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Mr. Clean & Friends – Grown Men in Costume

Posted on October 4, 2013 by

  It’s October, the month when grown men do crazy things like this.  This vintage photo, most likely from the 1960’s, is from my collection.  It’s hard to say why these men are in costume, but let’s assume it’s a … Continue reading →

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A Whale of a Tale – Our Yard Sale Whale Vertebrae

Posted on September 12, 2013 by

It has been said many times before in our blog and will probably be said many times in the future. When you collect to the extent we do, you never know what you’ll be bringing home after any given “hunt.” … Continue reading →

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Giraffe-Neck Women from Burma Circus Poster

Posted on August 5, 2013 by

My apologies on the flash flare. This thing wasn’t easy to photograph! It probably isn’t much of a secret that circuses would sometimes exaggerate in their advertising. A case in point is the subject of this article. Were the Giraffe-Neck … Continue reading →

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1911 Beach Boys – A Photo Souvenir From Atlantic City

Posted on July 21, 2013 by

  This photo was a recent addition to my collection.  How can anyone view it without smiling at least a little? These men, who look to be about sixty years old – give or take a few years, are obviously … Continue reading →

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Reversible Plush Gremlins (Mohawk and Daffy)

Posted on July 9, 2013 by

It took me a very, very long time to get over my fear of Gremlins. As a kid of the 1980s, I was inundated by product after product of all the various popular movies, television shows, and toys that a … Continue reading →

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Happy Fourth of July from Collectorgene! A Black Humor Postcard With a Timely Message

Posted on July 3, 2013 by

Warnings about the dangers of fireworks – especially when children are involved – abound today. Apparently, things were no different in 1908, which is when this particular card was mailed. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

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Find of the Week: Arsenic and Old Clapperboards

Posted on June 26, 2013 by

We all know what it is; we just don’t know what it’s called. I’m referring to a clapperboard or clapboard. If you’ve ever seen a movie in which they’re making a movie, you’ve seen a crewman go something like, “Scene … Continue reading →

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Silverhawks Copper Kidd Animation Cel

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

Over the years, I’ve been able to add a few animation cels to my collection. I find them fascinating just because, to me, they are far more than just artwork. These cels are literally what brought a cartoon to life. … Continue reading →

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FIND OF THE WEEK: Naughty Bisque Turtle Girl With Her Bear Bottom Showing

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

One lesson Jim and I have learned over the years is that “finds” pop up all the time, so you have to be constantly vigilant. Obviously, the closer you are to the original source, the more likely you are to … Continue reading →

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One of the Worst Toys I Have Ever Seen: Toe-kins

Posted on June 1, 2013 by

Every now and again you find a toy that is so stupid that you wonder why any toy company would think it would ever have selling potential to children. This is especially true when the toy has little or no … Continue reading →

Posted in 1960's, 1970's, Amy, Dolls, Humor, Miniatures, Monsters, Toys, Weird | 4 Comments