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Okay so this one comes with a story.. 
Hey guys! Long time lurker and tonight I decided to finally share. 
This is my old Santa blowmold!
This used too belonged to my grandfather, he absolutely Loved Christmas and decorating. To my knowledge this was his favorite decoration, we’d wash it and place it together as the centerpiece outside every year. We’d decorate all around the house we’d do things differently but no matter what without flaw Santa would always be right in the middle of everything. My grandpa was a significant part of making that magic, that classic Christmas Spirit that played a big role in making the person I am today. 
It was our tradition, when he passed away in 2007 it was rough. I didn’t have a standard family so when he passed I took the role of putting things up and I really did the best I could to keep things up every year. But as I grew up life only got harder and my small family only got smaller.. at some point it was too hard to care.. Eventually the Sugar Honey Ice Tea hit the fan, to the point that fan blew up. Come today my family consists of myself, my mom and older brother and I take care of the both of them. Some years ago when everything fell on me my only goal was to do better every year, from just trying to be a better person to taking care of my family and friends. I had so much shame and guilt those first years.. no presents, no thanksgiving, no special lights. I’m now at the point where things are better I Now make that magic  happen and I do my best every year to give everyone that lift of Christmas joy as cheesy as it sounds. I think now especially it’s more important than ever. I’ve started decorating again not outside just yet. (Minus a Generic Halloween Ghoul inflatable [I used to have a Slender Man one that was so cool but he got eaten]) 
But inside I do a pretty little corner and just try to push out that magic that I Loved as a kid. Little did I know back then that magic took heck of a lotta work to make happen. But it’s worth it in the end to make them feel like life is worth enjoying. 
(Life is hard man) 
But I’m still surviving, and pushing. 
Now I feel like I’m getting close to that next level up, the outside decorating. 
That being said I would never dare put Santa outside now. But I would Love to put him in front of a window, but he still needs help. Which is why I’m here.. 
I was hoping to get some opinions on what to do. Santa here is Old. Very Old. 
He isn’t a normal blowmold, his front and back half used to be stapled together. His plastic is thin and fragile. 
He can’t stand on his own, his feet and back were already broken up, even when my grandfather was alive the way we used to light him up was a hacked ceiling light attached to a ripped up power cord only held together by a wooden stick that was bigger than the broken hole on Santa’s back and a lot of electric tape. 
Santa is a heckking survivor. 
My thoughts was maybe to toss the back side and maybe glue or restaple his front half and maybe use LEDs strips to light him up. But I’d feel really terrible just tossing any part of him, he is just above 5ft tall and a big guy to boot. I’d also like to give him his classic glow but his back side is so messed up I don’t really want to attach anything to it either. I was hoping maybe someone on here has seen a blow mold similar to my Santa and have some sort of idea.. or maybe know where he came from? 
I’m also going to make a post in a different subreddit asking for help. I’m from Chicago and to my knowledge my grandfather only really lived in Chicago. 
I have tried my best to find any information on him, but I have gotten absolutely nothing. The only thing I ever saw remotely close was a Santa that look like mine from what I could tell all the way in the back of someone’s collection photo on Pinterest like years ago. I’ve never seen that photo again. So I’m lost. 
Point of the story is this coming holiday to make some magic for the people you care about. Heck even a stranger or two. 
And 404 has someone seen my Santa out in the wild? I think he might be from 60s but that’s my guess from my research. 
Thanks for reading! 

<div class="md"><p>Okay so this one comes with a story.. 
Hey guys! Long time lurker and tonight I decided to finally share. 
This is my old Santa blowmold!
This used too belonged to my grandfather, he absolutely Loved Christmas and decorating. To my knowledge this was his favorite decoration, we’d wash it and place it together as the centerpiece outside every year. We’d decorate all around the house we’d do things differently but no matter what without flaw Santa would always be right in the middle of everything. My grandpa was a significant part of making that magic, that classic Christmas Spirit that played a big role in making the person I am today. 
It was our tradition, when he passed away in 2007 it was rough. I didn’t have a standard family so when he passed I took the role of putting things up and I really did the best I could to keep things up every year. But as I grew up life only got harder and my small family only got smaller.. at some point it was too hard to care.. Eventually the Sugar Honey Ice Tea hit the fan, to the point that fan blew up. Come today my family consists of myself, my mom and older brother and I take care of the both of them. Some years ago when everything fell on me my only goal was to do better every year, from just trying to be a better person to taking care of my family and friends. I had so much shame and guilt those first years.. no presents, no thanksgiving, no special lights. I’m now at the point where things are better I Now make that magic  happen and I do my best every year to give everyone that lift of Christmas joy as cheesy as it sounds. I think now especially it’s more important than ever. I’ve started decorating again not outside just yet. (Minus a Generic Halloween Ghoul inflatable [I used to have a Slender Man one that was so cool but he got eaten]) 
But inside I do a pretty little corner and just try to push out that magic that I Loved as a kid. Little did I know back then that magic took heck of a lotta work to make happen. But it’s worth it in the end to make them feel like life is worth enjoying. 
(Life is hard man) 
But I’m still surviving, and pushing. 
Now I feel like I’m getting close to that next level up, the outside decorating. 
That being said I would never dare put Santa outside now. But I would Love to put him in front of a window, but he still needs help. Which is why I’m here.. 
I was hoping to get some opinions on what to do. Santa here is Old. Very Old. 
He isn’t a normal blowmold, his front and back half used to be stapled together. His plastic is thin and fragile. 
He can’t stand on his own, his feet and back were already broken up, even when my grandfather was alive the way we used to light him up was a hacked ceiling light attached to a ripped up power cord only held together by a wooden stick that was bigger than the broken hole on Santa’s back and a lot of electric tape. 
Santa is a heckking survivor. 
My thoughts was maybe to toss the back side and maybe glue or restaple his front half and maybe use LEDs strips to light him up. But I’d feel really terrible just tossing any part of him, he is just above 5ft tall and a big guy to boot. I’d also like to give him his classic glow but his back side is so messed up I don’t really want to attach anything to it either. I was hoping maybe someone on here has seen a blow mold similar to my Santa and have some sort of idea.. or maybe know where he came from? 
I’m also going to make a post in a different subreddit asking for help. I’m from Chicago and to my knowledge my grandfather only really lived in Chicago. 
I have tried my best to find any information on him, but I have gotten absolutely nothing. The only thing I ever saw remotely close was a Santa that look like mine from what I could tell all the way in the back of someone’s collection photo on Pinterest like years ago. I’ve never seen that photo again. So I’m lost. 
Point of the story is this coming holiday to make some magic for the people you care about. Heck even a stranger or two. 
And 404 has someone seen my Santa out in the wild? I think he might be from 60s but that’s my guess from my research. 
Thanks for reading! </p>
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A little story and Opinions needed.. 

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Would anyone know about this style of Frosty the Snowman? Has it been released before or any other styles. When I saw this in Menards my eyes lit up. This Frosty was originally drawn by Paul Coker Jr. Paul was born and raised in Lawrence Ks. He was a Mad Magazine artist and famously drew this Frosty. I never got the chance to meet him and as a kid I loved Mad Magazine. I’m very happy I have a blow mold of local artist. 

<div class="md"><p>Would anyone know about this style of Frosty the Snowman? Has it been released before or any other styles. When I saw this in Menards my eyes lit up. This Frosty was originally drawn by Paul Coker Jr. Paul was born and raised in Lawrence Ks. He was a Mad Magazine artist and famously drew this Frosty. I never got the chance to meet him and as a kid I loved Mad Magazine. I’m very happy I have a blow mold of local artist. </p>
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My fav 2024 purchase.

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I picked up this cutie today! He was $50 and from 1971. Is that a good price? ☺️

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I found a Mary, Joseph, and bb Jesus sans manger for $25 at the thrift store yesterday! I'm thinking of crafting a makeshift manger out of a plastic bin and some string lights.

<div class="md"><p>I found a Mary, Joseph, and bb Jesus sans manger for $25 at the thrift store yesterday! I&#39;m thinking of crafting a makeshift manger out of a plastic bin and some string lights.</p>
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Remember, rear facing car seats are safest for infants!

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My Favorite Xmas Blowmold

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This is an odd blowmold

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He was stripped and repainted a few years ago, taught me the lesson of why not to leave old paint behind before respraying.

<div class="md"><p>He was stripped and repainted a few years ago, taught me the lesson of why not to leave old paint behind before respraying.</p>
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Of all that I've got he's still my favorite- so handsome. Union products Santa face, ~2ft tall x 16 inches wide

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Recently acquired one of my favourite molds, the classic Empire Santa Lamp, made from 1968-1993.

<div class="md"><p>Recently acquired one of my favourite molds, the classic Empire Santa Lamp, made from 1968-1993.</p>
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Empire Santa Lamp

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I believe it came out of biglots circa early 2000's

<div class="md"><p>I believe it came out of biglots circa early 2000&#39;s</p>
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I've had this one since I was a kid

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I just can’t get it to pop off. I don’t want to break the bulb but it’s stuck on there. Any tips! Its matching pair seemed to have a notch to help but not this one. Just pry it off?

<div class="md"><p>I just can’t get it to pop off. I don’t want to break the bulb but it’s stuck on there. Any tips! Its matching pair seemed to have a notch to help but not this one. Just pry it off?</p>
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Can get flame off of blow mold candle

Does anyone know of a source for a replacement cord for this style blow mold? 

<div class="md"><p>Does anyone know of a source for a replacement cord for this style blow mold? </p>
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Cord replacement for candle?

A little something to fill the void between Halloween and Christmas 

<div class="md"><p>A little something to fill the void between Halloween and Christmas </p>
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Happy Thanksgiving 

I saw these wood cut-outs at a local antique store and they remined me of ones my parents had in the early 90s I was told that $99 as a firm price should I pull the trigger is it worth it or not?

<div class="md"><p>I saw these wood cut-outs at a local antique store and they remined me of ones my parents had in the early 90s I was told that $99 as a firm price should I pull the trigger is it worth it or not?</p>
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What do you guys think of it?

I got this snowman with the backplate but no blub. I've tried to look up some bulb sockets on the internet but have had a bulb and plate combo come up. All I need is the bulb socket. Thanks! 

<div class="md"><p>I got this snowman with the backplate but no blub. I&#39;ve tried to look up some bulb sockets on the internet but have had a bulb and plate combo come up. All I need is the bulb socket. Thanks! </p>
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Anyone know where I can get a replacement bulb socket for this Empire Snowman?

I'm packing away my vintage halloween blow molds right now and was wondering... do you leave the lightbulb/cord in? Or do you take it out when packing everything away until next season? Not sure if it makes a difference either way and just wanted to make sure. Want to preserve the ones I have. Thanks so much! 

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m packing away my vintage halloween blow molds right now and was wondering... do you leave the lightbulb/cord in? Or do you take it out when packing everything away until next season? Not sure if it makes a difference either way and just wanted to make sure. Want to preserve the ones I have. Thanks so much! </p>
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storing blow molds help!

Hello everyone, I have a skelton with top hat Blowmold. And it is very brittle on the front. I'm trying to figure out a way to save it. And while I know a lot of people use the plastic beads and heat them up to make patches for missing pieces I am wondering if patching  on the outside to seal the holes and then pouring resin in the bottom inside to create a layer on the front of the blown mold from the inside wood harden and permanently bond itself to the blow mold thus stopping the brittle pieces from breaking off. I know it would make it heavier on the front half because the layer would have to be somewhat thick but it would be clear so the light would still go through. Any other recommendations would be helpful Thank you.

<div class="md"><p>Hello everyone, I have a skelton with top hat Blowmold. And it is very brittle on the front. I&#39;m trying to figure out a way to save it. And while I know a lot of people use the plastic beads and heat them up to make patches for missing pieces I am wondering if patching  on the outside to seal the holes and then pouring resin in the bottom inside to create a layer on the front of the blown mold from the inside wood harden and permanently bond itself to the blow mold thus stopping the brittle pieces from breaking off. I know it would make it heavier on the front half because the layer would have to be somewhat thick but it would be clear so the light would still go through. Any other recommendations would be helpful Thank you.</p>
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Has anyone used resin to fill cracks from the inside of the blown mold? 

This is my first year decorating outside for Christmas and I would like to decorate primarily with blow molds. What is the best brand/store to buy new/modern blow molds? I don’t like how Home Depot’s use batteries and Lowe’s and Walmarts are too short. Looking for 36-40 inches tall with plug in lights. 

<div class="md"><p>This is my first year decorating outside for Christmas and I would like to decorate primarily with blow molds. What is the best brand/store to buy new/modern blow molds? I don’t like how Home Depot’s use batteries and Lowe’s and Walmarts are too short. Looking for 36-40 inches tall with plug in lights. </p>
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Best place to buy new blow molds

1970 Empire Santa and reindeer

Hi all!! 

Next Christmas, my mom’s dream is to pull out her entire blow mold collection, and put them on display throughout the property. 90% of her blow-molds has sat in storage as they are her prized collection. 

From now till Christmas 2025, our goal is to fill the blow molds with sand, and spray them to help with sun-fade and maybe even a little protective layer from any nicks and scratches. 

So, what all have y’all found to be worth the time to spray on your beloveds? Pls, recommendations only of products tried and true. 🎅🎄

TYIA!! 

<div class="md"><p>Hi all!! </p>

<p>Next Christmas, my mom’s dream is to pull out her entire blow mold collection, and put them on display throughout the property. 90% of her blow-molds has sat in storage as they are her prized collection. </p>

<p>From now till Christmas 2025, our goal is to fill the blow molds with sand, and spray them to help with sun-fade and maybe even a little protective layer from any nicks and scratches. </p>

<p>So, what all have y’all found to be worth the time to spray on your beloveds? Pls, recommendations only of products tried and true. 🎅🎄</p>

<p>TYIA!! </p>
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Weatherproofing Spray?

Stills of the 2024 frozen graveyard. I still can't believe I scored the red cauldron for $12.37. I was pretty shocked when I picked up the obelisk for ~$35. Both were on clearance, at Home Depot and Lowes respectively.

Video walkthrough of the blow mold graveyard that I have had to excavate three times due to record snowfall. My 2024 sale scores are the 5' obelisk ($35ish), the lantern hands ($1.50 thrifted) and the bubbling red cauldron ($12.37!!).

Enjoying my small pumpkin collection tonight while on candy duty. 🎃😄

<div class="md"><p>Enjoying my small pumpkin collection tonight while on candy duty. 🎃😄</p>
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Happy Halloween!

Found these on FBMarketplace for $20 total!

<div class="md"><p>Found these on FBMarketplace for $20 total!</p>
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Snowman and Mrs Clause

Spotted the kneeling/praying Santa on Facebook marketplace a few days back… was in-line to get him… original buyer apparently flaked…

Drove ~45 minutes to pick him up tonight. Physically in good shape, although a few scuffs on the paint. Overall not bad though!

No baby Jesus with him… I’ll find one at some point. 

Best part - $65!!


<div class="md"><p>Spotted the kneeling/praying Santa on Facebook marketplace a few days back… was in-line to get him… original buyer apparently flaked…</p>

<p>Drove ~45 minutes to pick him up tonight. Physically in good shape, although a few scuffs on the paint. Overall not bad though!</p>

<p>No baby Jesus with him… I’ll find one at some point. </p>

<p>Best part - $65!!</p>
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Another off the bucket list!

I just opened a tattoo shop and posted about what I should use to decorate this weird ledge above our front door and someone suggested blow molds. I have a few already so this was a GREAT idea. I've since been scouring ebay/etsy! But I just curious where y'all tend to find blow molds in person (I live in Chicago if anyone has any specific recommendations in the area) 

Obviously blow molds are most popular for holiday decor so Halloween & Christmas themes tend to be popular which isn't necessarily the vibe I'm going for. Curious if anyone has seen any fun non holiday themed blow molds? Or if there are specific collections or terms I could try looking up to avoid my searches being flooded with stuff I'm not necessarily interested in! Looking for anything unique and weird. Thanks! 

<div class="md"><p>I just opened a tattoo shop and posted about what I should use to decorate this weird ledge above our front door and someone suggested blow molds. I have a few already so this was a GREAT idea. I&#39;ve since been scouring ebay/etsy! But I just curious where y&#39;all tend to find blow molds in person (I live in Chicago if anyone has any specific recommendations in the area) </p>

<p>Obviously blow molds are most popular for holiday decor so Halloween &amp; Christmas themes tend to be popular which isn&#39;t necessarily the vibe I&#39;m going for. Curious if anyone has seen any fun non holiday themed blow molds? Or if there are specific collections or terms I could try looking up to avoid my searches being flooded with stuff I&#39;m not necessarily interested in! Looking for anything unique and weird. Thanks! </p>
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Non-holiday designs?

I've been working on this for a few months, I'm not really great at these kind of things, but I'm pretty proud of how it turned out. 

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;ve been working on this for a few months, I&#39;m not really great at these kind of things, but I&#39;m pretty proud of how it turned out. </p>
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Is it perfect? No, but it's done and I tried to make it good. 

Unbelievable, just a couple days ago the missus and I were discussing this mold and the Tigger mold. Then today found Pooh. And for less then $100!!!

<div class="md"><p>Unbelievable, just a couple days ago the missus and I were discussing this mold and the Tigger mold. Then today found Pooh. And for less then $100!!!</p>
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Found today 

His name is Alfredo

Found these guys out in the wild. Did I find someone’s grail?

<div class="md"><p>Found these guys out in the wild. Did I find someone’s grail?</p>
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Anyone have any info on these? 

How do I remove the light? I've never encountered this white circular piece before

<div class="md"><p>How do I remove the light? I&#39;ve never encountered this white circular piece before</p>
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Removing light bulb

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Weatherproofing Spray?