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1/2/13

More of Dad's adventures in retro treasure hunting..

My first post of the year pertains to one of my favorite hobbies.. retro treasure hunting!  The pictures below are from my most recent excursion.  A lot of the items I came across had me reminiscing and feeling nostalgic to no end.  Hopefully some of them will have the same effect on you. 

Happy New Year my friends!


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A great roadside attraction pennant featuring Robbie the Chimp.. obviously a staple at Ghost Town in Idaho.  Not sure if "Ghost Town" still exists, but it reminds me of countless tourist traps that I begged my parents to stop at during family road trips we took when I was a wee lad.


Kit Cat clocks!  I wanted one of these so bad as a kid.



Casper Board Game from 1959



It was years since I'd seen one of these



Meat Grinders Galore



Hot water bottle just like Grandma used to have.



Nick Knacks that I used to see alot growing up.



 The Magical Burger King - circa 1970s



The stuff nightmares are made of!



 1950's Goodyear Highway Patrol Bike




Awesome Kitschy Florida Souvenir


Awesome Hawaiian Shirt


Loved it even more..
 when I found the hidden Disney characters!


Great Zenith AM radio


More wicked cool radios


 Ceramic Whiskey jug

Polynesian Wahine and Menehune sculptures


2 litre German Beer Stein.  I so wanted to buy this, but didn't have nearly enough clams on this particular day to do so.


This Stein was a steal at $4.00 
this one did make it's way home with me


1960's Bonanza Ponderosa Ranch tin cup


A couple of really old bikes.  I'm such a bike geek, that I didn't notice the creepy statues in the background until I looked at the picture more closely before uploading it tonight.  I have the Doctor Who TV Series to thank for giving me the heebie jeebies when I see "statues" like this now.


A 1960's metal sign.  This is a legitimate sign and not a reproduction or novelty piece.  Kind of funny and morbid at the same time huh?


That's it for now.  Rest assured I will be posting more pictures from my next retro treasure hunt very soon!





12 comments:

  1. Awesome finds, love the Hawaiian/Disney shirt!

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    1. I know! If it would have been in a wee bit better shape, I would have bought it!

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  2. I so love this old stuff! The Ponderosa cup and that dig your own grave sign are awesome! The Alligator clock is super cool too. Too bad my wife has such refined taste.

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    1. HA. I feel your pain! My "stuff" is only allowed in one room of the house which is my office.

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  3. I love those kitty clocks - the eyes reminded me of Rich's cat when we got married. And speaking of the Ponderosa, I remember having that same map that's in the opening of the show.

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    1. Hey Kats! Good to hear from ya! Bonanza is one of my all time favs, taking third place behind Gunsmoke and The Rifleman

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  4. If I was lucky enough to only find a small portion of what's here I'd be happy as a clam.

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    1. Heh Heh. I'd buy all of this if I could afford it. Well.. except for that creepy baby!

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    2. Luckily, my local thrift shops and flea markets don't have stuff that looks as good as what you have so my money's safe. Sort of. (Damn you eBay!)

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    3. No doubt! I make myself stay off of eBay when I'm feeling nostalgic!

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  5. Great stuff--the pennant and the Casper game are my favorites!

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    1. Yeah.. I'm kicking myself for not buying that Ghost Town Pennant!

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