Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Mother's Day Extravaganza! Retro Planet Review & $100 GC Giveaway




Remember the good old days when there were malt shops in every town. Remember when Super Man was just in the comic books and leg lamps were all the rage. Even if you don't remember those things exactly, you might still appreciate a little retro decor. Its a unique idea for your home or office and makes a fun gift. With Mother's Day coming, it would be a great time to start shopping at Retro Planet. You can find gifts that will remind your mom of her teenage years or maybe something unique for her special collection.




For my review, I decided on the Antique Style Gumball Machine which was a great choice for my mom. After years of working towards the goal, my parents just opened their own restaurant and one of the things they both agreed they had to have was a classic gumball machine for the checkout counter. This was just what we were looking for. You can use any type of candy from the classic gumballs (which are also available on the site for an additional charge) to jellybeans. You can set the machine to distribute one or more pieces and it takes any form of currency.  The restaurant will actually be opening on Mother's Day, and this beautiful gumball machine looks perfect on the counter.



The gumball machine is only one example of so many amazing items you can find at Retro Planet. They also have a large selection of collectible items like Coca Cola and Harley products. If you are planning ahead to Father's Day, they also have some unique baseball items. Shipping is super quick and free on all  orders over $79 so its a great time to get all your shopping done. For more great Mother's Day gift ideas, be sure to visit Rita's review over at One2Try.





For this giveaway, we will be doing things a little different. Retro Planet thought it would be fun to offer one huge prize instead of two smaller ones on both of our blogs. So Rita from One2Try and I are doing a combo giveaway.  Winners will be drawn from the combined entries on both blogs.  For my entries you can do any of the following and leave one comment for each entry you complete.

1) Visit Retro Planet and tell me what you would get if you were the lucky winner
2) Become a fan of Retro Planet on face book
3) Follow Retro Planet on twitter
4) Subscribe to the Retro Planet newsletter
5) Post this giveaway on face book (One time only)
6) Tweet this giveaway (once daily)
7) Enter the retro planet giveaway on One2Try


This giveaway will end at midnight on  4/19/11 and is open to the continental US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Retro Planet for offering this great prize!


***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

437 comments:

pitufas_021 said...

Crosley Neon Bubbler iJuke Jukebox Full Size

pitufas_021 said...

fan of Retro Planet on face book

pitufas_021 said...

Follow Retro Planet on twitter

pitufas_021 said...

Subscribe to the Retro Planet newsletter

pitufas_021 said...

Posted this giveaway on face book

pitufas_021 said...

http://twitter.com/#!/pitufas_021/status/55309727013412864

i tweeted

sleepy headed mom said...

I like the kitchen clock but I'm not sure which color I would get. Maybe the yellow one.

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sleepy headed mom said...

I signed up for the retro pl;anet newsletter.

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sleepy headed mom said...

I follow retro planet on twitter. (@sleepyheadedmom)

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Kristen said...

My neighbor has that leg lamp and puts it in his front window every Christmas :)

I'd get the Bubble Wall Clock.

Kristen said...

I entered the Retro Planet giveaway at One2Try.

Ash said...

I would pick out some retro games like Operation and the Taple Tennis Toy Set

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Miss Manda said...

theres so much i want!! i would get the s&p/squeeze bottles for my table or the belair paper towel holder or a neon clock!!

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Miss Manda said...

entered the giveaway on one2try!

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lolamichele said...

I'd love to have some of the fantastic ceramic tiki barware.

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Miss Manda said...

subscribed to retro planet newsletter

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Miss Manda said...

following retro planet on twitter @IHeartCupcakes5


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Kari said...

I'd get a bunch of smaller items..the classic retro toys would make great stocking stuffers for the holidays. I love the dashboard hula dancer too, my husband has to have that for his car!!

Kari said...

Im a fan of retro planet on facebook

Kari said...

I follow retro planet on twitter

Kari said...

I subscribe to their newsletter

Kari said...

I entered at one2try

peg42 said...

I love Coca Cola items and have started a small collection…I’d love to get the Coca Cola Napkin Holder Fountain Service
Item #: 31923Price: $13.99
Coca Cola Paper Towel Holder
Item #: 31065

peg42 said...

I'm a fan of Retro Planet on face book (Margaret E. Smith)
Thanks
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wigget said...

i would love to get the Cake Stand

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wizardewu said...

I would get the Slick Wall Clock.
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Crystal said...

they have a lot of cool Harley Davidson products,i would like to get something for my dad.
he doesn't have the H-D Motorcycles Cutting Board.

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Crystal said...

Retro Planet newsletter subscriber

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i entered the giveaway at One2Try

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Tiffany said...

I would get the Bird House wall clock.
etwilkins at gmail dot com

Tiffany said...

Like Retro Planet on FB.
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Tiffany said...

Follow Retro Planet on twitter. IamMrsWilkins
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Tiffany said...

Entered at One to try.
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Tiffany said...

Tweeted.
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http://twitter.com/#!/IamMrsWilkins/status/55428457458450432

momznite said...

A Mr. Stache Wack-O-Wax Mustache would be the first item in my cart!
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momznite said...

Entered the giveaway at One2Try.
Wouldn't some Wax Lips and Red Hots be fun!
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kpintn said...

My son just opened a restaurant and their vintage look tin signs is just what we need!
Like the Nehi Lady and the round RC Cola.....and many others! They have such a great selection to choose from!
Karen Dorris
kpintn/at/hotmail/dot/com

kpintn said...

Subscribe to Retro Planet Newsletter!
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kpintn said...

Follow Retro Planet on FB
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kpintn said...

Entered Retro Planet giveaway at One2Try!

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Debbie said...

How fun! I'd get kitchen stuff - the cake stand, bubble glasses, etc.
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Debbie said...

Liked them on fb - suburbsanity.
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Debbie said...

follow them on twitter @suburbsanity.
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Debbie said...

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Debbie said...

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Debbie said...

entered at One2Try.
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cw said...

love the kitchen cutlery clock!

cw said...

entered at one2try

Rajiv said...

Hi, I illustrated a children's book that coincidentally makes a great Mother's Day gift. It's called "I Don't Want To Be The Mom Today!" and it's about a mother and her little girl who decide to switch places for the day. A lot of moms, particularly first-timers, have gotten a real kick out of it. Check it out! http://www.arrtworks.com/mom/

Howell said...

I would get the Spices and Coffee Sign Set.
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Entered the giveaway on One2Try.
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An Apel a Day said...

I'd get a bunch of their robots.
My favorite is: Tin Wind-Up Robot
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An Apel a Day said...

Fan of Retro Planet on FB. alissa spiehs-a
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An Apel a Day said...

Signed up for their mailing list.
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An Apel a Day said...

Entered: One to Try giveaway.
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mintaburst said...

I’d put it toward the iJuke iPod Jukebox.

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mintaburst said...

fan of Retro Planet on facebook

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mintaburst said...

Following Retro Planet on twitter
@mintaburst

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mintaburst said...

Retro planet newsletter subscriber.

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mintaburst said...

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freddie said...

I would get the Pink Flamingo Light Up Clock. dwelchert@yahoo.com

freddie said...

Retro Planet Facebook fan/Debbie Welchert dwelchert@yahoo.com

freddie said...

I follow Retro Planet on Twitter/flipper211 dwelchert@yahoo.com

freddie said...

I subscribe to Retro Planet newsletter. dwelchert@yahoo.com

freddie said...

I shared giveaway on Facebook/Debbie Welchert dwelchert@yahoo.com

freddie said...

I tweeted giveaway. http://twitter.com/#!/flipper211/status/55540086372184064 dwelchert@yahoo.com

freddie said...

I entered giveaway at One2Try. dwelchert@yahoo.com

wildcat32 said...

I like the Hilton Wall Clock with Pendulum.

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Barb said...

Wow I'm an original "diners" gal so I'd go with the cute tableware. The plastic oval baskets,napking,s&p,maple syrup dispensers I'd get everything for my table that would be so cool. OOh, especially the stoneware tv dinner trays! barb g. directorylanesuperstore(at)gmail.com

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i receive your email newsletter. barb g.

Barb said...

Not sure I like the dual blog thing hurts my chances actually. barb g. I receive your email newsletter.

Barb said...

I liked your Sponsor on facebook barb g.

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I am a fan of your blog via gfc box. Your word verification is very hard. barb g.

bukaeyes said...

I would get the Squeeze Bottles S & P Set with Rack~ I love it!
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bukaeyes said...

I like Retro Planet on Facebook (Betsy Hoff)
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Barb said...

I liked your sponsor on twitter as dlsblogs. barb g.

Barb said...

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo is the link to where I facebooked your giveaway. barb g.

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Barb said...

I did enter the 2nd giveaway on one2try. barb g.

Miss Manda said...

daily tweet

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pitufas_021 said...

http://twitter.com/#!/pitufas_021/status/55687830923526146

i tweeted

Unknown said...

I would LIKE to get the Circles Fruit Bowl Chrome
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PAIGE said...

I'd get the Kitchen Cutlery Clock.
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PAIGE said...

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mintaburst said...

Daily tweet:
http://twitter.com/mintaburst/status/55695902765096960

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mkjmc said...

TInke Toys would be my first pick
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Mysharona said...

The 1955 Thunderbird Diecast Cars Set of 12 would be cool.

5webs said...

I would get the Mike And Ike Retro Candy Theatre Box (among other things!)
Alicia Webster
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5webs said...

I like Retro Planet on FB (Alicia Webster)
Alicia Webster
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5webs said...

I follow Retro Planet on Twitter(5webs)
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5webs said...

I subscribe to the Retro Planet Newsletter
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5webs said...

I posted this giveaway on FB (Alicia Webster)
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5webs said...

I Tweeted
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5webs said...

I entered the Retro Planet giveaway on One2Try
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LAMusing said...

Love the Martini Cocktail wall clock
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LAMusing said...

I like retro Planet on Facebook
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LAMusing said...

I follow retro Planet on Twitter
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Norma said...

I like the Tiki salt and pepper set as a gift for my friend's b'day
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Krista said...

I visited Retro Planet and my favorite time is Flashy Jim The Robot Mini Poster 11 x 17. I love all the robot stuff they have. It’s funny

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Krista said...

Fan of Retro Planet on face book (Monkeygirl Savings)

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Krista said...

Follow Retro Planet on twitter (@monkeygirlsavin)



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Krista said...

Subscribed to the Retro Planet newsletter.

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Krista said...

Posted giveaway on FB

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Krista said...

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Krista said...

Entered the retro planet giveaway on One2Try

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mommydoll13 said...

i would get this rug Trick or Treat Retro Witch Doormat or the jolly roger door mat

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mommydoll13 said...

subscribed to retro planets newsletter

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mommydoll13 said...

like retro planet on fb teh doll

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mommydoll13 said...

follow retro planet on twitter

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entered @ One2try

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Sharon Harmon said...

I would buy the cool Operation Board Game and the cute Chihuahua Walking Toy! ;)
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Meredith said...

I love the retro magnets! The hot dog and TV Dinner ones are my faves... thanks so much for the chance!

Meredith said...

Following Retro Planet on Twitter (Merri617)

Meredith said...

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Meredith said...

Entered giveaway @ One2Try

Krista said...

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Miss Manda said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/IHeartCupcakes5/status/56019717315502083

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Deborah Wellenstein said...

I would order the beautiful Tulips tablecloth. Thanks!

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Deborah Wellenstein said...

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Deborah Wellenstein said...

I signed up for the Retro Planet newsletter.

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wizardewu said...

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littlelatina said...

I love the Rocket boy lamp. I am on the mailing list

mogrill said...

I love the Tiki Barware.
Thanks for the chance.
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pitufas_021 said...

http://twitter.com/#!/pitufas_021/status/56105306043842561

i tweeted

BowieTip said...

I'd have the winnings to pay in part for a Keepsake USB Turntable Record Player in Black.

Hope to win, as I have lots of vintage records and nothing to play theme on.

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MTgunfighter said...

I would like the P-51 Mustang Pin-Up Girl Sign...

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MTgunfighter said...

LIked Retro Planet on FB

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MTgunfighter said...

Followed Retro Planet on Twitter

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MTgunfighter said...

Subscribed to Retro Planet by email


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MTgunfighter said...

Shared giveaway on FaceBook


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MTgunfighter said...

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Entered Giveaway on One2Try....

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Anonymous said...

I'd definitely go for the Tin Robot 2008 :D

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Anonymous said...

I've Liked them on Facebook :D

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Anonymous said...

I am following them on Twitter :D

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Howell said...

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Mamushi Love said...

I'd get the John Wayne Glass Tumbler and Beatles Singles Covers Lamp for my friends, and I'd get the Cassette Tote for myself.

Meredith said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Merri617/status/56347196215406592

Miss Manda said...

daily tweet

http://twitter.com/IHeartCupcakes5/status/56378657547091968

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Krista said...

http://twitter.com/#!/monkeygirlsavin/status/56386374655422464

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SueZH said...

The Large Dancing Snacks Sign would be fun to have.

SueZH said...

I subscribed to Retro Diner emails.

SueZH said...

I follow GFC

SueZH said...

I entered One2Try

llinda29 said...

I want Vendo 81 Coca-Cola Soda Machine Fully Restored

llinda29 said...

a fan of Retro Planet on face book

Paul D said...

would get the Carousel Old Columbia gumball machine
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Paul D said...

entered same giveaway at One 2 Try
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Paul D said...

I signed up for Retro Planet newsletter
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MTgunfighter said...

http://twitter.com/#!/mtdoonmesiter/status/56535694474096640

wizardewu said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/wizardewu/status/56562747206406144
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Howell said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/wizardhlee/status/56577811024056320
hlee99 at gmail dot com

Meredith said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Merri617/status/56713020524601344

Krista said...

http://twitter.com/#!/monkeygirlsavin/status/56731014239756288

monkeygirlsavings @ rocketmail.com

wizardewu said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/wizardewu/status/56780476253356032
eugeniewu at gmail dot com

Alicia said...

I would probably get the Retro Decades Candy 1960's

Alicia said...

Fan of Retro Planet on Facebook

Alicia said...

Follow Retro Planet on Twitter

Alicia said...

Subscribe to Retro Planet Newsletter

Alicia said...

Entered Retro Planet giveaway on One 2 Try

Alicia said...

Tweet
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Howell said...

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Emmy Coffee said...

I really like this Coca-Cola apron:
http://www.retroplanet.com/PROD/32464

Anonymous said...

I just tweeted this giveaway here :D

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Emmy Coffee said...

I like Retro Planet on Facebook (@emmy coffee)

Emmy Coffee said...

I'm following Retro Planet on Twitter (@emmycoffee)

Emmy Coffee said...

Entered the One 2 Try giveaway

Meredith said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Merri617/status/57077491935883264

wizardewu said...

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Howell said...

tweet; http://twitter.com/#!/wizardhlee/status/57157931438845953
hlee99 at gmail dot com

debijackson said...

id get the ceramic tikki barware

debijackson said...

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jayedee said...

thank you for hosting this insanely wonderful giveaway! if i win, i'd like to get a set of Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Glasses and a set of Ice Cream Parlor Tulip Sundae Glass Dishes!!

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jayedee said...

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deb c said...

I'd get the Toothpick Dispenser Stainless Steel Tableware
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deb c said...

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