Pepsi Throwback
Excellent coverage of Pepsi's limited edition beverage, with appetizing 1970's design and cane sugar.
The Movie Titles Stills Collection
The Movie Titles Stills Collection is precisely what it claims to be. Adroit curation by Christian Annyas.
Gear Tags
Tremendous collection of vintage camping equipment, carefully documented and photographed; a wonderfully retro presentation. (Via Phil)
Brick Nostalgia
It's odd how the box art found in this archive of period LEGO packaging is so powerfully nostalgia-inducing for me, despite the fact that the boxes were soon discarded and the bricks persist today.
Multiples
A Detroit Graphic Designer carefully presents all her possessions for sale for a penny each. Wonderful example of small multiples. (No shipping option, sadly.)
Scully on Johnson
Was it just me or did not seeing the photos (but being familiar with the buildings) make the whole thing more interesting? Vincent Scully on Phillip Johnson (iTunes U; free)
Disney Targets Boys
Interesting account of Disney's systematic targeting of male youth demographics: "Fun with a purpose."
Wikipedia Caption
Wikipedia on the discrete charm of The A-Team: "Seemingly unnecessary, arbitrary or over-the-top explosions and events became a series trademark and parts of its appeal in the eyes of the audience." So true.
Wikipedia Completeism
Wonderously complete list of the myriad television clips featured in Hal Ashby's Being There. Wikipedia at work.
Showalter's NYT Parody
Quite funny parody of those New York Times subscription TV spots, for the 92nd Street Y, written and directed by the great Michael Showalter. Via AdFreak.
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