SKATELAND

Here are a few snapshots I took last weekend in Norman, Oklahoma.
I know nothing about Skateland or the history of this sign. I just know it's a beautiful example of Googie architecture and it's in remarkably good shape.
I've always enjoyed the word 'land' as a suffix. Put it at the end of anything and I'd shop there. It creates such a great mental picture. Imagine what a real Skate Land would look like. The sun would be a disco ball and there'd be lots of hills with sidewalks snaking everywhere. And staple songs of the roller rink of my youth would constantly blare... Devo's Whip It, Adam Ant's Goodie Two Shoes, Journey's Open Arms and of course The Hokey Pokey and The Limbo. Skateland take me away!

NO WONDER SPOT

Summer approaches. But this will be the first without the Wonder Spot of the Wisconsin Dells.
The resonance of youthful laughter and elderly fingers scratching their own balding heads in amazement has been replaced by roaring eighteen wheelers and stereo "boom systems" belonging to ill-mannered teenage drivers. "Progress" reigns while the nobel tourist is left to wonder why life has turned so cold. Wonder Spot we already miss you. (This has been another touching edition of "Kirk's People.")

MEXICAN MARVEL COMICS PUZZLE

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More Spidey and Cap'n America weirdness! Keith Rainville sent this astounding vintage unofficial Marvel Comics puzzle to the owners of one of the great American comic shops, The Secret Headquarters. So why do I have it? Who cares?... just bask in the awesomeness.
NOTE: Spiderman's mask does not typically have a visible mouth.

MARVEL MITES

Madness indeed. Yes, meet the Marvel Mites and then say goodbye forever. Is it possible that nobody else on the internet has even mentioned the Marvel Mites?
Maybe it's because I'm the only person who bought a copy of Howard the Duck #9. That's where I found this freakish listing.
These tiny tots are completely useless in the ongoing struggle against evil. Not only are Spiderman and Captain America helpless babies, they're revealing their secret baby identities. One wonders if toilet use is among their super powers. To make matters worse the toddler Peter Parker has a dreadful bowl cut. Stan Lee must be rolling in his grave.

UPDATE: Anonymous commenter pointed out that there's a photo HERE. Thanks for the er, anonymous tip!