Showing posts with label blocks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blocks. Show all posts

January 24, 2014

More January Blocks


As promised I'm back with another round of collage blocks. This grouping nods to the upcoming Valentine season and hints of Spring. Can you tell I'm beginning to tire of the roller coaster temperatures here in the Midwest? Gotta find creative ways to stave off impending cabin fever.

July 22, 2013

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!

December 11, 2012

The Toy Yearbook

Thought I'd pop in and share this mid century toy catalog with you today. It's chock full of eye candy for you vintage lovers :) Lizzie and I enjoy browsing these old catalogs and then try to find our favorite items over on Etsy Vintage. Kinda neat to see what's still in circulation, how its aged and its current value. This one is marked The Toy Yearbook, 1954-1955 and was distributed by Genbill Toy Stores of Massachusetts. Some of these gems have found there way into my hands at one point or another such as the Halsam Blocks and the loveable Changeable Charlie. What wonderful memories these treasures must bring back to those of you who grew up with them...lucky you! Don't forget to click on each image for an enlarged view. And if you haven't had enough take a peek at others from my collection: 1955 Noah's Ark Catalog and another 1950's Toy Catalog.

August 23, 2012

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.

July 17, 2012

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.

July 13, 2012

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.









April 25, 2012

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!





March 11, 2012

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.





February 16, 2012

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

January 31, 2012

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.

December 6, 2011

Vintage Toy Love



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