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Mike Brady: Private Eye

A rare shot from the ill fated Brady Bunch Spin Off pilot which saw Mike leave his family (and the world of architecture) to become a hard boiled PI with a taste for the ladies.OK I’m lying but tell me that concept isn’t like, 1000 times better than the variety show?

Clown College Co-Eds?

I’m trying to guess where else an outfit like this would fly, it’s either an assistant to a magician or a regional Romper Room host. If I had to guess though, I think there’s play-doh and balloons in those pockets…. Christmas in the 70s Update! Still working on the upcoming photo essay book, Christmas in […]

He’ll Look His Handsome Best

“pssst, I think the cougar in the school girl uniform is checking you out!” Cool Knock off Discovery! A bonus feature today, courtesy of Ebay Seller RetroToyBoy, the ThrillSeekers are a cool knock off line by Lincoln International (the Monster doll people) that kind of look like a Certain Mr.Jackson and Knievel. Very funky and […]

El retorno de los Guy Karate

Ever since we ran the “Name this guy” contest, images of Guy Karate have been few and far between. It’s almost like I jinxed myself, while I run into Brick at least once a wishbook, Guy is so rare that I actually got more excited than I should have spotting him in this spread from […]

Forgotten 70s Superheroes Part 2

1976 saw the arrival of “The Peacock” a man whose super powers were derived from his own high self esteem, sadly his book fell victim to the DC implosion in the late 70s. The character resurfaced in the mid eighties as “The Cosby Sweater” but only managed a few appearances as a back up feature […]

Let ’em see your sign!

Having missed the 70s single scene (girls were still icky) , I missed the whole “your sign is a great pick up line” thing that Herb Tarlak and Larry Dallas seemed to have mastered so well. These glasses, while a sufficient ice breaker also make a boastful claim that their sign does “it” better, whatever, […]