Category Archives: Weird

Pick Of The Week: Factory-Built Aurora Monsters

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

Besides Carol’s “Smile” photo project, we would also like to introduce “Pick of the Week”!  Each week (or as we go out looking for new old stuff) we will pick our favorite find of the week!  Pretty simple, right? To … Continue reading →

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Smile: Kreiss Psycho Ceramics

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Look at those sparkling baby blues!  Note those gigantic pearly whites!  If this doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what will. This is a Kreiss Psycho Ceramics figure from the late 1950’s or early 1960’s.  This company made all … Continue reading →

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The Randotti Skull: A Staple of Disneyland Souvenirs for Several Decades

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Almost as daunting as collecting Disney memorabilia in general is collecting Disney theme park merchandise.  After all, Disneyland has been merchandising itself consistently for 57 years.  If you visit a Disney theme park these days, you might notice that pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, Amy, Disney, Monsters, Weird | 12 Comments

It’s a Sign of the Times – The Nineteenth Century That Is

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

I have to admit – I love old signs.  Their sole purpose was to say “Hey, look at me and buy what I have to sell!”   Before we had radio or television, the role of the sign, at least small … Continue reading →

Posted in 1800's, Advertising, Americana, Historical, Jim, Signs, Weird | 1 Comment

South American Bart Simpson

Posted on June 15, 2012 by

I can’t say that I’ve been a Simpsons fan since day one. The reason for that is because in order for that to be true, I would have had to have watched The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19, 1987, … Continue reading →

Posted in 1990's, Action Figures, Ben, Foreign, Humor, Toys, Weird | 8 Comments

The Unimal: Educational Hybrid Monster!

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

When I found my Unimal about 8 months ago, I thought I was just buying a wacky hybrid farm animal.  Turns out the Unimal, which is 1/5 cow, 1/5 steer, 1/5 chicken, 1/5 pig, and 1/5 sheep has a rich … Continue reading →

Posted in 1950's, Amy, Monsters, Uncategorized, Weird | 2 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

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 →

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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

The Elephant in the (Family) Room

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

The phrase “elephant in the room” has become popular in the last few years, often referring to an object too big to ignore or perhaps even a person or topic that simply cannot be overlooked.   For the purposes of this … Continue reading →

Posted in 1940's, Advertising, Americana, Costumes, Jim, Planters Peanut, Weird | 3 Comments