Written on May 5th, 2010 by PinUp Collectorno shouts
Rolf Armstrong’s luminous portraits of famous actresses and idealized girls-next-door made him one of the highest paid commercial artists in America. Widely considered the “Father of Pin-Up Artists,” his first calendar pin-up, created in 1919, defined the vision of feminine beauty for the next forty years. Today, the very same characteristics that defined Armstrong’s art in the first place—grace, vibrancy, and an indescribable lifelike quality—are attracting a growing number of modern art devotees everywhere.
Written on April 17th, 2010 by PinUp Collectorno shouts
Looking for that special Vintage Zippo Lighter to add to your collection? Here are some great deals on Vintage Zippo Lighters made famous during WWII. Zippo lighters became popular in the United States military, especially during World War II when, as the company’s website says, Zippo “ceased production of lighters for consumer markets and dedicated all manufacturing to the U.S. military.” The Zippo at that time was made of brass, but as this commodity was unobtainable due to the war, Zippo used steel during the war years.
Written on April 16th, 2010 by PinUp Collectorno shouts
Memphis Belle was the nickname of a B-17F Flying Fortress during the Second World War that inspired the making of two motion pictures: a 1944 documentary film, Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress, and a 1990 Hollywood feature film, Memphis Belle. It was one of the first U.S. Army Air Forces heavy bombers to complete 25 combat missions (the first being Hell’s Angels). The plane and crew then returned to the United States to sell war bonds. The original airplane is undergoing extensive restoration at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.
Written on April 5th, 2010 by PinUp Collectorno shouts
From the time Esquire first introduced America to the Varga Girl, in 1940, the name Vargas has been synonymous with pin-up and glamour art. In fact, the word vargas has actually been applied to almost every kind of pin-up subject, a fitting tribute to the most famous and prolific glamour artist of all time.
Written on April 3rd, 2010 by PinUp Collectorno shouts
The storied and turbulent career of glamour artist Alberto Vargas took him from Florenz Ziegfeld’s Follies in the 1920s to Hollywood in the 30s to Esquire magazine and the emergence of the “Varga Girl” in the 40s and, ultimately, to a lasting home at Playboy in the 60s and 70s.
Written on March 6th, 2010 by PinUp Collectorone shout
Have you ever thought of getting a tattoo but just cant decide on what to get? Since everything on this blog is about Vintage items I figured we should include some vintage tattoos. Although Tattoo’s are nothing new, formal interest in the art of the tattoo has become prominent in the 1990s through the beginning of the 21st century.
Written on March 6th, 2010 by PinUp Collectorno shouts
Remember all those famous Vintage Pinup Girl Posters of the 30′s, 40′s and 50′s? These listings are for live auctions of posters with classic bombshells and nose art of World War II in the classic styles of the 30′s, 40′s and 50′s.
Written on February 27th, 2010 by PinUp Collectorno shouts
Originally opening to the public on February 29, 1960 in Chicago, the Playboy Clubs quickly became the embodiment of sexy sophistication and one of the world’s most successful night club chains. The famous venues, which were home to the iconic Playboy Bunnies, allowed key holders to enjoy performances by some of the era’s biggest names in entertainment. Each club featured cocktail Bunnies, a camera Bunny, a checkroom Bunny, a cabaret Bunny, a gift shop Bunny, a bumper pool Bunny, a customer service Bunny, and floor Bunnies. In 2006 the Bunnies returned, and Playboy reopened its famous Club at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, and plans to open two additional multi-faceted entertainment venues in 2010 in both Miami and Cancun.
Written on February 12th, 2010 by PinUp Collectorno shouts
Add some sexy retro style to your decor with vintage pin-up girl signs. This Easy Eights Best Racks In Town Metal Sign is perfect for bars, pubs, game rooms, and pool halls.
As the name implies, a vintage pin up girl was a woman whose physical beauty and attractiveness would entice one to place her picture on a wall. The term was first used in English in 1941, however the practice is documented as going back at least to the 1890s. 
