Finding (Jim at) Kraftland

Gn2Dlnd · 08-03-2007, 01:55 AM

On Sunday, I've been invited to a party at Kraftland. A friend of mine works with the woman who is responsible for creating order from the chaos that was Richard Kraft's collection of 60's advertising ephemera and all things Disney. My friend invited me up last Saturday while they prepared the house for Richard's son's visit home.

Yes, I took pictures. No, I can't post them, I'd like to be invited back! However, the link above gives you the general gist of things.

Those ShAg posters? Original paintings.

One thing the link doesn't show, is the Rocket Rod taking up one third of the three car garage!

It's really just amazing.

On Sunday, I hope to be able to take some "authorized" pictures, and share them with you. In a week or so, I hope to be able to share some fun news about a bit of matchmaking I'm engineering that might bring a little Kraftland into your living room!

Theresa, have you thought any more about re-creating any of those centerpieces as table lamps? Hint, hint. BTW, are there pictures of them online? I don't remember, and I think he'd get a kick out of seeing them.

I'll post just one picture that was taken outside -

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It's good to be a geek!

Betty · 08-03-2007, 05:20 AM

Wow! Even stretching room pictures and Mr.Toads car. That is just so cool.

Snowflake · 08-03-2007, 07:09 AM

^^ I so agree with Betty, SO COOL!

May I also say, so jealous?

DreadPirateRoberts · 08-03-2007, 07:29 AM

What a great opportunity! I remember seeing the Sambo's murals at the restaurant. I think I remember reading an article on Kraft in one of the E-ticket magazines.

Not Afraid · 08-03-2007, 07:45 AM

I just had a forgotten memory of character bubble bath flood over me. Nice collection of Bauer as well!

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-03-2007, 08:13 AM

Wow. Now I want to see the movie.

Ok, now I really am jealous, even if it's just the version that was sold and not from the movie itself....man.

Here are my pics of the centerpieces from the wedding.

Snowflake · 08-03-2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Wow. Now I want to see the movie.

Ok, now I really am jealous, even if it's just the version that was sold and not from the movie itself....man.

Me too! There was an original on ebay some years back, I bid with no real hope and it sold for over 1k. Happy Fingers! Practice Makes Perfect!

Disneyphile · 08-03-2007, 12:24 PM

Oh my gods, I want this man's collection. *drool*

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Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

Theresa, have you thought any more about re-creating any of those centerpieces as table lamps? Hint, hint. BTW, are there pictures of them online? I don't remember, and I think he'd get a kick out of seeing them.

Oooh! I would have never thought to convert them into lamps. Some of them would be quite easy to convert, or duplicate onto a lamp base. That's a brilliant idea.

I'll publish some of the professional shots of them on my website this weekend and give you the web address, since I've been meaning to do an online portfolio of them anyway.

And thanks for sharing your shots, CP.

libraryvixen · 08-04-2007, 09:10 AM

What an awesome collection! *droooool*

cirquelover · 08-04-2007, 12:07 PM

That was like a blast from the past! I love the wall of masks and I remember a lot of them.

CP- beautiful pictures, those are some amazing centerpieces!

08-03-2007, 01:55 AM	#1
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	Finding (Jim at) Kraftland On Sunday, I've been invited to a party at Kraftland. A friend of mine works with the woman who is responsible for creating order from the chaos that was Richard Kraft's collection of 60's advertising ephemera and all things Disney. My friend invited me up last Saturday while they prepared the house for Richard's son's visit home. Yes, I took pictures. No, I can't post them, I'd like to be invited back! However, the link above gives you the general gist of things. Those ShAg posters? Original paintings. One thing the link doesn't show, is the Rocket Rod taking up one third of the three car garage! It's really just amazing. On Sunday, I hope to be able to take some "authorized" pictures, and share them with you. In a week or so, I hope to be able to share some fun news about a bit of matchmaking I'm engineering that might bring a little Kraftland into your living room! Theresa, have you thought any more about re-creating any of those centerpieces as table lamps? Hint, hint. BTW, are there pictures of them online? I don't remember, and I think he'd get a kick out of seeing them. I'll post just one picture that was taken outside - (picture removed) It's good to be a geek! __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat? Last edited by mousepod : 08-24-2007 at 09:03 PM. Reason: image removed per Gn2Dlnd's request
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Wow! Even stretching room pictures and Mr.Toads car. That is just so cool. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	^^ I so agree with Betty, SO COOL! May I also say, so jealous? __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I just had a forgotten memory of character bubble bath flood over me. Nice collection of Bauer as well!
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Wow. Now I want to see the movie. Ok, now I really am jealous, even if it's just the version that was sold and not from the movie itself....man. Here are my pics of the centerpieces from the wedding. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	That was like a blast from the past! I love the wall of masks and I remember a lot of them. CP- beautiful pictures, those are some amazing centerpieces!
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