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Weebles Wobble TV Commercial

Weebles entered the Hasbro Playskool family in July 1971. According to the official Weebles price guide, 116 Weebles were born between 1971 and 1983. And more continue to enter the world every day....

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History of Fondue and a 1970s La Fondue Set

This fondue set brings back memories. I remember visiting family friends as they were sitting around a table dunking meat into hot oil. My parents and I were amazed and thought it was a fun way to...

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Rigby’s Warplanes of the World Model Kit

We cleaned out my dad’s barn a few Sundays ago and high on shelf covered with sawdust was this tattered and torn punch-out book. It’s called “Easy to Build Models of Warplanes of the World – 2nd...

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Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna, Austria

This snowy winter photo is of Hundertwasserhaus, an apartment building in Vienna, Austria that was designed by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Its playful design of uneven floors, colorful facade...

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1964 New York World’s Fair Neutron Irradiated Dime

I found this 1964 New York World’s Fair souvenir in my dad’s coin collection. Irradiated dimes are 90% silver and 10% copper. The contents within the silver and copper are as follows: The silver...

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Antique Wooden Tabletop Croquet Set Made in Germany

Croquet is one of the most popular outdoor games and has been for centuries! It’s believed the first game was first played in France sometime in the 13th century. From France its popularity spread to...

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Early 1900s Antique Bird Cage with Stand

Just a short post today. I want to share of one of my finds from the summer. This is a cool looking bird stand I found in an antique store. I don’t know the date, but my guess would be the early...

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Dr Zaius Hand Puppet from the Planet of the Apes

Dr. Zaius, the orange orangutan from the Planet of the Apes, was the Minister of Science and Chief Defender of the Faith in ape society. Skeptical of humans, Zaius aim is to protect ape civilization...

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Pop Up Book: Edward Gorey’s The Dwindling Party

Who doesn’t love a pop up book? I remember being fascinated with them as a child – things move, turn and flap open. And even as an adult the pages bring a smile to my face. This book by the late...

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1950s – 60s Felt Ski Dolls

I’ve always loved these ski dolls growing up. My mom had them and would always bring them out with the Christmas decorations. They’re now in my possession and I display them all winter long. These...

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Incredible Hulk 1970s Blanket

Detail of 1970s Hulk blanket This blanket once belonged to my brother. He was a huge fan of the Hulk. The green superhero debuted in 1962. Stan Lee (one of his creators) said the Hulk was a combo of...

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Original Chicago Street Sign – W McLean AV

Black and yellow street signs were once an iconic symbol of Chicago. These signs marked every street corner in the Windy City. This was before the 1970s, when the switch was made to the traditional...

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