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Mar 27

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Hollywood, Movies, People, Photo, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: autograph, autographed photo, film, Gregory Peck, memorabilia, movie, photo, souvenir, vintage

Vintage Gregory Peck Autographed Publicity Photo

My Forever Treasures has returned to our vintage film icon vault. We are pleased to offer an autographed Gregory Peck treasure. Gregory Peck was an American actor. He was one of the most popular film stars, from the 1940’s to the 1960’s. Peck received 5 Best Actor Academy Award nominations and won once, for his incredible performance in the 1962 drama “To Kill A Mockingbird.” The A.F.I. named Peck among the 12 Greatest Male Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema. Peck’s first film “Days of Glory,” was released in 1944. He was nominated for 5 Best Actor Academy Awards. Four came during his first 5 years of film acting: for “The Keys of the Kingdom.”(1944)”The Yearling.”(1946) “Gentleman’s Agreement.”(1947)and “Twelve O’Clock High.” (1949) Gregory Peck’s height at 6′ 3″ offered a stately presence. His powerful persona served Gregory well in “Roman Holiday,” w. his co-star Audrey Hepburn winning an Oscar. He proved to be the ultimate leading man in “Moby Dick,” “Spellbound,” “Gentleman’s Agreement,” “Cape Fear” “How The West Was Won,” and “The Guns of Navarone.” Gregory Peck won the Best Actor Academy Award for his fifth nomination as Atticus Finch, a Depression-era lawyer and a widowed father in the […]

Mar 15

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Movies, People, Photo, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: autograph, Ava Gardner, film, memorabilia, movies, photo, vintage

Vintage Ava Gardner Autographed Photo

Join us, as we visit the My Forever Treasures Golden Age of Hollywood vault. Wide-eyed, as we offer an autographed treasure of one of Hollywood’s ultimate beauties. Today, we’re parting with a vintage hand signed Ava Gardner photo ! Ava Gardner was an American actress and singer. She was signed to a contract with M.G.M. in 1941. Her performance in “The Killers,’ brought about a huge break in her career. Ava was nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award for her work in the 1946 classic “Mogambo.” Gardner appeared in several high-profile films from the 1940’s to the 1970’s, including “Showboat.”(1951) “The Barefoot Contessa.”(1954) “On the Beach.”(1959) “The Night of the Iguana.”(1964.) and many other incredible favorites. Ava Gardner is listed among A.F.I.’s 25 Greatest Female Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema. Much of her career was spent as one of motion pictures sexiest, most desired beauties. This “Ultimate Sex Symbol” was romantically linked to Howard Hughes, Ernest Hemingway and Artie Shaw. Her tumultuous marriage to Frank Sinatra ended with Ava offering Sinatra was the love of her life. Many of her male fans considered Ava Gardner, the love of their life. Celebrate Hollywood’s Golden Age, with this […]

Feb 17

by Bobby Kosser in People, Program, Souvenirs, Television, Toy 0 comments tags: Captain Kangaroo, collectible, memorabilia, television, toy, vintage

Captain Kangaroo Vintage Large Rubber Squeak Toy Doll Figure Early Television Memorabilia

Captain Kangaroo is an American children’s television series that aired Oct.3, 1955 until Dec.8, 1984. This children’s program, was hosted by Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan.) The show was based on the warm relationship between grandparents and children. The Captain K.Show had a loose structure, built around life in the “Treasure House.” This is where The Captain would tell stories, meet guests and indulge in silly skits with regular characters (including cartoon character “Tom Terrific.” Captain Kangaroo’s 24 year run has only been surpassed by Sesame Street. Our vintage television memorabilia collectors have requested a toy. We’re pleased to offer this Captain Kangaroo Treasure. Made with rubber, he stands 11.5″ tall and is approx. 4.5″ across the middle. Manufactured in the late 50’s, it’s paint and vinyl are in perfect condition. The Captain has squeaked for us. Now, it’s time for Captain Kangaroo to squeak for you. His squeaking comes with a My Forever Treasures guarantee. Captain Kangaroo with Dolly Parton – 1976 This is a complete Captain Kangaroo show as recorded from a satellite feed back in the early 1990s. Dolly Parton appears as a guest star and the show was first aired on October 27, 1976…

Feb 04

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Memorabilia, People, Photo, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: autograph, autographed photo, Kurt Vonnegut, memorabilia, souvenir, video

Vintage Kurt Vonnegut Hand Signed Photo

Kurt Vonnegut was an American writer who’s career spanned over 50 years. He published 14 novels, 3 short story collections, 5 plays and 5 works of non-fiction, with further collections being published after his death. He is most famous for his darkly satirical best selling novel “Slaughterhouse-Five.”(1969) Vonnegut was a vocal critic of the society in which he lived and this was reflected in his writings. Several key social themes recur in Vonnegut’s works, such as wealth, lack of it, and it’s unequal distribution among society. A conscious fear of loss of one’s purpose in life, is among the themes of his works. (Cat’s Cradle” and “Breakfast of Champions.”) His famous quote, “We are what we pretend to be.” “So we must be careful about what we pretend to be.” At his death, he was hailed as a morbidly comical commentator on the society in which he lived and as one of the most important contemporary writers of his generation. My Forever Treasures is pleased to offer our literary fans, a hand signed Kurt Vonnegut photo. It’s directly from our literary icon eye candy vault. Framed on your wall, this treasure will be the envy of everyone. Pamper […]

Jan 21

by Bobby Kosser in Music, Posters, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: Bow Wow Wow, memorabilia, music, musicians, posters, souvenir, Talking Heads, videos, vintage

Vintage Talking Heads at The Greek Theater and Bow Wow Wow at The Roxy Posters 1980s

Vintage 1980’s Treasures has My Forever Treasures offering rare venue posters. The Talking Heads at The Greek Theater & Bow Wow Wow at The Roxy are 1980’s favorites. The Talking Heads was an American rock band founded in 1975 in N.Y.C. and performed until 1991. The band featured former art students David Byrne (lead vocal & guitar) Chris Franz (drums) Tina Weymouth (bass) and Jerry Harrison (keyboards, guitar.) They were one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the 1980’s. Talking Heads helped to pioneer new wave music by integrating elements of punk, art rock, and world music with avant-garde sensibilities and an anxious clean-cut look. Their debut album in 1977 received positive reviews and they subsequently collaborated w. producer Brian Eno on a trio of experimental and critically acclaimed releases. The band hit it’s commercial peak in 1983, w. the U.S. Top 10 hit “Burning Down The House,” and released a concert film “Stop Making Sense” directed by Jonathan Demme. They released several more albums including best selling “Littler Creatures,” in 1985. They were inducted into the R. & R. Hall of Fame in 2002. “Psych Killer,” “Life During Wartime,” and “Once in A Lifetime” are among the […]

Jan 04

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, People, Photo, Souvenirs, Sports 0 comments tags: autographed photo, baseball, memorabilia, Mickey Mantle, souvenir, vintage, Yogi Berra

Vintage Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra Autographed Photo New York Yankees Baseball Treasure

The holidays has My Forever Treasures raiding our ultimate sports icons vault. A dual signed Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra Photograph is the prize. Our baseball clients have waited long enough. We’re offering the ultimate New York Yankees Treasure. Both have been named to baseball’s Hall of Fame and the All Century Team. Mantle as a center fielder, and the greatest switch hitter of all time. Mantle’s teammate Yogi Berra is considered among baseball’s greatest catchers. Both have won 3 Most Valuable Players Awards. Mantle’s won 7 W.S. Championships & Yogi 10. Mickey Mantle was dominant for 18 years, all played with the Yankees. Among his cache, are Mantle’s Triple Crown, 536 Home Runs + 18 in the World Series. Still a record. Mickey appeared in 16 All Star Games & Yogi shined in 18. All American Hero, Mickey Mantle proved to be the ultimate fan’s favorite. Among, the most loved of all time. The memorabilia market has Mantle as one of the most revered athletes in history. The 50’s and 60’s offered Mantle and Berra as the New York Yankees most feared duo, and most idolized of the last 60 years. Yogi, was considered one of baseball’s […]

Nov 12

by Bobby Kosser in Autographs, Hollywood, Movies, People, Photo, Souvenirs 0 comments tags: autographed photo, Hollywood, Jimmy Stewart, Joan Fontaine, memorabilia, movies, souvenir

Vintage Jimmy Stewart and Joan Fontaine Dual Signed “You Gotta Stay Happy” 1948 Studio Publicity Photo

“You Gotta Stay Happy,’ is a 1948 American Romantic Comedy, starring Jimmy Stewart and Joan Fontaine. This movie stars 2 Golden Age of Hollywood Superstars. Both Stewart and Fontaine won early 1940’s Best Actor and Best Actress Academy Awards. Our clients have requested something special, from this magical cinema period. “You Gotta Stay Happy, is an especially wacky romantic comedy. There’s a screwball quality, and physical humor offering a sentimental mismatched love story. Joan Fontaine, is a wealthy heiress. Jimmy Stewart, is an army-air force veteran, making it on a shoe-string. Both stars shine in this film. He’s trying to start-up an air freight business. She’s trying to escape a hasty 6th engagement turned into marriage. The night of her New York hotel honeymoon, she escapes to Stewart’s adjoining room. Jimmy saves the day. But, there are embezzlers, a cigar-smoking chimpanzee, a sleeping pill and enough twists and comical turns to have you guessing how this romp will end. It will end with our dual signed vintage Jimmy Stewart and Joan Fontaine autographed “You Gotta Stay Happy” treasure, framed on your wall. My Forever Treasures offers this Golden Age of Hollywood autographed prize as Vintage Eye Candy. There’s […]

Sep 24

by Bobby Kosser in Advertisement, Souvenirs, Toy 0 comments tags: bank, memorabilia, Strato, toy, vintage

Vintage 1950s Metal Mechanical Strato Bank and Moon Galactic Theme Toy Metallic Blue Green Color

The Strato Bank is considered the memorabilia collector’s ultimate metal toy bank. The Duro Mold Mfg. Co. Detroit, Mich. created this “Shoot the Moon” Masterpiece. In the early 1950’s, the Strato was manufactured during the “Space Age Race.” Near 70 years later, it’s popularity continues to grow. The key to the Strato’s success, is attributed to the fact that this bank is FUN! It’s equipped with a rocket ship, that launches a plane & coin, toward outer space into the moon’s opening. The metallic green color will have you believe you’re a sci-fi banker. This terrestrial treat, measures 8″ x 3″ x 2.” The decals on the side say, Merchants & Marine Bank. Moss Point, Miss. and Pascagoula, Miss. These banks believed their clients deserved more than a wallet calendar. Your Strato will fire coins into the moon’s crevasse. It never misses. Your friends and family will be saying wow-I-said-wow! = You deserve this bank. Everyone does. This Strato comes with a wow-I-said-wow guarantee. Contact us if you’re interested in purchasing this item. Thank you!

Sep 01

by Bobby Kosser in Music, People, Souvenirs 1 comments tags: Brian Jones, magazine, music, Rolling Stones, vintage memorabilia

Vintage Brian Jones Rolling Stone Magazine Cover Issue August 9 1969

My Forever Treasures opens our vintage Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Icon Eye Candy Vault. Pleased to offer our only Brian Jones Treasure. The Brian Jones passing as documented in the August 9, 1969 Rolling Stones Magazine Cover Story remains one of Rock and Roll’s most historic tragedies. He was an English musician, best known as founder and the original leader of The Rolling Stones. Initially a slide guitarist, Jones would go on to play a wide variety of instruments on Rolling Stones recordings and in concerts. He was prolific as a rhythm and lead guitar player, also excelled at various keyboard instruments such as piano and organ, marimba, harmonica, sitar, wind instruments such as recorder, saxophone, oboe and numerous others. His aptitude for playing a variety of instruments is evident on the albums “Aftermath” (1966) “Between The Buttons”(1967) and “Their Satanic Majesties Request” (1967).Brian played harmonica on “Not Fade Away” (1964), sitar on “Painted Black” recorder on “Ruby Tuesday” and marimba on “Under My Thumb.” On May 2, 1962 Jones placed an advertisement in Soho’s Jazz News, inviting musicians to audition for his new R. & B. group. Pianist Ian Stewart was the first to respond. Later […]

Jul 30

by Bobby Kosser in Program, Souvenirs, Sports 0 comments tags: Basketball Program, Knicks, Lakers, memorabilia, souvenir, sports, vintage, Wilt Chamberlain

Vintage 1973 Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks NBA Lakers Finals Program

My Forever Treasures opens our Wilt Chamberlain Historic Souvenirs Vault. Pleased to offer this N.B.A. 1973 Finals Lakers program. The 1972-73 Eastern Conference Champion New York Knicks defeated the Western Conference Champion Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 1. This was a reversal of the previous year’s finals and would prove to be the last time these 2 teams would compete in the finals. Bill Sharman was the Lakers coach and Red Holtzman New York’s victorious coach. Willis Reed won the finals M.V.P. After losing the first game, the Knicks would win 4 in a row. McMillan, Goodrich, Jerry West, Pat Riley and Wilt Chamberlain shined for the Lakers. Bill Bradley, Walt Frazier, Jerry Lucas, Earl Monroe and M.V.P. Willis Reed were New York’s stars. These basketball finals were cited as a treasured memory on the U.S. version of the TV Series “Life on Mars.” As always, Chamberlain led in rebounds. Pat Riley would go on to be a Championship N.B.A. Coach. The fifth and final game of these playoff finals would be Wilt’s final game as well. Framed on your wall, this program will serve as Hall of Fame Icon Eye Candy. Wake up to Wilt The […]

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