5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

FuzzBuster Radar Detector (eBay Link)-
Stuff like this reminds me of my grandfather; he bought gadgets left and right. He had a TV tray with a police scanner next to his lounger, and it was a whole thing. Anyway, I could totally see this on the dashboard of his Datsun. It just looks like it will burst into flames, right? Like it’s not a matter of “if”; it’s more of a “when?”

Inpro Dinosaur lot (eBay Link)–

Oh, I can’t even. I had these little guys in the fourth grade (AKA my “Dinosaur phase”) and collecting them was a blast. Every ten years or so, I forget their names, google it and repeat! I would love to find a display box for these wonders.

Grape Ape String Art (eBay Link) –

When Courtney sent me this, I assumed I was dreaming. This is just something I didn’t think existed and to find out there is a Hong Kong Phooey too? Clearly, I’m the matrix, and I’m also super high.

Knock-Off Fonzie Black Light Poster (eBay link) –

Ayyyy, copyrights are for squares! Gotta love Arthur Presleyrelli here and the clever ruse that this might be actual happy days merchandise. Fun fact, the creator of this poster is now haunted by the ghost of Gary Marshall.

Micronauts Force Commander Helmet by Kusan (eBay Link) –

I want this thing badly, I know it’s rare and expensive. It’s also just a cheap kids helmet that has Micronauts written on it. The heart wants what it wants sometimes….

Tarzan the Epic Adventures Wrist Watch (eBay Link)–

I really liked “Tarzan the Epic Adventures” TV show, a 90s syndicated series starring Joe Lara definitely trying to cash in on the popularity of “Xena.” The trouble with the show was it didn’t have much of a budget and played in weird markets at odd times. I’ve seen toys from the series before but never one with the actor on the package. Also, this watch design is insane. I don’t speak much Italian but this thing has to have the yell. I mean, why bother otherwise?

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