Tag Archives: 1975

2 to 6 Inches Guaranteed

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Joe

I found this unlikely claim in issue #186 of The Incredible Hulk published by Marvel Comics in 1975. I’m wondering what the folks at Tall-Up provided for 35¢ and how they could possibly guarantee results. All ages? No gimmicks? Really? … Continue reading →

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It was either Art School or This…

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Back when I was pondering what I wanted to do with my life, the fast growing/big money world of van customization beckoned to me like a siren singing a sweet song from the rocks.

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Bend Buxom Babes to YOUR Will!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Imagine making it to Third Base with the hottest girl in school using an ordinary TV set and a set of instructions that only cost THREE BUCKS!!!

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The Last Thing I Remember…

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Joe_Williams

…was laughing hysterically at this guy’s hair-do.

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The Greatest TV Show EVER – Condorman

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Joe_Williams

It’s sort of a delirious combination of the 1966 Batman series, Gatchaman, The Space Giants, James Bond and maybe Yo Gabba Gabba.

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What I Miss About Comics Martial Arts Lessons on 12″ Long Playing Records

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Learning the martial arts and becoming a Master of Men was within your grasp thanks to a correspondence course and a long playing 12″ 33 1/3 RPM instructional record which could be had for unbelievable price of 16¢ a lesson! … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Crankipants Presents the AMC Pacer of Shoes

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Feast your eyes, boys and girls, on Earth Shoes – the ugliest shoes on the planet! Well, except maybe Birkenstocks.  Oh wait, I forgot about Vibrams. Earth Shoes were sold for comfort, certainly not for looks unless you like that sort … Continue reading →

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