Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Retro-Wednesday.....





I can see that Ole Schicklegruber wasn't very interesting. hehehe, sorry folks.
Anyway, after WWII The USA out of guilt for nuking Japan, helped them get back on their feet by buying all kinds of cheaply made crap that they manufactured and shipped our way. It was kind of a running joke about shit "Made In Japan"! Now they are a symbol of high quality! (And Recall Cover-Ups)
This 'Lil Indian Boy' has been in my toy arsenal since about 1958. You wind the key on the side, and it hops across the surface thats it's sitting on. It still works GREAT! "Made In Japan"......

Peace...!!!
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13 comments:

  1. limeMarch 30, 2010 at 9:28:00 PM EDT

    maybe a bit un-pc but kinda cool.

    oh, speaking of un pc and retro i have post cards my grandfather sent home from during ww2. zowie, the racial stereotyping was WILD!

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  2. CindyMarch 30, 2010 at 9:31:00 PM EDT

    love the cheap vintage crap. i live for kitsch

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  3. SerenaMarch 30, 2010 at 9:35:00 PM EDT

    You have a toy arsenal? All righty, then.:)

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  4. KatherineMarch 30, 2010 at 11:37:00 PM EDT

    I love it ... a retro toy for a retro boy! I say that nothing vintage is crap!!

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  5. JanaMarch 31, 2010 at 12:16:00 AM EDT

    I love stumbling upon small forgotten things like this...and that it still works after so long is wonderful!

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  6. ShadowMarch 31, 2010 at 4:08:00 AM EDT

    what a cute little thing!

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  7. the walking manMarch 31, 2010 at 7:25:00 AM EDT

    Compared to the Chinese made crap of today the Japanese crap post WWII is like comparing a Rolex to Ralex (found in your nearest corner gas station for $5.99)

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  8. Maude LynnMarch 31, 2010 at 9:23:00 AM EDT

    Where do you keep all of this stuff, G-Man?

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  9. AkelamaluMarch 31, 2010 at 10:11:00 AM EDT

    Didn't you play with it much? ;)

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  10. Greg S.March 31, 2010 at 12:25:00 PM EDT

    I understand the accelerator on those things can get stuck and it's hard to get them stopped!

    chitowngreg
    http://chitowngreg.wordpress.com

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  11. UnknownMarch 31, 2010 at 12:54:00 PM EDT

    Really ? I did not know that.. don't you worry, I am not Japanese. LOL...
    Mr. G, I just want to thank you so much for your lovely messages to me when you do visit me. YOU do no know just how much that means to me.. I truly appreciate your generousity and thank you so much for your unconditional kinship. You always make me feel special. Thanks!

    hugs
    shakira

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  12. Lulda CasadagaMarch 31, 2010 at 2:08:00 PM EDT

    Now everything is made in China...refreshing to see an oldie but goodie Made in Japan...would be worth more if made in "Occupied Japan"! ;)

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  13. secret agent womanMarch 31, 2010 at 5:28:00 PM EDT

    That is the strangest looking horse I have ever seen.

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