Bing was involved in many projects during his life time. Spurred along reportedly by his brother Larry, Bing's company developed many varying items from coffee pots to board games. The following items carry the Crosby name but, in most cases, have little to do with singing or acting. They are Crosby Oddities.
 Call Me Lucky Board Game Produced in1953, this game of containing a numbered playing board and cards was named after Crosby's autobiography *Courtesy of Greg Van Beek |
 Bing Crosby Derby Game This 1948 Derby game combined Bing's love of horses and his love of making money off of oddities. *Courtesy of Greg Van Beek |
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Bing Crosby Coffee Tap This strange little item appeared some time in the 1940s boasting "no more cut fingers." Who knew making a pot of coffee could be so dangerous. *Courtesy of Greg Van Beek |
The Bing Crosby Coffee Maker The perfect excuse to use your coffee tap. These nifty little pots came in 2, 4, and 6 cup versions. Pop a filter in the top, pour in your coffee, add water and heat, and watch the magic. *Newton Collection |
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We all know how rat infested California mansions can get. So, this is Crosby's attempt to build a better mouse trap. The hinge is so tight on this little beauty that the unfortunate victim was likely snapped in half. Don't tell PETA. *Newton Collection |
The Crosby Junior Juke The famous Junior Juke, with its turntable and flashing lights, was a featured item in the Sears and Roebuck catalog in 1948. This was no doubt a treasured Christmas gift for some lucky child back in the day! *Courtesy of Greg Van Beek |
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Jim Beam Pro-Am Bottles Collection Bing hosted the Pro-Am tournaments and had these Jim Beam Decanters as souvenirs. These treasures, some still filled with the delightful brew, can still be bought from collectors on the auction site, Ebay. *Courtesy of Greg Van Beek |
Animatronic Singing Bing This little singing and dancing Bing made its appearance in 2002 and was quite a seller last Christmas. There is also a non-Christmas version. Both can be found for sale on various internet site including Ebay.com. *Newton Collection |
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RC-Cola advertisement The question is: Did they have Moon Pies in 1946 when this ad was printed? *Courtesy of Greg Van Beek |
Crosby Pen Display This 1950 item seems to have the same look as the coffee tap. Perhaps they just recycled the boxes? *Courtesy of Greg Van Beek |
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Pepsodent Toothpaste Ad This 1963 ad features Bing shilling for Pepsodent. Wasn't that Bob Hope's racket? Anyway, a few of the tubes of paste have survived all of these 40 years and can be purchased, where else? Good old Ebay. *Courtesy of Greg Van Beek |
Kraft Cheese Spread Lid Another sponsor, another advertising opportunity. This 1940 lid features Bing smiling up at you as you tear into your Kraft cheese spread. *Courtesy of Greg Van Beek |
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50 Year Calendar A1958 Christmas gift from Bing to some of his friends and associates. *Courtesy of Greg Van Beek |
Chesterfield Cigarette Ad This 1950 advertisement for Chesterfield Cigarettes was a consequence of Chesterfield's sponsorship of Crosby's radio program *Courtesy of Greg Van Beek |
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Paper Dolls This little item is the front of a book of paper dolls featuring Bing, Fred Astaire, and the ladies from "Holiday Inn." Approximate date would be around 1942 *Courtesy of Bill Hunt |
Bing Crosby Coloring Book This is a children's coloring book that was produced at the height of Bing's popularity. These are hard to come by for collectors due to a child's inclination to tear up anything they get their hands on. This is one of two designs that I have seen. *Courtesy of Bill Hunt |
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