The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 122 – August 2010)

I didn’t have the game but I do remember having the vinyl “All In The Family” LP. This is kitschy but I was never a “...

April 21, 2011 by denny

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Songs for people who DID remember the 60’s

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April 20, 2011 by suzette

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Not Your Grandmother’s T-Party: Karen’s Tupperware Extravaganza

Was a lovely day in the neighborhood, Karen Finlay’s neighborhood that is…! For those of you that don’t know, Karen runs t...

April 17, 2011 by Rusty

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Power Glide

I have always been a fan of the ’54 Chevy. Saw one of the survivors this week in Montana. You just have to love a transmission that ...

April 15, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 120 – August 2010)

I love these and did not get the chance to obtain any info from Allee regarding the history of these dishes....

April 7, 2011 by denny

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49er Restaurant Plates

Here are a couple more pieces of heavy duty Western restaurant china. The pattern on these plates is called “49er” and was pr...

March 31, 2011 by Michael Ely

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 007 Rubber Bands

No mention of James Bond, no mention of Sean Connery, no mention of anything other than the fact that these are 007 Superior Quality Rubber ...

March 27, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Chuck Wagon Dog Toy

This is a vintage chuck wagon vinyl squeak dog toy made by the Ralston Purina Company in 1975. The gimmick for Chuck Wagon dog food is that ...

March 24, 2011 by Michael Ely

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Batman Children’s Play Phone made in Japan

This isn’t a very big toy which makes me love it even more....

March 23, 2011 by denny

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Kellogg’s Corn Flakes and Other Cereal Lip Balms

Here are some more odd Kellogg Corn Flakes and other cereal lip balms. I guess I can see “Froot Loops” flavored ones, but n...

March 20, 2011 by kawachi

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Kellogg’s Corn Flakes’ Camera and Other Items

I love Kellogg’s Corn Flakes’ packaging and here is an old 110 film and pinhole camera. Quite kitsch if you ask me! (from boxvox...

March 19, 2011 by kawachi

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Barbie Hair

Seeing Pigmy Will’s post about curlers reminded me of a picture I took about a year ago. I had been working on a photo project with ...

March 18, 2011 by Nessa

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Frigidaire Refrigerator-Freezer ad with “hair hat space bubbles”

Was Frigidaire really the wave of the future? Apparently these two lovely ladies are here to convince us. I love the “Bubble Hat”...

by denny

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Keane Print

These were a gift from my sister. the blond is 12×18. ...

by Dennis

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Killer Cereal

http://www.urlesque.com/2011/03/02/54-vintage-cereals/ Any lover of kitsch needs to check out this online article, “54 Cereals We Love...

March 17, 2011 by Douglas Wood

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Swanson ENTREE English Style Fish ‘n’ Chips

Ah the memories. We used to eat these tv dinners when Mom didn’t feel like cooking....

by denny

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Happy Birthday, Ken Doll!

Ken Doll turned 50 this March 13th, 2011. Here 70s Ken and Barbie enjoy some treats… in celebration of the big 5-0. Barbie is older ...

March 14, 2011 by Nessa

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – If You’re Heading To SXSW….

…come see me and my latest piece of technology, this 1960’s wrist transisitor radio, on the “Indie Success: Caching in on Col...

March 13, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Nestle’s Restaurant China Cups

This is a set of four vintage Nestlé’s cocoa cups, perfect for a cup of hot cocoa topped with marshmallows. The cups are made of...

March 10, 2011 by Michael Ely

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Elvis themed PEZ dispenser collectible box

Last christmas my hubby suprised me with this marvellous set of three Elvis Presley PEZ dispensers. I´m a collector of those thingies and h...

March 8, 2011 by BeeJay

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Salon Perfect Hair…… At Home

What was every harried housewife missing for that perfect Toni or Lilt at-home perm? Well of course it was this salon-style beehive hair d...

by Spotnik

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“The Allee Willis Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Supreme” – Part 1

Here we are getting ready to start the process of making “The Allee Willis Chocolate Chip Cookie Supreme”. Since I am complete...

March 7, 2011 by denny

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Blatz Beer Barrel Man with Banjo

This cast iron Blatz Beer advertising figure gives new meaning to the term “barrel chested.” You can unscrew the legs of his c...

by Douglas Wood

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San Jose Fluff Lover’s Convention

Ok ok, it was really the SAN JOSE SUPER TOY, COMIC AND COLLECTIBLE SHOW. AWMOK aKitschionados, Meshugga Mel, Kooky Kitsch (Jessica) and me, ...

by Rusty

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The Best Gifts are from the Heart and Sometimes on the Head

One of the many things I love about the AWMOK is that it seems to draw people who are not only insanely creative and talented, but also very...

March 6, 2011 by windupkitty

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