Pedro - "South of the Border" Nodder Mug, Roadside Attraction Advertising Mascot. "South of the Border" a famous Roadside attraction on the East Coast, has been a prolific source or Roadside Americana since the 1950s. This novelty piece is 4" tall, Patent T.T. Co., made in Japan. Unusual souvenir Advertising nodder mug. Hand painted, excellent condition, one pinhead flake around the top of the rim.