Limited Edition Munktiki & Jake the Alligator Man t-shirts now available!

We've got a couple of great limited edition t-shirts currently available over at the Vintage Roadside website!

First up is the 2012 Jake the Alligator Man t-shirt. Each year Jake has an amazing Bachelor & Birthday Party up in Long Beach, WA and this is the fourth limited edition t-shirt we've created to honor the birthday boy.

We're offering Men's sizes Small - XXL here.

Next up is a limited edition by the masters of the fine art tiki mug - Munktiki! Many of you may be familiar with their mugs but may have missed their limited edition "Skull Ripper" t-shirt.

Limited to just 36 shirts, we currently have Men's Small - XL available here.

Happy Wednesday!

Jeff & Kelly
Vintage Roadside

Jake the Alligator Man - 2012 Limited Edition T-shirt

Ever been to a birthday party for a real alligator man? Each year a hard-working group of folks in Long Beach, Washington throws an amazing birthday party for everyone's favorite "Half Man - Half Alligator" - Jake. Jake is well-known in the world of roadside attractions, but if you've yet to make his acquaintance you can visit him daily at Marsh's Free Museum - one of our all-time favorite places to spend some time. (Our tip - look for the two-headed calf!)

The man of the hour.

This year Jake's annual Bachelor Party will be Friday, August 3rd followed by an all-ages celebration on Saturday, August 4th. There'll be a car show, live music and the always hard-fought battle to become Jake's Bride for the upcoming year! You can find more party info at Jake's birthday website here.

Mrs. Roadside with the 2011 Bride & Bridesmaid of Jake.

It's been our absolute pleasure the past few years to design the limited edition Jake t-shirt for the party and without further ado offer up this year's design. The theme for the party this year is "Under the Sea" and we decided it was time for Jake to don a little nautical attire. Ahoy Jake!

Alligator Man overboard!

See you at the beach!

Jeff & Kelly
Vintage Roadside

Jake the Alligator Man's 2011 Birthday Party

One of our favorite projects here at Vintage Roadside is having the honor of designing the t-shirt for Jake the Alligator Man's Birthday Party each summer.

For those of you not familiar with Jake, he's one of the star attractions at Marsh's Free Museum in Long Beach, Washington. Marsh's, open since 1935, is a true piece of roadside history and one of our must-see places. Everything from taxidermy to vintage penny arcade games as well as plenty of souvenirs to take home.

Huge thanks to Wendy and the Long Beach Merchants Association for throwing one of the best parties of the year! To encourage you to start making plans for 2012 here are 20 random photos from the celebration.

All photos copyright Vintage Roadside.

Free birthday cake at Marsh's provided by the Cottage Bakery.

Did we mention the hot rod show?

The Bride of Jake Contest in full swing.

A parade breaks out as the cake travels from the bakery to Marsh's.

DragStrip Riot - always a crowd-pleaser!

Jake enjoys an annual bachelor party.

Our mascot Stinky also enjoyed the bachelor party!

Party games for the kids!

The fearless leader of the event Wendy.

Each year William of My Dementia creates an amazing trophy to be given as "Jake's Choice" at the hot rod show.

Lobster Girl makes her case as a potential Bride of Jake.

Eerie Lee Shivers & Friends say "Welcome!"

Derek of Cherry Redd proudly accepts the 2011 Jake's Choice Award.

Jake's amazing cake from the Cottage Bakery.

2011 Bridesmaid of Jake - Katy Kosmic!

2011 Bride of Jake - Monica Midnight!

Nothing goes with a summer party like a little Elvis. The Graceland Five were simply amazing.

Mrs. Roadside with the 2011 Bride & Bridesmaid.

Hot rods & pin-ups.

Jake & Stinky hope to see you there next year!

Jeff & Kelly

Vintage Roadside

Vintage Roadside designs a T-shirt for Jake the Alligator Man!

We're huge fans of roadside attractions here at Vintage Roadside. One of our favorite stops is Marsh's Free Museum in Long Beach, Washington which houses a large collection of vintage arcade games, taxidermy, nautical items, and the star of the show - Jake the Alligator Man.

On August 8th, 2009 Jake fans from far and wide will be in Long Beach for Jake's "Third Annual 75th Birthday Party". The party will feature, among other activities, a hot rod show, live music, birthday cake, burlesque performances, and a drive in screening of The Creature From the Black Lagoon. For those looking to bring home a piece of Jake there will be a limited edition Birthday Party T-shirt. That's where we come in. Below is the first look at the front of the t-shirt we've designed for the party.


We'll have more party information in the coming weeks. You can also find additional images of the t-shirt design on our Facebook page here.

Hope everyone has a great weekend,

Jeff & Kelly
Vintage Roadside