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Memorabilia -> Television Memorabilia -> 1950-1959

Were you a child of the 1950’s? If so, chances are you remember the 1950’s tv shows that set the tone for our entertainment today. These shows were much loved and back in an era when choices were limited to three channels, the audience for these 1950’s tv shows was vast. As a result, the networks tried to monetize the shows by producing various types of memorabilia. If you missed out on that memorabilia when you were a kid, don’t worry! It’s come back in a big way and there are thousands of collectibles out there just waiting to be discovered.

Some of the most popular 1950’s tv show collectibles were lunch boxes. Kids would take these to school with them and enjoyed showing them off to their friends. It is still possible to find one of these collectibles in decent shape and flea markets are a great place to start your search. Whether you loved Hopalong Cassidy or Roy Rogers, these lunchboxes are highly sought after and many of them are actually pretty valuable.

Next on the list of favorite 1950’s tv show collectibles were the small figurines and toys put out by the networks. These were commonly styled after western heros or popular stars at the time. By far, the western collectibles are the most popular and it is possible to find one of these original figurines at auction for several thousand dollars. If that’s a little steep, you can head online for some great deals from other collectors and antique stores. Online auction are a great place to get 1950’s tv show collectibles.

In addition to these fan favorites, the advertising inserts that promoted these 1950’s tv shows were also quite popular. This was a totally new medium at the time and it is fascinating to look back and see how the shows were promoted and what they entailed. For those that are already collecting advertising, these collectibles hold particular value.

Numerous different types of merchandise were put out for 1950’s tv shows and you’d be surprised by just how many you can find. From six guns, to coffee mugs, tv trays, and everything else in between, if there was a show in the 1950’s you enjoyed, chances are you’ll be able to find collectibles to match it. Some shows were so hugely popular that they spawned giant fan clubs, held massive parades and enjoyed tremendous ratings. These much loved shows may no longer be on the air, but thanks to these collectibles, you can relive your memories and see just how great television was back in the day.

No matter what kind of 1950’s tv show memorabilia you’re seeking, online auctions offer the widest selection. You’ll be able to find collectibles from all over the world. Many private collectors use these services to sell of parts of their collections and antique stores and private dealers also use these services to sell merchandise. If all else fails, check out your local second hand stores, garage sales or flea markets.

Originally posted 2008-10-01 14:00:53. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Roy Rogers toys weren’t just the popular playthings of a generation who viewed Roy as an authentic cowboy and a real American hero, they’re a representation of an entire generation. They stand today as an example of mid-20th century culture and one of the few stars America has even known who managed to live without scandal his entire life.

While Western toys were popular before Roy Rogers was a household name, once he became an icon in the 1940s, Roy Rogers toys dominated the marketplace. Some of the most popular toys branded with his name were Western-style cap guns that kids used to play “cowboys and Indians.” While cap guns were already a popular item, a Roy Rogers cap gun held special meaning because it was associated with Rogers, and somehow had to have belonged to one of the good guys.

Leonard Slye started his career when he moved to California at age 18 to become a singer. After four years of struggling he formed the group Sons of the Pioneers and found success. The songs were sparse and Western, like “Cool Water” and “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” and America began a love affair with Rogers that lasted until his death in 1998 and beyond. His big movie break came while working on a movie with Gene Autry, the widest known cowboy star of the day, who had a dispute on the movie set and walked off. It was then that Slye’s name was changed to Roy Rogers (after Will Rogers), he was given Autry’s part, and he became a movie sensation. By the early 1940s, Rogers was so popular that Roy Rogers toys began flying off the shelves.

When he married actress Dale Evans in 1945, they formed Hollywood’s first power couple, becoming a household name together and performing a popular radio show in the 1950s that featured Western actor Gaby Hayes and two of the most popular animals in the world, Roy’s horse Trigger and his dog Bullet. Roy was seen as an American hero and idol, with Roy Rogers toys and other items becoming one of the earliest merchandising successes in the world. Many were available from cap guns to action figures, lunchboxes, hats, cowboy gear, even books, comic books and a popular comic strip were part of the extensive merchandising surrounding Rogers.

Roy and Dale were known as “King of the Cowboys” and “Queen of the West,” and even those not familiar with them today have probably heard their theme song, “Happy Trails (to you).” Many people who collect Western memorabilia and vintage toys look for Roy Rogers toys, but because of his popularity it’s rare to find mint or unopened toys. Most were well-played-with when they were new, so the important thing is to make sure it’s an authentic Roy Rogers brand toy, and to find out whether or not it has ever been broken and repaired. Online auctions are probably the easiest place to find the toys as close to their original condition as possible.

Originally posted 2008-10-23 14:00:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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