The Magic of an Empire Pumpkin Blow Mold

Every time I spot an empire pumpkin blow mold in a flea market, my heart skips a defeat. There is something so incredibly nostalgic about that specific shade of orange colored plastic and the warm, slightly uneven glow it provides away when the sunlight goes down. In the event that you grew up within the 70s, 80s, or 90s, these items were the backbone of Halloween. They weren't fancy, they weren't high-tech, and they definitely weren't as complicated as the ten-foot animatronic skeletons people are buying today. Yet honestly? They experienced a lot more personality. ...

March 20, 2026 · 7 min · Laure Lucrecia