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Welcome to Fruit Salad Retro
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 Fruit Salad Retro is a small outlet, very much a family affair, and we enjoy offering Fun Retro Gifts for every occasion, or just to add a little sunshine to your day. We like to think we offer excellent quality items, at a reasonable price, with a fast turnaround to make sure of prompt arrival of your item(s).
Furthermore, unlike the big businesses and multinationals out there, you can rest assured of personal attention - with a live human being at the end of the phone to help you in whatever way, and you won't be speaking to some call centre (in Basingstoke or Calcutta!).
So if you enjoy Fun Retro Gifts and you like the personal service a small family outlet can give, we would be happy to have your custom.
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 Why the name Fruit Salad? is an obvious question which most people will ask.
We wanted a name that would encapsulate years gone by, especially childhood years - and something that Mum and Dad often enjoyed (though we're sure they were bigger back then!) and children still enjoy today.
These were/are the classic sweets: the Fruit Salad. |
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Best Selling ItemsVW Camper Van Travel Flask/Mug £4.99 Fantastic Haynes VW Camper Van Travel Mug
Mint, with smart bold retro design on it!
Will keep your drink hot or cold.
Wonderful for in the car or even on the bus/tube/train.
Dishwasher safe.
Perfect for all VW Camper and Classic Cars fans!
Perfect for the home, the office, working site and all car fans!
Size: 7" x 3" (170mm x 80mm).
Great for a hot or cold drinks this thermal travel mug will keep your drink safely contained and at the optimum temperature
This is the Travel Flask version without a handle. Now very hard to find and a real collector's piece.
Comes in a plain white box.
find out more | | I Love London Wrapping Paper £0.99 Fun & quirky, excellent quality wrapping paper.
Width : 70 cm. Length : 50 cm
We instantly loved the design of this wrapping paper and know you will too.
find out more | | London Cube Puzzle Large £13.99 28 piece London landmarks 24.5 x 14cm cube puzzle.
This traditional wooden playset is made of 28 cubes and includes six images of Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben, St Pauls, Buckingham Palace and a London Cityscape containing all five sites.
A fantastic traditional wooden toy, easily stored and transported in its own wooden tray.
It's old-fashioned nature is what appeals.
Each famous scene is colour coded (e.g. Big Ben, pictured is blue) with an image of each on the bottom of the packaging.
Suitable for children 12 months and older.
Each cube in the set is circa 3.5cm cubed.
find out more | | Queen Elizabeth II Jelly Mould (Blue or Pink) £9.99 Grab the jellies and let's get ready to party!
A must for royalists and everyone eager to celebrate the Royal Jubilee or any other royal occasion.
Made in England
Mould makes a 2 Litre jelly ideal for street parties
Size: 35 cm or 13.5 inches at widest points
Hook for hanging on Wall
Come with instructions label
A Lydia Leith Design
Copyright 2012
find out more | | Titanic White Star Line Large Metal Sign £9.99 Titanic Tin Plate sign.
Circa A3 size (40 cm x 30 cm)
Supplied with four small holes, one in each corner, for screwing or nailing to doors, walls, counters etc.
A traditional sign, with a fun design, for your door, wall, etc.
An absolutely beautifully detailed metal sign. A must for the kitchen, for cafes, tea-rooms, sheds, play rooms, and for anyone who loves maritime history, etc.
MADE IN THE UK.
find out more | | Large 12" x 18" Royal Diamond Jubilee 2012 Hand Held Flag £2.49 12 by 18 inch LARGE Royal Jubilee hand-held Flag
Great for royalists, patriots, ex-pats, British servicemen, bars, clubs, parties, schools, community events, businessmen etc. -- anyone who will be celebrating the Royal Jubilee.
These really do look the business - large, bright, eye-catching. Superb for any event or occasion.
Great size [12 by 18 inch] polyester hard-wearing flag with wooden pole and plastic finial - total length of pole 24 and a half inches.
Each flag will be sent out in a heavy-duty protective cardboard tube to protect the flag.
find out more | | Titanic Memorabilia Pack £4.95 A range of reproduction memorabilia from the Titanic.
Leaflets, a telegram, paperwork, passenger booklet, sheet music, adverts, an abridged newspaper, a menu - and much else to let you re-live the golden age, and tragedy, of the Titanic.
Also a great resource for parents, teachers, youth workers etc. who want to introduce children to a slice of maritime history.
find out more | | Polka Dot Clothes Pegs x 24 £2.99 Charmingly retro-looking polka dot clothes pegs.
In a pack of 24 (pack size Width 3 cm, Length 18 cm, Height 10 cm)
Great for brightening up your washing line, for pinning up pictures in the kitchen, and many other uses.
They should not be used on light coloured clothes as they were not 100% stain proof.
find out more | | Bacon & Egg Plasters (with Free Toy) £3.79 Bacon & Egg Plasters
Boo-boos come in all sizes. Some only need a wee plaster, while others require something a little more substantial.
Each 3-3/4" (9.5 cm) tall metal tin contains two sizes of latex-free, vinyl, adhesive plasters (seven 3" (7.6 cm) long bacon strips, seven 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) fried eggs) with sterile gauze and a FREE TOY to take your mind off of the excruciating pain.
These Bacon & Eggs plasters are great for would-be Bed & Breakfast bosses, butchers, grocers, plus they're great for parties, fancy dress, your little (or not so little) farmer and breakfast lovers everywhere!!!!
(vegetarians need not apply - though these are meat-free ;-) !)
find out more | | Royal Jubilee Temporary Tattoos (2 sets) £5.99 Temporary tattoo designs by Lydia Leith
Safe and easy to apply with water. Can be removed with baby oil or alcohol.
Lasts for 2-5 Days
Sheet size A6
Instructions on the back.
Images are in reverse but appear the correct way around when transferred onto skin.
Great fun! Enliven your event wirth a few of these!
Not suitable for children under 3 years.
find out more | | 1.37 Metre Black-Tailed Horned Pit Viper Cuddly Toy Snake £9.99 A fantastic cuddly snake toy in realistic colours.
And you thought a Viper this huge couldn't be cuddly? Think again sunshine!
Theis lovely big critter will give you all the love you invest and more right back, in the way an estate agent never could. And far from being slimey and creepy, they are... yes: cuddly!
Buck the trend and cuddle your own reptile.
Brand new, non-toxic and washable. You and your snake will be mates for life. Some toys can be hit and miss, but these are hit and hiss!
Each snake is circa 1.37m (54") in length (not including tongue!).
Remove all tags before giving to children under 36 months.
The Black-Tailed Horned Pit Viper is a native of the Southern Mountains of Mexico. This plush toy comes with an information tag, and a part of the proceeds goes to a children's charity.
find out more | | Chivers' Jellies Shaped Fridge Magnet £1.99 Retro Design FRIDGE MAGNET
Genuine Tin Plate Metal Magnet.
6.5cm x 9cm.
Quality made product, excellent for gift, special treat, birthdays etc.
A must for anyone interested in food, jelly, children's parties etc.
find out more | | Crocodile Full Body Hand Puppet Soft Toy £12.99 A fantastic cuddly 67cm (26") full body crocodile hand puppet
Fantastically and authentically detailed crocodile.
With a well-hidden slot midway between its legs to put your hand in - and hey presto you have a puppet.
With a tag containing species info, these are for children 3+ and are a great way to introduce young children to wildlife, in a fun way.
So don't hand around, be snappy and grab a handy crocodile today.
This plush toy comes with an information tag, and a part of the proceeds goes to a children's charity.
find out more | | Where's the Stig in Space Lunch Box £7.99 Fantastic Stig from Top Gear Lunch Box
Mint, with the Top Gear cartoon version of The Stig that is instantly recognisable!
Front side and reverse as pictured (same on both sides).
Size roughly: 185mm x 135mm x 75mm.
It has a collapsable safety handle and fastens with an easy to use clasp.
This is a brand new product, and would make a lovely gift for any Top Gear fan, car buff, Stig fan etc.
find out more | | Cars Recycled Cool Bag Lunch Box £4.49 Fantastic Recycled Cars Cool Bag Lunch Box
Recycled plastic Blue cars insulated lunch bag/ cool bag with zip closure and carrying handles.
Size roughly: Width : 13 cm. Length : 21 cm. Height : 16 cm.
This would make a lovely gift for any budding petrolhead.
find out more | | Child's Massive Head - Cowboy (with gun) £7.99 Yippee Ya Hay!
Man the defences - the outlaws are in town. Or at least YOUR outlaw will be in town with this groovy inflatable fancy dress/party piece.
Simply blow it up, slip it on and get ready for bucketloads of outrageous cowboy adventures.
The perfect piece for fancy dress, birthday parties or just fun at any time.
Simply inflate and its ready to wear
Get off your horse and drink your milk!
A hilarious way to stand out from the crowd at parties, festivals and on holiday.
Go on! Scare the pants off your goody-two-shoes sheriff sister.
find out more | | I Love London Tube of 12 Pencils £1.49 A charming tube of 12 coloured pencils.
With an I Love London motif these make a wonderful addition for a rainy afternoon's activity or as a fun item in a party gift bag.
Size of tube 10cm x 3cm.
"Taxiiiiiiiiiii!" Need an urgent ride to activitytown? Hop aboard this tube of fun.
find out more | | Bad Hair Day Wrapping Paper £0.99 Fun & quirky, excellent quality wrapping paper.
Width : 70 cm. Length : 50 cm
We instantly loved the weird and whacky design of this wrapping paper and know you will too.
A must for an office gift, a birthday wind-up or even a Christmas pressie to the prankster in your office, family or home.
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New ProductsLarge 12" x 18" Royal Crest Hand Held Flag £2.49 12 by 18 inch LARGE Royal Crest hand-held Flag
Great for ex-pats, British servicemen, bars, clubs, parties, schools, community events, businessmen etc. -- anyone who will be celebrating the Royal Jubilee.
These really do look the business - large, bright, eye-catching. Superb for any event or occasion.
Great size [12 by 18 inch] polyester hard-wearing flag with wooden pole and plastic finial (rounded top!) - total length of pole 24 and a half inches.
Each flag will be sent out in a heavy-duty protective cardboard tube to protect the flag.
find out more | | Cadbury's Chocolate Retro Flask £10.99 FANTASTIC CADBURY'S FLASK
Excellent quality, with double-sided design.
A wonderful fun and practical item for the chocolate fan in your life.
A must for work, day trips, camping, fishing - perfect for any occasion.
Perfect for that special occasion... or daily use!
Size circa 19.5cm high, 6.75cm diamere at base.
find out more | | Cadbury's Chocolate Retro Tea Towel £4.99 FANTASTIC CADBURY'S 100% COTTON TEA TOWEL!
Excellent quality cotton
A wonderful fun and practical item for the chocolate fan in your life.
A must for yummy mummies doing the washing up!
Perfect for that special occasion... or daily use!
Size circa 53cm x 69cm.
find out more | | British Empire Runs on Tea Mug £5.99 Fantastic British Empire themed Mug
In presentation box.
Mint, with the bold 'British Empire Runs on Tea' slogan with crown on one side. On the reverse is an old-style kettle motif with the words 'Tea and Biscuits a Great British Tradition'
Perfect for the home, the office, working site, the staff room, etc.
Large white ceramic mug. Packaged in a sturdy box. Height 90mm. Diameter 80mm.
This large ceramic mug comes in a striking gift presentation box. A perfect gift for anyone who loves their tea (and biscuits).
find out more | | Britain's National Drink Breakfast Cup and Saucer £9.99 Breakfast Teacup and saucer.
With the slogan Britain's National Drink running around the saucer and on the packaging.
The cup has 'The British Empire Runs on Tea' on one side wth the Royal Standard and Union Jack Flags. On the rear of the cup there's a golden teapot wth two Union Jack flags wth the words 'BRITONS Drinking Tea for Over 350 Years.'
An amazing design and a must have for that morning patriotic cuppa. The perfect for gift for anyone who sings the national anthem with gusto.
Perfect for the home, the office, and anywhere a proper cup of tea is enjoyed.
The saucer is approx 15cm diameter. The cup is approc 10.5cm across at the top (not including the handle). Put together the cup and saucer stands approx 8cm high.
find out more | | Garden Parasol/Umbrella with Ice Cream Design £19.99 Ice cream design parasol
Ideal for both the garden and the beach, adjustable metal framework covered in fabric.
# Sorry, because of the weight and size of the item we can't send this outside the UK.
The parasol can be tilted (as shown in the picture). It has a point at the bottom so it can be fixed in the grass or pushed into the sand. As you can see we put one through the centre of a garden table and it fits just fine.
With its ice cream/lolly images this will add a lovely touch of Summer to your garden.
Height : 210 cm. Diameter : 180 cm
find out more | | Thunderbirds Fridge Magnet (Pilots) £1.99 Retro Design FRIDGE MAGNET
Genuine Metal Magnet. 6.5cm x 9cm.
Quality made product, excellent for gift, special treat, birthdays etc.
Get one for your very own hero pilot who's out to save the world!
find out more | | Thunderbirds Fridge Magnet (Brains) £1.99 Retro Design FRIDGE MAGNET
Genuine Metal Magnet. 6.5cm x 9cm.
Quality made product, excellent for gift, special treat, birthdays etc.
Get one for your very own Brains!
find out more | | Wonder Woman Fridge Magnet (Comic Cover) £1.99 Retro Design FRIDGE MAGNET
Genuine Metal Magnet. 6.5cm x 9cm.
Quality made product, excellent for gift, special treat, birthdays etc.
Get one for your very own Wonder Woman!
find out more | | Mr Bean (Babe Magnet) Coffee Mug £5.99 Fantastic MR BEAN Coffee Mug
In presentation box.
Mint, with a Mr Bean face design that is instantly recognisable!
Perfect for the home, the office, working site, for Babe Magnets (actual or msguided!)
Large white ceramic mug. Packaged in a sturdy box. Height 90mm. Diameter 80mm.
This large ceramic mug comes in a striking gift presentation box, and is fully licensed Mr Bean memorabilia.
find out more | | Guardsman Fridge Magnet £2.19 Retro 3D Design FRIDGE MAGNET
Hand painted resin Magnet.
Circa 6cm x 3cm.
Quality made product, excellent for gift, special treat, birthdays etc.
find out more | | Royal Jubilee Temporary Tattoos (2 sets) £5.99 Temporary tattoo designs by Lydia Leith
Safe and easy to apply with water. Can be removed with baby oil or alcohol.
Lasts for 2-5 Days
Sheet size A6
Instructions on the back.
Images are in reverse but appear the correct way around when transferred onto skin.
Great fun! Enliven your event wirth a few of these!
Not suitable for children under 3 years.
find out more | | Royal Jubilee Sick Bag (in red or blue) £2.99 Bling it up! A fun take on the Royal Jubilee, either for those who may imbibe a little too much brandy-laced cake, or for those who wish to take a back seat from the events.
This Jubilee Sick Bag can be given as a fun gift, put on display and/or kept as a memento.
Screen Printed. 12cm x 23cm.
Designed by and Signed by Lydia Leith
Made in England
Great fun! Enliven your event wirth a few of these!
find out more | | Queen Elizabeth II Jelly Mould (Blue or Pink) £9.99 Grab the jellies and let's get ready to party!
A must for royalists and everyone eager to celebrate the Royal Jubilee or any other royal occasion.
Made in England
Mould makes a 2 Litre jelly ideal for street parties
Size: 35 cm or 13.5 inches at widest points
Hook for hanging on Wall
Come with instructions label
A Lydia Leith Design
Copyright 2012
find out more | | Alphabet Shiney Stickers £1.49 A sheet of shiney alphabet stickers - with an extra sheet free!
Fun for crafts, card-making, school books, diaries etc.
Small parts, not for children under 3 years.
find out more | | Golden Shred Keepsake Tin £3.99 GOLDEN SHRED TOBACCO (or KEEPSAKE) TIN
Perfect for any retro fan. Classic tobacco tin shape and size with red edging to lid (which lifts off). Dimensions: 110mm x 80mm x 30mm approx.
This would make a lovely gift or treat for yourself.
Perfect for personal use or for storing little bits and bobs in your kitchen.
find out more | | Union Jack 24cm Non-Stick Frying Pan £9.99 FANTASTIC UNION JACK FRYING PAN
Excellent quality non-stick 24cm frying pan.
A wonderful fun and practical item for the British sports, political, or cultural fan in your life.
A must for Mods doing a fry-up! Or for royalists celebrating a special event.
Perfect for that special occasion... or daily use!
Size circa 24cm across, wth smart red handle.
find out more | | Star Wars a New Hope Tea Towel £4.99 FANTASTIC RETRO STAR WARS 100% COTTON TEA TOWEL!
Excellent quality cotton tea towel.
Doing the dishes? 'USE THE FORCE, LUKE.'
A wonderful fun and practical item for the sci fi fan in your life.
A must for retro fans doing the washing up wth the design of the 1977 'episode 4' of the Star Wars series - 'A New Hope' which introduced Luke Skywalker, Darth VAder, Princess Leia and ... erm.... Harrison Ford on a unsuspecting flare-clad public.
Perfect for that special occasion... or daily use!
Size circa 50cm x 70cm.
Mum! Put down that light sabre! Dad only said the mash was lumpy.
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