June 2019

Elegant lamp

Photo by Integrity First

Atomic Cannon

Model kit for the M65 280mm ‘Atomic Annie’. Sure you can drop atomic bombs out of planes, but wouldn’t it be cooler to load it… Read More »Atomic Cannon

Lard collecting

My middle’s getting a little soft, so I sympathize. Such a cute bucket of lard from Cloverdale. You’d think it would be a lifetime supply,… Read More »Lard collecting

Catfish

I kind of adore this sly kitty. Photo by OC Estate Services

Dachshund Duo

This 1950s Daiya Running Dachshund is such a neat toy. Grand Old Toys has some more info and photos. This photo by Go Mod Retro.… Read More »Dachshund Duo

Deermometer

What a strange thing. A wall-mounted plaque with a deer and forest scene, outfitted with a bimetallic strip thermometer. I would have thought it would… Read More »Deermometer

Cute chameleon

I kind of like this guy, despite his beady eyes. Get it? Beads? Oh nevermind. Photo by Retro Etcetera.

Literate pachyderm

This little dude likes a good book. Photo by Grasons