Category Archives: Collecting

Gumball Gangsters

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Nicky has no neck. His shoulders go straight to the bottom of head. Nicky is in charge of the hiring the dancing girls, I mean waitresses that work back in the Velvet Pizza Room. He is a great host, and … Continue reading →

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Gumball Gangsters

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Ruggero the Sandman works very close in protecting Baby Don Dino as his personal bodyguard. This is the last person in the Family you would want to get to know. At least Vito the Violinist plays music for you before … Continue reading →

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Gumball Gangsters

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Tina Garceau

This fellow is known as Rico the Rat. According to an internet description of this particular Palermo, Rico was kicked out of the old country and is under protection from the godfather. With a nickname like “The Rat,” Rico is … Continue reading →

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Gumball Gangsters

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Tina Garceau

No Problem Pauli – He appears to be a button man for the Palermos According to Wikipedia: The Palermos are a series of two-inch plastic collectible figurines created by David Gonzales. Representing an Italian American family and their associates, the Palermos debuted … Continue reading →

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Gumball Gangsters

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Don Giuseppe Palermo – The family’s Godfather According to Wikipedia: The Palermos are a series of two-inch plastic collectible figurines created by David Gonzales. Representing an Italian American family and their associates, the Palermos debuted in 2004 as a spin-off of Gonzales’ … Continue reading →

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In Space No One Can Hear Geeks Scream

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Joe

Pictured above is a Nostromo patch that was attached to a hat similar to what Harry Dean Stanton wore in Alien (1979). If you’ve never seen Alien which is hard to believe, the movie is about a crew of seven … Continue reading →

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Oh Deer!

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Tina Garceau

 

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Christmas Tree Ornament Hangers

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Tina Garceau

We put our tree up on Saturday, and while rooting through ornament boxes, I came across this vintage ornament hanger box. It was produced by Criterion Bell & Specialty Company established in 1937 in Brooklyn, NY. The graphics are marvelous!

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