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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 63

I might enjoy seafood today here on the Cape!...

by denny

Lustre Creme Shampoo Ad

Love the pink barrel with the phone....

by BeeJay

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Protect Yourself for $5.95

“For police or civilian defense against robbers, mashers, etc. Causes no permanent injury.” Only 50 cents for additional sh...

September 20, 2011 by Markydoodle

1960 Harley Davidson Ad

Future Hell’s Angel. Now we know why....

September 19, 2011 by Markydoodle

Spray with Suede!

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September 18, 2011 by Markydoodle

Magazine Ads 1960

Not one I’ve seen in any of the magazines we get. “Be a taxidermist. Double your hunting fun?” “Mount Birds, A...

September 16, 2011 by Markydoodle

Most.Creepy.Mousepad.Ever.

This is a mousepad given out by drug reps selling ALLERGY eye drops! It is sooooooooo Criminal minds!! Hey, Sarge! Look what I found! Missin...

by suzette

Drive Relaxed with “Lefty”

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September 15, 2011 by Markydoodle

AMC Gremlin. We forgot the trunk.

Bullfighter plaid seats. Nice! A “Barn Find” out of Wisconsin advertised earlier this year on ebay with only 44,000 miles. Tim...

September 10, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Sign me up!

“The downright pleasure of making money faster than you ever made money before!…BAMBOO, FIESTA, BULL FIGHTER PLAIDS…”...

September 9, 2011 by Markydoodle

Large Casino Kitsch Serving Dish

A fun and fabulous $2.00 purchase. I think this serving dish may very well end up in LA....

September 5, 2011 by denny

Toy Commercial meets “The Exorcist”

I wonder what ex(orc)isted first. The flick or this doll. Definately not that kind of toy you win a kids heart with....

by BeeJay

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When you don’t have the strength to lift your eyelids, ask for help?

OK, the last time I was in LA, I clicked on the groupon sight (for the first time ever) while searching for a deal for my friend and I . Tha...

September 3, 2011 by windupkitty

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Hot Novelty Souvenir Panties: Going Like Wildfire

You might remember my very first AWMOK post, a pair of Miniature WWII Souvenir Panties… Well, I recently visited with the wonderful Da...

August 29, 2011 by Rusty

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 30

I never did like menthol cigarettes but I absolutely love this promotional KOOL cigarettes match bin....

August 24, 2011 by denny

Bronztan 1968

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August 22, 2011 by denny

Coffee table or Turntable?

Is it a magazine? Is it a record? It’s both! This short-lived magazine, ECHO, from 1960 came out four times a year and each issu...

August 11, 2011 by Douglas Wood

Follow Me to Italy when I’m driving in Connecticut.

Yeah. Right behind you Mr. Gelato Wagon. And that it is right next to the church steeple. Given a choice you know where I’m gonn...

August 6, 2011 by snappyp

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Mom’s Bryant Pup

This papier mache boston terrier was the mascot for The Bryant Furnace Company. My Mom worked 30 years at a place where this was displayed...

August 2, 2011 by Markydoodle

Kitsch Yogurt Boy

Andrew Biggs, a larger-than-life icon in Thailand where he has resided for 20 years. Even the royal family worships him. Born and bred i...

by AndrewBiggs

International Home Furnishings 1968

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July 28, 2011 by denny

1957 Motorola Golden Satellite

I’ve seen idiot-proof remotes and I’ve seen idiot-proof remotes, but how can you go wrong with one that sports just two buttons ...

July 19, 2011 by StoryTroy