MCM tropical fish divided tray – Treasure Craft
Treasure Craft was apparently the last significant California pottery company in operation. I love this tropical fish and the bold colors. Photo by SoCal.
nostalgia
Dutton’s Books (1975)
Dutton’s Books was a great independent bookstore for the LA area. Alas, both locations (both on Magnolia) closed in the 2000’s. This painting is signed… Read More »Dutton’s Books (1975)
Dream Warriors – A Nightmare on Elm Street 3
I have a bit of nostalgic fondness for this entry, mainly because it featured UCLA’s Royce Hall prominently as the Psychiatric Institute, while I was… Read More »Dream Warriors – A Nightmare on Elm Street 3
Leather Goddesses of Phobos
What a great Infocom game from back in the day, and (very slightly) naughty. I had forgotten that it included a scratch-and-sniff. Photo by Tall… Read More »Leather Goddesses of Phobos
Atari 520 ST
This is the first personal computer released by Atari in 1985. OK, this is the FM model that was released later, but still pretty early.… Read More »Atari 520 ST
I would gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.
I remember Wimpy’s restaurants back in the day. TIL there are 450+ Wimpy’s in South Africa. There appear to be a handful in Tennessee, and… Read More »I would gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.
Heathkit ham radio transmitter
This ham radio just has the perfect look of its period. Photo by Blast.
Donny & Marie Home Recorded VHS
Me, I had Monty Python’s Flying Circus recorded off PBS. I still have a few VHS totems that I can’t watch, because where else you… Read More »Donny & Marie Home Recorded VHS
Trial of Zod Tables
The shape is not quite correct, but I just can’t help but see Zod, Ursa and Non in the hula-hoop dock on Krypton, shortly before… Read More »Trial of Zod Tables
TWA Flying Magic Board – Fun for the Children
I can dimly recall getting plastic wings as a kid, but now the only entertainment for children is kicking the back of your seat over… Read More »TWA Flying Magic Board – Fun for the Children