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Skateboard Police 1988 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95Skaters and police have always had an adversarial relationship rooted in the regulation of public spaces where skateboarding is typically practiced. From plazas and sidewalks, to parking lots and other urban areas that were not designed with the activity in mind, concerns about property damage, safety, and liability have resulted in cities enacting anti-skateboarding ordinances. This has left police responsible for enforcing the law and running skateboarders off from their favorite session spots. This late '80s 'skateboard police' design was meant to poke fun at the police, replacing the typical motto of 'to protect and serve' with 'to observe, cite, and harass.' -








Carter Gives Me Gas Pains 1979 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95The 1979 energy crisis during Jimmy Carter's presidency was triggered by the Iranian Revolution, which slashed global oil production, causing prices to double, sparking, panic-buying, and by extension, long gas lines. Carter responded by deregulating oil prices, creating the Department of Energy, and urging conservation, which reduced foreign oil dependency, but heavily damaged his public approval. Coupled with high inflation, the energy crisis severely damaged public confidence in the administration, leading to a "crisis of confidence" speech, and contributed to his 1980 reelection loss. Right, wrong, or otherwise, many Americans blamed Carter for the energy crisis, even though many of the underlying causes predated his time in office. Although unpopular at the time, Carter's policies eventually helped reduce U.S. dependency on foreign oil and encouraged more domestic production. This design is a recreation of a popular '70s iron-on that shows Carter as a gas station attendant with a hat that reads, "the buck$ start here." -








Sigmund and the Sea Monsters 1973 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95Sigmund the Sea Monster was the lovable title character from the 1973 children’s television series Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. The show followed Sigmund, a friendly young sea monster who was different from the rest of his mischievous monster family because he preferred making friends with humans instead of scaring them. After being rejected by his meaner brothers, Slurp and Burp, Sigmund befriended two brothers, Johnny and Scott, who hide him in their clubhouse and help keep his existence a secret. Mixing slapstick comedy, colorful costumes, and a fun fantasy style, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters became a memorable part of Saturday morning television in the '70s, celebrating friendship, kindness, and the idea that being different is cool. -








South St. Paul Rodeo 1980 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95The first South St. Paul Rodeo opened on Thursday, July 10, 1980, launching four straight days and nights of professional rodeo competition that ran through Sunday. Held on a 27-acre site in South St. Paul, Minnesota—near what had once been the busiest stockyard in the world—the event drew thousands of fans eager to see top riders face off against what promoters billed as “the meanest bulls in America.” The rodeo was the vision of real-life cowboy and legendary promoter Walter “Walt” Books, whose efforts brought the event to life. The South St. Paul Rodeo continued thrilling crowds each summer until 1986. -



Black Death Malt Liquor 1976 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95“The Doctor isn’t feeling so good today. The Doctor was a bad boy last night. The Doctor over-medicated!” Black Death Malt Liquor is a fictional, bottom-shelf booze brand that gained cult status after appearing on the T-shirts of a DJ from WKRP in Cincinnati. The hard-rocking Dr. Johnny Fever wore the design more than once while on the air, spinning rock ’n’ roll for WKRP listeners and cementing the shirt—and the tongue-in-cheek “Black Death” brand—as a memorable piece of the show’s offbeat humor. -








KKBQ Houston Too-Kii Bird 1982 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95KKBQ-FM relaunched in 1982 with a high-energy Top 40/rock format and quickly rose to become one of the most popular stations in Houston. Its morning “zoo”-style AM drive show dominated the ratings for years, helping keep the station consistently near the top of the market. A big part of the station’s identity was its colorful mascot, the Too-Kii Bird, a cartoon character that perfectly captured KKBQ’s upbeat sound and irreverent on-air personalities. The Too-Kii Bird appeared on bumper stickers, T-shirts, and posters throughout the city, becoming a local pop-culture icon. The character even came to life at live remotes and station events, where a costumed Too-Kii Bird would mingle with fans and promote the station around Houston. -








Arizona: The Grand Canyon State 1975 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95Known as the Grand Canyon State, Arizona earns its nickname from the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, one of the most spectacular natural wonders on Earth. Carved over millions of years by the Colorado River, the canyon stretches roughly 277 miles and reveals a vast cross-section of geologic history layered in colorful stone. But Arizona’s identity goes beyond this iconic landmark. The state is known for its dramatic desert landscapes, towering saguaro cacti, rugged mountains, and brilliant sunsets that paint the sky in shades of red and gold. From the red rocks of Sedona to the historic streets of Tombstone and the vibrant culture of Phoenix, Arizona blends natural beauty, rich history, and a spirit of the American West that continues to draw visitors from around the world. -








Ban Soviet Style Assault Legislators 1989 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95“To hell with the Constitution…” remarked California Assemblyman Mike Roos during a February 1989 appearance on KRON Radio in San Francisco while discussing the constitutionality of the Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act. The law was written by Democrat California State Senate President pro tempore David Roberti and Democrat Assembly Speaker pro tempore Mike Roos, who sought to ban what they described as “Soviet-style assault rifles” following a series of shootings in which criminals used variants of the AK-47 platform. Although the Roberti-Roos ban was ultimately signed into law, both authors faced significant backlash for their comments and positions on the issue, and within a year each had either lost office or retired from politics. This design draws inspiration from one of the more memorable protest slogans opposing the law, which called for the banning of “Soviet-style assault legislators,” and features a rifle with an extended magazine shaped like California with a star marking Sacramento along with California State Capitol dome as the barrel sight. For historical context, the law was later struck down in Miller v. Bonta in 2021, though the ruling has been stayed and remains under appeal as of this writing. -








Elephant Memory Systems 1980 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95Elephant Memory Systems (EMS) was a well-known brand of floppy disk media produced by Leading Edge Products during the 1980s. The name played on the old saying that elephants never forget, suggesting dependable data storage. Founded in 1980, Elephant was initially introduced as an affordable, mass-market option. Its bold pachyderm logo and bright yellow packaging stood out dramatically from the subdued silver and blue designs favored by competitors. While some investors worried the playful branding might hurt the product’s credibility, the opposite proved true. Elephant disks quickly gained a reputation for quality and reliability, evolving into a premium product with some of the highest margins in the industry and becoming one of the best-selling floppy disk brands of its era. -








Meatballs 1979 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95Meatballs is a 1979 Canadian teen comedy that follows the goofy misadventures of counselors and campers at the scrappy summer retreat known as Camp North Star. Among the new arrivals is Rudy, a shy and awkward boy who quickly discovers the camp is packed with loud, mischievous teenagers. Leading the chaos is Tripper, the head counselor—a wisecracking prankster, charming troublemaker, and perpetual man-child. Across the lake sits Camp Mohawk, an elite camp for wealthy kids that has dominated the annual camp games for twelve straight years, often by bending the rules. Determined to break the streak, the underdog campers of North Star rally together, with Rudy playing a key role. The film was a surprise hit and went on to become the highest-grossing Canadian film ever released in both the United States and Canada at the time. Who knew? -








Get a Piece of The Rock 1973 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95Located in San Francisco Bay about 1.25 miles from the city of San Francisco, Alcatraz Island is one of the Bay Area’s most popular tourist destinations. The island served as a federal prison from 1934 to 1963. After the prison closed, it was famously occupied by Native American activists in the late 1960s. In 1972, Congress established the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which included Alcatraz, and the former prison was opened to the public in 1973. The island was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 and was later designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. Beginning in the early 1990s, restoration and conservation projects were undertaken to stabilize deteriorating structures and preserve the site much as it appeared when the prison closed. -








Suck ‘Em Up Hawaiian Style 1991 Vintage Men’s T-Shirt
$29.95The phrase "Suck ’Em Up Hawaiian Style” became a playful bit of beachside slang associated with the laid-back drinking culture of Hawaii in the mid-20th century, especially when paired with Primo Beer, the islands’ iconic brew first produced in Honolulu in 1897. Known for its crisp, refreshing taste and the famous “Primo” label, the beer became a staple of local gatherings, surf breaks, and backyard luaus. The phrase captures the easygoing spirit of island life—encouraging friends to kick back, enjoy a cold Primo, and soak in the sunshine, ocean air, and camaraderie that define Hawaii’s relaxed social culture. Together, the slogan and the beer evoke the carefree atmosphere of beach parties, surf culture, and the simple pleasure of sharing a drink with friends in paradise.
















































