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The Best High School Yearbook (Parody) Ever!

Posted on June 2, 2012 by

I will admit right up front that I love high school yearbooks – any and all. This love affair most likely began in June 1961 when I was a mere child of eight.  My big brother, who was finishing up … Continue reading →

Posted in 1960's, 1970's, Ben, Carol, Ephemera, Humor | 6 Comments

Dr. Hyde

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

I miss having action stars. I really do. Sure, instead of barely coherent, steroid-laden actors like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone killing the living snot out of villains who clearly don’t stand a freaking chance against them, we’ve gotten more … Continue reading →

Posted in 1980's, Action Figures, Ben, Monsters, Toys, Weird | 2 Comments

Angela Lansbury And Her Action Bed

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

If you have ever made any attempt to research or collect Disneyana, you know that it is a very vast collecting field and that Disney will put its name on just about any product.  I don’t even want to attempt … Continue reading →

Posted in 1970's, Amy, Disney, Dolls, Toys | 1 Comment

Victory Speed – The Road to Victory was Slow

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

In terms of history, few events have been studied or recounted more than World War II.  From a collecting perspective most of the emphasis has been on militaria.  Collectors are still looking for and paying good money for those war … Continue reading →

Posted in 1940's, Americana, Historical, Jim, Uncategorized, WWII | Leave a comment

Blue Thunder

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

In the early 1980s, if you wanted to be taken seriously as an action star, you had to have some sort of awesome vehicle at your disposal. Michael Knight had K.I.T.T., the A-Team had a modified GMC van, Magnum P.I. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1980's, Action Figures, Ben, Toys | 2 Comments

Magic Robo Transforming Gorilla Head!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

When I was about a freshman in high school, I decided that I wanted to start collecting monkeys.  I don’t know why exactly, but I think it simply comes down to the fact that there is a lot of crazy … Continue reading →

Posted in 1980's, Action Figures, Amy, Monsters, Toys, Weird | Leave a comment

Shoe Shine Boxes: Free Enterprise at its Most Basic Form

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

When it comes to making a living, there isn’t anything that is more basic than shining shoes.   All you need is a box filled with polish, brushes and rags and you’re ready to go! Although having someone shine your shoes … Continue reading →

Posted in 1900's, 1910's, 1920's, 1930's, Americana, Historical, Jim | 2 Comments

Not Your Average Dummy

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

I don’t remember exactly when Jim and I first visited the Landis Valley Museum out in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, but it was probably in the mid-1970’s.  We were particularly fond of museums like that where various historic buildings – homes, … Continue reading →

Posted in 1800's, Advertising, Americana, Carol, Historical, Weird | 2 Comments

Kojak

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

“Who loves ya, baby?” Okay, now that I have the obligatory introduction to any mention of the character Kojak, I can talk about this action figure that I picked up earlier this year. That’s right!  There’s a Kojak action figure! … Continue reading →

Posted in 1970's, Action Figures, Ben, Toys | 3 Comments

The Hawaiian Cottage

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Tiki mugs are one of my many collections that fit into the mid-century category of collecting.  They are colorful, whimsical, and I can usually pick them up for not a lot of money at flea markets.  Though many different mug … Continue reading →

Posted in 1950's, 1960's, Amy, Polynesian, Pottery | 5 Comments