The Best Holiday Gifts for “I Love Lucy” Fans
Ask most people of varying ages and cultures about “I Love Lucy” and they will probably respond with a smile. This television classic continues to be aired worldwide in different languages, and is one of the rare things that can actually bring folks together, even if just for a brief few moments, as we share and laughs about our favorite episodes.
If you are a hardcore fan of this great comedienne or know somebody else who is, let me give you some suggestions of fan-related memorabilia you can purchase to make this holiday a special one.
Store: CollectibleShopping.com
“I Love Lucy” Vitameatavegamin Waterglobe
Your “I Love Lucy” Vitameatavegamin Waterglobe will be a conversation-piece wherever you display it. This 5-1/2″ high memorabilia item features a scene from a legendary episode, considered to be one of the funniest. As an added bonus, it also plays the I Love Lucy theme song.
Cost: $49.99
Store: Giftapolis
“I Love Lucy” Trivia Game
So you think you know all there is to know about I Love Lucy? This fun-packed Trivia Game provides loads of fun for those folks who fancy themselves as being “experts” on the show. Both family and friends can participate in this to see how much you all really remember about Lucy, Ricky, Ethel, and Fred and about all the crazy stuff they got into. You can play with 2-4 payers or form teams.
Wonderful entertainment for true Lucy devotees!
Cost: $29.95
“I Love Lucy Blanket Collage
The 100% acrylic “I Love Lucy Blanket Collage is 46 x 60 and prominently displays many memorable black-and-white scenes from some of the show’s best-known episodes, all surrounded by red hearts.
Cost: $44.95
“I Love Lucy” Wall Clock Neon California Here We Come Style
Remember the episode where the Ricardos and Mertzes head out to sunny California, so Ricky can make a picture in Hollywood?
This classy neon clock features the scene where they’re driving along and singing, “California, Here I Come.” It’s very attractive, functional and of great quality, an item any Lucy collector would be proud to add to his or her collection.
Cost: $79.95
Store: The Lighter Side
The “I Love Lucy” Varsity Jacket
The “I Love Lucy” Varsity Jacket has that shiny,1950-ish look so adored by fans of nostalgia. The body is made from wool and the sleeves and collar are genuine leather, with appliques featuring America’s favorite redhead on the sleeves and the name of the show, encircled by a pink heart on the back.
Cost: $198.98 for sizes Small to X-Large
$209.98 for size XX-Large
Store: Lucy Store
Queen of the Gypsies Mattel Doll
Mattel has created a series of dolls representing Lucy as various wacky characters in I Love Lucy episodes.
Here she is presented as Camille, snaggle-toothed Queen of the Gypsies, in the Fine arts League musical that goes terribly wrong, like most of Lucy’s endeavors.
Cost: $39.95
Lucy Gets In Pictures Mattel Doll
The excellently detailed Lucy Gets In Pictures Mattel Doll represents the episode in which the ever-scheming Lucy finally gets what she sees as her big break in show biz, only to have it ruined by an overly heavy headdress.
Cost: $39.95
“I Love Lucy” Job Switching Cookie Jar
This unique 9.5″x8.25″x6.25″.”I Love Lucy” Job Switching Cookie Jar is truly a one-of-a-kind item.
Everybody who has ever watched this show remembers the time Lucy and Ethel got a job as assembly-line candy makers, with disastrous results. One of the hilarious scenes from this particular episode is displayed on thecookie jar, which looks just like a little television set, complete with faux antennae and power switch.
Cost: $53.95
“I Love Lucy” Roadtrip Luggage
Using the California Road Trip theme, this 3-piece luggage set includes a cosmetic case, overnight bag and full-size suitcase with rollers.
At least this way, the airport can’t possibly get your luggage mixed up with somebody else’s!
Cost: $149.95
Everybody Loves Lucy!
At least, I’ve never heard of anybody who didn’t.
If you or someone close to you are one of her most dedicated fans, you will be pleased with any of the merchandise listed here. For purchase and to see even more I Love Lucy memorabilia, visit the sites listed in my Resources section.
Some of these items run out quickly, so make sure you get your order in as soon as possible.
Reference:
- CollectibleShopping.com ; www.collectibleshopping.com Giftapolis www.giftapolis.com The Lighter Side www.thelighterside.com Lucy Store www.lucystore.com
