Post #766021 by SpaceAgeCity on Sun, Jul 10, 2016 1:59 AM

Sometime between 10:30 a.m. July 8 and 10:30 a.m. July 9, 2016, someone broke into my storage unit in Costa Mesa, Calif., and stole much of the Tiki and Oceanic material I've been collecting over the years. I'm posting the few photos I have of the material (taken in happier days). Much more was stolen, but this is what I happened to have photos of. I know tiki mugs, PNG bilum bags, a PNG lime pot, a movie projector, Halloween decorations, and more also disappeared.

PNG spirit hook (or skull hook), over three feet tall

Two "tiki babies" by Danny "Tiki Diablo" Gallardo. Note unique paint jobs.

PNG gope board

Disneyland tiki salt and pepper shakers, 1950s (perfect condition)

These are just a few samples from a larger record collection that contained more than just Exotica. This was just the only photo I had. Note the local Tiare Productions LP from Orange County.

Tapa swag lamp by Bamboo Ben.

Carved wood crocodile bowl from PNG, and an early 1900s California-made fishing float (smallish).

Early Hawaiian Punch can (large), from when it was still made in Fullerton, CA.

Plastic masks from Benson's Tropical Imports (not so classy, perhaps, but I figured they'd be good for outside decor if we ever start getting rain again.)

Thanks for keeping an eye out. If you have any clues or if you see any of the one-of-a-kind items like the PNG carvings appear on the market, please call the Costa Mesa Police Dept.

I can't tell you how upsetting this is. I don't make big money. I don't take vacations. But every so often I splurge on my hobby. And now this.