Brass Armadillo Blogs

05-02-20  REOPENING ! Saturday, May 16, 9am till 9.  We will resume our normal hours:  Open 7 days a week, 9am till 9pm.    03-28-20:  We continue to monitor the pandemic situation. Our antique stores remain temporarily closed due to [...]

Yes! It Is Possible ! Christmas is a time to be merry. The Brass Armadillo has nostalgic antique Christmas gifts in any price range. Here's A Great Idea: Select a person you're buying Christmas gifts on a budget for and [...]

Have you noticed how many Halloween shops pop up this time of year?  According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween spending will reach $8.8 billion this year. Antique Halloween decorations are more popular than ever.  Many Halloween vintage decor collectibles, such [...]

It was July 1979 when Sony released its first cassette player - Walkman.  Plugin your headphones and slide in your tunes.  It had a little plastic window to watch the tapes rotating. Fast forward to 2019: Sony has a new [...]

WE WANT YOU! The Brass Armadillo ® Launches Antique Army, a Program to Reward Loyal Customers The Brass Armadillo® Antique Mall invites collectors, dealers, shoppers and enthusiasts to capture fantastic rewards with its new loyalty program, Antique Army TM . [...]

Here's a quick virtual peak into all six of the Brass Armadillo Antique Malls. Merchandise in our malls changes regularly. Click on any mall below:

Do you have a vintage piece of furniture that you’ve been storing inside your garage? How about that “special something” that was passed down from your parents, grandparents or great grandparents? It’s time to dust them off, polish them up [...]

We all know that LPs are a popular collectible.  Many of our malls sell dozens of antique vinyl records every day.  Classic Rock, Country, Soul, R & B; collectors are on the hunt. Recently, a guy from California  has a [...]

From vintage jewelry to old fishing tackle, you’ll find just the Christmas gifts for antique lovers you’re looking for at the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall. Meaningful Christmas vintage gift ideas for antique lovers are our specialty, no matter your price [...]

Every summer at the Iowa State Fair, the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall hosts the “Nostalgic Comfort Food Contest.” The contest embraces traditional and vintage Thanksgiving recipes showcased in vintage dishes with names such as Chicken (or Turkey) Supreme, Overnight Salad, [...]

The best of turkeys roasts in your oven for serving on a vintage “Native American” patterned platter featuring a standing cock and hen. You’ve rounded out your menu with series of delectable sides that include all the traditional favorites—mashed potatoes, [...]

As we prepare to travel “over the river and through the wood,” we can’t help but ponder the nostalgic sights, sounds and smells of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner: Roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, cranberry sauce, sweet corn, and [...]

FROM THE ASHES ARISES 35 NEW DEALER SPACES PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 30, 2018) In the early hours of June 25, 2017, the Brass Armadillo Antique Mall located at 28th and Cactus suffered a two-alarm fire that destroyed part of its [...]

Vintage items are making a comeback in all areas of fashion and furnishings. Vintage items, defined as 30+ years-old versus 100+ years-old for antiques, are fun to work with and easy to match your existing decor. Especially with all the [...]

Did you know the antiques trade is one of the easiest of all trades to enter? Many people become antiques dealers on a part-time basis. No large outlay of capital is needed and you don’t need a lot of experience or [...]

As we at the Brass Armadillo look back over 2017, we remember with sincere gratitude our friendly and faithful customers. Customers like you. This year has brought so many new friends. We hope you find the Brass Armadillo, the Ultimate [...]