Headlines & Tidbits from the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s Movies & TV: 1954 – The Miss America Pageant is broadcast on TV live coast-to-coast for the first time.  Bob Russell hosted, and Lee Meriwether won the title. 1954 – Lassie debuts on CBS-TV. 1955 – Gunsmoke debuts on CBS-TV and will become

In celebration of its 100th birthday, Formica has introduced a new collection featuring retro designs and colors. Revealed today at the International Builder’s Show today the collection was designed by renowned firm Pentagram, and will be available beginning January 31, 2013. According to Formica Group, this 2013 Anniversary Collection reflects on the Formica® brand and

In 1930, James Alexander Dewar, a baker for the Continental Baking Company, invented a snack cake we’d come to know and love as the Twinkie. At the time, several machines used to make cream-filled shortcakes collected dust when strawberries were out of season. Like many retro inventions, Dewar’s idea was centered around putting those machine

One of the most important children’s book artists of the twentieth century died today. Maurice Sendak, who wrote and illustrated the 1960s classic Where the Wild Things Are was 83. Sendak took the traditional picture book and, through words and art, twisted into a dark and terrifying tale. The author was born in 1928 in

Official US Army Poster Girl During WWII Dies at Age 92 Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a 22-year-old Wabash, Indiana woman posed for three US posters designed to boost morale amongst US soldiers. The slogan was simple: Please get there and back. Be careful what you say or write. Her name: Margie Stewart.

Radio and TV legend Dick Clark died April 18th, leaving behind decades of memories. From American Bandstand (stemming from the 1952 show Bob Horn’s Bandstand) to New Year’s Rockin’ Eve (which he hosted/co-hosted through 2011), his professional career spanned almost 60 years.

Over 100 new vintage inspired tin signs have arrived. These beautiful signs feature popular vintage themes colorfully reproduced on durable steel. We are also adding more vintage style toys to our product lineup.

There slew of new Harley-Davidson items, including the perfect accessories for your garage or bar. They’ve arrived just in time for the holidays—so keep in mind the Harley fan(s) in your life!

Lawn Flamingoes are back at Retroplanet.com! For the Harley-Davidson lovers out there—we’ve got 9 new durable Bar Stools with Harley-themed seats. And there are more new items at Retroplanet.com!

There’s a beautiful new assortment of stylish clocks available now at Retroplanet.com. We also have some fun new Coca-Cola items for the many Coca-Cola fans.