Snapshot – the original DIY drone

Before drones were invented, all you had to do was blast this Kodak Instamatic camera  150 metres into the sky over your house using a DIY rocket launcher.

Frisco Disco

With this Solid State Corgi-Mettoy DJ deck, you too can chat shit over the end of records.

A robot to do all of your work

It was brilliant news when robots started taking all the boring factory jobs in the 80s.

Let Pac-Man – and Ms Pac-Man – back into your world

By adding eight red pixels (lipstick and a bow) to Pac-Man's snapping yellow circle, the first digital feminist icon was born.

Your name here! with Dymo tape, Letraset and John Bull

Before the computer age, it was a huge thrill to see your name in print.

Pure Lego

Do you remember the golden age of Lego before the introduction of so many 'special' pieces in garish gift sets?

Woolies surreal art jigsaw

With its unique sales proposition of records and toys, pick 'n' mix and modern art up the staircase, it makes you wonder how Woolworth's could ever have run into financial difficulties.

You too can be white and shiny

Nowadays, the general idea of make-up is to make your face appear less white and shiny.

Sindy housework

It's impossible to put a price on youthful optimism - that magical feeling that the whole world was your oyster.