The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Baby Marilyn

A bunch of months ago, I was feeling antsy so headed out to Niles, California to peruse the antique shops. If you haven’t been, you sh...

January 29, 2012 by windupkitty

The MacGyver Multitool

“A paperclip can be a wonderous thing. More times than I can remember one of these has gotten me out of a tight spot…”...

January 27, 2012 by BeeJay

DOUBLE TAKES-MOD VARI VUE WINKING EYE NECKLACES

I ALSO SCORED 2 OF THESE WHICH ARE LARGE & REALLY GREAT IN PERSON…IN GREAT PACKAGING…...

January 25, 2012 by Howie Pyro

1940’s Ceramic Pig Bank

I almost exploded with excitement when I found this little pig bank. Stands about 6 inches high and was purchased for $6.00, and 25% off....

January 24, 2012 by denny

Have a @#$*($%^$%!!! Day

Allee, you mentioned the “sickly sweet” sayings of the Sillisculpts so I just had to share ours with you: He’s a 1967 Paul...

January 23, 2012 by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 154

This fantastic little pedal car sits on top one of the tiki huts at Willis Wonderland. This particular hut happens to be Dina’s offi...

January 18, 2012 by denny

Gigantic Ceramic Bear Bank

This huge ceramic, bear bank was on sale at a thrift shop I stopped into while running some errands. I am guessing it was over 20 inches t...

by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 147

Another item in the storage unit that makes me insanely jealous!!!!!!! Electric kiddie ride – The Ocean Liner. Jealous button please...

January 17, 2012 by denny

The Inflatable Church…

I never thought in my wildest imagination that an inflatable church would exist..but it does and it appears to be for hire. Check out the bo...

January 13, 2012 by shirlie williams

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Tiny Tim played/signed uke (and snaps of a few other well-patinated offbeat idols)

Back in January of 1992, I’d just taken up playing the ukulele. One night, maybe just a few weeks after I’d bought my first of w...

January 12, 2012 by StoryTroy

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – All Aboard THE WIENERMOBILE!!! – Part 2

If you’re just jumping aboard The Wienermobile, please exit through the rear and check out Part 1 of my adventure with Susan Olsen,a....

January 9, 2012 by Allee Willis

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Bag of Plagues

I found this today down at the local grocery store, right next to the Valentine’s candy. The package states that it’s “Fun...

by Cheetah Velour

Jaunty Christmas Styrofoam Ball Duo from Fun World Inc

I could not resist these two holiday icons – santa and a snowman, faithfully repproduced in what appears to be a nylon sock encasing t...

January 8, 2012 by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

TRICKY MICKEY Colorforms Set

I was absolutely obsessed with this toy when I was a kid. What kills me about shopping at my local dump’s “gift hut” is ...

January 7, 2012 by denny

Sillisculpt type statue but this one is made by “Paula”

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January 5, 2012 by denny

Marla Gibbs DOLL by the Shindana Company

I can’t believe I don’t own this. One of my fondest celebrity meetings....

December 26, 2011 by denny

Wienermobile arriving at Willis Wonderland 2 Pm. TODAY!!!

I wrote this post about my beloved wienerwhistle a couple of years ago, but seeing as I’ve been running around my kitchen looking for ...

December 14, 2011 by Allee Willis

Bubblegum Machine Treasures Bracelet Find

I dearly wish this was MY kitschy treasure, alas, it’s something found in an etsy shop. However, my eyeballs and your eyeballs can fea...

December 4, 2011 by supah

RELSHME, The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Visits Alameda

This week was particularly exciting as I got a last minute tip that the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile (called “RELSHME”) was in Alame...

December 2, 2011 by Rusty

Purple People Eater

This is a black market toy designed to capitalize on the popularity of Sheb Wooley’s 1958 hit Purple People Eater in the late 1950s. A...

November 30, 2011 by David Wahl

Jersey Shore Christmas Ornaments

Me: I can’t believe I’m buying this. Walgreens cashier: It happens more often than you’d think....

November 28, 2011 by Cheetah Velour

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A Elf Knee Huggers Band. Part 16.

A A merry band of knee huggers who make an apprearance just one time each year…and in great condition too. But, who’s the little...

by MyFunCloset