Atomic Energy Toys
Dirque du SoleilThis is a small sampling of some atomic energy toys that were available in the 1950s when Americans were fascinated with the possibilities of atomic energy. That fascination has since…
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Vintage Santa Claus
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and simply “Santa”, is a figure with legendary, historical and folkloric aspects who, in many western cultures, is said…
Please Read On ...Giant Electric Climbing Santa
Who’s that climbing on your roof? Why it’s faithful old St. Nick himself! Life-size; constructed of brilliantly colored weather resistant paperboard material. Illuminated by 8 outdoor electric lights. 3′ x…
Please Read On ...Submarine For Sale
The Polaris Nuclear Submarine is over 7 feet long, seats 2 kids and has controls that work. The rockets fire and you can see your target with a real periscope.…
Please Read On ...Gumby After All These Years
Gumby is that famous green claymation character created and modeled by Art Clokey, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 89. Gumby appeared in a total of 233…
Please Read On ...Our Fast Moving Pseudo-Culture
Reality has been subsumed by simulations, which constitute the “hyper real.” People accustomed to the reality presented by TV, film and the news media are now disappointed in the merely…
Please Read On ...An American Weekend Illustrated
The weekend is that part of a calendar week devoted to rest and relaxation after a hard five days of work. This article illustrates the American weekend and how it…
Please Read On ...Those Beatniks!
Living in hobo love! Hunting for strange kicks! Dealing in startling crime!
Please Read On ...Go Go Exerciser
Twist your way to figure control! Only 5 minutes a day of twisting exercise tones flabby muscles, perks up posture, helps cut down fatigue, helps relieve sore muscles. Twists and…
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