January 21st, 2009
Ford Thunderbird Kitchen Appliances, designed by Robert Radi, receive renewed attention.
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Designed in 2004 at the request of Ford Licensing and marketing executive Howard Ong, the Ford Thunderbird Kitchen Appliances commemorates the 50th anniversary of the legendary 1955 car. Thanks to Peter Pachal – Editor of DVICE and Online Editor at NBC News - the line has received renewed attention across online and printed media. You never know… 2010 is the 55th anniversary of the Ford Thunderbird.
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Ford Thunderbird kitchen appliances remind us why American cars are cool
DVICE
by Peter Pachal – Editor
In the wake of the White House’s Detroit bailout, we needed a reminder of why we should have any good thoughts about American automakers. Well, we got it in the form of these awesome kitchen appliances by Radi Design, made to resemble the exterior of a beautiful 1955 Ford Thunderbird. They’re a few years old, but these sleek retro toys are still cool – just look at the analog dials on that blender! Personally, though, I want the grill. This bailout is still tragic, but at least from these designs you can see there was some point in history when U.S. carmakers were innovative and took pride in their work. Let’s hope that day comes again.
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THE BLENDER – (Design: Robert Radi 2004) |
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THE TOASTER – (Design: Robert Radi 2004) |
Radi Design’s Auto Inspired Kitchen Appliances The Elite Choice Radi Design has unveiled kitchen appliances modelled on the 1955 Ford Thunderbird. The fact that American auto companies are being bailed out by the government and hence, these kitchen appliances lend an almost nostalgic and patriotic touch. The appliances include pieces that look almost like a replica of those luxurious and classy American cars. The funniest appliance has to be the blender which comes with an analog dial. The other appliances are nothing less and sport a retro but fun look which instantly attracts you. You would no more have to deal with boring kitchen appliances. |
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Retro rewind: kitchen gadgets recreate thunderbird magic Harshpaul | Dec 20 2008 It almost sounds like a fairy tale, but there was once a time when the Detroit automakers made cars and gave shape to the automobile world we know today. Many of the designs are famous and iconic, still holding sway. Sometime back, Radi Design designed kitchen appliances based on the 1955 Thunderbird. The retro-design of the appliances are awesome, complete with the old-world feel.
The appliances in the range get authentic with analog dials, knobs, the car’s front grille and the logo. I’ve never seen kitchen gadgets look that cool! While we’re on the topic, here’s something more to step up the nostalgia. Strange that such innovative automakers could fall on such bad times. |
THE GRILL – (Design: Robert Radi 2004) |
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THE OVEN – (Design: Robert Radi 2004) |
Estilo retro en la cocina Hace un tiempo les había comentado de el estilo retro, sillas, butacas, etc. Un estilo muy colorido y divertido. En esta ocasión se trata de accesorios para la cocina de este estilo. Quizás os guste este estilo pero no quieres decorar con muebles grandes y mucho más llamativos, con el riesgo que te quede un espacio temático, (excepto que esto es lo que busques!) puedes decorarlo con estos accesorios. Tienen como motivo principal el Ford Thunderbird de 1955, y se lo ve reflejado con todo su brillo.
Los diseñaron en el 2004 cuando se cumplían 50 años de su creación, y vaya regalo. Han realizado diferentes modelos, una tostadora, que la verdad me fascina, hermoso diseño. |
January 27th, 2009 at 3:28 am
[...] Radi la creación de una línea de complementos de cocina. El resultado son estos cacharros Ford Thunderbird Kitchen Appliances. Una serie de pequeños electrodomésticos que imitan el aspecto de la carrocería del mítico [...]
February 22nd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Cool! Just ran across this page doing searches and enjoyed looking at the retro products. Hope you are able to come out with them. Particularly like the blender with the “gear shift knob” and the grill.
February 22nd, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Would love to have the blender and grill in white.
February 22nd, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Where & when can I buy them??
February 22nd, 2009 at 11:12 pm
The retro look of these appliances is great. Just love the grill and blender and hope you will produce them soon.
February 23rd, 2009 at 2:58 pm
I’m the editor for “EarlyBird” a Classic Thunderbird magazine published world wide. Our members would be very interested in these products. Please contact me to let me know their availability.
February 24th, 2009 at 6:17 am
Love this concept products – where I can buy them? I’m ready to buy at least 2 of each..
March 2nd, 2009 at 5:38 am
Awesome! These are fantastic! Please produce and sell these soon!