Imagine yourself sitting in a meeting room in 1965 at Aladdin Industries, Nashville, TN. In front of you, propped up on an easel, the concept drawing for a "Beatles lunchbox" from the creative team was sitting. 😎#faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

59 years ago today, a U.S. copyright was issued for: "STARFANS, INC. Ringo. [Head, on base] Plastic. © Starfans, Inc. & Gigi Carrier; 24Aug65; GP48714." 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

In June 1965, Clinton Records ran a nationwide campaign in trade magazines, etc., touting their "important new artist" Brad Berwick, and his new release, "I'm Better Than The Beatles." We're not sure how that turned out! 😎 #faBgear #CopyrightingTheBeatles

Two years ago today, the right place at the right time collided...we were at the Brian Epstein statue unveiling in Liverpool! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

On this "International Read Comics in Public Day," we must share this image from mattbutchershop.blogspot.com. Amazing research! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

Today, 60 years ago, this ad for the Norman Drees Beatle Badges appeared in 'Fabulous' magazine! #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

It's "National Beach Day," so let's get some use out of our Beatles' Beach Towel! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

69 years ago today, Brian Epstein was appointed a director of I. Epstein & Sons (Liverpool) Limited, one of the two furniture-dealing sides of the family business. 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

60 years ago today, a U.S. copyright was issued for the Beatles' novelty song: "WE LOVE THEM ALL; w & m Shelley Hutchings & Kim Stadtler (Kimberly A. Stadtler) © Robert J. Stadtler & Edward A. Hutchings; 31Aug64; EU841812." 😎 💿 #faBgear #CopyrightingTheBeatles

Today, 60 years ago, the Vancouver Sun ran an article titled "Beatlemania's Fast Fade Has Novelty Shops Crying." Apparently, they overstocked their inventory. 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

This shirt, made by Paddle and Saddle, was a division of Reliance Manufacturing and based in St. Louis. They were named after the Paddle and Saddle Club in St. Louis - in 1936 by Rice-Stix Dry Goods of St. Louis. 📸: Rory Williams 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

It’s a perfect day for some Beatles 1964 “Plastic Hors Doeuvre Picks” from Hong Kong! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

Today, 60 years ago...we guess this was a promising idea at the time? 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

Today, 60 years ago, you could have hurried out to buy the official "Beatles Mirror,"... "...only 42 to sell!" 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

Today, let's try on a few 1965 'Ringo' caps. They are replicas of the Breton fisherman's style popularized by Ringo in “A Hard Day's Night." These were manufactured by Trade One and came in assorted colors. 📸: Dennis Dailey 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

How about we take home 6 for 25¢ or 36 for $1.19? What a decision we made as we stood in front of the counter display! 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

Today, 59 years ago, an article appeared about Gigi Carrier (actress, fashion model, contractor, and sculptor) and her "Ringo Busts." 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

Today is "National Make Your Bed Day,” so let’s look at The Beatles Bedspread. Made in the UK 1964 by L Hilton & Company | Rozita, they did a tie-in with the "A Hard Day's Night" movie release by saying their product helped with "A Good Night's Rest." 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia

60 years ago -“You don't have to be a fan to catch the "Mania" from this zany character. Complete with autograph pen and Delta Discs for eyes. The colors are as wild as the hair-do, see them soon--they're the greatest!" 😎 #NEMSmemorabilia

When it's 1964 and The Beatles are the hottest thing on the planet, you just HAVE to name your new transistor Fish Caller the "Beetle Bomb." As advertised in the Pensacola News Journal. 😎 #faBgear #NEMSmemorabilia