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Medieval Steel Gauntlets

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:13:49 -0600

These two thick polished steel gauntlets are the ultimate in medieval hand protection!

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Pan American Boeing 707 Airplane Window

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:39:12 -0600

Take a seat back in time with this nostalgic Pan Am airplane window. Interesting and unique, the window is a part of the last existing Pan American Boeing 707, the N880PA, making it a rare and extraordinary collectors piece for pilots, airplane aficionados, world travelers and anyone who keeps their eyes on the skies.

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COOL CATALOG - Medieval Weapon Art Catalog

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:46:41 -0600

Party like it's 1599 - Step back into an earlier time with precision replicas of Renaissance and medieval weapons, Renaissance clothing, and fantasy collectible knives and swords.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Floor Globe

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:23:10 -0600

An authentic reproduction of a floor globe designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the early 1900s that was ever completed, but recreated from a sketch drawing found in the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation archives.

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6' Giant Inflatable Turkey

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:40:22 -0500

This giant inflatable Thanksgiving turkey makes a colorful yard decoration that will stir the Thanksgiving spirit of the whole neighborhood!

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Franken Stein - The Ultimate Stein!

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:44:12 -0500

This Halloween, the ultimate stein for holding your favorite bubbling spiked beverage concoction is the Franken Stein monster mug of course!

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Mummy Stein

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:03:32 -0500

This Halloween, quench your thirst for blood or other fine beverage with a spooky new Mummy Stein. This oversized ceramic mummy head mug is nearly 6 inches tall, 5 inches wide and much cooler to drink from than the regular boring plastic party cups.

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Obama Dragon and McCain Gargoyle Election Year Campaign Statues

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:44:37 -0500

Which political creature are you voting for in the 2008 Presidential Election?

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Black Knight Fireplace Tool Ensemble

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:50:06 -0500

This decorative foundry iron replica of the black knight has a halberd stand ready with a poker, broom, and shovel to service your fireplace on command.

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Everyday Holy Mug - Coffee Cups Inspired by the Holy Grail!

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:45:52 -0500

There's nothing better than a fine cup of coffee or tea in the morning or while on break at work, it's like a sacred daily ritual. Designer Ilkka Suppanen understands this and was inspired by the ultimate cup, the Holy Grail, when designing the Everyday Holy Mug.

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Official Movie Magazine - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:03:03 -0500

Over 100 pages of full-color whip-snapping never-before-seen photographs, articles, interviews, behind-the-scenes info and more! Just like the old days of cool collectible movie magazines.

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Soldier Egg Cup - Battle on the Breakfast Table

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:01:02 -0500

The Soldier Egg Cup brings the term shell-shocked to a whole new level. This cool new egg cup holds a delicious soft-boiled egg in the security or hmmm captivity of three sword-wielding plastic military soldiers. Why? I don't know exactly, but it's funny and your kids will love using it a breakfast.

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Automatic Rapid Fire Mini Field Cannon

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:20:11 -0500

It's always a good time for celebrating or starting a little trouble when you have a cannon by your side. A full-size cannon would be a bit too hard to manage and bring along with you, especially to the office, but the Miniature 25 Inch Field Cannon is perfect.

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Theatrical Poster

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:40:43 -0500

The official Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Teaser Poster has just been released and features all new artwork by legendary artist Drew Struzan.

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Monkey Fist Knot Doorstop

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:05:55 -0600

A monkey fist knot is an ingenious nautical knot tied from one continuous strand of rope and was used as an end weight by seamen and pirates to heave a long rope line from ship-to-shore or ship-to-ship, as a rescue lifeline for those who were tossed overboard (not who walked the plank) and as weapons in tavern brawls. Today you can use one as a weighty counterbalance to simply keep a door open

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Aberdeen Manor Gothic Lantern Floor Lamp

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:02:25 -0600

A work of fine craftsmanship that echoes centuries past.

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Ancient Warrior Candle Set

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:31:45 -0600

Pair of intricately modeled Mongolian warrior figurines are crafted of wax and double as candles. With an authentic stone-like finish, these candles look like they may have been unearthed at an archeology dig.

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16th Century Italian Replica Globe Bar

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:21:28 -0600

Impress guests with the Old World charm of our elegant 17.5" diameter Italian-style globe bar, wrapped with replica 16th-century nautical maps from the National Museum of Science, Florence.

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Lifesize Egyptian Anubis Sculpture - The Grand Ruler

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:20:51 -0600

At over eight feet tall, the grand ruler lifesize Anubis sculpture is ready to protect your Egyptian palace!

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Guillotine Cigar Cutter

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:38:41 -0600

A working model, with a real stainless steel blade, mounted on gold plated framework. Detailed down to the bucket that fortunately now receives only cigar tips.

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Teaser Poster

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:25:25 -0600

Genuine Indiana Jones Fedora Hat

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:20:55 -0600

This fur felt fedora is faithfully styled after the wide-brimmed hat worn by Dr. Henry Indiana Jones, Jr., famed archeologist and adventurer from the Indiana Jones trilogy.

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Authentic French Absinthe Fountain Set

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:57:24 -0600

The fountain is handmade from mouth-blown glass and plated brass, and the set includes four 1-oz. absinthe glasses and four stainless steel spoons with machine-tooled perforations. The set is the same one used in La Louche, an ubiquitous ritual performed at French absinthe cafes in the 19th-century.

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Fall of the Damned - Lampshade From Hell

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:43:23 -0600

If you are on the lookout for the ultimate in epic lampshades, today is your lucky day. Designer Luc Merx has created a lampshade he calls the Fall of the Damned. The lampshade depicts a mass of naked bodies, all fused together, falling into the fiery pits of Hell in pure burning agony.

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JUXTAPOSED : Religion Bookshelf

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:00:55 -0500

5,084,000,000 people, 5,360 pages, 3,700 years, 243 countries, 7 books, and 1 reclaimed hardwood shelf.

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Personalized Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:57:36 -0500

This is an authentic Louisville Slugger bat that can be yours for the first time ever engraved with your name or with your name and your choice of a team logo.

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Medieval Chainmail T-Shirt

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:42:06 -0500

A real lightweight t-shirt forged from thousands of anodized aluminum metal rings. Chainmail is definitely the new black!

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Upside-Down Corner Pre-Lit Christmas Tree

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:08:05 -0500

Evoking a 12th century Central European tradition of hanging a tree from the ceiling at Christmas, this unique 4' pre-lit fir attaches to your ceiling, allowing more room in less-spacious areas for the placement of furniture or more decorations underneath.

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Richard the Lionheart's Throne Toilet Seat

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:29:24 -0500

This clear resin seat has the Three Lions Crest inlaid inside the lid and gold-tone fleur-de-lis encircles the seat. A truly regal seat fit for a King.

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Brian The Brain - Interactive Artificial Intelligence Robot

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:56:45 -0500

As a wee tot I'm sure I talked to my teddy bear or had an imaginary friend, but not today's kids, they have interactive artificially intelligent neural life form robots with attitudes like Brian The Brain. Yep, this mere toy is probably smarter and cooler than you.

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WowWee Alive Elvis - Animatronic Singing and Talking Lifesize Bust

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:07:07 -0500

This is the animatronic Elvis, a singing and talking robotic bust adorned with The King's trademark leather jacket, sideburns, and pompadour.

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Leaning Tower of Pisa - Birdhouse / Bird Feeder

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:05:58 -0500

This charming birdhouse and feeder is carefully designed to resemble the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Carefully crafted of polyresin, sculpted in great detail. Simply fill the top with birdseed.

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Roman Colosseum Planter

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:28:49 -0500

When I think of the Roman Colosseum, I will always think of epic bloody battles, gladiators, chariots and now plants. Plants? Yep, because as far cool planters go, the Colosseum Planter is probably one of the coolest. It could also do double-duty as a big nut or candy bowl too.

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Build Your Own Stonehenge Kit

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:36:30 -0500

Bored at work again? When the boss isn't looking, secretly pull out the Build Your Own Stonehenge Kit. The kit comes with everything you need to construct your very own mythical alien/Druid hybrid rock calendar thing right on your desktop. It also comes with a little 32-page Stonehenge guide so you can learn a little history as well. Hey, it's better than working.

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The 7-Foot Upside-Down Pre-Lit Christmas Tree

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 09 Sep 2005 23:34:00 -0500

The holidays may be months away, but for a cool item like this, you may need some extra time to rethink your traditions.

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The Picture of Everything by Howard Hallis

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 01:00:00 -0500

Super heroes, cartoon characters, rock stars, movie stars, space ships, fantasy buildings, historical figures and places, religious figures, video games, monuments, famous vehicles, corporate logos, flags of the world, robots

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