either way, it will definitely make an impression\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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