Category Archives: Collecting

Gumball Gangsters

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

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

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!

 

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Christmas Tree Ornament Hangers

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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