We’ve asked some of our customers to tell us their tales of collecting. Below is an account that every collector dreams of having. The outcome, not so much. Read on to see for yourself. I was a kid back in … Continue reading Card Collector Tales #1: “The Find”
Japanese imports were the first records that used polypropylene record sleeves. People actual referred to them as Japanese Mylar sleeves although the material was actually polypropylene. They put this tag on them because the material was so crystal clear the … Continue reading Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About BU’s Polypropylene Sleeves
Linen postcards were printed in the United States from the 1930’s until the 1950’s. The topics of these type of postcards are uniquely American. One of those subjects was the American Indian. Many postcards were beginning to be printed in … Continue reading TMYK Linen Postcards
In 1901 Vaudeville actors went on strike and theaters were left looking for another source of entertainment to fill their halls. Short films, usually about a minute long had been shown at the end of the Vaudeville acts but proved to be an expensive investment because they had to be purchased from factories. The films were not changed very frequently due to this expense. In 1902 Henry Miles of San Francisco began renting films which became the basis of our current film industries film distribution methods.
We manufacture our own paper sleeves – so if you are looking for accurate sizing, properly glued seams and accurately centered die-cut holes, then you’ve come to the right place! We purchased the record paper sleeve machine in the 1980’s … Continue reading What Paper Sleeve Is Right For You?
Do you have these Boxing Style Posters? Boxing style posters are called that because the style of poster was first used to advertise boxing matches between 1920 and 1950. 100 – 200 were printed to advertise the event on telephone … Continue reading TMYK: Boxing Style Posters
Have you ever made a pinhole camera? We’ve been reading about them and discovered some interesting things – most interestingly – how popular they are. A pinhole camera is a simple camera without and lens. The first pinhole photographs were … Continue reading DIY Pinhole Cameras
We have multitudes of solutions for rolled poster protection, display and shipping. From poly sleeves to store display racks, we have the perfect solutions for keeping rolled posters in excellent condition, simply click one or all of the links below! … Continue reading Quick Read: Storage Solutions!
Storing your 12” records in the proper box is an essential part of keeping your records in excellent shape for years to come. Do not store different sized records (i.e. 45rpm, 33-1/3rpm and 78rpm) in the same box. This will … Continue reading Quick Read: Store That Wax!
Many people are confused by the difference between a reissue and a reproduction of a poster. Many movies were released subsequent to their original dates. For instance, The Wizard of Oz was originally released in 1939, but it was re-released … Continue reading Quick Read: Movie Posters: Re-issue vs. Reproduction
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