Magnum Kitsch

April 27, 2012 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment  

Take a peek at this wicked new trailer for the new Oliver Stone flick called Savages. Keep an eye on Taylor Kitsch (aka John Carter of mars) whose character Chon sports nifty Hawaiian shirts throughout the trailer.

We don’t typically stray away from tees but when one of them looks to be Selleck’s epic vintage red Paradise Found jungle bird print, we start paying attention. The collective does have some pretty rare vintage Magnum tees available and our Magnum Halloween costume breakdown is worth investigating.

Category: Hawaiian, Movies, T.V.


Hammer Time

November 29, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

A round-up of vintage television tees on the Collective.


Miami Vice had everything. A beautiful setting, a hot cast and fast cars. Behind the scenes sat great writers, a top notch director and composer Jan Hammer. Hammer wrote the show’s epic theme but also scored the majority of episodes which solidified the melodramatics Vice was famous for. When it was tough times for the show’s main character – Sunny got his own theme music “Crockett’s Theme” which was a hit within itself.

Some might say Jan is a one hit-wonder as far as T.V. themes go (he’s no Mike Post), but it’s arguably the best of the 80s and maybe even of all time. And Jan was no slouch in the collaboration department given he went on to work various projects with Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, Carlos Santana, Neal Schon and many others.

Speaking of Mike Post and kick-ass 80s themes, Magnum P.I. definitely ranks up there, perhaps just below the brilliant electro theme for Knight Rider. Falcon Crest deserves a nod for the prime time soap theme mostly because of its composer Bill Conti – who also did themes for Dallas, Cagney & Lacey (and all the Rocky flicks.)

The Tour of Duty theme is awesome, but they cheated by using the Rolling Stones’ Paint it Black. Last but not least – the theme for Mash perfectly communicates despair right down to its title, “Suicide is Painless.”

Category: T.V.


Homey

September 25, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

A vintage t-shirt tribute to television.


Shirt #4: In Living Color, Homey D. Clown

Availability: Check Defunkd’s T.V. Selection

Aired: 1990-1994

Fact: Homey D. Clown was the first, and only, character from In Living Color to get his own video game. In fact it’s the only video game ever made based on a television comedy sketch with no movie tie-in.

Approximate value: $45

Image Courtesy of: Hermosa Vintage

Category: T.V.


Urkel

August 31, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

A vintage t-shirt tribute to television.


Shirt #3: Family Matters, Steve Urkel

Availability: Check Defunkd’s T.V. Tees

Aired: 1989-1997

Fact: Family Matters was a spin-off of Perfect Strangers. Don’t be ridiculous, you say? It’s true – Harriette Winslow’s character was an elevator operator at the Chicago Chronicle where cousin Larry worked.

Approximate value: $45

Image Courtesy of: Fatandyz

  • View the previous 90210 t-shirt.
Category: T.V.


90210

August 31, 2011 by Jimmy J · Leave a Comment  

A vintage t-shirt tribute to television.


Shirt #2: Beverly Hills 90210

Availability: Check Defunkd’s T.V. Selection

Aired: 1990-2000

Fact: If you exchange an egg at a convenience store you’ll find the rave and all the U4EA you’re looking for.

Approximate value: $25

Image Courtesy of: invintagewetrustco

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Category: T.V.