Tag Archives: toys

When Black Friday Comes!

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Joe

This is a terrific hour-long collection of vintage toy commercials from the 1950s, 1960s and maybe a couple from the 70s. Continue reading →

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Blister Pack of Mayhem

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Joe

Tina made this find in a junk store in Philadelphia’s Italian Market. It cost all of 50¢.

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Christmas in South Philadelphia

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Joe_Williams

…about 50 years ago. My Dad must have stayed up late getting everything in place. It’s the early 1960s. My stocking is on the end. No stocking for my younger brother who hadn’t shown up yet. I was the baby.

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All-Star Wrestling

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Tina Garceau
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The Greatest Store That Ever Was

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Joe_Williams

I was digging through a dusty 4-drawer filing cabinet in my studio when I came upon this catalog for a sadly gone but not forgotten store  — Rocketships & Accessories!

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For Want of a Nail

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Tina Garceau

For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the message was lost. For want of a … Continue reading →

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Save Now for Your Trip to the Moon

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Saturday marked the untimely passing of the First Man on the Moon, Neil Armstrong. I was six years old going on seven during the summer of 1969, and I like millions of people across the world was glued to the … Continue reading →

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Black Friday Beckons or Tis The Season to Be Stressful

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Time flies. Somebody said something in work about the coming week being short, and then it dawned on me that it’s THANKSGIVING! That means that Christmas is right around the corner! Oh, crap! So soon? Don’t we still have Halloween … Continue reading →

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