I fooled the Guesser at Magic Mountain
This was (is?) the kiosk where they would guess your age or weight. Photo by Erik’s Lost and Found.
nostalgia
Beautiful Schlitzerland USA
I love this thing. Circa 1957, so I wonder if there is some influence of Disneyland on Schlitzerland. Regardless, if Schlitz had played this theme… Read More »Beautiful Schlitzerland USA
Ponytail Tune Tote
Way back before you could use your phone to share audio to your friend’s Airpods, you could tote your records along in this stylish case,… Read More »Ponytail Tune Tote
Trio of Orbitz
Once upon a time (1997), Orbitz appeared – fruity liquid with soft gummy balls in it. The world was not yet ready for drinks with… Read More »Trio of Orbitz
Sparkling Champale
Champale is sort of the menthol cigarettes of malt liquor faux champagnes. Per Wiki: Print advertisements chiefly depicted African Americans enjoying the beverage, with slogans… Read More »Sparkling Champale
Will Work for Scooby Snacks
Photo by Ken & Lynn.
Gatchaman! AKA Battle of the Planets AKA G-Force
Right in the nostalgia. And clearly not just for me. This figurine set seems to hail from 2001, almost 30 years after the original early… Read More »Gatchaman! AKA Battle of the Planets AKA G-Force
Zoot Jacket – Honoring a True Musician’s Musician
Photo by Grasons.
Emergency! Lunch Box
The show recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The lunchbox also shows the scale of the typical emergencies of the day: cats stuck in trees, people… Read More »Emergency! Lunch Box
Pile o’ Atari and Intellivision Cartridges
Wow, Haunted House! That wakes some memories. Photo by Downsizing Solutions.