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In honor of

National Yo-Yo Day

One of my favorite childhood toys (ya, childhood), so today we pay special homage to the

Duncan

and my all time favorite...

"The Batman"

Which was your favorite?

(Don't try to fool me as I know you had a fave Yo-Yo, even if it was your brother or sisters)

Caution...

Time for some updates as I've been on too long a hiatus and lacking in keeping this blog up to date.  Something which I hope to be more attentive to.  Here is where I share some of my personal favorite vintage finds.  One category that I enjoy perhaps the most and at the same time is challenging when it comes to finding, is vintage Slot Cars and Race Sets. 

From the large hobby tracks of the 1960's, to the home version sets

like the Aurora Motor Modeling set shown above,

to the new modern digital fast tracks of the new millennium

and the sleek mega speed cars of today

 collecting and racing these cars are a thrill for the young and old. 

Here are a couple of the vintage sets I have in my personal collection and for sale in my Etsy shop

NeverTooOld

Here is my latest find, a 2008 Carrera Evolution "Cool Rods" analog set that comes with a full 1/24th scale layout/track and two 1/32nd scale cars.  Versatile in that you can run both scales on the same set.

  Featuring 1930's and 40's cars, I can't wait to get this thing set up and let the racing begin. 

Here's one I have currently for sale on Etsy.  It's an older SCX 1/32 scale set that features two Nascar racing cars along with two Nissan "Drifter" styled cars.  The set comes to you without box, but in good complete working condition.  Visit my shop NeverTooOld to find out more.

A great "Starter" set for the beginning collector and one that doesn't need a great deal of space to layout, approximately 4' x 6' or 24 square foot area.  A nice set to introduce to the kids and a great way to spend hours with a new hobby that can be enjoyed at home.

I currently have two of the following sets, the one pictured below will soon be available on Ebay for bid.  It's a 1966/67 Montgomery Wards by Eldon "Sport and Stock" set in 1/32 scale that is near mint with everything pictured included. 

It's a huge layout with nearly 40' of track and includes 2 running chassis' and 6 bodies that include a Ford J car, Chapparal, Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, Chevy Corvette, and Dodge Charger.

The other like set below is packaged up for now, but soon to be permanently set for racing.

A near mint outer box...

with complete set and cars to match.  The decals still remain on their original sheets.

So, if you have the room, and want to start a new hobby or collection that you can actually use that's still relatively inexpensive, I highly recommend vintage slot car racing and collecting.

It's a great hobby to get kids started on and hours of fun.

Happy Racing!

NeverTooOld

To Race!

Daytona Day!

He's A Doll!

It's been far too long a spell as I've neglected this poor ol' blog severely!  I wanted to share with you one of my recent finds and a fave collectible, vintage Barbie and Ken dolls.  I found this fella hanging out at the beach, Hahaha!  Although he is missing his original "Flip Flops", he's in otherwise wonderful vintage condition.  

He's the 1962, painted hair version.  

  

The Man 

 The box

The Book

The Couple

United at last!

"He's Barbie's Boyfriend"

A Mid Summer's Day

BREEZE OF A WARM WIND BLOWS

THE TUNE OF SOFT CHIMES MELODY

CHILDREN AT PLAY SOUNDS ECHO

SUMMER'S AMBIANCE FILLS THE DAY

A YARD SPRINKLER SPLASHES

THE SPRAY OF A COOLING MIST

THAT RIDES THE WIND TO SHARE A SPRITZ

AND COOL THE SUN RAYS BLISTER

FLOWERS STRETCH WITH OPEN ARMS

AS THOUGH TO STAND ATTENTION

REACHING FOR THE WARM BRIGHT SUN

 TALL IN THE SKIES DIRECTION

THE DAY DESCENDS TO EVENINGS DUSK

BIRDS SETTLED AND GIVE WAY

STARS APPEAR AS IF THEY MUST

DRAW CLOSED ONE MID SUMMER'S DAY

Two Can Play

If I had the room I would fill every space with vintage figurines.  With sooo many to choose from, I decided to share some pairs.  Featured here are some of my faved figurines from some faved vintage Etsy friends and team members, enjoy...

Find this lovely pair of vintage

Porcelain Lambs

From...

This pair of adorable and 

Darling Ducklings

would surely make a nice addition to your animal figurine collection!

AudsDelightsVintage offers this

Kute Kitty Kouple

to the Kat Lover in you!

Hop on over and find this pair of vintage

Frog Figurines

and tell JP I "Toad" ya so!

So quit...

Horse'n Around

and get on over to browse all of these wonderful shops featured!!

Weather or Not?

Here I share with you some of my favorite examples of vintage "Yard Art" pieces.  From bicycles to birdbaths, this sampling lends to what could be.  The question is "Weather or Not" to leave it out to become that rusty, crusty yard art?