Advertising Shorts
Description: The “Be a Pepper” campaign began in 1977 continued until about 1983 and anybody that was old enough during those years knows the jingle which went “I’m a Pepper, he’s a Pepper, she’s a Pepper, we’re a Pepper, wouldn’t you like to be a Pepper, too?” by heart. It was a catchy tune that caused you to hum or sing along and even resulted in clothing and accessories featuring “I’m a Pepper.” By 1980, “Be a Pepper” was ranked as the third most popular of all advertising campaigns in the United States proving that sometimes the most effective campaigns are the most simplistic.
Description: Lionel Trains Graphic Advertising Vintage Retro: Racing across a golden layout, the 1950 Lionel Trains blaze forward under the bright slogan “They’re a million miles ahead of everything!” Metallic hues and comic bursts capture the thrill of Magne-Traction technology, where every rail hums with electric power. Printed with deep gloss inks, this artwork shines vividly on T-Shirts, Hoodies, Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Crewneck Sweatshirts, and Tank Tops, the fibers holding crisp lines and saturated yellows. On Posters, Art Prints, Mugs, Stickers, and Tapestries, the design gleams with that pure mid-century advertising spark.
Description: This restored and enhanced image is from Germany and is for Feldschlosschen Bock which is a type of beer. As you can see by the young child holding two pints with different coloured liquid in them, there is two types of the Feldschlosschen Bock. On the image the child is riding a black goat with a walled city in the background.
Description: Chugga Mota Graphic Advertising Vintage Retro. A lively mid-century layout explodes with color as a boy speeds his bicycle fitted with the Smith Brothers Chugga-Mota, the candy-powered add-on that makes wheels growl like a motorcycle. Panels echo jingles and prices in pure print rhythm. Across T-Shirts, Hoodies, Crewneck Sweatshirts, Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Tank Tops, Baseball T-Shirts and Bags, the design rides bright over soft cotton and tight stitching, inks holding every cherry hue. Mugs, Stickers, Tapestries, Posters, Art Prints and Pillows repeat the hum and sparkle of 1950s advertising pulse.
