Category Archives: Family

I want my flying car, but I’ll settle for the talking dog!

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Kevin

  I’m sure most of you are familiar with the cartoon series The Jetsons. Created in 1963 it pretty much takes the opposite approach, timeline wise, that is, to The Flintstones. I thought it was a visually clever cartoon. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Disneys Wonderful World of Color 1960s – YouTube

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kevin

I know an awful lot has been written about Walt Disney, both positive and negative, which is pretty much true for any public figure of that stature. I won’t deny that he was most likely a tough shrewd business man, … Continue reading →

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I want a hula hoop

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Kevin

I have always loved Christmas music. I know some people think it gets played too early, but when you were a kid anything that reminded you that Santa was coming soon was okay by you. One of my favorites was … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Kevin

Not much to say on this topic. This is one of those holidays that I really enjoyed as a kid, but not so much as an adult. The concept of getting free candy was quite appealing to me and I’m … Continue reading →

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The Grass Is Always Greener…

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Kevin

I was mowing my lawn this morning and remembering how much I hated yard work as a teen. I don’t mind it so much, now. I guess it’s a little different when it is your own yard. Being outside in … Continue reading →

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Heavy Metal

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Kevin

Okay, so this blog isn’t really about heavy metal, but pressed tin lithography probably wouldn’t have grabbed your attention. The tin toys pictured above are brand new and something we have carried at Blast From The Past over the years. … Continue reading →

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Last Lap

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Kevin

I’m not sure how, why or when our fascination with certain things ends. When I was seven, all I wanted for Christmas that year was the new Hot Wheels set. It was just a narrow track that you bolted to … Continue reading →

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Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Kevin

That was the title of a 1972-1974 Hanna-Barbera prime time animated sitcom featuring Tom Bosley of Happy Days fame. It was also a popular refrain in most households when I was growing up. The moms of my era did all … Continue reading →

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