Stopped at the gas station about midnight last night to fill up and this guy was sitting by the dumpster. I couldn’t leave him behind, he’s so sweet. I know nothing about blow molds but I’m ready to jump in the rabbit hole with both feet!
The big pumpkin candy bowl is from Mr. Christmas ($90!?), the Eric Nafobia tombstone is 2025 Target, and the vintage cat and pumpkin is an Empire piece in flawless condition and came with the original cord!
Both of the new pieces are battery powered, which is a no-go in Alaska (cold eats batteries). The pumpkin will get a standard blow mold light while the tombstone is going to get a blacklight spotlight because the paint is reactive.
These plastic big box store lawn decorations are not what I think of as blow molds but isn’t it too early for Halloween decorations?
The handle suggests it's not very old, but I've had it for at least 15-20 years.
Another Empire creation. Not sure of production date.
I’m terrified of electrical fires and just bought a blow mold from 1969. Has anyone replaced their cord? Are there modern replacements? Yes, I’ve googled and I see replacements but the plugs still look outdated on those, so not sure if they’re any better.
Made by GENERAL FOAM PLASTICS CORP, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. Approximately 25 inches tall. I got this at the same church rummage sale as my other post. I paid an additional $10.
I bought this off Ebay for $10, about 15 years ago. I live in Texas, but never saw these in my rounds at thrift shops.I doubt they were sold in Texas. The last pic is for size comparison.
Approximately 25 inches tall. No identifying marks. This came from a church rummage sale. They said, "just pay what you want to". I paid $10...
Made by GENERAL FOAM PLASTICS, NORFOLK, VA. This isn't old. I purchased it at Walgreens about 10 years ago for $5.99.
I don't remember when I bought this one, but probably from a thrift store.
No identifying marks. It stands 9.25 inches tall.
I bought this approximately 15 years ago at a local thrift shop for $1. It's difficult to read the stamped crown logo.
This has no identifying marks. It's approximately 31 inches in diameter, 7 inches tall. I think the handles manner of attachment is unusual. Probably older than many of my other pumpkin pails.
So, this is my friend's home. During Christmas, he dresses up as Santa and hands Candy Canes out to the kids and their families that drive by.
Casper's eyes are applied stickers, so probably not very old. Stands 9 inches tall. Made by Empire
Found this at Goodwill about 12 years ago for $7. It stands 11 inches tall, and 12.5 inches wide. The interior light bulb is clear, but it glows orange when plugged in.
Don Featherstone gingerbread snowman from 1996. Union Plastics.