All articles tagged with #vintage
BuzzFeed compiles 27 mind-bending historical photos that reveal surprising moments—from the Hiroshima aftermath and Mount Rushmore in progress to Kathy Switzer running the Boston Marathon and John Lennon with Yoko Ono on their wedding day—showing how iconic images reshape our understanding of history.
Vintage Pyrex Pumpkin Butterprint from 1965 is a coveted thrift-store find, especially in the Cinderella bowl form and orange-on-white (with turquoise variants also made). Produced in limited four-piece promo sets, these pieces now command hundreds at resale. Authenticity tips include checking Pyrex’s historic fonts and Cinderella nesting-bowl features for the Likely real deal. Even a single Pumpkin Butterprint Cinderella bowl can be a valuable addition to a collection.
Collectors prize the Mod Kitchen Pyrex, a 1958 promotional 1.5-quart yellow oval casserole (the 'New Pyrex Decorator Casserole') that features a bold geometric design and once sold for $3.95; complete dishes with lid can fetch around $100 online, while lidless versions are about $40–$50; its yellow color and the 'PYREX' imprint help it stand out as a rare one-piece item beloved by vintage Pyrex enthusiasts.
MTG announced a surprise ban wave across formats: Standard loses Badgermole Cub, Gran-Gran, and Stormchaser’s Talent after Arena data showed a dominant 57% win-rate deck (driving Izzet Lessons and Prowess). The Fantasticar is banned in Legacy and restricted in Vintage due to format-ruining power. These moves aim to curb outliers and mix up the metagame, with Jeskai Control and Mardu Discard largely unaffected. Wizards also signaled more bans to come, noting an October 12 ban window following the Reality Fracture release, and promising further details on the changes in tomorrow’s WeeklyMTG.
Steinberg marks 30 years of VST by offering free updated 64-bit, VST3-ready versions of Neon, VB-1, CS-40, Karlette, and LM7 (plus a tape delay), letting these early plugins run on modern Macs (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows with a new license system; older Steinberg Classics collections are also available.
Held Over vintage, the oldest shop on Haight Street and the last empire outlet of Retro City Fashion, will close on May 30. On the final day, every item is $9, with live music by Anthony Arya; owner Cynthia Anderson says rising rents, aging, and her husband Werner Werwie’s 2024 death left her unable to continue, and stock will be moved to two Mission warehouses while the four employees are laid off, though the store’s name may live on in some capacity.
Bella Hadid brings a vintage-archival mood to Cannes, mixing pieces from the ’80s and early 2000s—like a pink gingham Chantal Thomass set and a dusty-rose Alaïa dress—with vintage Prada accessories, as she and stylist Mimi Cuttrell curate a carefree “French Riviera girl summer” vibe while traveling between Cap-Eden-Roc and the Hotel Martinez.
Spring cleaning reveals 10 vintage kitchen items that could be worth serious cash, from rare Griswold/Wagner cast‑iron skillets and antique copper/brass tea kettles to CorningWare, fine china, jadeite, Pyrex, vintage KitchenAid mixers, barware, mason jars, and cookie jars—values range from tens to thousands depending on brand, age, and condition (with examples like a Griswold skillet around $8,000 and a Georg Jensen teapot near $19,000).
BuzzFeed’s list showcases 100 astonishing historical photographs with brief captions, from Mary Todd Lincoln’s dress and Napoleon’s death mask to the Terracotta Army and Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook, offering a sweeping visual timeline that reveals surprising details about people, eras, and artifacts across centuries.
Apple has moved the iPhone 5 (launched 2012) and the 8GB iPhone 4 (launched 2011) to its obsolete list, meaning Apple stops providing repair parts and repairs are largely unavailable. The iPhone 5 introduced the Lightning port and was discontinued in 2013, while the 8GB iPhone 4 was also discontinued in 2013; both later appeared as low-cost options in emerging markets before being reclassified as obsolete.
This guide highlights 13 vintage-style motorcycle helmets, detailing key features, fit tips, ventilation, and price points across brands like GLX, Bell, Hedon, Shoei, and more, to help riders choose retro protection that blends classic looks with modern safety.
The article showcases 21 nostalgic photos and items from the 1980s, including toys, food packaging, technology, and cultural references, highlighting the distinctive style and trends of that decade.
Apple has added the iPhone 11 Pro and other devices to its 'vintage' list, meaning they are over five years old and still eligible for repairs, but will soon become 'obsolete' and ineligible for service, with the iPhone 11 Pro being the oldest iPhone model still receiving iOS updates.
Apple has officially classified the final Intel-based MacBook Air and Apple Watch Series 5 as 'vintage,' indicating they are discontinued and no longer in active production or sale.
The Door Club, a vintage-style, low-tech home security device from the 1990s designed to withstand over 2 tons of force, is still available for purchase and offers a simple, effective way to enhance home safety, though potential safety and fire code issues should be considered before installation.