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1970s Shazam Pencil Case (sponsored link)

I have this strange predilection for Superhero pencil sharpeners (see the video below), but I don’t own a single pencil case for some reason. Even as a kid I knew that material wouldn’t last a lunch hour, I guess. Shazam! merch always puts me in a good mood, tho.

Inflatable Jaws shark by Imperial Toys (sponsored link) —

It’s amazing to see Imperial still making JAWS merch in the mid-1980s; that movie had staying power. This merch was likely sponsored by “Jaws the Revenge” but they chose the right poster for the box.

Bruce Lee KO Bendies (sponsored link) —

I have one of these guys loose but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the card. It’s a “Not even trying” KO meant to look like Bruce Lee, it succeeds!

70s Karate T-Shirt (sponsored link) –

Wearing this as a kid would have invoked too many challenges for my own health.

Rip Tide Puffy Stickers (sponsored link)

I think this might be the perfect gift if you have a friend who has forgotten Rip Tide exists. I used to watch this but all I remember is the nerdy guy said “Boss” a lot. 

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The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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Collectible erasers were the one thing a kid could sneak into School without fear of being taken away, a brilliant concept that kept the company afloat.

Many of these items were evergreens and sold for decades, I personally bought those Flintstones erasers when “Canada’s Wonderland” opened in the early 1980s.

My grandparents owned a shoe store and exclusively used those Speedy Shoe erasers, I’m pretty sure I still have some.

Diener made different figurines over the years including Kung Fu characters and Alien Creatures that are quite collectible now.

Disney was something of a cash cow in the 1970s it seems.

Those Dinosaurs were owned by all, including me..

The Disney gang sure got around.

New Zoo Revue seemed to be the big get this year.

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