Looking for something to hang on the wall above your vintage Masters of the Universe Collection? Well, you can’t go wrong with this awesome poster by Anthony Petrie, produced for the upcoming Gallery 1988 exhibit, “Product Placement.” For just one million gold coins, it can be yours–the castle, that is. The poster will cost just […]
This week’s assignment from the League: Hake’s shopping spree
Hake’s Americana and Collectibles is a good friend of the site and they recently launched their latest auction, which is filled with amazing pop culture collectibles. This week’s challenge for the League… — You have very deep pockets but your shelves are bare. Go on a shopping spree at Hake’s to make your place a little more awesome. […]
The League has spoken: The Oscars (all of them)
Last week, the League of Extraordinary Bloggers was asked to write about the Oscars, and I am so proud of you all for stretching your thinking caps to their fullest in an effort to NOT write about the actual Oscars, but rather dig up every Oscar even remotely related to pop culture. It was a […]
Vintage toy haul — King Zor and Lionel trains!
I had some great luck with a Craigslist run yesterday. The ad was offering a King Zor for $25 and a 60’s viking ship. I’m not sure how many people know what King Zor is, and that certainly seemed to work in my favor! King Zor is a HUGE battery-operated toy produced in 1962 by […]
Sunday morning Craigslist score–rooooar!!
I just got back from another epic Craigslist score. Ten points for the first person who recognizes this guy… I’ll be digging through these bins for the rest of the day and more photos will surely follow. Stay tuned!
The spacemen have landed!
What an incredible surprise it was finding these vintage spacemen figures on my doorstep this afternoon! My pal Todd, over at Hake’s Americana, sent me these guys, knowing my fondness for them. I think they’ll be in good company. Like just about everything Hake’s sells, these figures are in pristine condition–way better than any I […]