Comet Monorail
Neat Japanese battery operated metal toy from the 1950s. Uncle Al has a beautiful complete set with the pylons and wire track. Photo by Los… Read More »Comet Monorail
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Disneyland Toy Diorama
This is pretty amazing. I’ve seen other dioramas, but they are more faithful in a way. The Matterhorn looks like the Matterhorn. But on this… Read More »Disneyland Toy Diorama
Rattan pagoda aquarium stand
This thing is amazing, and I love the little octodude. Photo by On The Road Antiques.
May Routh Costume Sketch for David Bowie / Man Who Fell to Earth
What a cool thing. Here’s an interview with Routh about working on the film and with Bowie. Photo by Above All.
Mid century carving knife set
I love this set. If Star Trek TOS ever had Spock carve a Vulcan turkey, they surely would have used this as the prop. Photo… Read More »Mid century carving knife set
Quail spigots? No one told me I could have quail spigots.
Photo by True Legacy.
Handsome wood coffeetable
Photo by Grasons.
Chiquita Thermometer with ideal Banana Storage Temp
Photo by Grasons.
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
Merlin McFly’s Doors
Merlin McFly’s was a magic-themed bar in Santa Monica. TIL it was on the site of what is now Finn McCool’s Irish pub. These were… Read More »Merlin McFly’s Doors