First Couple Shot Glass

Well, does it get any better than this.  Imagine taking a few shots with the former first couple..........  Well, Yes We Did!   TM.com Disclaimer - We are not taking a political position with this post.  Just trying to point out - OMG is there not anything sacred anymore.  A shot glass with the first couple.  I love this great country of ours!

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Busy Little Beaver - A realistic charmer!

Leave it to Beaver.  This little guy is one of my favorite shelf top items.  We brought him down to proudly feature him this month.  He has a couple of nicks here and there, but nothing to hinder the long term value of this piece.  (Notice price tag still on ridge.  This adds value on resale.  Not that we would consider parting with this little guy)

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Elton John - Screaming Outfit and Sunglasses

What can I say.

Most people like his music.  We like his taste in clothes and fashion.  We think this style came in and out, about as fast as the 8 Track Player.  Enjoy!

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No Tear Toilet Paper

Fun Yet Practical Joke - One for the whole family

You ask, and we deliver.  No shortage of potty humor around the office here. This classic is one of my personal favorites.  There is no way to tear off any toilet paper from this role.  Its solid, much like the museum staff.  We constantly bring you the widest selection of Tacky from around the globe.  Please remember this, if you don't take anything away from this website - The job isn't finished until the paperwork is done!

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Christmas Story Leg Lamp - It's ''Fragile''!

 

What says Christmas more than a genuine leg lamp direct from the house in Ohio where the movie was shot.  What I like most about this particular artifact is its multi-position functionality.  It can be off.  The top light can be on.  Both the top light and the leg can be on, and you can have just the leg on.  We have found the top light on position is great for reading, while the leg on feature provides great mood lighting.  The leg lamp is also very portable, by simply unplugging and moving to your favorite front window to display for all of the neighbors to enjoy..............like at my house.  This is one of the few pieces that we actually keep in our home, outside of the museum itself.  (Yes, we have special insurance)  This item has one small defect, otherwise it would be perfect.  The cat decided to play with the fishnet hose, and a small section is torn just around the ankle. (Not illustrated in the website photos, but can be seen if you visit the museum)  We have found through the years its almost impossible to prevent damage to rare articles of excellence.  Enjoy...............We still say Merry Christmas here at The Tacky Museum.  So, Merry Christmas!

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John Wayne Toilet Tissue

It's from the DUKE himself.  (Duke?)  It's the real deal.  Reminds me of the ole saying...........The job isn't finished until the paperwork is done!  One of my concerns about toilet paper in general is this - Is it really recycled?  We here at the Tacky Museum think that is a bit extreme this whole notion of recycling toilet paper.  So we want to go on record to that effect.  Well back to this fabulous subject we are enjoying - This here is genuine John Wayne Toilet Tissue.  It's Rough, it's Tough and it Doesn't Take Crap Off Anybody!  In case you are curious what brand we use here at the museum..........well Charmin of course.  Don't squeeze the Charmin!

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Genuine Flamingo Hilton Ash Tray!

Can you even image the excitement this ash tray has seen in its years of service?  This is a genuine hard plastic black ash tray from the Flamingo Hilton casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  It was probably used by one of the members of the Rat Pack, or perhaps all of them.  Also, the nerve of whoever took this from the hotel!  The security guards are still talking about this caper.  I'm pretty sure the statute of limitations has expired, so I'm comfortable sharing this rare treasure with you, without any real risk or repercussions. Please note the price tag in the center of the ash tray.  The glare faded it out somewhat.  It's true to its vintage and has a slight purple pinkish hew.  The price is not visible; however our appraisers estimate that it would have traded for somewhere between $10 and $15 thousand dollars.

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