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From Denmark, #Christmas 1942: Personal Care & Fashion and Home & Lifestyle from Buldog (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Core Strong Leather Belt; Very Warm Paper Vest; Good Shag Tobacco; Good Electric Lamps; Elegant Ladies Fire Kit; Guaranteed Good Toothbrush, and more) [ENGinALT]

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1992: Grocery from Sainsbury's (+Campbell's Tomato & Onion Soup; Campbell's Ham & Cheese Soup; Campbell's Curried Vegetable Soup; Campbell's Mushroom & Peppers Soup; Campbell's Cream of Prawn Soup; Heinz Thomas the Tank Engine Spaghetti Shapes; Heinz Flintstones Spaghetti Shapes, and more)

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#Christmas 1997: Nursery & Play from Toys R Us (+Big Doll House; Monneret Nursery Centre; Mamas & Papas Carlotta Junior Deluxe Pram; Party Kitchen; Mamas & Papas Roma 2 in 1 Junior Pushchair; Family Kitchen Plus; Berchet Maxi Cook Kitchen; Baby Nurse Nursery Table, and more)

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1959: Women's Knitwear from Littlewoods (+Brushed all-wool lumber jacket; All-wool fisherknit lumber jacket; Scottish-made all-wool jumper; Brushed all-wool cardigan; Brushed all-wool jumper; All-wool plain knit jumper; 100% Orlon jumper; and Classic Jersey wool lumber jacket)

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1955: Men's Shirts from Freemans (+R5617; R5614; R5615; R5616; R5619; R5618; R5613; R5612; R5211; R5185; R5622; R5073; R5075; R5074; R5124; R5125; R5123; R5695; and R5696)

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#Christmas 1999: Women's Clothing and Women's Accessories from Marks and Spencer (+Zip Through Fleece Jacket; Authentic Jogger; Reversible Padded Gilet; Authentic Sweatshirt; Long Sleeved Thermal Vest; Short Sleeved Thermal Vest; Thermal Longpant; Messenger Bag; Soft Hat; Fleece Hat, and more)

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1983: Hair Care & Beauty and Waxing from Shoppers World (+Philips Beauty Set; Pifco 2975 Superdryer Plus 8 Hairdryer; Carmen HD390 Salon Styler; Pifco 1991/2 'Boutique' Hairdryer and Stand; Moulinex 900W Dual Voltage Hairdryer; Pifco 'Cosmopolitan' Hairdryer; Pifco 'Orbit' Hairdryer, and more)

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My Mum was using one of these when I was a baby in 1971. She had it second hand from someone.

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Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1926: Ad for The Big Parade (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) «The BIG PARADE»

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1979: Stationery from Argos (+Parker 61 Custom Insignia Fountain Pen; Parker 61 Custom Insignia Ballpoint Pen; Parker International Insignia Ballpoint Pen; Parker 45 Classic Fountain Pen; Parker 25 Fountain Pen; Sheaffer Imperial Ballpoint Pen, and more)

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From Germany, 1963: Bedroom Furniture and Baby Furniture from Konsum (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Bedroom Set; Complete wardrobe bed; Wall fold-away bed; 3-door wardrobe; Disassemblable wardrobe; Single bed; Nightstand; Dressing table; Nightstand lamp; Cot, and more) [ENGinALT]

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1958: Gardening Tools & Equipment and Potting Supplies from Drivers Family Bargain Club (+Efficient Hand-Spraying Outfit; Plastic Garden Hose Outfit; Plansel Plastic Garden Hose on Reel; Long-Handled Border Shears; Easispray Spraying Outfit; Garden Fork; Garden Spade; Hose Outfit, and more)

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1963: Baby Accessories and Baby Prams from Freemans (+Laylite; Sunshine; Lightweight bedfolder; Lightweight folding sunchair; Claudine; Lorraine; and Amanda)

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#Christmas 2008: Baby Products and Baby Accessories from Woolworths (+Ladybird Twin Buggy; Ladybird Travel System; Ladybird Sports Bug; Ladybird Busy Bug Plus; Ladybird Snug Bug Plus; Ladybird High-Back Booster Car Seat; Ladybird Booster Car Seat; Ladybird Black SPF50 Parasol, and more)

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Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1940: Empire Telegrams ad from Cable & Wireless (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) «2/6d EMPIRE TELEGRAMS for the Forces»

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1972: Women's Outerwear and Women's Accessories from Freemans (+Fur fabric hooded coat; Duffle gone wild coat; Cunningly designed coat; Sumptuous white fleecy coat; Trendy hooded Afgan look coat; Waist-hugging jacket; Turn 'em green hooded coat; Wide peaked cap, and more)

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From America, #Christmas 1991: Software from Electronics Boutique (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Lotus 1-2-3 2.3; Ami Pro 2.0 for Windows; Paradox Upgrade 3.5; Double up bonus pack: Ami Pro & Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows Upgrade; Turbo C++ with Turbo Vision; Lotus 1-2-3 2.3 Upgrade, and more)

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My favourite toys growing up. I wanted to be a farmer

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these are what radios look like to me

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The Mr Noisy radio is genius! 😆

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1974: Products from Dixons (+Prinzsound; Prinzsound TR18 De Luxe; Prinzsound TR14; Philips EL3302P; National; Prinzsound TR8; and Prinzsound TR3 Auto)

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1987: Silverware & Glassware from Argos (+Royale County Silverware Tantalus; Royale County Silverware Whisky Decanter Set; Royale County Silverware 3-Light Candelabra; Royale County Silverware Ship's Style Decanter; Royal Warwick Silver Plated Ovenproof Triple Serving Dish, and more)

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1987: Farm Models from Britains (+Massey Ferguson Tractor and Vacuum Tanker; Deutz with Front Loader, Rear Digger; Valmet Tractor and Log Transporter; Massey Ferguson Tractor and Rear Dump; Renault Tractor and Animal Trailer; Mercedes-Benz Tractor with detachable Tipping Hopper, and more)

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1984: Toys and Playsets from Matchbox (+Airbus; Harrier Jet; Cessna 210 Float Plane; F16; Air France Supersonic Airliner; Tornado; Helicopter; "MATCHBOX" Garage-Deluxe; and "MATCHBOX" Garage-Compact)

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1981: Electronics from Argos (+Amstrad 6010; Grundig "Music Boy 100"; Waltham W250; ITT "Polo 200"; Philips AL380; Waltham W152; Pye 1192; Ferguson 3R05; Ingersoll; ITT "Pony 200"; Pye 1082; Realsound; Ingersoll XK791; "Mr. Noisy" Radio; and "Mr. Bump" Radio)

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1968: Men's Suits from Great Universal (+Hector Powe Suit; Saxon Hawk Suit; Pierre Cardin Suit; and Consort Suit)

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Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1960: Refrigerators ad from Herbert Robinson Shop (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+FRIGIDAIRE DA-46T; ELECTROLUX L.37; ENGLISH ELECTRIC Slimline Popular; Prestcold 'Packaway'; Bendix; Electrolux; English Electric; Frigidaire; Hotpoint; Kelvinator; Lec, and more)

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1974: Toys from Corgi (+John Player Special)

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From Italy, 1958: Audio Equipment from Grundig (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Model 7068 Radio Phonograph and Model 7056 Radio Phonograph) [ENGinALT]

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1989: Luggage & Travel from Argos (+Corby 3000 Electric Trouser Press; Carmen Man Crease Trouser Press; Antler Black Leather Executive Case; Tassia Black Leather "Double" Expander Executive Case; Pullman Expander Attaché Case; Revelation Expandable Executive Case, and more)

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I had a lovely but utterly potty Uncle who, upon deciding I needed a computer for University, bought me a Macintosh Color Classic. I never could find a polite way of asking how how the hell he afforded it.

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1953: Vehicles from Meccano (+Farm Tractor and Hay Rake; Electric Articulated Lorry; Massey-Harris Manure Spreader; Land-Rover; Bedford End Tipper; Aveling-Barford Diesel Roller; Massey-Harris Tractor; Breakdown Lorry; Forward Control Lorry; Refuse Wagon; Bedford Truck; Universal Jeep, and more)

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1970: Women's Suits from Freemans (+MQ 9256; MP9254; MK 9253; MU 9255; MD 9252; MX 9250; and MO 9251)

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Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1975: Atlantic cruises ad from Cunard QE2 (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Air/Sea Economy Packages and America '75 holidays) «Even if you miss the boat, you can still cross the Atlantic on the QE2.»

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1988: National Associations from Subbuteo (+Association Japan; Association of Singapore; Finnish Subbuteo Association; Association of Malta; Deutscher Subbuteo Tischfussball Bund; Welsh Subbuteo Association; CNBS/NBSC; American Subbuteo Association, and more)

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From Germany, #Christmas 1969: Products from Konsument (DDR) (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Women's Blouse and Skirt) [ENGinALT]

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2003: Products from LEGO (+Mindstorms; Interactive Games; Spybotics; Studios; BIONICLE; Star Wars; Harry Potter; Technic; Racers; Island Xtreme; Discovery; Sports; Designer Set; Alpha Team; Orient Expedition; Belville; 4 Juniors; World City; Spider-man; Next; Inventor; Make & Create, and more)

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1993: Computers from Apple (+Macintosh IIvx; Macintosh LC III; Macintosh LC II; and Macintosh Colour Classic)

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1960: Bath Towels from Bollin House (+Christy's Hand Towels; Osman Hand Towels; Ibis Hand Towels; Sasmac Hand Towels; Laundawell Hand Towels; Chortex Hand Towels; Leeona Hand Towel; Wavecrest Hand Towels; Osman Hand Towel; Gaydex Hand Towel; Ibis Hand Towel; and Large Hand Towel)

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1972: Baby & Nursery from Pink Stamps (+Ekco Superbath set; Trendistand and seat; Baby Relax baby walker; Cot mattress; Child's car seat; Babypark by Baby Relax; Swando pram rug; Baby carrying shawl; Trendiseat baby chair; Luxicot carrycot; Carrycot transporter, and more)

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1970: Women's Clothing and Accessories from Freemans (+Pant Dress; Dress and Coat; Pinafore Dress; Dress; and Handbag)

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1961: Sports and Racing Cars and Racing Accessories Kits from Corgi (+Gift Set No. 16; Mercedes 300 SL Open; Ecurie Ecosse Racing Car Transporter; Mercedes Benz 300 SL Hard Top; M.G. 'A'; Lotus XI Racing Car; Vanwall Racing Car; B.R.M. Racing Car; Austin Healey; Triumph T.R.3, and more)

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Advert Lucky Dip: May 1976: Jasmine Chair ad from Rest Assured (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) «Rest Assured»

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1969: Commercial Vehicles and Gift Sets from Corgi (+Carrimore Car Transporter; 1137 Ford Tilt Cab 'H' Series with Detachable Trailer; 1138 Car Transporter; and 'Lions of Longleat' Set)

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From America, 1910: Baby & Toddler from Paris (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Oak Sleigh No. 6; Oak Sleigh No. 5; and Oak Sleigh No. 4)

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1984: ZX ROM Cartridges and ZX Interface 2 from Sinclair Research (+Tranz Am; Jet Pac; Cookie; and Planetoids)

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