Back in the Baby Boomer days, young people didn't have cell phones and video games to do all their creative thinking for them. :roll:
But we did have science fiction and fantasy books to read, and Saturday matinees to watch, along with wonderful toys we held in our hands while we imagined our own great stories!
We also had close friends who would join us in the imaginary adventures which were inspired by the books and the toys and the movies!
And then, of course, there were those amazing comic books which provided us with hours of enjoyment. The stories were fantastic, the writing was amazing, and the artwork . . . well, the images like the one below fired our imaginations even more than today's IMAX 3D movies.
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And yet, when we got to end each comic book and the story ended . . . we discovered yet another kind of adventure which awaited us!
Those pages in back of each comic book contained a wealth of new and wondrous marvels — and we could actually purchase these marvels for just a few dollars!
After doing so, these treasures would be brought to our doorsteps by the US Postal Service!
Here are a few examples of the treasures which we youngsters could receive back in the days when young minds like ours were not hindered by the invasive technology which has now robbed our youth of their natural ability to dream big'.
Please share with the members of Classic Horror Film Board your own memories of that by-gone era. And if you’d like to order any of the items shown below, just add a reply and I’ll personally expedite your order . . . free of charge!
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After watching Them! at the Saturday matinee, I'm sure some of us were eager to have a swarm of tiny monsters in our bedrooms — all set to burst from their glass prison one night and eat the whole family!
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Maybe you dreamed about being a great general someday and commanding a vast, unstoppable army of tiny plastic soldiers who charged across your bedroom floor and defeated the enemy!
And all for just a $1.25. :D
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Of course, if you got tired of playing with tiny toy soldiers, you could just head out to the back yard and blast the enemy with this!
Click on the image below to view a larger version and read the product details.
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Perhaps you were more of a Navy man and wanted to command a submarine. The dandy item below was 7 feet long, and only cost $6.98. That's less than one dollar per foot. What a bargain!
It's even large enough for two kids! :shock:
Click on the first image below to view a larger version and read the product details.
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On the other hand, maybe you dreamed about being a secret agent on a dangerous mission, armed with your hi-tech three-in-one pistol which shot standard BB's, hard-hitting pellets, and steel darts!
A bargain which was not available in foreign enemy countries for just $3.48.
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]Having trouble with bullies at school?
The ad below was the answer to your problem!
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Perhaps your imaginary time machine carried you back to the Revolutionary War, and you felt compelled to fight for American Independence!
You could join this army of miniature Americans and help send those Red Coats fleeing back to King George!
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As long as you've time-traveling back to the early days of America, you might as well take along the materials to build a proper house!
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Maybe your passion was to fight organized crime with that legendary detective, Dick Tracy — complete with your own Wrist Radio! Miraculously, it requires no batteries and no electrify, all for just $3.98.
Zoom in on the image for the amazing product details!
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Perhaps you preferred this version, which isn't a "Dick Tracy" radio — but it had an earbud!
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You and Dick Tracy could mow down those dirty old gangsters with this lethal weapon!
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Hey, who knew that flying cars were sold in vintage comic books!
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Before you order the item shown below, ask your father to fence off the back yard so your new dinosaur won't wander off and eat all the pets in the neighborhood!
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You'll need to ask both Mom and Dad if they'll let you order THIS rather surprising item!
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After Mom says "Hell no!" to the above item, she might agree more readily to this.
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If Mom objects to growing monsters in the house, perhaps you could compromise with these cute little critters
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But do not show your mother THIS ad or she'll never agree to the Sea Monkeys!
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However, I can't imagine why any parents wouldn't want their child to have one of these . . .
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If your parents balk at the idea of a tripod-mounted machine gun, tell them you'll settle for one of the items shown below. Remind them that as an American citizen you have the right to bear arms!
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Raise your hand if you were just itchin' to have THIS item, shown below!
(Ah, I see the vote is unanimous.)
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And here, of course, is the famous 7-foot-tall Frankenstein monster "with glowing red eyes and arms that reach out for you!"
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Here's a keen item you would have loved to show your little sister!
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This next item might seem too good to be true — but we all know that comic book ads never lied.
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Be sure to order THIS item before you blast off in your Jet Rocket Space Ship!
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If you and your buddies tended to "Bond" with the spy craze, this item was a must!
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How many kids must have begged their parents to buy them the costumes shown below?
The original ad looked terrible, folks, so I spent an hour restoring and enhancing it.
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Last but not least, here's the infamous X-Ray glasses, which we all used to probe the mysteries of the female form . . . without those pesky clothes blocking our view!
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But we did have science fiction and fantasy books to read, and Saturday matinees to watch, along with wonderful toys we held in our hands while we imagined our own great stories!
We also had close friends who would join us in the imaginary adventures which were inspired by the books and the toys and the movies!
And then, of course, there were those amazing comic books which provided us with hours of enjoyment. The stories were fantastic, the writing was amazing, and the artwork . . . well, the images like the one below fired our imaginations even more than today's IMAX 3D movies.
And yet, when we got to end each comic book and the story ended . . . we discovered yet another kind of adventure which awaited us!
Those pages in back of each comic book contained a wealth of new and wondrous marvels — and we could actually purchase these marvels for just a few dollars!
After doing so, these treasures would be brought to our doorsteps by the US Postal Service!
Here are a few examples of the treasures which we youngsters could receive back in the days when young minds like ours were not hindered by the invasive technology which has now robbed our youth of their natural ability to dream big'.
Please share with the members of Classic Horror Film Board your own memories of that by-gone era. And if you’d like to order any of the items shown below, just add a reply and I’ll personally expedite your order . . . free of charge!
_________________________________________
After watching Them! at the Saturday matinee, I'm sure some of us were eager to have a swarm of tiny monsters in our bedrooms — all set to burst from their glass prison one night and eat the whole family!
Maybe you dreamed about being a great general someday and commanding a vast, unstoppable army of tiny plastic soldiers who charged across your bedroom floor and defeated the enemy!
And all for just a $1.25. :D
Of course, if you got tired of playing with tiny toy soldiers, you could just head out to the back yard and blast the enemy with this!
Click on the image below to view a larger version and read the product details.
Perhaps you were more of a Navy man and wanted to command a submarine. The dandy item below was 7 feet long, and only cost $6.98. That's less than one dollar per foot. What a bargain!
It's even large enough for two kids! :shock:
Click on the first image below to view a larger version and read the product details.
On the other hand, maybe you dreamed about being a secret agent on a dangerous mission, armed with your hi-tech three-in-one pistol which shot standard BB's, hard-hitting pellets, and steel darts!
A bargain which was not available in foreign enemy countries for just $3.48.
]Having trouble with bullies at school?
The ad below was the answer to your problem!
Perhaps your imaginary time machine carried you back to the Revolutionary War, and you felt compelled to fight for American Independence!
You could join this army of miniature Americans and help send those Red Coats fleeing back to King George!
As long as you've time-traveling back to the early days of America, you might as well take along the materials to build a proper house!
Maybe your passion was to fight organized crime with that legendary detective, Dick Tracy — complete with your own Wrist Radio! Miraculously, it requires no batteries and no electrify, all for just $3.98.
Zoom in on the image for the amazing product details!
Perhaps you preferred this version, which isn't a "Dick Tracy" radio — but it had an earbud!
You and Dick Tracy could mow down those dirty old gangsters with this lethal weapon!
Hey, who knew that flying cars were sold in vintage comic books!
Before you order the item shown below, ask your father to fence off the back yard so your new dinosaur won't wander off and eat all the pets in the neighborhood!
You'll need to ask both Mom and Dad if they'll let you order THIS rather surprising item!
After Mom says "Hell no!" to the above item, she might agree more readily to this.
If Mom objects to growing monsters in the house, perhaps you could compromise with these cute little critters
But do not show your mother THIS ad or she'll never agree to the Sea Monkeys!
However, I can't imagine why any parents wouldn't want their child to have one of these . . .
If your parents balk at the idea of a tripod-mounted machine gun, tell them you'll settle for one of the items shown below. Remind them that as an American citizen you have the right to bear arms!
Raise your hand if you were just itchin' to have THIS item, shown below!
(Ah, I see the vote is unanimous.)
And here, of course, is the famous 7-foot-tall Frankenstein monster "with glowing red eyes and arms that reach out for you!"
Here's a keen item you would have loved to show your little sister!
This next item might seem too good to be true — but we all know that comic book ads never lied.
Be sure to order THIS item before you blast off in your Jet Rocket Space Ship!
If you and your buddies tended to "Bond" with the spy craze, this item was a must!
How many kids must have begged their parents to buy them the costumes shown below?
The original ad looked terrible, folks, so I spent an hour restoring and enhancing it.
Last but not least, here's the infamous X-Ray glasses, which we all used to probe the mysteries of the female form . . . without those pesky clothes blocking our view!
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