Our once beloved Retro Gadgets collection that used to fill our childhood days with endless amounts of joy which were then consigned to the attic are now making a comeback bigger than ever. The likes of retro iconic brands such as Star Wars, Space Invaders and Space Hoppers are now a must-have brand amongst the younger generation captivated by high-tech games consoles and 3D televisions. Flashwear.com have cleverly clashed these retro symbols with the 21st Century to offer you gadget lovers a range of smart, funky and bright retro gadgets to use everyday.

Retro Gadgets to Wear

The retro geeks here at Flashwear all love the idea of wearing their flashing animated t-shirt but what better way to show off your love for the retro brands that defined your childhood than these brilliant Space Invaders and Star Wars flashing t-shirts. Along with a range of bright and funky designs, we also have a selection of special retro t-shirts such as our tearjerker Flashing Top Gun t-shirt which is sure to impress the ladies. Who knows – you could be the sexy Maverick or Iceman in their life. However, if you want another take on retro fashion, why not check out our stylish 80’s style Glow in the Dark Shoe Laces to use with any pair of trainers you want to brighten up.

Flash Space Invaders T-Shirt (Lime Green)

Flashing Top Gun T Shirt

Glow in the Dark Shoe Laces (Pink)

Retro Gadgets for your Room

Whisk your imagination off to the days where big hair was fashionable and Chesney Hawkes was the star in every girls dream with our collection of retro gadgets for your room. Whether you’re a fan of age-defying lava lamps or the iconic space hopper, we have a selection that will take your mind back to the golden years whilst entertaining your friends at the same time. If you’re looking for a more portable way to enjoy the mystical qualities of the lava lamp, we also have some cool lava lamp mobile phone charms for everyone to enjoy.

Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp – Blue / Green

Science Museum Giant Retro Space Hopper

Mathmos Flashing Astro Lava Lamp Mobile Phone Charm - Red

With all the USB ports in your computer you might as well use them, particularly with the tremendous choice of USB Gadgets available. You can make sure that you utilise those USB ports in style too, with USB Gadgets such as bendi keyboards, street mouse wireless TVR’s and stylish USB Neon signs. If you don’t have room for USB Gadgets in your own home, you can buy them as gifts for somebody else’s.

USB Gadgets Think Light

This sweet USB Think Light can be used to brighten your desk and mood and if you’ve ever seen the endearing children’s film ‘The Littlest Light on the Christmas Tree’ then you’ll know why. You will soon find out that the USB Think Light is no ordinary light, it actually gets brighter the faster you type, so you can imagine the amount of fun you can have in the office, your boss will love it too considering how much work you’ll get done. These think lights will show exactly how much of a bright spark you are and they are compatible with Windows 2000, XP and Vista operating systems, just plug it into a USB port and enjoy the result.

USB Gadgets Think Light

Littlest Light

USB Gadgets Think Light System Requirements

• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista
• PC with Pentium 3 or Compatible Processor Operating at 1.5GHz+
• Display Adapter Capable of 800 x 600 in 16 Bit Colour
• 256MB RAM
• 200MB Hard Drive Space
• CD-ROM Drive
• USB 1.1 Port

USB Gadgets Cactus Electric Oil Diffuser

USB Gadgets Cactus Oil Diffuser

With this stunning Cactus Electric Oil Diffuser you can enjoy a whole new level of relaxation whilst at your desk, or working on your laptop. This cool USB Gadget just needs a few drops of essential oil and everything will soon seem much rosier. The Cactus Electric Oil Diffuser has a gradational LED light which changes colour to further improve your mood.

USB Gadgets Cactus Electric Oil Diffuser Info

• 2 Modes – Lights & Lights With Diffuser
• Replaceable Characters
• Powered by USB (or you can buy an adapter)

Transform your space into an exciting visual treat by adding some lighting gadgets to compliment any room of your choice. With fantastic quality lighting gadgets such as Mathmos lava lamps, wind up torches and solar powered ambient lights you will soon be enjoying your home much more than ever before. Using lighting gadgets not only relaxes and soothes the mind but they are also superb for parties and special occasions such as Christmas and getting the kids to bed to have some time to yourself.

Pink Solar Powered Lamp Lighting Gadgets

Pink Solar Powered Lamp

Just looking at this awesome pink solar powered lamp makes me feel calm and peaceful, well you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home without even using the electric to power it. The pink solar powered lamp as it suggests uses sunlight to charge the battery inside, releasing it’s ambience at night, all you need to do is to leave it in direct sunlight for a few hours. You can enjoy an impressive five hours of light from one charge, making the pink solar powered lamp ideal to use as a night light, or to brighten dark corners in the home. In addition to pink, you can also enjoy the solar powered lamps in yellow.

Mathmos Lighting Gadgets Fireflow R1 Candle Lava Lamp

Whilst standard lava lamps run off your electric, this fabulous space age looking Pink Fireflow R1 is powered by a candle. This wireless lighting gadget makes it improbable to fall over, without some brutal force. With a simple tea light you can enjoy beautiful lighting and save your plug sockets for other things. After the 40th Anniversary of the moon landings, the Fireflow R1 Candle Lava Lamp is a stunning memorial of the occasion with its rocket design. You can buy the Fireflow R1 Candle Lava Lamp in pink or purple.

Fireflow R1 Mathmos Candle Lava Lamp

Purple Fireflow R1 Candle Lava Lamp

Many people see the astro lamp or lava lamp as they are also known as fantastic decoration for the home, others use them solely for the low tone atmospheric lighting that they provide. Everybody loves watching the mesmerising blobs of molten wax move around inside like lava which is where they get the name lava lamps. You can an astro lamp in a variety of sizes and colours, it is also possible to change the wax and liquid colour once you have purchased a lamp. There is a bulb or halogen lamp in each astro lamp, usually 35-40 watts, which takes approximately an hour for the wax to fully warm, depending on the original temperature of the room.

Astro Lamps Info

• Light 220-250V/60Hz Max 40W SES bulb
• Brushed aluminium base & bottle cap
• Designed for UK electricity supply

Astro Lamps Colour Options

Blue and Green Astro Lamps

Violet and Orange Astro Lamps

Enjoy electric free lighting with the ingenious Mathmos Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lava Lamps. For 47 years Mathmos have been combining supreme designs with superb functionality and style, the Mathmos Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lava Lamps are no exception. If you need to buy a housewarming, birthday present or gift for another occasion then the Mathmos Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lava Lamp should go down well thanks to the cutting edge design and great quality of the lamp. There are many other types of Mathmos Lights to check out including the Astro Lava Lamp, Airswitch TC Lamps and Wind Light LED Miniature Turbines.

Purple Mathmos Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lava Lamp

Purple Fireflow R1 Candle Powered

For a lava lamp that is a little different from the classic Astro design, check out this awesome Purple Mathmos Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lava Lamp. Rather than using electricity you can simply place a lit tea light underneath it. The Purple Mathmos Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lava Lamp provides enough light to flood any room with ambience. The exceptional design of this rocket lava lamp inspired by the 40th anniversary of the moon landings will look great in any environment.

Pink Mathmos Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lava Lamp

Pink Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lamp

This gorgeous Pink Mathmos Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lava Lamp makes an excellent addition to your home decor, providing mesmerising lighting wherever it is placed. By using this fantastic Pink Mathmos Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lava Lamp you don’t have the hassle of rooting around for switches or finding plug sockets, as all you need is a supply of tea lights.

Mathmos Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lava Lamp Further Info

• Mathmos Fireflow R1 Candle Powered Lava Lamp
• 1 Tealight Included
• Product May Become Hot Handle With Care

Add a funky hint of class to your pad choosing from the impressive range of Lava Lamps from experts Mathmos. The highly experienced company Mathmos have been making Lava Lamps since 1963, constantly striving to push the boundaries in terms of contemporary design. Lava Lamps are very good at setting just the right mood for relaxation, whether that is for an evening of chilling out or for a party. Mathmos pride themselves on providing every customer with an unforgettable experience with each light they sell.

Violet/Red Mathmos Astro Lava Lamps

Violet Red Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp

These original Violet/Red Mathmos Astro Lava Lamps are fantastic to watch, as the wax melts inside forming flowing blobs it’s really mesmerising and relaxing. The light that the Violet/Red Mathmos Astro Lava Lamps give off is very atmospheric, ideal for entertaining guests or relaxing at the end of a hectic day. The 60′s inspired design of Lava Lamps has really stuck and is now an icon for the Mathmos Lava Lamp and lamps in general. Each of the stunning Mathmos Lava Lamps has been hand made which make them that extra bit special.

Violet/Red Mathmos Astro Lava Lamps Info

• Handle With Care – Product Can Become Hot
• Brushed Aluminium Base & Bottle Cap
• Stylish Glass Bottle With Mathmos Lava Formula
• 220-250V/60Hz Max 40W SES bulb

Blue/Green Mathmos Astro Lava Lamps

Blue Green Mathmos Astro Lava Lamps

The awesome colours in this Blue/Green Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp are great for creating a subtle lighting in the home. With the sleek design and iconic shape of this Blue/Green Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp, it suits any modern decor and can also be put in a 60′s setting where it was born and not look out of place. Ideal settings for this exceptionally cool Blue/Green Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp are the lounge, bedroom, office or conservatory but can be put anywhere you will appreciate them.

Violet/Orange Mathmos Astro Lava Lamps

Violet Orange Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp

Impress your friends, entertain your family and enjoy unwinding with this warming Violet/Orange Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp. People of all ages can enjoy using this Violet/Orange Mathmos Astro Lava Lamp, even babies will be amazed when put in-front to gaze at one, just make sure there is no touching as they can get hot. Violet/Orange Mathmos Astro Lava Lamps make very nice housewarming presents for people you know, as well as gifts for birthdays and other special occasions.