5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

Happy Friday, here are the 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week, technically it’s 6 but who is counting?

Weird Fonzie Pendant (eBay Link)-

My first thought when my friend Courtney sent me this was, “Why is this?” It looks like it weighs 10 lbs and seems needlessly complicated. Fonzie-Mania was brief but it was memorable.

Heroes of the 70s poster (eBay Link)–

Dang, I wish the photo was better, as it was the only printed evidence of Gabe Kaplan being referred to as a hero.

Stuffed Baby Alligator Taxidermy As Bizarre Batman (eBay Link) –

Hey folks, I don’t make this stuff; I just report on it. As much as I’m just sort of “meh” on stuffing dead animals, there is a certain appreciation I have for something so bananas as this. A lot of thought went into it, and the recipient was all like, “Yes, I need to look at this every single day.” Perhaps you are said person? I ain’t judgin’

Luke Skywalker Van Model Kit (eBay Link) –

I really don’t fault Kenner for trying to stretch the Star Wars license like the waistband on my underpants. The 1970s were a magical time for vans; you couldn’t solve mysteries without them. I wonder if “Luke” had an “Ass, Grass or Gas” policy.

Sesame Street Puzzle from Spain (eBay Link) =

Look at this wonderful nonsense! Whoever produced this puzzle had to use toys, and I don’t what to say about Bert’s red leather boots. I always knew there was something behind Bert’s facade of utter squareness. Also, can we talk about that portrait of Big Bird on the wall?

Ultraman Water Gun (eBay Link) –

Bonus Item! I had one of these and featured it in Rack Toys. It’s crazy awesome but not the most ergonomic water gun though. It has arm articulation which is something most water pistols don’t have.

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