An case of retro kitsch collectibles, including Care Bears, My Little Ponies, figurines, jewelery and bits and bobs in sheer pastel bags, and whatnot at Antiques On Broadway in Fargo, ND.
Tag: toys
“The Spotted Pony Loves His Pal”
…she’s his favorite kind of gal.
See the way he cleans the plate
Those Christmas cookies are just great!
Many of us know a certain age vividly recall images like these from their childhoods. This, and others like it, was found in one of advertising traditions of Reddy Kilowatt, the annual Christmas cookbook.
Keystone, No Cops
Another page of toys from the 1930 Billy & Ruth catalog, sadly sans police car.
The Wolverine Toy Family
A full page of Wolverine toys in the 1930 Billy & Ruth catalog. Billy & Ruth catalogs were from a department store in Roaring Spring, PA.
May I Interest You In Some Retro Merchandise?
I have a thing for old photos of retailing situations. These two, featuring a Disney Donald Duck bag and a Muppet Show lunchbox and thermos, are from a lot currently listed on eBay.
Visions Of Sugar Plums Dance In Their Heads?
Meh. Probably not. But just try to get the image of these four babes from the 1940s out of your head! Each wears long johns or footie pajamas (perhaps with the old drop-seats, who can tell?) and snuggles a stuffed animal as all four of them lay in bed.
I Live Amongst Swedes, But I Didn’t Know This
I fondly recall Pippi Longstocking, but either never connected that she was Swedish or didn’t remember it… So, I was floored to find the wooden Villa Villekulla doll houses among the “typical Swedish gifts”. Adorable!
Play Troll House
Here in Fargo, at Antiques On Broadway, there’s this fabulously kitschy vintage Troll house — it’s one of those vintage vinyl cases which opens into a house. Love it!
My, What Pointy Ears You Have
The better to play My Little Pony with. Don’t forget to ask Santa for MLP cosplay ears.
From The Obsolete Learning Toy Collection
A vintage Playskool pay phone, complete with rotary dial.
