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Random selections of pages from vintage UK catalogues. Also: * @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social - International (non-UK) catalogues * @OldUKCataloguesXm.bsky.social - UK Christmas catalogues, from Sept 16th * @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social - UK Print Ads
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Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1985: Clothing ad from Wrangler (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Shirt; Trousers; and Shorts) «Wrangler THAT'S WHAT'S GOING ON.»

1955: Men's Apparel from Freemans (+R5275 Fawn sports jacket; R5228 Brown corduroy leisure jacket; R5236 Black and white sports jacket; R5234 Green fleck blended woollen cloth jacket; R5272 Fawn blended woollen sports jacket; R5235 Brown blended woollen hacking jacket, and more)

From France, 1984: Toys and Hobbies from Mammouth (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Electronic Organ; Swing-Hampton Cassette Recorder; Walkie Talkie; Farm; and Playmobil Space Vehicle) [ENGinALT]

1970: Motorcycling Gear and Motorcycling Accessories from Freemans (+Mike Hailwood Racer boots; Mike Hailwood Red Seal motorcycling boot; Leather motorcycle jeans; Leather motorcycle jacket; Set of two Brooks pannier bags; Stadium Project 4 crash helmet; Kangol Comet Starflame helmet, and more)

1966: Accessories and Racing Sets from Scalextric (+B.R.M. Formula 1 car; Porsche Formula 1 car; and Set 30 with Skid Chicane)

1985: Clothing from Great Universal (+Jacket; Jeans; Sweater; Shirt; and Top)

1988: Subbuteo from Subbuteo (+Teams; Les équipes Subbuteo; Subbuteo-ploegen; - Mannschaften; Le squadre Subbuteo; and Los equipos Subbuteo)

1974: Cameras and Accessories from Dixons (+Chinon 672C; Chinon 872; Chinon Macro 410; Chinon Macro 674; Chinon 44; Chinon 310 Pacific; Chinon 38; Chinon 723; Chinon 722P; Chinon 722; Chinon Synchrocorder; and Prinzcolor Super 8 Cine-film)

2010: Chocolate Gifts from Hotel Chocolat (+Dinner Party Platter and Dipping Adventure)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1963: Lipstick and Nail Polish ad from Max Factor (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Hi-Fi Lipstick; Iridescent Nail Polish; Automatic Lipstick Refill; Peach Caramel; Orange Caramel; Coffee Caramel; and Burnt Caramel) «Sensational Shades of Summer»

Army Moves (the original) in an arcade games catalogue from the mythical Ocean in 1987

1958: Fireplace Furnishings from Drivers Family Bargain Club (+Dual-purpose table; Chromium plated coal box; Adjustable seat kerb; Chromium plated companion set; Oak finished barrel companion set; Chromium plated horseshoe companion set; Adjustable curved-arm kerb, and more)

From Germany, 1970: Products from Centrum (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Baby-Chic Diaper Pants; Space Suit Romper; Dreamer Sleeping Bag; Baby Bed Cover; Baby-Chic Spread Pants; Practical Baby Bed Cover; Baby Pullover; Baby Overshirt; Muslin Squares; Swaddle Blanket, and more) [ENGinALT]

1983: Garden Power Tools and Garden Tools from Shoppers World (+Black & Decker DN412 12" Chainsaw; Black & Decker DN410 10" Chainsaw; Black & Decker 8255 Command Feed Strimmer; Black & Decker GC400E 16" Garden Clipper; Black & Decker GC400 16" Garden Clipper, and more)

1965: Trackside Buildings and Spares & Accessories from Scalextric (+Control Centre; Owner's Stand and Racing Pit; Marshal's Hut; Racing Pit; Spectators Stand; Banking Unit; Banking Truss; and Banking Toe Clip)

1979: Lighting and Toasters from Argos (+Thorn Garden Light; Emess Crystal Glass Flush Fitting; Emess "Warwick" Metal Porch Lantern; Emess "Hereford" Metal Porch Lantern; Emess "Suffolk" Metal Porch Lantern; Emess Porch Lantern; H.H. Clarklite Flush Fitting; Wooden Standard Lamp, and more)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1988: DBX100 ad from Casio (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+DBC610 and DBC61) «Information Station.»

2003: Star Wars Vehicles from LEGO (+Millennium Falcon; Republic Gunship; X-wing Fighter & TIE Advanced; AT-AT; MTT; Jedi Starfighter & Slave I; AT-ST & Snowspeeder; and Sebulba's Podracer & Anakin's Podracer)

From France, #Christmas 1981: Dolls & Accessories and Playsets & Furniture from Galeries Lafayette (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Mivida the Big Baby; The Baby-Darling!; Two Pink and White Outfits; Barbara; Hammock; Sindy; Romantic Nightgown; All Round, All Soft, and more) [ENGinALT]

1987: Arcade Games from Ocean Software (+Psycho Soldier; Quondam; Navy Moves; Match Day II; Army Moves; Basket Master; and ECO)

1973: Toys from Matchbox (+Zoom-around; Autopark; Roadway R1; Construction Site R2; and Farmyard R3)

2010: Chocolate Confectionery from Hotel Chocolat (+Full On Dark Egg Sandwich; Chilli Combo Egg Sandwich; Creamed Caramel Egg Sandwich; Smooth Praline Egg Sandwich; and Eton Mess Egg Sandwich)

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1985: Home Appliances from Great Universal (+Russell Hobbs Varisteam Iron; Tefal Longlife steam/spray/dry iron; Morphy Richards Supreme steam/spray/dry iron; Challenge steam/spray/dry iron; Morphy Richards steam/dry iron; Challenge steam/dry iron; Pifco dry iron, and more)

1959: Shoes and Lingerie from Littlewoods (+Beige suedette court; Black suedette open toe court; Red leather tab court; Black leather tab court; Bondor deep bra; Self-adjustable back-lacing foundation; Back-lacing busk front fastening corset; Bondor semi-deep bra, and more)

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1963: Toys and Toy Guns & Accessories from Freemans (+Play Villa; Frontiersman set; Cheyenne cowboy suit; Indian playsuit; Indoor or outdoor play tent; Cowgirl suit; Tex Tucker cowboy suit; Apache presentation box; Cheyenne holster set; Flintstones Bowling Alley; and Lone Star Rider Set)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1938: Happy Families cards ad from Bird's (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Custard; Jellies-de-Luxe; and 8-Page Coloured Comic) «COLLECT THE ‘HAPPY FAMILIES’ CARDS WITH BIRD'S JELLIES-DE-LUXE»

1995: Automotive, Safety & Garden and Power Tools & Equipment from Argos (+Universal 3 cycle carrier; Universal 2 cycle carrier; Qube car cover; Richmond motor cycle/scooter cover; Linwood alarm; First alert smoke detector with escape light; First alert twin pack, and more)

From America, 1997: Costumes from Toys R Us (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Ninja Deluxe; Star Wars Darth Vader or Storm Trooper; Muscle Batman; Red or Blue NASCAR Driver; Red or Green M&M's Costume; Spiderella; Harem Girl; Kids Assorted Sleepers; Spiderman; Tamagotchi, and more)

2010: Chocolate Slabs from Hotel Chocolat (+Rocky Road; Triple Chocolate Wham Bam; Caramel; Chilli & Orange; Fruit & Nuts Milk; and Fruit & Nuts Dark)

1977: Photography, Accessories and Projection & Viewing from Green Shield Stamps (+Kodak Instamatic "76X" Camera Outfit; Halina "1000" 35 mm Camera; Halina Pocket Camera; Canon "Canonet 28" 35 mm Camera; Polaroid "2000" Camera; Halina "X101" Instant Load Camera, and more)

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1953: Toys from Meccano (+Meccano; Hornby Trains; and Dinky Toys)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1966: Parker Flighter ad from Parker Pen (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+T-Ball Special ball pen) «“I’d just about given up”»

1960: Miscellaneous and Military Vehicles from Dinky (+Service Station; Healey sports boat on trailer; Tyre rack; Road hoarding; International road signs; British road signs Country Set 'A'; British road signs Country Set 'B'; British road signs Town Set 'A', and more)

From Denmark, #Christmas 1942: Toys and Automotive from Daells Varehus (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Large mechanical truck; Station carrier; Stuffed dog; Wooden horse and cart; Pigsty of wood; Mechanical road roller; Mechanical truck; Red sports coupe; My own farm, and more) [ENGinALT]

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1961: Military Vehicles and Military Artillery from Dinky (+Military Ambulance; 3-ton army wagon; Army Covered Wagon; Army 1-ton Cargo Truck; Army Water Tanker; Armoured Personnel Carrier; Armoured Car; Austin Champ Army Vehicle; Scout Car; 7.2" Howitzer; 25-pounder Field Gun Set, and more)

1992: Video Games from SEGA (+Streets of Rage; Sonic the Hedgehog; Ecco the Dolphin; Alisia Dragoon; Columns; Golden Axe; Super Thunder Blade; Space Harrier II; Phantasy Star II; Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master; After Burner II; Revenge of Shinobi; Dynamite Dux, and more)

1960: Hosiery and Socks from Bollin House (+Swan Lake; Twinkle; Toledo; Carlton; Sheer Stretch; Fair Lady; Florida; Ohio; Pin Spot; Grafton; Laramie; Oklahoma; Boston; Las Vegas; Alabama; Princess; and Vantage)

1986: Computer Games and Computer Peripherals from Sinclair Research (+Confrontation; Return to Eden; Red Moon; Sweevo's Whirled!; Waterloo; Frankie goes to Hollywood; Riddler's Den; Astroclone; AMX Mouse; Cheetah Peripherals; Nidd Valley Interfaces; and Kempston Centronics 'E' Interface)

1957: Toys from Empire Stores (+RODDY Walking Bride Doll; ROSEBUD Walking Doll; Michelle Doll; RODDY Baby Doll; PALITOY Doll's Bathtime Set; Combination Kitchen Set; Model HOOVER Vacuum Cleaner; Doll's Trousseau Set; Doll's Sun Car; TRI-ANG Builders' Tip Lorry; TRI-ANG Puff-Puff, and more)

1989: Video Games and Arcade Games from Ocean Software (+Where Time Stood Still; GSM 2; NFL Superbowl; Winter Olympiad; Track & Field; Formula 1 Racing; Bob Sled; Ski Jump; Slalom; Downhill; 100 Metre Dash; Long Jump; Javelin; 110 Metre Hurdles; Hammer Throw; High Jump; Basket Ball; and Hot Shot)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1985: PANASONIC INFRA-RED VHS ad from Dixons (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+SAISHO Infra-Red Remote Control; SHARP VHS Remote Control Video; SAISHO REMOTE CONTROL VHS; and JVC PORTABLE VIDEO) «Dixons UNBEATABLE VIDEO DEALS!»

1981: Audio Systems and Audio Accessories from Argos (+Sharp Stereo Rack "System 10"; Fidelity UA11 Stereo Audio Unit; Fidelity UA10S Stereo Record Player; Fidelity UAB Stereo Record Player; Amstrad RP10 "Disco" Stereo Record Player; Fidelity HF42 Mini Record Player; CP270E Speakers, and more)

From Australia, 2001: Video Games & Consoles and Accessories from The Gamesmen (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Playstation 2; Game Boy Advance; Castlevania; Diablo II Lord of Destruction; Half-Life Blueshift; Emperor Battle for Dune; Super Mario Advance; The Bouncer; Rugby, and more)

2005: Bionicle Toa Hordika and Visorak from LEGO (+Toa Vakama Hordika; Toa Onewa Hordika; Toa Whenua Hordika; Toa Matau Hordika; Toa Nuju Hordika; Toa Nokama Hordika; Visorak Boggarak; Visorak Vohtarak; Visorak Suukorak; Visorak Keelerak; Visorak Oohnorak; and Visorak Roporak)

1978: Model Ships from Airfix (+Bismarck; HMS Hood; HMS Nelson; HMS Warspite; HMS Ark Royal; Tirpitz; Scharnhorst; HMS Victorious; HMS Tiger; HMS Devonshire; HMS Suffolk; HMS Ajax; and HMS Fearless)