Hey, remember that movie Marvel put out this summer called Captain America? And remember when Mondo released those awesome posters by Olly Moss, Tyler Stout, and Eric Tan? I know, it was a while ago. It was back in July. I remember because my wife asked me what I wanted for our upcoming anniversary. I […]
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Countdown to Halloween — Packaging Roundup 2011 — Part 2
The countdown of Halloween packaging design continues with this entrant from Hershey’s… There’s not a whole lot to this design, but it’s not too bad. The candy bars inside the Jack-o’lantern is a neat effect, almost as if you’re looking into the bag through a clear window. And Hershey’s gets a few bonus points for […]
Countdown to Halloween — Packaging Roundup 2011 — Part 1
This is a great time of year to wander the food aisles and see what the marketing geniuses have devised to promote their products for Halloween. Like in past year’s I’m going to post some of the best packaging designs I come across. So far, the pickings have been slim, but there are a few […]
John Wayne’s ‘Green Beret’ Brings $179,250 at Heritage Auctions
Top items sold at John Wayne Auction in Los Angeles include screen-worn beret from The Green Berets at $179,250; Golden Globe Award for True Grit at $143,400; cowboy hat from Big Jake and The Cowboys at $119,500; Wayne’s last Driver’s License brings $89,625, and an iconic eye patch from True Grit at $47,800. LOS ANGELES, CA – More than 700 costumes, scripts, awards and memorabilia from […]
Yard Sale Report — Imaginext Batman Toys and more Bakugan
Finally. I’ve been waiting for these Imaginext toys to start hitting the yard sales, and this weekend I struck the mother lode. Actually, it was just one mother selling her kid’s toys off in bulk — my kind of sale! I picked up this entire lot for $25.00 and my boys are very happy. My […]




