Snoopy’s Beagle Scouts Turn 50 With Cute Retrofitted Polaroids, Cassette Players
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Celebrating half a century of outdoor adventures with Snoopy and the gang, Peanuts and vintage film camera customizer Retrospekt have teamed up to launch a nostalgic collection of retro-tech gear. The Beagle Scouts 50th-anniversary lineup features a special-edition Polaroid instant camera, 35mm film camera, and a portable cassette player, all donning the charm of Charles Schulz’s memorable Beagle Scouts.
Introduced by Schulz in 1974, the Beagle Scouts, led by Snoopy, quickly became fan favorites, embodying the spirit of exploration and the beauty of nature. Fast forward to today, and their timelessness will be captured on camera(s), literally.
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The collection’s showpiece is the Polaroid 600 Beagle Scouts. This instant film camera, crafted from refurbished parts of vintage Polaroid models from the 1980s and 90s, is encased in a newly designed shell featuring vibrant Beagle Scouts graphics.
Adding a personal touch, each camera comes with interchangeable patches of the gang.
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Image courtesy of Retrospekt
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Complementing the Polaroid camera are the FC-11 35mm film camera and the CP-81 portable cassette player, both reimagined with a Beagle Scouts aesthetic.
The FC-11, designed for the resurgence of film photography, features a fixed-focus lens and optional flash.
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The CP-81, along with matching headphones, offers a nostalgic cassette experience.
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To complete the ensemble, Retrospekt has also designed two camera bags in traditional forest green and tan hues, reminiscent of classic outdoor gear. Lined with Peanuts comic strips featuring the Beagle Scouts, these are versatile enough for various uses.
Priced at US$179, the Polaroid camera uses Polaroid 600 film, while the FC-11 film camera, retailing at US$59, is compatible with standard 35mm film. The CP-81 cassette player and headphones are set at US$99. These exclusive pieces are be available for purchase or preorder directly from Retrospekt’s website on December 1 at 12 pm CST (10 am PST / 1 pm EST).
[via Retrospekt]
