2013 Holiday Blocks

Jingle bells...jingle bells...the holiday blocks are here! A festive assortment of Sushipot collage blocks are ready to be sprinkled into the shop throughout the day. If you wish to reserve a block please email me your request. And...to sweeten the deal...these holiday art blocks will ship for free anywhere in the world.

Collage Art Blocks

This round of collage art blocks will be posted in the shop later on today. Let me know if you'd like to place a reservation on any of 'em. Enjoy!

Tiny Town House Blocks

Tiny Town House Building Blocks by The Embossing Company

Another special find for the vintage shop this Friday morning. Don't forget that Sushipot's Christmas in July sale continues in both shops through midnight (cst) on Sunday.

Holiday Block Finale

One more round of Holiday Blocks and I'm thinkin' this is it for the season! They will be headed into the shop later today. Free shipping continues 'till January 1st and everything in the shop is marked down 20% just in time to finish up your shopping ;) Below are Sushipot's cut off dates for Christmas Eve delivery.

Need it by December 24th? 

International folks, order by December 9th (tomorrow!)

Domestic (US) folks, order by December 20th (ya still got 13 days!)

2012 Holiday Art Blocks

We dusted off our elf caps here at Sushipot headquarters this weekend. The very first batch of 2012 Holiday Art Blocks are ready and waiting to be posted in the shop tonight!

Johnnyville Blocks

Still can't believe I've happened upon this complete set of Johnnyville Blocks! The set was manufactured by the Embossing Company of Albany, NY circa 1930's. I posted a similar set of these by Halsam a while back although this set is older as Halsam purchased the Embossing Company in 1955. The box reads "A swell building set for children ages 4 to 8" but I'm thinkin' any age would have a swell time indeed.

Block Collection In Uppercase

I've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of issue #14 of Uppercase Magazine. When I glimpsed the familiar envelope in the mailman's hands this afternoon I zipped out the door to retrieve it immediately.

Yes, I've expressed my undying love for this magazine in the past but this issue is special indeed. I was thrilled when Janine contacted me to put together a grouping of my vintage block images for the Collection spread (see pages 58 & 59 of your issue or you can preview a digital copy here).

Lizzie was just as excited to see the feature as she has arranged many of these block designs for me to photograph. The theme of this issue is all about PLAY and I must say it looks chock-full 'o fun. Now I just need to settle down with a cuppa and leisurely enjoy its pages!

If these vintage block images are making you itch to get your hands on a set of your own I do have some available in the shop right here. Or....you can pick up a set of reproduction color cubes by Froebel right here.

We also love the old-school pennant with the Uppercase slogan of "Creative & Curious" that was tucked inside our package. It will be proudly displayed here at the Sushipot headquarters! And now....I'm going to take a bit of time off to PLAY (and clean up the house a smidgen!) as my parents are headed this way for a visit (Yay for grandparents!!). See you back here next week.

Parquetry Tiles

Poppin' in to share these vintage parquetry tiles with you. They've been in the shop for a few days but I realized I hadn't shared them here and they are way too fun to be missed! The set was manufactured by Tofa of the Czech Republic.

July Art Blocks

These July art blocks have been snipped, glued, stitched, pressed, sanded, photographed and varnished and they'll be in the shop tonight!

June Art Blocks

As promised, here is a preview of fresh art blocks headed into the shop tonight and tomorrow. There are actually 14 total but a couple of 'em didn't really fit with this group so they'll be a surprise. Just lemme know if you see any you want to reserve for your collection.

Cubes Alphabétiques

Cubes Alphabétiques, antique French alphabet blocks

Blockville Village

We've been building little villages with these charming Blockville blocks by Halsam. When it comes to photographing toys for the shop, Lizzie is always eager to help set things up. I think she kinda likes having this rotating source of new 'old' toys to play with!

German Color Cubes

Another set of antique color cubes for the shop. This set was manufactured in Germany by SFF (at least I believe the initials indicate the company) unlike this previous set from the Embossing Company of Albany, New York. The cubes are a bit smaller in size, 7/8 inch cubes as opposed to 1 inch cubes. I'm wondering if these pre-date the Embossing Company color cube sets from the 1920's? I couldn't find any information by they do appear older than any other set I come across previously. And...I must give Lizzie credit for arranging the pinwheel design above.

Speaking Of Blocks

And...speaking of blocks....here are a couple more sets that I've added to the virtual shelves of the vintage shop this week. Never seen anything like either of these before which is always a plus in my book. Unique alphabet block sets for artists and/or collectors!

German Alphabet Pasteboard Blocks


Wooden Alphabet Tile Set

Spring-y Collage Blocks

Butterflies, flowers, birds, bunnies 'n eggs--all sorts of Spring-y type images for this new round of collage blocks. Enjoy!

Embossed Alphabet Blocks

Playing with blocks never gets old to me and luckily I've got a job that enables this tendency quite a bit. I really enjoy photographing handsome objects such as this set of beautifully embossed alphabet blocks. I've kinda been drooling over the varied patinas on each surface so I thought I'd share several of sides of 'em.

Holiday Collage Blocks

Grab 'em while you can! New holiday collage blocks posted in the shop this morning. I'm thinking this may be the last round of these for the season--we shall see.

Vintage Toy Love

Collection of Tin Toy Shovels

This is just a sampling of the vintage toy goodness currently available at Sushipot Parts. And...for the love of vintage toys I want to offer YOU a special coupon code which can be redeemed on any of these lovelies between now and Christmas Eve.

20% Coupon Code:
VINTAGETOYLOVE

Collection of Tin Toy Saucers

Tin Toy Drums

Color Cubes by The Embossing Company

Collection of Junior Elf Books

Tin Wedding Tray by The Ohio Art Company

Alphabet Blocks by Halsam

The Star Paint Box