WHAT'S IN STORE: Kapsoul Oct 24, 2009
The 34-year-old former DJ stocks his shelves with clothing, hats, dolls, novelty items (think calculator watches) and music from the era of Masudas youth. Masuda, an avid flea market shopper who goes by the nickname Kap, wont say where he finds most of his treasures, which he began selling online before renting a space inside an existing store on Melrose. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
A treasure trove in Newington Sep 18, 2009
These sellers range from the more traditional vendors of novelty items like glassware and video collections to families looking to sell their old stuff. Seiler said that more households are moving their tag sales to the flea market because it brings in more people, and a selling space is affordable at $15 a day. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Local film makers bring Berdella back to life Sep 15, 2009
The most popular stories all refer to Bob's Bizarre Bazaar, his novelty shop inside the Westport Flea Market. With items ranging from witchcraft books and jewelry to knives and daggers, Berdella's shop tended to appeal to those with darker tastes. (University News, MO)
Nauvoo Grape Festival features three days of fun and activities Sep 4, 2009
TBA - Afternoon - Archery tournament for modern and traditional shooters, 3-D shoot, target shoot, novelty shoot ... TBA - Afternoon - Archery tournament for modern and traditional shooters, 3-D shoot, target shoot, novelty shoot. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Enamored by ornaments of Christmas past Aug 27, 2009
They looked like $5,000 Santas," he said. Avoiding such scams takes education and being suspicious of anything, especially on eBay, that seems to be too good a deal, Heintze said. Glow members touted a single rule - if you're not sure it's the real thing, don't pay too much for it. Costly collection Facing prices that go over $1,000 for a German Dresden, or a few hundred dollars for Italian blown-glass or American celluloid ornaments, many attendees paused at the glass cases, gazing longingly at... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The X Factor: Manila's Footwear Expo Aug 18, 2009
In the daytime, you can hide out from the heat in the cool confines of My Breathing Space, tel: (63) 929 450 7733, and sip a Philippine barako coffee (or, if you prefer, a Vietnamese rose tea) among a bewildering medley of model cats and novelty knickknacks. If you get hungry, you can order a thin-crust pizza at Bellini's, tel: (63-2) 913 2550. (Time.com)
Turn to Washington for great Cabernet values Aug 10, 2009
2006 Novelty Hill Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($25): One of two wines here made by Mike Januik. More perfume and mineral presence, with softer cocoa notes, glossy blackberry fruit and a leathery definition. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fourth of July festivities around the area Jul 3, 2009
The event will feature musical groups, food and novelty vendors, and moonwalk structures for children, and concession stands featuring a wide array of food choices. The highlight of the event will be the 25-minute fireworks display conducted over Weymouth s waterfront at 9:30 p.m.. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Pokemon, Golden Books form partnership Jun 16, 2009
Golden Books plans to ship 17 books, as well as novelty products, to stores throughout the United States and Australia in August, with more products planned in the year 2000. The books will focus on the desire of the game's fans to collect and train Pokemon. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Full Story » Apr 30, 2009
Apple Blossom Parade 2009 winner results. Sebastopol Love Choir / Jim Corbett. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Good grief, it's Peanuts Mar 11, 2009
Most collectors also like the novelty items, such as the pack of Snoopy Strips plastic adhesive bandages introduced in the '70s. You can still find these for $5 to $10 at garage sales. (The Age, Australia)
What's Happening Feb 26, 2009
24th Annual Equal Justice Foundation Auction - 8 p.m., The Library Bar, 420 E. Clayton St.; a silent auction featuring local artwork, novelty items and gift certificates to restaurants, salons and spas; followed by a live auction; all proceeds fund EJF's 2009 summer fellowships program, awarded to Georgia Law students dedicated to working in the public interest; (706) 542-5172. "An Adventure with Teddy Roosevelt" by Jerome Alden - 8 p.m., Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton;... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Winter on Cape Cod yields some nightlife Feb 18, 2009
The ceiling is decorated with signs from local businesses and novelty license plates that say things like TOPLSS and POPO. That said, the place isn t cheesy, at least not on our winter night. Worth mentioning is that the ratio of men to women at Land Ho. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
LEGO Group Celebrates 10 Years of the Force Feb 14, 2009
Starting in January, 10,000 exclusive, never-before-released chrome Darth Vader minifigures were randomly inserted to 2009 novelty products. The company will mark the anniversary in other exciting ways. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
