Here's an odd bit of unauthorized Star Wars memorabilia. Back in 1977 when Star Wars was originally released (and when Star Wars was still called "Star Wars"- before all the "episode" non-sense) some clever and enterprising person came up with a quick way to cash in on the Star Wars mania that was sweeping the nation: Star Wars Business Cards!
Okay, maybe this wasn't such a great idea, and I suspect the person that came up with these owned a printing shop. You can tell this set of 12 cards were written by amateurs because isn't very funny either. There's some mild attempts at humor, but for the most part the characters' name and occupation is simply listed. Also is was an odd design choice to color C-3PO black.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Old Chicago brochure
Here's a vintage brochure for the long gone Old Chicago in Bolingbrook Illinois. Old Chicago was a indoor amusement park and shopping center.
Now only if it was a shopping center first and amusement park second, much like the Mall of America, maybe Old Chicago would have lasted more than six years (1975-1981).
Maybe it's just me, but there's something fundamentally depressing about an indoor amusement park.
UPDATED FUN FACT: A memorable scene in Brian De Palma's The Fury (1978) was shot at Old Chicago. If you watch the trailer below at around the 1:10 mark you'll see a spinning ride go out of control, and send its passengers sailing through a large glass window.
Now only if it was a shopping center first and amusement park second, much like the Mall of America, maybe Old Chicago would have lasted more than six years (1975-1981).
Maybe it's just me, but there's something fundamentally depressing about an indoor amusement park.
UPDATED FUN FACT: A memorable scene in Brian De Palma's The Fury (1978) was shot at Old Chicago. If you watch the trailer below at around the 1:10 mark you'll see a spinning ride go out of control, and send its passengers sailing through a large glass window.
Labels:
amusment park,
brochures,
shopping
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Guntown Mountain brochure
I know I visited Guntown Mountain in Cave City, Kentucky as a kid, but I don't remember much about it. It's hard to believe with all the action packed entertainment they crammed into this place that I don't remember something. All I know I was there, but the details of the western town, scenic train, petting zoo, onyx cave and even a haunted house are gone. (Actually I do remember looking at the haunted house, but we didn't go in.)
Anyways, the cover of this vintage brochure is certainly very memorable. Although I have doubts they still use this particular cover photo.
Anyways, the cover of this vintage brochure is certainly very memorable. Although I have doubts they still use this particular cover photo.
Labels:
amusment park,
brochures,
cave
Monday, April 7, 2008
It's Where the Brady Bunch Stayed
There's a memorable episode of the Brady Bunch where they travel to Kings Island amusement park near Cincinnati Ohio. Between getting Alice to ride the roller coaster, Jan losing the important blueprints, and both Greg and Peter dressing up as one of the Hair Bear Bunch characters - the Brady's stayed at the luxurious Kings Island Inn.
Here's a brochure from the 1970's that I'm sure Brady's brought home to show the neighbors what a swanky place they stayed at.
Here's a brochure from the 1970's that I'm sure Brady's brought home to show the neighbors what a swanky place they stayed at.
Labels:
amusment park,
brady bunch,
brochures
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Early 70's 3M Surveillance Camera System brochure
I'm not a big PC type of guy, but I got to admit the cover of this brochure is pretty sexiest.
This was a very bad day at the bank.
I love the guy they got to portray the bank robber - very old time movie gangster-like
Once the surveillance equipment is installed, robbery by old time movie gangsters will be a thing of the past.
Are there any surveillance systems in operation today that still use film?
This was a very bad day at the bank.
I love the guy they got to portray the bank robber - very old time movie gangster-like
Once the surveillance equipment is installed, robbery by old time movie gangsters will be a thing of the past.
Are there any surveillance systems in operation today that still use film?
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Story Book Forest Brochure
This is a brochure from the late 70's for the children's amusement park Story Book Forest in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. I'm happy to report that this quaint old fashioned attraction built in 1956 is still in business and is now part of Idlewild Park.
I've never been to Story Book Forest, but from the reports I've read its upkeep is immaculate. It's a minor miracle that an attraction of this kind this hasn't slipped into disrepair over the years.
I've never been to Story Book Forest, but from the reports I've read its upkeep is immaculate. It's a minor miracle that an attraction of this kind this hasn't slipped into disrepair over the years.
Labels:
amusment park,
brochures
Monday, March 17, 2008
Early 1960's Ford Motor Filmstrip Art
Here are a few pieces of art from the early 1960's for a Ford Motor Company filmstrip.
I don't know the name of the filmstrip, or what exactly this filmstrip was used for - maybe it was educational or maybe it was promotional.
What I do know is the artwork is full of retro charm.
EXTRA FUN FACT: This artwork was created using a paper cut-out method. The rubber cement that held the artwork together has become so old that it is loosing its stickiness, and some of the cut-outs have fallen off and been lost. Using the power of our futuristic computer age I've attempted to digitally restore the missing pieces. Can you spot my work?
I don't know the name of the filmstrip, or what exactly this filmstrip was used for - maybe it was educational or maybe it was promotional.
What I do know is the artwork is full of retro charm.
EXTRA FUN FACT: This artwork was created using a paper cut-out method. The rubber cement that held the artwork together has become so old that it is loosing its stickiness, and some of the cut-outs have fallen off and been lost. Using the power of our futuristic computer age I've attempted to digitally restore the missing pieces. Can you spot my work?
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