Playskool Cassette Recorder
Probably fewer of these were sold than the Walkman, but still pretty cool. Especially with a mic for recording. Photo by True Legacy.
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Sony Walkman AM/FM
Sony sold some 200 million of these cassette based players. More cassette fun tomorrow. Photo by Monarch.
Miss Piggy Tambourine (& clarinet)
This Jim Henson item hails from 1980. Photo by Grasons.
K7 Space Station Model (& Trek Micromachines)
I owned this very kit, which was originally released in 1976. As that site notes, it was not particularly complex. But it’s where “The Trouble… Read More »K7 Space Station Model (& Trek Micromachines)
Saturday Morning Cartoon: Bugs Bunny Superstar
Imagine a double bill with Jesus Christ Superstar. Also TIL Bugs Bunny: Superstar is a 1975 Looney Tunes documentary film narrated by Orson Welles. Photo… Read More »Saturday Morning Cartoon: Bugs Bunny Superstar
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.
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