Suzuki Omnichord
The Wikipedia page notes its kitsch appeal. I totally get that, but I still find it hard not to ridicule this 1980s wonder of electronic… Read More »Suzuki Omnichord
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CD Duplicator
Back in the day if you wanted to copy that boss mix-tape, you’d have to dub it onto your Maxell UR90 in something close to… Read More »CD Duplicator
1970s Wall Unit
The TV helps to nail the look. This second photo was from the same house.
Muscle Beach
There were a bunch of signed Muscle Beach and bodybuilder photos, but this has good composition and a good look at one of the ladies… Read More »Muscle Beach
Barry & Groening’s Funky World Fun Calendar 1987
Ah, remember the 1980s? You picked up your free copy of the weekly [Yourtown] Reader featuring hilarious comics by Lynda Barry and Matt Groening. Haha,… Read More »Barry & Groening’s Funky World Fun Calendar 1987
Crazy Foam & Silly Soap
Crazy Foam made its debut in 1965. This looks like an early one to me. I recall having Batman. Photo by Arlington House.
Kent Blades – Remember when blades were about a penny a piece?
Me neither. Now they’re locked up in the store tighter than oxycontin. Photo by Tanenbaum’s Treasures.
1950s Marx Electric Sportster Toy Car
Allegedly this convertible could handle up to 50 pounds of 1950s vintage child. Photo by Lloyd Gordon.
1936 Little Orphan Annie Decoder pin
B-E-S-U-R-E-T-O-D-R-I-N-K-Y-O… Photo by Aversa.
The Civic Minded Seven – 1960s superhero team
A Fantastic Two (maybe an interloper in a stolen costume alongside Grimm – then again, I know squat about comics) with Electrowoman and Dynagirl (without… Read More »The Civic Minded Seven – 1960s superhero team