Classic Comic Book Ads

Remember all of those comic book ads from the old comics that would promise everything from super powers to strange aquatic friends? Well, here is a small collection of them found from over at the Gawker blog. Check out all of them through the link below.LINK

Vintage Robots Take Over Seattle

A new show opening at the Seattle Sci Fi Museum showcases a large collection of vintage Japanese robots toys. Pretty interesting if you're into any of that old crap.

Link (via BoingBoing)

Vintage Metal Cup

This ebay auction certainly qualifies for The Web is Weird. It is a rare vintage anti-masturbatory cup that was given to boys to prevent nocturnal emissions. The price is high but he auction promises a rare piece of conservative history that has now become extinct in our modern culture. All I can think is, "OMG that must be COLD!" Check out the auction HERE.