Plaid Stallions : toy catalogs: Wishbooks: 70's memories : Vintage toy stores

Plaid Stallions : toy catalogs: Wishbooks: 70's memories : Vintage toy stores
It's been quite a while since my last post. I don't know if this marks a return or not, but when I came across this site, I had to share it with the couple of you who have me in an rss feed. Check out the section on Space Themed Playgrounds:

The numerous odes to 70s toys, such as, The Ideal Star Team, Star Wars Rip-Off toys

and of course the old lengerie catalog

Sureal Vintage Xmas Decorations at Do What Now?

Do What Now?
Lot's of surreal vintage xmas decorations are being posted over at Do What Now? with commentary. Here are a few of my faves:

Halloween Galore at SECRET FUN BLOG

SECRET FUN BLOG
So much Halloween fun over at secret fun blog. I love his historical look back at the evolution of his own Halloween costumes over the years, and the tragedy of the fantastic Ghostbuster costume. Lots of other fun throughout.

Happy Independence Day - Retro Thing: Past Presidents Immortalized As Avon Aftershave

Retro Thing: Past Presidents Immortalized As Avon Aftershave

Thank you Retro Thing for making blogging worthwhile on this Independence Day. Check out the commentary over there. And, please use plenty of sunblock, and keep your fingers away from the firecrackers.

Drinks of Hawaii, vintage recipe book

Tiki Central Forums - Topic: Drinks of Hawaii, vintage recipe book (image heavy)

Great scans of this funky cocktail book, from 1972.

Via Eye of the Goof

Bar Keeper Silverlake: Barware Shop in California

Bar Keeper Silverlake
Website full of great barware, with an extensive vintage collection and absinthe gear for sale. Here are a few pieces that caught my eye.




Via The Liquid Muse

Cat Bishop "Recycling fine junk into so-so art"

Cat Bishop "Recycling fine junk into so-so art"
Fantastic artwork made of recycled stuff. I'm seriously contemplating this piece for myself:

Threadbared: Not Just For Scrooge McDuck Anymore.

Threadbared: Not Just For Scrooge McDuck Anymore.
Knitted spats make a comeback. Follow the link for pictures and commentary!

Modern Mechanix : Queer Ways of Fishing with Lance and Gun

Modern Mechanix : Queer Ways of Fishing with Lance and Gun

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Music for Hangovers

Music for Hangovers, originally uploaded by lpcoverlover.

Musta been some party.

Chrysler's in-car phonograph | Crave : The gadget blog

Chrysler's in-car phonograph | Crave : The gadget blog

Available as an option on 1956 Chrysler, DeSoto, Dodge, and Plymouth models but quickly phased out due to the inevitable skipping problem and columbia records only agreement. Another pic and more details if you follow the link.

Via Bedazzled!

Reggie was getting quite worried by the behaviour of his flat-mate,

Reggie was getting quite worried by the behaviour of his flat-mate, Norman, who had recently taken to playing the banjo in the bath., originally uploaded by Miss Magnolia Thunderpussy.

Bathtub Gin is for drinking, not banjo and bathing.

Modern Mechanix � How to handle your car when you’re loaded

Modern Mechanix � How to handle your car when you’re loaded

I hope you had to scroll down to see what that image was really about. From the always interesting Modern Mechanix blog.

BTW, been super busy at work and home lately. Had a great visit from by brother and sister-in-law a few weeks back, then I was in Kansas City for a conference for a few days. Kansas City was very nice, clean, but very empty for a city. I'm guessing that it must be spread out, because I was downtown and had no trouble crossing streets anytime with or without the aid of traffic lights. Posting should be more regular next week.

SECRET FUN BLOG: HILARIOUSLY BAD BOARD GAME

SECRET FUN BLOG: HILARIOUSLY BAD BOARD GAME
Go there, see the wonders of a clip art based board game where the objective is to meet a member of the opposite sex (can't imagine they'd allow anything else), go steady, and finally get engaged. All while avoiding the evil video store. You must see the pictures and commentary.

The Ritchie Family

The Ritchie Family, originally uploaded by Side Salad.

OMG!!!

Cap'n Scurvy's Treasure Chest: Van of the Week-Pt. 2: Rollie's Econobar

Cap'n Scurvy's Treasure Chest: Van of the Week-Pt. 2: Rollie's Econobar
Fantastic bar made from a vintage 1961 econoline van. He put a bunch of audio equipment under the hood, but I think he must have the regular bar stuff in the closets behind the bar.


Via Boing Boing

BlueBook of Quality Merchandise 1970 - a photoset on Flickr

BlueBook of Quality Merchandise 1970 - a photoset on Flickr
This great book has recently come into our possession and I shot a few pics of a few pages. The book contains just about everything you could want or need in 1970 starting with with your engagement rings and other jewlery through setting up your home with dirilyte gold-hued flatware and bedding, entertaining with barware and record players, and finally you might get to enjoy some sporting goods at the end. Here are just a few of the shots that amused me. Let me know if you have any requests, this thing is almost 1,000 pages long and I only shot 25 so far.


My favorite


Check out the vertical broiler in the upper left corner, it's a toaster for your meat!

Do What Now?

Do What Now?
Fun new (to me) retro blog focused on poking fun at old magazine ads etc.


Via Ephemera

Modern Mechanix � Sipper With Built-in Refrigerant

Modern Mechanix � Sipper With Built-in Refrigerant

Would make a very fine addition to my barware collection.

The Truth About Men

SWAPATORIUM: The Truth About Men
Great set of pictures of men away at their hunting camp. Guns, Booze, Porn and Passing Out.