Houstonians get all dewy-eyed and sentimental when it comes to AstroWorld, our hometown theme park just across Loop 610 from the Astrodome. It closed in 2005 but we still have fond memories, and we keep the flame alive through vintage photos, videos and the occasional news about online auctions.
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All that is left of AstroWorld are our memories and an ever shrinking pool of objects that keep showing up on eBay and Amazon, as well as through other sellers. -
Seller is willing to part with one or both of these employee tickets to Astroworld at the “buy it now” price of $1,000. But don’t worry folks, canterbury713 is willing to set up a payment plan starting at $42 for 24 months. -
Vintage Plates is hawking these aluminum plates labeled “AstroWorld Amusement Park Opening Day 1968 Texas License Plate.” We found it on amazon.com from $17.95. -
This rare glass vintage AstroWorld cup was found on eBay with a starting bid of $199.99. -
This vintage AstroWorld cup and saucer was found on eBay with a starting bid of $8. -
Before NRG and Reliant, this neck of the woods was Astro everything. We had the Astrodome, Astrohall, AstroWorld and the AstroWorld hotels. Take a trip down memory lane with this fact-filled paperback from 1972. We found it on amazon.com from $199.99. -
We could use a little bit of the Alpine Ride roller coaster during this summer heat. We found this souvenir vintage ceramic stein on eBay for a “buy it now” price of $49.99. -
This vintage 1969 AstroWorld park map (original layout) was found on eBay with a starting bid of $500.00. -
This original AstroWorld brochure with map was found on ebay with a starting bid of $34.99. Now aren’t you just kicking yourself right about now? -
Seller says these were never used and, with a carpet that clean, we believe it. Vintage salt and pepper shakers were found on eBay with a starting bid of $5.95. -
Pre video game View-masters offered a fun way to view a backlit disc full of slides. The manifest for this View-Master Library Chest claims to have a rare AstroWorld packet in mint condition (valued at $99.95 if sold alone). We found this whole shebang on eBay with a starting bid of $424.95. -
A photog took this cool photo of the Batman the Escape rollercoaster at AstroWorld, and now it’s been stretched into a panoramic canvas print (14 inches by 42 inches). We found it on amazon.com from $57.99. -
Fifteen ounce mugs from The Sword and Crown restaurant at AstroWorld. We found a set of four on eBay with a “buy it now” price of $69.00. -
Used, yes, but we like to think of it as being gently loved. We found this vintage plush teddy bear on eBay with a “buy it now” price of $59.95. -
Sellers are labeling this Bamboo Shoot / River of No Return a collectible, but it sure looks like a ceramic ashtray to us. It’s got a few chips and imperfections, and we found it on eBay for a “buy it now” price of $16.99. -
Somebody up in Ohio is selling this vintage 1960s tray. We found it on eBay with a “buy it now” price of $44.99. -
This jumbo Siesta Ware mug/goblet measures a bit less than 6.75 inches in height. We found it on eBay with a “buy it now” price of $39.99. -
It’s slim pickings these days. It was only a couple of years ago that eBay seller Thetexasantiquehunter was offering up some choice objects, including one of the trams that shuttled visitors from the parking lot to the park and back. -
It was only a couple of years ago that eBay seller Thetexasantiquehunter was offering up some choice objects, including a 12-foot and a seven-foot waterwheel. -
It was only a couple of years ago that eBay seller Thetexasantiquehunter was offering up some choice objects, including this famous sign. -
It was only a couple of years ago that eBay seller Thetexasantiquehunter was offering up some choice objects, including this sign from Taz’s Texas Tornado coaster. -
It was only a couple of years ago that eBay seller Thetexasantiquehunter was offering up some choice objects, including this set of ten gondolas from the Alpine AstroWay. -
It was only a couple of years ago that eBay seller Thetexasantiquehunter was offering up some choice objects, including the temple entrance from the Mayan Mindbender.
