Search "Ostalgie" WITH the quotation marks. It will result in a much more relevant set of results.
Use the links below to start your research. Each contains examples of ephemera from the former East Germany. Once you discover brands, bands, and other specifics, conduct a specfic search for those items.
New York Times - Great introductory article detailing what "Ostalgie" means.
Ostalgie and the Politics of the Future in Eastern Germany: Scholarly analysis of the impact of the phenomenon of Ostalgie. Provides examples of film, TV, etc. for reference.
Pilot Guides: Short, list-based overview of Ostalgie
Germany Info: Additional references to examples
Deutsche Welle: Collection of articles
