Category Archives: Trash or Treasure

Button, Button, Who’s Got the Button?

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Joe

It’s always the way — I was looking for something else, and I find a lost treasure! I recently uncovered my stash of movie buttons from the 1980s. They used to hand these out at science fiction conventions and sneak … Continue reading →

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And he shows them pearly white…

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Joe

In the wake of the blockbuster success of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975) there came a spate of books and publications designed strictly to cash in on the fascination with man-eating sharks. Sure, there may have been the occasional issue of … Continue reading →

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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 27, 2023 by Tina Garceau

The best Italian cook in the business. Gifted with a super set of tastebuds, serving up a perfect plate Italian food with the perfect complimentary wine is a work of art. Problem is Sally is his own cooking`s biggest fan. … 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 June 4, 2023 by Tina Garceau

Teflon Tony – Attorney for the Family who never has any charges “stick” 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 … Continue reading →

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