The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Panda’s Kitchen, Hanalei, Hawaii

It’s not “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” but it is in Hanalei. Hanalei has been known for decades as a hippie hangout on the isl...

by Markydoodle

Lions! and Tigers! and…

This guy is so laid back and mellow, I can’t imagine him hurting a fly. Made by Royal Sealy Japan, this (I think) papier mache bank is...

by Carrie

Vintage Dancing Frogs Tray

Shot this at a Ssalvation Army store....

by DetroitKent

“Two Frogs Hugging” store in Lihue, HI

I’m not very interested in shopping. I’m not very interested in frogs. I don’t like it when they hug. Will I forget the st...

July 20, 2010 by Markydoodle

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70’s Owl Eyeglass Holders

These quintessentially 70’s ceramic owls are designed to hold eye-glasses. The eyes are plastic and the black irises are the kind that...

by Douglas Wood

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Potty Pooches with a story

These little ceramic doggies were in my grandmothers belongings and they have a little story about where they were purchased. As you can see...

by Cindy Tilley-Johnson

THE MIGHTY GORILLA

The Big Guy from the Jungle…....

by k2dtw

“When-a da monkey-a die, ev-erybody gonna cry”

This is a Jim Beam (James B. Beam) heavy glass bottle of liquor commemorating the Paramount Pictures release of the Dino De Laurentiis remak...

July 19, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Hors d’Oeuvres…

Hors d‘Oeuvres for the Recording Studio….”Jungle Animal” anyone??? Great Box…Where’s John LLoyd Young wh...

by k2dtw

Good Wishes for 1957

Not sure if it’s kitschy enough, but surely it’s worth a nickel, which is what I paid for it. The place is still there, I guess,...

by Nessa

Zebra begins with a “Z”…

This is from a yard sale last summer. A wife was shedding all the freebees her young Dr. acquired along the way. This zebra is the mascot fo...

by MyFunCloset

Dreamy Tiger

Dream Pets were made by Dakin from the late 1950s until the early 1970s, with I think the most heavy production coming in the late 60s ̵...

July 18, 2010 by Nessa

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Bombo the Chimp – Tin Litho Toy c. 1930’s

Meet Bombo the Chimp, a wind-up toy from the 1930’s made by Unique Art Mfg. in Newark. If you use the key to wind-up the tin litho chi...

by Douglas Wood

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Allee Willis/Pomplamoose Jungle Animal Petting Zoo

Elephant grooming is so important in the Allee Willis/Pomplamoose Jungle Animal Petting Zoo…..smile...

by k2dtw

Lion for “Jungle Animal ” cage

This ferocious lion should be in a cage. He is made entirely of rope. He has been guarding my bookcase for many years....

July 17, 2010 by Omahamama

Disney School Bus Lunchbox

This Disney dome-shaped school bus lunchbox was manufactured by Aladdin throughout the 1960’s and was the most popular selling metal l...

by Michael Ely

Fishin’ Frog

This frog is made out of shells and paint. I didn’t make him, he came from a yard sale. My mom collects frogs. She has 100s of them, s...

by Nessa

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1952 Plastic Gorilla Bank

My grandfather gave me this plastic bank years ago. On the back is, “Universal Statuary Corp. 1952 Chicago.” It could be King Ko...

by Douglas Wood

Mid Century Lute

Made of resin and adorned with marbles and rope, this gaudy, decorative mid-century wall piece spoke to me. Notice the two tiny mice running...

by Michael M.

HEY HEY FROM THE JUNGLE…

People say we monkey around….smile...

by k2dtw

Rubber Banimals

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July 16, 2010 by Pop

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Lion Dress for “Jungle Animal” cage

This tiger dress is roaring to be put in the cage....

by Omahamama

Broken Funky Giraffe

This may have come out of a “free” box somewhere. His neck and legs seem to have been broken multiple times but somebody lovingl...

by Nessa

Jungle cat ice bucket

Here’s my entry in your Jungle Animal contest- a swanky bar accessory if I ever saw one. This flea market find gives cocktail hour tha...

by Cheetah Velour