Cool Universal Monsters Throw Blanket

Started by Radioactive Rod Whitenack, August 06, 2012, 03:57:06 PM

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Radioactive Rod Whitenack

I stumbled onto this throw blanket on ebay.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Monsters-Full-Image-50-x-60-Fleece-Blanket-Bedding-Throw-Classic-/221078364032?pt=US_Blankets_and_Throws&hash=item33794c1f80

It seems like this seller's whole business is comprised of printing images on throw blankets. I'm sure it's not licenced, but it's really cool. Can anyone tell me where this image/artwork is from? I may have to pick up one of these blankets to use this Halloween season.

Universal_Adam

I'm sure you can take that image to Wal-Mart and put it on a throw for cheaper. :D
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Dr. Blasko

Quote from: Universal_Adam on August 06, 2012, 04:04:26 PM
I'm sure you can take that image to Wal-Mart and put it on a throw for cheaper. :D

Actually, I think its about the same price, and they may not allow the image.

Great looking piece!
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monsterphile

It's from the cover of a book, but I can't remember the title (although I have it...somewhere). 

Rob

Illoman


monsterphile

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Quote from: Illoman on August 06, 2012, 06:59:41 PM
The artist is the great Bob Larkin.

That's right!  I had forgotten.  He did some great art for Marvel in the late 70s/early 80s, including one of the best Hulk posters.

I'm having a hard time googling the image.  I just can't remember the name of the book.

Rob

Radioactive Rod Whitenack

Thanks for all the info, guys! With Bob Larkin's name, I could find the original artwork.

Also, I had no idea WalMart transfered images to throw blankets. I assume they would need a really high rez image.

Dr. Blasko

Quote from: Radioactive Rod Whitenack on August 06, 2012, 07:45:42 PM
Thanks for all the info, guys! With Bob Larkin's name, I could find the original artwork.

Also, I had no idea WalMart transfered images to throw blankets. I assume they would need a really high rez image.

They will do low res, but it will look terrible. They put up a warning, but they don't really care since they get paid either way :P
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CreepyJeff

Not looking to pee in that seller's Cheerios (and I hope he/she isn't a member here) but I suspect if not through Walmart than a deal through Walgreens or some other bargain photo to fleece (or Mouse Pad, or Coffee Mug, etc) company.  And the size of 50" x 60" is identical to the one I ordered from Walmart for $39.95 plus $1.94 shipping.  Selling at $48 isn't much of a mark up but if he sells enough, it adds up.  And btw, the low-rez image photo I submitted for my throw featuring my daughter and cat came out great.  Can't wait to get my monster throw that's on the way.  I'll post pics when it gets here. 
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Scatter

#12
Made a "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane" throw for Nancy from Walmart........this is a crappy pic, but the blanket itself came out great!! Picked "plush", but it really ain't plush. Nice colors though, and well defined pics! Had to submit it a few times to get it past the photo censors (all copyrighted images I'm sure), but we got it!



She sleeps with it every night  ;D
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aura of foreboding

Maybe this seller works at a photo center, and thus can get away with it.   C:)

jimm

Doubt WM cares...

That's a creepy blanket Scatter, very nice...