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Florida’s Best Newspaper for Antiques & Collectibles FREE

SEPTEMBER 2017 • Volume 31 No. 1 www.antiqueshoppefl.com

Mr. Potato Head Turns 65 This Year

By Larry LeMasters
LeMasters’ Antique News Service
During its heyday, Hasbro’s Mr. Potato Head vegetables into potatoes, making facial features.
sold over one million tater kits each year. But it “The grape-eyed, carrot-nosed, potato-headed
had a rocky start. George Lerner invented Mr. dolls” became the principal inspiration behind Mr.
Potato Head in 1949, but the idea for the toy came Potato Head.
to Lerner years before when he was a young man. Following World War II, no toy company was
In the early ‘40s, during the war years when toys interested in manufacturing a toy that wasted
were hard to come by, Lerner made dolls for his Continued on Page 2
sisters by using toothpicks
to insert small fruits and

“Elvis Presley” Mr. Potato Head; $110.

Oviedo Antique Mall Fall Extravaganza September 1-4
During the 4 day extravaganza, all 110 dealer booths will be offering fabulous sale
pricing - up to 50% off storewide. There will also be a complimentary hot & cold buffet
is available all 4 days. During the Friday thru Monday sale each customer purchasing
$30 or more receives a free gift. Wildwood Antique Mall brings a new concept to the antique malls by being bright
Located at 95 Geneva Drive Oviedo, FL 32765 (407-366-3668), Oviedo Antique and spacious with large aisles for easy accessibility. We are noted for our friendly
Mall is open 7 Days a week Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 12-6pm. and knowledgeable staff, as well as cleanliness and security. Wildwood Antique
The 12,500 square foot mall is loaded with an ever-changing array of all your Malls are professionally managed that brings new marketing opportunities to
favorite antiques and collectibles. Offered are coins & paper money, gold, silver both established and part-time dealers. Established dealers enjoy the benefit of an
& costume jewelry, furniture, primitives, linens, Lladro, Baccarat, China & Crystal, additional location without significant overhead costs, while new dealers gain access
Lenox, military collectibles, Fiestaware, art work, advertising collectibles, antiquarian to a full complement of retail services. Stop on by at any of our 4 locations to explore
books, Kitchenalia, LP albums, Longaberger baskets, Disney collectibles, antique toys the history provided by our 600+ vendors!
and so much more! Wildwood Antique Malls locations are: 364 Shopping Center Dr., Wildwood; 3530
Stroll through Oviedo Antique Mall while listening to 1950’s hit music. Hwy. 98 N., Lakeland; 3550 S. Washington Ave., Titusville; 1240 Sarno Rd., Melbourne
Complimentary Snacks and drinks are always available for our customers. Onsite and opening soon, a 5th location at 720 S. Hwy. 1, Vero Beach. All locations are
watch & clock repair by 40 year veteran watchmaker, as well as complete onsite open 7 days a week. For hours and telephone numbers visit their website,
antique and modern camera repair service. www.wildwoodantiquemalls.com.

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