Everybody is looking for the next “Tickle Me Elmo” for the Christmas toy of the year. Here comes Mickey Mouse the dancing toy with cement block feet. (with apologies to Jimmy Hoffa) The Fisher-Price Dance Star Mickey just looks like a rush job to cash in the dancing craze on American TV. via-Harry Go Round […]
Etsy never fails but to amaze. Introducing the orange bearded stocking hat. Let’s see you get through airport security with one of these on. via-Etsy Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. I […]
Collectors come in all shapes and sizes. It is an extension to the personality of the individual. Vermont’s Hoff the Harmonica Case Man collects commissioned harmonica cases. The Hoff is as unique as his own collection. It would be a misconception to think he spends all his time on his hobby, Bob Hoffman is an […]
First it was the Christmas and Halloween themed cookies from Pillsbury. Now they have the “Back to School Cookies” for those eager beavers who want to return to school. (cricket sounds) Seems the parents will be chewing these down with a tall glass of milk more than the kids. But seriously, what other occasion are […]
What if Star Wars were a silent black and white film. All the elements stripped down to the bare essentials and the results are pretty intriguing. via-YouTube Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at […]
David Lidsky, a writer for Fast Company, eloquently shares his firsthand experience with a cork that almost embodies the spirit of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine.
Who needs storefront signs! If you sell bicycles you simple build the world’s largest free-form bicycle rack and mount 120 bicycles on your wall to advertise that you sell bicycles. This bicycle shop in Altlandsberg in Germany is thinking outside the box. Let’s hope this idea does not catch on. I would not want to […]
Banana Boats might not stay afloat of last beyond a day or two, but they are fun to look at. Jacob Dahlstrup Jensen the Danish mastermind behind these Banana Boats gives us a whole new perspective on naval seaworthiness. via-Jacob Dahlstrup Jensen Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made […]
The Indian Head eventually found its place as a staple of television history, particularly in the realm of test patterns employed by television stations during their off-air hours.
These are not the most lively bunch at the California Science Center in Exhibition Park. The mummy collection of dead souls has managed to attract over 100,000 living souls already since July 1, 2010. Mummification is not solely attributed to Egypt, many cultures have tried to preserve the corpses of individuals or some were victims […]
What if you you could redesign the US bank notes? What would they look like? Dowling Duncan is the man up to that task and what a complete reboot he has of the US currency. Fresh, crisp and educative at the same time. See more>> via-Dowling Duncan $1 – The first African American president $5 […]
The fascination of the Titanic seems to be one that captures the imagination of many. The plight of the doomed ship lies dormant undersea for new expeditions to explore anew. A sea time capsule trapped in cold waters with some secrets lost forever is a siren that lures many. Expedition Titanic with some of the […]