Sure, they still make these useful kitchen tools but there’s something about those old fashioned electric frying pans that made all the difference between a soggy potato and a crispy chip. The originals allegedly could be adjusted from 1-10 but we only know them as off, or nuclear. Grab a modern version from The Good Guys here.

Long live the copper fish mould. These beauties are as cute and kitchy as they are practical for all your mousse needs. Please let these come back into fashion and stay there. Floundering around for a pair? Try your luck on eBay.

We’re not sure how this beast managed to survive the cold war and all the diesel fumes in the shed but the comforting ticking and grumbling of a canary yellow Kelvinator is something to be cherished. Find modern Kelvinators at The Good Guys.

No shame in this game if you prefer to use an electric carving knife. Some folks like their meat with a thousand cuts resembling a fur coat. And who wants to go to all that effort of moving ones forearm? Grab (very carefully) this one from Myer.

The Icebusters Sno-Cone Machine from 1985 was potentially the most difficult way to get your frosty treat but nothing could top those tropical vibes. Grab modern iterations from Amazon Australia.

Breadboxes are brilliant and hark from a time when not everything needed to be stuffed into plastic sleeves or extended with preservatives. And they can be so damn pretty! They’re more widely known now as ‘Bread Bins’. Trash connotations aside, you can find modern versions at Myer.

Just like pens or umbrellas, hand mixers seem like one of those things that no one ever buys, rather we inherit. Whether it’s a hand-me-down from your nan or a gift from your mother-in-law who has sorely overestimated your baking skills, hand mixers are work horses that will never die. Find electric hand mixers at The Good Guys.