Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Retro Planet Father's Day Review & Giveaway



My step-father is a pretty unique guy. There is a long time joke in the family that he is Superman because he has done so much in his life and so much for other people. Because of this, he has collected quite a few Superman things over the years. He had a Superman cake for this groom's cake when he married my mom. And he even dressed as Superman, with the tights and everything, one year on Halloween, which my kids thought was awesome. When Father's Day rolls around, I always look for something with Superman on it, just to keep up with the tradition. This year, I found exactly what I was looking for at Retro Planet.





Retro Planet has taken the vintage Superman Comics and made them into collectibles that fans everywhere are going to love. For our review, we received both a Superman mug and a vintage metal sign, both of which brought a smile to my dad's face. The mug is a large 18oz oval shaped mug. Its nice and deep and keeps coffee  warm for hours. The sign is much bigger in person than I thought it was going to be, and its the perfect accent piece to his office at his restaurant. Having these items with him at work reminds him that we are thinking of him and that he will always be Superman to us.





I also received the "Danger Men Cooking" sign which was the perfect present for my husband. He is the executive chef at our family restaurant in a kitchen filled with men. While there is no danger of them cooking a bad meal, they certainly get into a lot of action back there, and if you're not careful, you might get hit with a flying baked potato. So it was a fitting gift that made him and his friends at work smile.  All three items I reviewed are available for under $15 making them fun and affordable choices this Father's Day.





The items I received are only a few examples 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. And another great choice for Father's Day would be their  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 Father'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.  Rita from One2Try and I are doing a combo giveaway. There will be one winner from each blog who will receive a $25 gift certificate to Retro Planet. In addition, there will be one grand prize winner pooled from both blogs who will win a $50 gift certificate.   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  5/31/11 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. ***

262 comments:

celebrie2 said...

#1: My father lives and breaths Navy so I would buy him a "Navy Insignia" metal sign for father's day from RetroPlanet!

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Lance said...

I would love to get the Three Stooges police print for my husband. Lnbskinner@comcast.net

Kari said...

Ha, my kids would love some of those gag gifts!

Kari said...

Im a fan of retro planet on facebook

Kari said...

I follow retro planet on twitter

Kari said...

I entered at One2Try

Anonymous said...

I love the Palm Trees LED Mood Light.
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GoldenOrchard said...

I’d love to give the Rock & Roll Guitar Metal Sign item #: 25153

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GoldenOrchard said...

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celebrie2 said...

#2: I'm a fan of Retro Planet on FB: cyndi derouin stallings

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celebrie2 said...

#3: I posted comment about giveaway on FB: cyndi derouin stallings

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celebrie2 said...

#4: i entered at one2try:

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Mel said...

I would get the Baseball Hand Held Pinball
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Mel said...

Like Retro Planet on FB (Melanie M)
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Mel said...

Subscribed to the Retro Planet newsletter
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Mel said...

Shared on my FB : http://www.facebook.com/melanie.morin/posts/202276883150862
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Mel said...

Entered at One2Try
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Barb said...

So cool love the 70's stuff. I'd probably get the Casino party cups,napkins and some of the bread/basket platters from the past. I loved those way back when. barb g. directorylanesuperstore(at)gmail.com

Barb said...

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Barb said...

I also like the early bandstage stuff since I'm a 50's gal myself. barb g.
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mommydoll13 said...

i would get the jolly roger door mat

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mommydoll13 said...

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mommydoll13 said...

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mommydoll13 said...

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entered on One2Try

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TaraB12 said...

I would order the Ford Service Entrance sign.

Anonymous said...

I would choose a wall clock. Cheryl cjabdelnour@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

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Michele P. said...

my hubby would love the western tin table lamp.
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LAMusing said...

I'd probably get the Martini Swinging 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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d schmidt said...

Visited Retro Planet and I would pick the Batman Signs Set

http://www.retroplanet.com/PROD/31000


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d schmidt said...

Liked Retro Planet on Facebook (D Schmidt)
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d schmidt said...

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Entered the giveaway @ One2Try
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wizardewu said...

I would get the Kitchen Clock Royal Blue.
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Howell said...

I would get the Palm Trees LED Mood Light.
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Howell said...

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wildcat32 said...

I would get the Budweiser Fishing 3D Pub Sign.

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deb c said...

I LOVE the site! So many neat items. I'd get the Sugar Dispenser Glass Diner Style and the Twinkie Cookbook.
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deb c said...

fan of Retro Planet on face book-debbie coyle
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deb c said...

Follow Retro Planet on twitter-missdeb1
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deb c said...

Posted on facebook-debbie coyle
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deb c said...

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AStarrA said...

I would have to get my hubby the Giant Size X-Men Coffee Mug and X-Men Mega Magnet, 'cause we're geeks like that :)

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AStarrA said...

Fan of Retro Planet on face book

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kpintn said...

I would get my husband the Babe Ruth Red Rock Cola Sign for his office!
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kpintn said...

I am signed up to Retro Planet newsletter!
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kpintn said...

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kpintn said...

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mintaburst said...

I'd put it toward a iJuke iPod Jukebox for Dad.

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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...

Subscribed to the Retro Planet newsletter

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mintaburst said...

Tweeted:
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mintaburst said...

Entered the retro planet giveaway on One2Try

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AmberFaith said...

I would get the Groovy Light Lamp in Green.

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AmberFaith said...

I like Retro Planet on FB.
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AmberFaith said...

I follow Retro Planet on Twitter
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AmberFaith said...

I'm subscribed to Retro Planet's newsletter.

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lolamichele said...

I would get some of the tiki bar wear. probably some assorted mugs.

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wizardewu said...

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AStarrA said...

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Kimberly said...

I would choose the Red Chinese Food To Go Light
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Kimberly said...

I like Retro Planet on FB
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Kimberly said...

Entered with One2Try
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Howell said...

tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/wizardhlee/status/71025570540036096
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Julie D. said...

I'd like to get these Elvis magnets:
http://www.retroplanet.com/PROD/30427
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Julie D. said...

I like Retro Planet on facebook as Jay Dee.
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Julie D. said...

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Julie D. said...

I entered the Retro Planet giveaway at One2Try.
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Julie D. said...

Tweet
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Alicia said...

I'd love the Felix THe Cat Wall Clock

Anonymous said...

I would get one (or all!) of the pez signs. I love pez!

Anonymous said...

Following @retroplanet as @thejobofmommy

Anonymous said...

Heading over to One2Try to enter!

Alicia said...

Fan of Retro Planet on Facebook

Alicia said...

Follow Retro Planet-Twitter

Alicia said...

Subscribe to Retro Planet Newsletter

Alicia said...

Posted giveaway on Facebook
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Alicia said...

Tweet https://twitter.com/#!/amj1971/status/71054294811545600

Alicia said...

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MBR said...

id get the corona bottle cap metal sign. heinzmom at hotmail dot com

MBR said...

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Krista said...

I visited Retro Planet and I would get Flashy Jim The Robot Mini Poster my hubby. It's so cute! It'd look great in his office

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Krista said...

I am a fan of Retro Planet on face book (Monkeygirl Savings)



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Krista said...

I follow Retro Planet on twitter (@monkeygirlsavin)



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Krista said...

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Krista said...

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Krista said...

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wizardewu said...

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cw said...

I would get the cutlery clock - very cool

cw said...

Entered on One2try

AStarrA said...

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Howell said...

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bison61 said...

I picked The Beatles Sgt Pepper Coffee Mug

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Krista said...

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AStarrA said...

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Julie D. said...

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Alicia said...

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Howell said...

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SueZH said...

I love their kitchen towels. A real blast from the past. I think I should win because I can really appreciate this stuf!

SueZH said...

I follow GFC

SueZH said...

i entered on One 2 try

B.J. said...

Id get the Scarface Poster (chucosbabygirl(at)yahoo(dot)com)

B.J. said...

Im a fan of retro planet on FB (bjnchuco) (chucosbabygirl(at)yahoo(dot)com)

B.J. said...

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AStarrA said...

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Howell said...

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kelley wood said...

I would like the Ford Mustang tin sign for hubby :)

kelley wood said...

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kelley wood said...

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wizardewu said...

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AStarrA said...

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Howell said...

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Julie D. said...

Daily tweet
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mommydoll13 said...

tweeted
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Amo said...

If I were the lucky winner, I would get some of the refridgerator magnets for stocking stuffers, like the Be Nice to Your Kids Refrigerator Magnet! I would also buy the barrel of monkeys and the army men for my son!
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Amo said...

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Amo said...

I follow RP on Twitter
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Amo said...

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Amo said...

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Amo said...

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Alicia said...

Tweet https://twitter.com/#!/amj1971/status/72504854941138944

pitufas_021 said...

Ford Mustang Round Metal Sign
Item #: 25079

wizardewu said...

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kelley wood said...

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AStarrA said...

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Howell said...

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Alicia said...

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AStarrA said...

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polly said...

don't know if hubby would love it but i love the cherry tablecloth
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Nancy R said...

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wizardewu said...

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Howell said...

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Alicia said...

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eclairre said...

id love to give the Rock & Roll Guitar Metal Sign item #: 25153

Nancy R said...

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Julie D. said...

Daily tweet
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Heather! said...

I love the Retro Napkin Dispenser! Might seem like a silly choice, but I'd love to have that on my table or kitchen counter! :)
Thanks!
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Heather! said...

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Heather! said...

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kelley wood said...

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won said...

I'd choose the Chef Barbecue Sign Set.


Thank you.

won said...

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AStarrA said...

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wizardewu said...

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Howell said...

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Alicia said...

Tweet https://twitter.com/#!/amj1971/status/73612069068480512

won said...

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Nancy R said...

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Kristen said...

I'd get the Bubble Acrylic Wall Clock In Cream.

Kristen said...

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kelley wood said...

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wizardewu said...

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Alicia said...

Tweet https://twitter.com/#!/amj1971/status/73968150470860800

Nancy R said...

tweeting my way to a cool Father's Day present
http://twitter.com/#!/eyewonit/status/74091640314277888

kelley wood said...

http://twitter.com/mysweetcarolina/status/74116950443294721

wizardewu said...

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won said...

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AStarrA said...

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Howell said...

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Anonymous said...

I like the jolly roger door mat, hard to choose though!

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Julie D. said...

Daily tweet
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mommydoll13 said...

tweeted
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Alicia said...

Tweet https://twitter.com/#!/amj1971/status/74332876514140160

Nancy R said...

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Teresa said...

I like the Elvis Presley mug
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Teresa said...

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Teresa said...

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Teresa said...

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