Vintage Toys - 1940s Tin Army Plane

Today we found this super great toy airplane! It's from the early 1940s (or thereabouts) and was made by Marx Toys, one of the most popular toy manufacturers at the time. Fun fact : their brands produced the Rock em Sock em Robots and the Big Wheel tricycle!

Anyway, it's got quite a bit of rust happening, but I kind of prefer that to a pristine version. You can really see the 70 or so years on that toy. Obviously, it's way past play time, but I think it would make a great piece of decor. Maybe on a bedside table or perched atop a stack of vintage books?

So great.

You can find it here.

Hook me up.

I'm not sure if anyone here is into Hook-Ups Skateboard Decks, but just in case anyone is... I've got one listed on ebay! It's new and has only been used for display purposes. I really love them (I've got another rare one waiting in the wings for it's turn), but that serger is calling my name! Just thought I'd let you know. The link to the listing is here.


Nothing's really been going on here lately. A few friends and I saw Transformers at the drive in a couple days ago. Special effects were amazing, as always, but some of the acting *cough* Megan Fox *cough* left something to be desired. Ain't that always the way?

We're also heading to Charlotte on Wednesday so boyfriend can get started on his half sleeve. He's very excited, and I'm very jealous! I'm not sure how long he's going to sit, but the artist cleared the entire day so we might be there a while. I might stop by Best Buy and pick up Chrono Trigger for DS to help pass the time. It should be fun!

Thrift Haul - 05/26/2009

Today was one of our weekly thrifting trips, so we headed to Canton to hit up some Goodwills! And did I find some good stuff. I seriously love shopping at thrift stores. You never know when youll find something good, but when you do its the best feeling. :)

1) This completely adorable Hello Kitty mini pleated skirt. Its a bit too big for me at a size XL, but a little altering will fix that up nicely. $4.00

2. A BRAND NEW pair of amazing jeans from Banana Republic, with the tag still attached. Originally $89. Mine for $5.

3. A really cool wooden mini locker, which will soon be sanded, painted, and made awesome. $3

4. TRIPP black and red corset, in really good condition! This is also an XL, and is not so easily altered, so has made its way to ebay. Here's the listing if youre interested. Starting out at only $7!

Ebay Listing