Pirate Flags

Not that we ever doubted it, but when Pirates of the Caribbean came out, suddenly everyone knew pirates were the new black. Including you! So now that you’ve figured out what your pirate name is and mastered ye pirate lingo, it’s time to deck yer quarters to befit the scallywag that ye have become. Smaller sizes are available, but we suggest a hearty 3′ x 5′ pirate flag, which is big enough for the whole neighborhood to see that your quarters are a place of lawless mischief. The black flags come with various classic logos (including the skull and crossbones) and some have brass grommets on the side for easy flag pole attachment. Smaller sizes are also available that fit in cars, lockers, and teeny little dorm rooms. Captain Jack would be so proud.

More Savvy Pirate Flags:
3×5 Pirate Flag	3×5 Pirate Flag	12′ Pirate Banner

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One Piece: Cosplay Straw Hat Pirates Jolly Roger Flag

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Pirate Flag Watch – Stainless Steel Band

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Pirate flag necklace 925 sterling silver chain skull

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ONE PIECE Zoro Pirates Huge Flag ANIME 103 x 72CM NEW

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ONE PIECE Chopper Pirates Huge Flag ANIME 103 x 72CM

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NEW 2X3 ft. Jack Sparrow Pirates of Carribean Boat FLAG

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NEW 2×3′ Pirate of Carribean Boat FLAG Banner FREE SHIP

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NEW 2×3 PIRATES of Carribean "SURRENDER the BOOTY" Flag

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HUGE 3×5foot Pirates Jolly Jimmy Buffett Flag NEW !

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PIRATE FLAG JOLLY ROGER Skull Crossbones IRON PATCH

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PIRATE FLAG Disney Hidden Mickey Pin WDWS1

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Rebel Jolly Roger Flag – - Confederate PIRATE 3×5 FLAG

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NEW 2×3 PIRATES of Carribean "SURRENDER the BOOTY" Flag

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Pirate Flag Skull 1" Round Dangle Earrings

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100ft Pirate Skull Cross Bones Pennant/Banner Flags

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PIRATES SEA FLAG SWORD SKULL SKELETON COOL BELT BUCKLES

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NEw REal Jolly Rodger Pirate pirates FLAG Boat sz 3×2ft

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Jack sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean Depp flag 3×5ftS

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Dead men Pirate Print flag 12 x 18 BRAND NEW Skull Goth

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East Carolina Pirates Purple Car Flag

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Fake Food

You don’t have to be a foodie to appreciate fake food- but it helps. You know that feeling you get when you walk past a bakery window or see beautifully decorated food on cooking shows? You just sort of stop, stare, and probably wish you had more money and a faster metabolism. Or maybe that’s just me!

There is wide spectrum of quality in fake food items, ranging from very durable (and usually less realistic) pretend play food, all the way up to restaurant-quality, life-size, fake display food that looks and smells good enough to eat. Play food items are made of all non-toxic materials and are safe for children to play with. These are often scaled down, plastic foods, but can still look very realistic. Artificial food that is meant for display (fake cakes for bakeries, and other fake desserts for restaurants, etc.) tend to be made with one or more toxic ingredients, so they are NOT safe for kids. However, they have a potentially endless shelf life, and look the most mouth-watering. Prop foods for stage productions are often somewhere between those two extremes.

As expected, the price of fake food items is as wide ranging as the quality available. Some online stores charge double-triple the average retail price, some require $100 order minimums, others offer no online ordering. Buying fake novelty food shouldn’t be such a hassle (no online shopping should!), and thankfully there are a lot of good stores out there. eBay is loaded with such sellers who carrying a wide variety of unique fake foods (see below for some examples). Whether you want a scented cupcake decoration, wax food, a slice of fake pie, a spilled soda, a phony fruity cocktail, a pretend grilled sandwich, or a colorful faux garden salad, you can find it on eBay. There are even how-to instructions and kits if you want to learn how to make your own bakery crafts. Scented candles and soaps in the shape of fake foods are also abundant, so you can see and smell yummy food in every room of the house!

On a personal note, I find fake food items to be so eye-pleasing that we use them as part of our office decor. It definitely doesn’t fit with everyone’s design ideals, but fake food fits perfectly with our kitschy, fun atmosphere. Since we’re total vintage lovers, the 50s diner themed fake food at Retro Planet was perfect!

Unique Shower Curtain

In our opinion, the shower curtain is a very under-appreciated media for unique decorating and personal expression. Thankfully, with the growing number of unique shower curtains available, this seems to be changing. With novelty shower curtains featuring anything from animal prints or characters (Hello Kitty, Spongebob, Mickey Mouse, etc.) there are tons of cool shower curtains to choose from. Animals are a cute option (duck, butterfly, and fish patterns are the most popular), but the more outlandish styles really spice things up: clear pocket shower curtains, solid pink or black, or the infamous Psycho shower curtain! Maybe I’ve seen just Psycho too many times, but I prefer the clear ones with tiny full-color prints: unique, but with a good view!

But bathroom creativity isn’t limited to just the wacky designs. Many contemporary shower curtains come in tasteful striped or polka dotted color schemes that will compliment any bathroom. If that’s more your style, make sure to check out Mirabella’s gorgeous designs, especially the pink and brown line. IKEA also makes shower curtains with retro modern prints, novelty themes, and plain colors.

Find Mirabella unique shower curtains now

No matter what you choose, just make sure it fits your personality and and comes in colors that aren’t too hard to match. Pair your unique shower curtain with some equally unusual curtain hooks and your bathroom will be beautiful and funky in no time!

Matt & Nat is a line of ultra cool and functional purses made in Montreal, Canada. Matt & Nat bags are made with the highest quality cruelty-free synthetic leathers and fabrics on the planet. Each bag has the "signature of positivity" message printed on the bottom, and is stamped with the Matt & Nat logo.

The Matt & Nat line of purses is huge and always changing, so when you find a style you like buy it before it sells out! Whether you’re intentionally looking for a vegan purse (free of animal skins or fur) or just want a hip and functional handbag, Matt & Nat will undoubtedly surpass all your expectations. Here’s a review of the Ibiza style.

Your best bet to find Matt & Nat purses is probably to find them on eBay. Check out the eBay listings below for items that are ending soon, or browse eBay for Matt & Nat Handbags.

Replica Lightsabers

NOTE: Master Replicas no longer produces the Force FX replica lightsabers or any Star Wars items. It has just been announced that Hasbro and eFX will resume production of these products in 2008. Yah! In the meantime, finding a replica lightsaber has become more difficult, with most styles only available on eBay.

For a Star Wars fan, a realistic replica lightsaber is one of the ultimate collector’s items. It ranks right up there with a lifesize Han in carbonite, a homemade Slave Leia metal bikini costume, and the mythical rocket launching Boba Fett figure (the latter of which never existed, by the way). The Mable’s crew camped out for 9 days at the Big Newport theater to see the 12:01 screening of Episode III, and every time we turned around there was another group of lightsaber wielding Jedis and Siths! Click here to see a picture of the fun.

Don’t get me wrong, the cheap plastic, retractable lightsabers have their place. They’re perfect for your little sister’s Luminara Halloween costume or even adult use when waging duels. For the serious fan or costumer, you’re going to want something befitting a true Jedi Master or Sith Lord. You want a Master Replica lightsaber.

As the current licensed producer of Star Wars replica items, Master Replicas has made some jaw dropping props. They are all limited edition so many are all ready discontinued, but new ones are always created. Darth Maul and Yoda’s lightsabers, as well as Luke’s training remote are just a few of the discontinued and highly sought Master Replica items (sometimes available on eBay, see below). Many of the available models are from the Force FX Edition, which are not only spectacular but surprisingly affordable (see tons of pics here):

Updated May 2008

Force FX Lightsaber Series
($99 – $199- with blades)

(EP II and III) Yoda Force FX lightsaber
Available at BuyCostumes, Entertainment Earth, Think Geek,
Hammacher & Star Wars Shop

(EP I) Darth Maul Force FX double bladed lightsaber
Available at Hammacher & eBay

(EP IV) Darth Vader Force FX lightsaber replica
Available at Think Geek & eBay

(EP V) Darth Vader Force FX lightsaber replica
Only available on eBay

(EP IV) Luke Skywalker Force FX lightsaber replica
Available at Think Geek, Sharper Image & eBay

(EP III) Anakin Skywalker
Force FX lightsaber replica
Only available on eBay

(EP III) Obi Wan Force FX lightsaber replica
Only available on eBay

(EP II) Mace Windu Force FX lightsaber replica
Only available on eBay

Limited Edition Lightsaber Series
($369- without blades & with display case & certificate
All of the Limited Edition sabers are SOLD OUT and Master Replicas won’t be making anymore due to non-renewal of their licensing agreement with Lucas.
In 2008 Hasbro should be making new ones!

Also, Entertainment Earth will get a few discontinued lightsaber replicas in stock, so check out their whole collection to see what’s currently available.

Lucha Libre Mexican Wrestling Mask

You’ll knock your opponent senseless with confidence, knowing your identity is safely concealed behind a sparkly Mexican Wrestling Mask. Whether you’re at a party doing some wrestling (we know this happens frequently), attending Lucha Va-Voom, working on a backyard wrestling career or just Libre ("free fight") pop culture, you’ll love the feel of breathable fabric ensconcing your head. Closes in back with a velcro strap or lace up straps, and fits comfortably over most noggins. Instantly transform yourself into a snarling lucha libre Mexican wrestler like Nacho Libre!

Your best bet is probably to finding the wrestling mask of your favorite wrestler, or a unique mask all your own is eBay. Check out the ebay listings below for items that are ending soon, or browse eBay for Mexican Wrestling Masks.

Men’s 80’s Clothes

NEW: Check out our rad Women’s 80’s clothes eBay store!

1980’s fashion was so adventurous for males. Thank goodness for an 80’s revival! Boys everywhere are sporting the “ironic 80’s” look, complete with skinny ties, pink shirts, checkered Vans slip-ons, and longer, quaffed hair. Although they arguably never went out of style, guys are also looking good in vintage members only jackets, tall striped socks and 80s Chuck Taylors. MJ’s red Thriller jacket and white blazers paired with pastel 80s tees are always popping up at retro themed parties and clubs, too. There isn’t much Flock of Seagulls hair going on, but hopefully the severely asymmetrical Tony Hawk-of-the-80s haircut will become popular again. I’m also hoping we see super short tennis shorts on men this summer!

Whether you’re looking for an 80s costume to attend a themed
80s party, or just some 80s-inspired retro daily wear, you’ll find them in the same places. Depending on your location, thrift stores are usually the best place to locate 80s style clothes, accessories and anything else from that time period. If your area doesn’t have a very good selection of resale shops or you don’t like spending the time and effort scouring through the racks of clothing, eBay is the place to shop. Many people make their living searching for rad 1980s clothes and selling them on eBay, so the selection is always really good and the prices are competitive. Just bust out the Aqua Net, give yourself an awesome 80s hair style, and you’re all set!

For lots of inspirational pics of 80’s costumes, click here!
Check out this Napoleon & Deb costume, too.

More 80’s: Women’s 80’s Clothes

From Japanese illustrator Mori Chack comes the story of a little boy named Pity and an abandoned pink bear cub named Gloomy.

The little boy brought home the pink bear cub and raised it. However, as Gloomy Bear grows up his bear attacks on Pity became more gruesome. This idea comes from Chack’s thoughts about incompatibility between humans and animals. In "the wild" a bear would not form the same bond with a human like a cat or dog would, so Gloomy is a "cute" way of expressing the "natural" relationship between humans and bears!

Gloomy Bear has a huge line of super cute items that all come imported from Japan. Stuffed animals, vinyl figures, hand puppets, key chains, paper products, bathroom products, and even a very rare bloody claw arm pillow as seen above (The only too-gross product line are the watches since the straps are made from animal skins. Yucky!). While it may take a while for Gloomy Bear to reach wild US popularity like other cute Japanese characters (Hello Kitty, Sanrio, San X, etc.) he is unavoidable n his home country. Japanese children and adults alike love his mixture of cuteness and strangely interesting hyperviolent behavior (like Hello Kitty with claws), and you can find Gloomy Bear products everywhere in Japan. Mori Chack has drawn a lot of other great art, but Gloomy Bear is definitely our current favorite.