The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Bill The Beamer

It’s April 14th, 1910. Our 27th President William Howard Taft is at Griffith Stadium in Washington, DC, attending the opening day base...

August 18, 2010 by Kyle Dayton

Supah Tacky Planter Collection

I’ve been collecting tacky planters for about 10 years. They’re really fun and inexpensive (most cost about $12.00). People don&...

August 14, 2010 by supah

Gigantic Golf Ball Trash Cans At “Cape Escapade” Mini Golf Course

I saw these trash cans at a local miniature golf course located a few miles from my house. The first few pictures are of the biggest golf ba...

August 12, 2010 by denny

Gigantic Atlantic City Souvenir Mug

I saw this at Savers Thrift shop. It’s huge and I particularly love the showgirl featured on this piece....

August 9, 2010 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Bowling Bag Coin Purse and Matching Bowling Everything

Bowling is easily the sport that has rained down hardest on Pop Culture in terms of artifacts emulating its shape, spirit and efforts to cap...

August 8, 2010 by Allee Willis

Detroit Tigers in the Allee Willis/Pomplamoose Jungle Animal Petting Zoo

WHO’S YOUR TIGER?…...

July 29, 2010 by k2dtw

Bathroom Vacation

This is a shower curtain I made using vintage postcards, archival sleeves, eyelets, and links. All of the postcards are of tropical vacation...

July 24, 2010 by Danny

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O.J. Police Chase Watch

This cheaply made timepiece featuring a bad scan of O.J. Simpson in the middle of two police cars perpetually trailing a white Ford Bronco a...

by Mark Blackwell

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 23

Vintage pool rules! What an incredible cover. Zsa Zsa Gabor – My Story! A gigantic drawer filled with all sorts of vintage ashtrays fo...

July 21, 2010 by denny

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Long before Arnold ruled California…

Hey, ya gotta earn a living after the body building competition days have ended. The front cover caption reads ” Model: Arnold Schwarz...

July 18, 2010 by MyFunCloset

BEER FRAME….

Brewed in Detroit… A great Kitschy Bowling Shirt from Detroit’s Pfeiffer Beer…actually, it looks like it’s from Ed, ...

July 16, 2010 by k2dtw

Bowler’s Crying Towel

I guess if I were a bowler or did hand embroidery this might be something I would buy but I don’t do either. I do appreciate the passi...

July 15, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Bowling Man Tacky Planter

This guy kicked off my Tacky Planter collection. He was discovered on a site called “Kitschy Koo Vintage Collectibles” as I was ...

by supah

Happy Birthday Card from the 40’s

It’s the “swellest”! The coloring on this card is amazing! Not to mention the over all fabulousness of the design…....

July 11, 2010 by denny

Batman 1960’s- The Shark!

One of the all-time kitchiest scenes from Batman, 1960's. Also take note of the impressive "cirque de soleil" move from Robin, the Boy Wonde...

July 7, 2010 by ydnachuk

Denny’s Adventure’s In “Willis Wonderland” – part 7

I have always been fascinated by these little playground rockers. Another fun corner of “Willis Wonderland”. The gnome statue an...

July 6, 2010 by denny

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Elegant Bullfighting Purse

Slaughtering animals and haute couture go hand-in-hand with this vintage, beaded purse made by Magid. The sequined and hand-beaded purse is ...

June 29, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Bowling Pin Clock

This belongs to my buddy that lives here in LA. Large, plastic wall clock....

June 24, 2010 by denny

Vintage Ridin’ Fishin’ Huntin’ Wall Hangings

I bought this set of 3 wall hangings years ago at a garage sale and thought if I ever get a summer cabin these would be the first things to ...

June 14, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Shop Ahoy!

This is a liquor store in the town I live in. The store itself is nothing special. I have always liked the sign. When we first moved here it...

June 10, 2010 by Planet Joan

FIRST AID FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY Whiskey Flask

sanitary – unbreakable plastic and “for all sports.”...

June 8, 2010 by kookykitsch

Karate “For The Family” LP

One should never wear plaid when practicing karate....

June 7, 2010 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1978 Avon “Weekend Decision Maker” Tai Winds After Shave

On days such as today when it’s sweltering in LA the decision as to what to do over the weekend is always a big deal – sweat to ...

June 6, 2010 by Allee Willis