Title: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 10:01:15 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 10:01:15 AM
Post your images of favourite monster/horror/sci-fi collectibles here!
I'll start with these great pictures of the fabulous SPP monster wallets:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/walletdz9.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Mummywallet.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/sppdracda4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/sppphantomfk4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/sppfrankpm0.jpg)
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I'll start with these great pictures of the fabulous SPP monster wallets:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/walletdz9.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Mummywallet.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/sppdracda4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/sppphantomfk4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/sppfrankpm0.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 10:12:18 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 10:12:18 AM
Here's a picture of James Bama's original art to the Aurora Creature and Mummy kits.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ABama.jpg)
I've always wondered who the original owner is and how he got his hands on it.
???
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ABama.jpg)
I've always wondered who the original owner is and how he got his hands on it.
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 10:12:50 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 10:12:50 AM
Here's a scan of my Creepy 1:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy1.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy1.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monster Bob on May 13, 2016, 01:40:29 PM
Post by: Monster Bob on May 13, 2016, 01:40:29 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 10:12:18 AM
Here's a picture of James Bama's original art to the Aurora Creature and Mummy kits.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ABama.jpg)
I've always wondered who the original owner is and how he got his hands on it.
???
It was on eBay. I remember clearly.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 02:20:02 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 02:20:02 PM
Do you remember whether it created a lot of excitement and much bidding?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 04:32:38 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 04:32:38 PM
Haunted Hulk (MPC, 1963):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MyHauntedHulk1_zps3610d124.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MyHauntedHulk1_zps3610d124.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 04:47:02 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 04:47:02 PM
MPC Monsters (Haunted Hulk ('63), Pop-Top Horrors ('64), Unbreakable Weird Monsters ('64), Red MPC Monsters from the Checker Set, Daffy Daddy-Ohs ('64), Glow Recasts ('80s)):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MPCMonsters_1_zpsuhipwvcp.jpg)
Also in the pic are some MPC Monster knock-offs (Henal Horror Head Rings and Vending Display Card ('60s), MPC Witch Cake-Topper, all 3 smaller MPC Monster Knock-Offs that we assume are from the '60s and were sold in vending machines).
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MPCMonsters_1_zpsuhipwvcp.jpg)
Also in the pic are some MPC Monster knock-offs (Henal Horror Head Rings and Vending Display Card ('60s), MPC Witch Cake-Topper, all 3 smaller MPC Monster Knock-Offs that we assume are from the '60s and were sold in vending machines).
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 04:54:27 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 04:54:27 PM
Hamilton's Invaders Playset (Remco, 1964):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/HamiltonsInvadersSears12pc_2_zps0ac8e466.jpg)
Shown is my 12-pc Sears HI Playset that I bought off eBay a few years ago. When I was 5 back in 1964 I got the big 17-pc set for Christmas.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/HamiltonsInvadersSears12pc_2_zps0ac8e466.jpg)
Shown is my 12-pc Sears HI Playset that I bought off eBay a few years ago. When I was 5 back in 1964 I got the big 17-pc set for Christmas.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 05:01:46 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 05:01:46 PM
Marx Universal Monsters (Teal ('63), Orange ('64), Green (PlastiMarx, '80s), Palmer Monsters ('64), Monster Flats (Best Plastic Corp., '60s, sold in Horror Monsters Grab Bags for 5 cents)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/marxmons2_zps9c277593.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/marxmons2_zps9c277593.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 05:12:14 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 05:12:14 PM
Horror Monsters Grab Bags (Best Plastics Corp., '60s):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/BestFigures_zpsxylia5ma.jpg)
For a nickel you got 2 dino flats, another toy (sometimes a monster flat), and candy (usually Sourlets), all in an unsealed paper bag with the iconic art. The honor system worked better back in the '60s it would seem.
There are 14 different Best Dinosaurs which are hard to find now. The Best Monster Flats consist of 5 monsters and 2 cavemen, and these are fairly plentiful due to warehouse finds from the '90s and maybe afterward.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/BestFigures_zpsxylia5ma.jpg)
For a nickel you got 2 dino flats, another toy (sometimes a monster flat), and candy (usually Sourlets), all in an unsealed paper bag with the iconic art. The honor system worked better back in the '60s it would seem.
There are 14 different Best Dinosaurs which are hard to find now. The Best Monster Flats consist of 5 monsters and 2 cavemen, and these are fairly plentiful due to warehouse finds from the '90s and maybe afterward.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 05:14:30 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 05:14:30 PM
King Kong Jungle Set (MPC, 1967):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MPCKKJS1_zpsuagzc8xo.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MPCKKJS1_zpsuagzc8xo.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 05:16:09 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 05:16:09 PM
King Kong Window Box Set (MPC, 1967):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MPCKKWBS1_zpsa9ou9eau.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MPCKKWBS1_zpsa9ou9eau.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Gory Glenn on May 13, 2016, 05:37:42 PM
Post by: Gory Glenn on May 13, 2016, 05:37:42 PM
1962 Marx "The Great Garloo". I had one as a kid. Thought it was the coolest thing ever!
(http://www.serioustoyz.com/ItemImages/000005/MICKgreatGarlooMIBA_lg.jpeg)
(http://www.serioustoyz.com/ItemImages/000005/MICKgreatGarlooMIBA_lg.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 05:50:18 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 05:50:18 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 04:32:38 PMHaunted Hulk (MPC, 1963):
Seeing a Haunted Hulk is always a pleasure.
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 04:54:27 PM
Hamilton's Invaders Playset (Remco, 1964):
Shown is my 12-pc Sears HI Playset that I bought off eBay a few years ago. When I was 5 back in 1964 I got the big 17-pc set for Christmas.
Oh man! What a fabulous score for a five year old kid!
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 06:19:25 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 06:19:25 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 05:50:18 PMIt was really awesome! I still have a few pieces from the original set like the Hamilton Spider and the Blue Defenders. Sadly, the rest was played with until it fell apart. Most of the HI stuff didn't hold up well because the bigger bugs and vehicles were made of hard plastic with pull-string motors, and the cave is corrugated cardboard. No wonder the stuff sells for so much now considering the attrition which resulted in a true scarcity of undamaged (or slightly damaged) HI pieces. Most of it that shows up on eBay is somewhat-to-badly damaged, but once in awhile a really nice HI piece or playset becomes available and those are the ones which are so expensive.
Oh man! What a fabulous score for a five year old!
8)
I would like to purchase a nice MIB Sears 17-pc playset like the one I had as a kid, but if one ever comes up for sale it would probably cost more than I would be willing to pay. I currently have a flawless Horrible Hamilton, a Dwarf Tank, a Mosquito Jeep (all working), several loose Blue Defenders, MIB Sears 12-pc HI Playset, MIB Blue HI Helmet, MIB HI Grenade Pistol, and the remnants of my old 17-pc set which I turned into a custom playset, so I'm very happy with my HI collection. That MIB HI Sears 17-pc Playset is a dream floating in the Monsterkid sky... but maybe one day. :-\ :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 06:30:39 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 06:30:39 PM
Creature Collectibles!
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MyCreatureCollection_1_zpsayknrrcx.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MyCreatureCollection_3_zpsmc8d2uxl.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MyCreatureCollection_1_zpsayknrrcx.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MyCreatureCollection_3_zpsmc8d2uxl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: CerebusLives on May 13, 2016, 06:41:28 PM
Post by: CerebusLives on May 13, 2016, 06:41:28 PM
You guys have some amazing collections. Scouring the pictures and the boards for stuff to keep an eye out for. The wallets made the list for sure
The two items I've been partial so far in my limited knowledge of collecting monsters. I've always wanted the Jim Beam bourbon holders both Frankenstein and Dracula I think those would look like the cats pajamas atop a bookcase with a couple of orange tea lights...spooky
The two items I've been partial so far in my limited knowledge of collecting monsters. I've always wanted the Jim Beam bourbon holders both Frankenstein and Dracula I think those would look like the cats pajamas atop a bookcase with a couple of orange tea lights...spooky
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 11:32:02 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2016, 11:32:02 PM
Quote from: CerebusLives on May 13, 2016, 06:41:28 PMThe wallets made the list for sure
Here's my own personal SPP monster wallet story:
It was a Saturday morning in April or May of 1964. My mission: to go door to door in downtown London and sell fifteen Globe & Mail newspapers for fifteen cents each. The reward, five cents per paper sold plus an SPP monster wallet of my choice!
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/FMcouponclosed.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/FMcouponopen.jpg)
These wallets were perhaps the coolest things that I'd ever seen and I absolutely, positively had to reach the target.
But the Globe & Mail was a pig of a paper and very tough to sell in London. First of all, the Globe & Mail was Toronto based. The London Free Press was the paper of choice for most Londoners. Secondly, the Saturday Free Press cost only a dime. Thirdly, coming all the way from Toronto, the Globe & Mail had to be printed much earlier and so didn't contain that many sports scores from the previous day. Fourthly, the Saturday Free Press was loaded with features including a coloured comic section. The Globe & Mail was comparatively drab and had no comparable comic section. Finally, on Saturdays a whopping three editions of the Free Press were published, the regular Free Press published early in the morning, the London Evening Free Press published in mid-afternoon and the Night Final which included various afternoon race results for punters and sundry other horse degenerates.
What did the Globe & Mail have to offer in return? Just the best business section of any newspaper in Canada. So I could only hope to sell the thing to stuffy old businessmen or the odd deluded Torontophile. The maximum I'd ever sold before was six or seven papers. I really had my job cut out for me.
But I could not fail! I flung myself into the task with avid, wild-eyed enthusiasm! And my efforts bore fruit. Nearing the end of the afternoon I'd sold eleven papers; then one more. So close, so close, but yet so far.... Time was up.
But then, an idea! I bought the remaining three copies of the stupid rag myself! And there they were, a whole box of wallets from which I, one of the successful newspaper boys, could choose! "I want the Mummy, I want the Mummy" was the popular refrain I was hearing from other boys. I, however, had a mind of my own and I chose shrewdly - the Creature-Wolfman wallet!
And the three papers I had bought myself? No problem. I sold one to my father and two to neighbours on my own street! Easy sales indeed
.
And I was now the proud owner of a wallet like no other in the school yard! Shortly thereafter I caught on as a morning paperboy for the London Free Press (a real newspaper) with my own thirty paper delivery route which actually took me less than ten minutes since the houses were all on the same block. And there I was, proud as a peacock brandishing my super cool monster wallet as I went collecting from my customers every week, a wallet that I had incidentally earned stuffing the crappy Globe & Mail down customers' throats just a few months previously!
Unfortunately, my wallet's change purse started coming apart in less than a year (cheap bloody plastic) so I very sensibly threw it out. I mean what do you need a wallet for anymore if it's all falling apart? Right? Right?!
Now I've since managed to acquire the Mummy-Dracula and Frankenstein-Phantom wallets:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MonsterWalletsFrankenstein.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MonsterWalletsPhantom.jpg)
But another Creature-Wolfman wallet continues to elude me to this very day.
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: CerebusLives on May 14, 2016, 06:51:01 AM
Post by: CerebusLives on May 14, 2016, 06:51:01 AM
Very cool Hep indeed! I'm sure the stars will align soon and that wallet will no longer be allusive. The fact that something like that got thrown isn't lost can't even begin to think all the comics my mom threw out because I'd leave them out to long :-[
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 14, 2016, 09:07:55 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 14, 2016, 09:07:55 AM
Quote from: Gory Glenn on May 13, 2016, 05:37:42 PM1962 Marx "The Great Garloo". I had one as a kid. Thought it was the coolest thing ever!
My mother used to haunt the Kresge, Woolworths, Zellers and Metropolitan stores in downtown London looking for bargains I suppose. As a youngster I was invariably in tow. I didn't mind of course as there was always the chance I could score a dish of ice cream at the restaurant counter these stores typically featured. And of course there was never a shortage of other items to capture a young boy's interest, little turtles, goldfish, budgies, the bulk candy counter and all those toys! It was on one of those trips to Kresge that I came face to face with a Great Garloo, which I immediately brought to my mother's attention. With a sticker price in the fifteen dollar area, there was just no chance I'd be given one though.
How many of you UMA members remember this commercial?
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0p0WRhAp9o#)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 14, 2016, 07:06:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 14, 2016, 07:06:57 PM
Here are some pictures of the Universal Monsters lunch box from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBox.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBox2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxside4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxside3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxside2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxside.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxinside.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxThermos.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FrankensteinLunchBox.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/WolfmanLunchBox.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/WolfmanLunchBoxStanding.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterThermos.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterThermos4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterThermos3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterThermos2.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBox.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBox2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxside4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxside3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxside2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxside.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxinside.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterLunchBoxThermos.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FrankensteinLunchBox.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/WolfmanLunchBox.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/WolfmanLunchBoxStanding.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterThermos.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterThermos4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterThermos3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterThermos2.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 15, 2016, 01:55:00 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 15, 2016, 01:55:00 PM
Creepy Crawlers (Mattel, 1964):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Thingmaker1_zps44aaf045.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Thingmaker3_zpsb91f2386.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Thingmaker4_zpsbaa34c5f.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Thingmaker1_zps44aaf045.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Thingmaker3_zpsb91f2386.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Thingmaker4_zpsbaa34c5f.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 15, 2016, 01:57:19 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 15, 2016, 01:57:19 PM
Fright Factory (Mattel, 1966):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/frightfactory2_zps6953cde4.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/frightfactory2_zps6953cde4.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 15, 2016, 02:15:47 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 15, 2016, 02:15:47 PM
Mattel Thingmakers are way up high on my list of the greatest toys of all time.
8)
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on May 15, 2016, 04:10:08 PM
Post by: Rockshasa on May 15, 2016, 04:10:08 PM
Hepcat,
That Universal Monster lunchbox is in amazing condition. Where did you find it? What a great score!!!
Love the Creepy Crawler stuff as well. I have the old 1960's set, but I don't have the box. Very cool!
That Universal Monster lunchbox is in amazing condition. Where did you find it? What a great score!!!
Love the Creepy Crawler stuff as well. I have the old 1960's set, but I don't have the box. Very cool!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 15, 2016, 06:18:29 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 15, 2016, 06:18:29 PM
Quote from: Rockshasa on May 15, 2016, 04:10:08 PMThat Universal Monster lunchbox is in amazing condition. Where did you find it? What a great score!!!
I bought the Universal Monsters lunch box on Ebay in 2007-09 from a dealer who specialized in lunch boxes. It's never used new old stock.
This Tom Corbett lunch box is one of the other ones I bought at the time:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/SpaceCadetLunchbox.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/SpaceCadetLunchbox2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/SpaceCadetLunchbox3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/SpaceCadetLunchbox4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/SpaceCadetLunchbox5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/SpaceCadetLunchbox6.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on May 16, 2016, 11:05:24 AM
Post by: Rockshasa on May 16, 2016, 11:05:24 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 15, 2016, 06:18:29 PMThis Tom Corbett lunch box is one of the other ones I bought at the time:
They have this one at an antique store not too far from me. It's a bit weathered, with some rusting. They want $50 for it.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 16, 2016, 11:11:31 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 16, 2016, 11:11:31 AM
That would be a reasonable though not a great price for one in that condition.
:)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 16, 2016, 05:23:37 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 16, 2016, 05:23:37 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 13, 2016, 06:19:25 PMMost of the HI stuff didn't hold up well because the bigger bugs and vehicles were made of hard plastic with pull-string motors, and the cave is corrugated cardboard. No wonder the stuff sells for so much now considering the attrition which resulted in a true scarcity of undamaged (or slightly damaged) HI pieces. Most of it that shows up on eBay is somewhat-to-badly damaged, but once in awhile a really nice HI piece or playset becomes available and those are the ones which are so expensive.
Here are a couple of shots of my own Hamilton's Invaders items:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HamiltonInvaders4.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 16, 2016, 05:43:14 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 16, 2016, 05:43:14 PM
Dinosaur Monsters No. 873 Carded Set (MPC, 1964):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MPC1stSeriesCardedDinos_zpsc1286428.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MPC1stSeriesCardedDinos_zpsc1286428.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 16, 2016, 05:48:15 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 16, 2016, 05:48:15 PM
Strange Change, The Lost World No. 4581 (Mattel, 1967):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/StrangeChangeTLW3_zpscfc1b240.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/StrangeChangeTLW4_zpsd4bed0e4.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/StrangeChangeTLW1_zpsadd356a9.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/StrangeChangeTLW3_zpscfc1b240.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/StrangeChangeTLW4_zpsd4bed0e4.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/StrangeChangeTLW1_zpsadd356a9.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on May 16, 2016, 09:02:37 PM
Post by: Rockshasa on May 16, 2016, 09:02:37 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 15, 2016, 01:57:19 PM
Fright Factory (Mattel, 1966):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/frightfactory2_zps6953cde4.jpg)
Saw this in an antique mall today. In great condition too. They wanted $125 for it.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 16, 2016, 09:41:15 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 16, 2016, 09:41:15 PM
House Of Secrets #92 (1st Swamp Thing):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/HouseOfSecrets92_zpsca8c6dba.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/HouseOfSecrets92_zpsca8c6dba.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 16, 2016, 09:48:59 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 16, 2016, 09:48:59 PM
Web Of Horror #s 1-3 (Sproul, 1969/1970):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/web1_zpsae554e57.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/web2_zps71df6f7f.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/web3_zps8fd1b473.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/web1_zpsae554e57.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/web2_zps71df6f7f.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/web3_zps8fd1b473.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2016, 09:01:40 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2016, 09:01:40 AM
Here are scans of some of my cards from the fabled Topps You'll Die Laughing set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AYoullDieLaughing-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/04-12-201284652PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/04-12-201284655PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/YoullDieLaughingcards.jpg)
I also have the five cent wrapper:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/YoullDieLaughing.jpg)
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But not the box:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Youll.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AYoullDieLaughing-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/04-12-201284652PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/04-12-201284655PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/YoullDieLaughingcards.jpg)
I also have the five cent wrapper:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/YoullDieLaughing.jpg)
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But not the box:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Youll.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 17, 2016, 10:08:41 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 17, 2016, 10:08:41 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 17, 2016, 09:01:40 AMGreat set, Hep! I thought about posting mine but decided to leave that honor to you. :)
Here are scans of some of my cards from the fabled Topps You'll Die Laughing set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AYoullDieLaughing-1.jpg)
The Jack Davis You'll Die Laughing set was the first monster trading card set... and the best! ;)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2016, 10:35:53 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2016, 10:35:53 AM
I agree! It was both the first and it's still the best!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on May 17, 2016, 10:58:20 AM
Post by: Rockshasa on May 17, 2016, 10:58:20 AM
I don't know much about these cards. Didn't they do a photo version from the old B/W movies? I had a friend that a had a stack of them back in the early 1970's.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2016, 12:24:34 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2016, 12:24:34 PM
Your friend's cards would have been from the Topps Creature Features set of 1973:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/15-01-2013104410PM-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/15-01-2013104433PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/15-01-2013104436PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/15-01-2013104410PM-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/15-01-2013104433PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/15-01-2013104436PM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on May 17, 2016, 05:40:42 PM
Post by: Rockshasa on May 17, 2016, 05:40:42 PM
Yep, that's them. That was the year I remember seeing them.
After that craze died, the Wacky Packages started up. I was really into the Wacky Packages, and have a nice collection of them.
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After that craze died, the Wacky Packages started up. I was really into the Wacky Packages, and have a nice collection of them.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: monsterloco on May 17, 2016, 07:23:44 PM
Post by: monsterloco on May 17, 2016, 07:23:44 PM
Man it hurts to see all the things my generation missed
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2016, 10:44:32 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2016, 10:44:32 PM
We'll hurt you more then in coming weeks That's our plan!
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;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 17, 2016, 10:55:47 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 17, 2016, 10:55:47 PM
My Marx Nutty Mads and Blame Its:
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/zwmbnk.jpg)
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/zwmbnk.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 18, 2016, 08:54:42 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 18, 2016, 08:54:42 AM
Wow! Great visuals! I've always loved the plethora of colours in which the Nutty Mads were made available.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 18, 2016, 09:06:58 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 18, 2016, 09:06:58 AM
Here are some pictures I've taken of the my main model display cabinet in my monster room.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3173_zpsea8058c8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3174_zpsea461e53.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3177_zps0d586899.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Hepcatlookingattshirt-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AStyxmodels.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Astyxmodel2-1.jpg)
And here are pictures of Styx(? - 2015 R.I.P.) with a few of my Aurora monster kits:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatMonsterKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatAuroraMonsterKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatLookinginsidekits.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3173_zpsea8058c8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3174_zpsea461e53.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3177_zps0d586899.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Hepcatlookingattshirt-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AStyxmodels.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Astyxmodel2-1.jpg)
And here are pictures of Styx(? - 2015 R.I.P.) with a few of my Aurora monster kits:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatMonsterKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatAuroraMonsterKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatLookinginsidekits.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on May 18, 2016, 10:43:29 AM
Post by: Palifan on May 18, 2016, 10:43:29 AM
:o :o :o
Just love this thread! ;D
Ian
Just love this thread! ;D
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 18, 2016, 09:15:55 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 18, 2016, 09:15:55 PM
My Marx Weird-Ohs and Elwar UniMon pinback buttons:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MarxWeirdOhsElwarButtons_zpsrpp3pdzw.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MarxWeirdOhsElwarButtons_zpsrpp3pdzw.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2016, 10:54:15 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2016, 10:54:15 AM
Why don't you keep your Marx Weird-Ohs closer to your Nutty Mads? They're all part of the same broader series.
???
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2016, 11:50:30 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2016, 11:50:30 AM
My Hasbro Marble Maze:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MarbleMaze.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MarbleMazeGame2.jpg)
Ghost Town, Haunted Mountains, Devil's Pass, Red Witch, Shark Lake, Crocodile Swamp, Tiger Valley, Man-Eating Plants, I mean how could any young boy resist the lure of such horrors?
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MarbleMaze.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MarbleMazeGame2.jpg)
Ghost Town, Haunted Mountains, Devil's Pass, Red Witch, Shark Lake, Crocodile Swamp, Tiger Valley, Man-Eating Plants, I mean how could any young boy resist the lure of such horrors?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 19, 2016, 11:51:11 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 19, 2016, 11:51:11 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 19, 2016, 10:54:15 AMTwo reasons. It would be a lot of work to rearrange everything, and I like the variety of having some things displayed with somewhat different types of collectibles. Still, they all fit together since they're monster items.
Why don't you keep your Marx Weird-Ohs closer to your Nutty Mads? They're all part of the same broader series.
???
The things that I religiously keep in order are comics, monster mags, and trading cards, because otherwise I could never find anything. ;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 19, 2016, 11:54:36 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 19, 2016, 11:54:36 AM
My Anchor-Hocking UniMon Glasses and Monster Superballs:
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/1y4ha8.jpg)
The picture isn't too sharp because I had to hold the camera very high to get a straight-on pic since these are on an upper shelf.
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/1y4ha8.jpg)
The picture isn't too sharp because I had to hold the camera very high to get a straight-on pic since these are on an upper shelf.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 19, 2016, 11:57:07 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 19, 2016, 11:57:07 AM
My Monster Soakies and some premium rings, pinbacks, and other odds and ends:
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/fk45d0.jpg)
(http://oi66.tinypic.com/fk45d0.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2016, 12:08:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2016, 12:08:44 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 19, 2016, 11:54:36 AMThe picture isn't too sharp because I had to hold the camera very high to get a straight-on pic since these are on an upper shelf.
Stand on a chair next time!
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 19, 2016, 12:34:48 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 19, 2016, 12:34:48 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 19, 2016, 12:08:44 PMI thought about that, but nahhh... too much trouble. :laugh:
Stand on a chair next time!
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 20, 2016, 07:38:12 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 20, 2016, 07:38:12 AM
Here is the display cabinet in which I store my lunch boxes, board games and other cool stuff:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3166_zpscf9768ae.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3167_zps6fd28396.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3171_zps79acadfc.jpg)
And here are some pics of a couple of my monster themed board games:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatGames.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DraculaOuterLimits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsGame.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3166_zpscf9768ae.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3167_zps6fd28396.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3171_zps79acadfc.jpg)
And here are some pics of a couple of my monster themed board games:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatGames.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DraculaOuterLimits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsGame.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 21, 2016, 01:56:41 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 21, 2016, 01:56:41 PM
Here then are shots of some of my Spook Stories cards, stickers and wrappers:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpookStories.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Spooktheatrefront.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpookTheatreback.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpookTheatrestickers.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpookTheatrewrappers.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SonofSpookwrapper.jpg)
The Spook Stories were the first non-sport cards I collected aggressively as a kid.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpookStories.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Spooktheatrefront.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpookTheatreback.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpookTheatrestickers.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpookTheatrewrappers.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SonofSpookwrapper.jpg)
The Spook Stories were the first non-sport cards I collected aggressively as a kid.
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: ChrisW on May 21, 2016, 08:29:45 PM
Post by: ChrisW on May 21, 2016, 08:29:45 PM
You asked for a favorite, here it is.
King Zor was a favorite when I was young, and finding one in the 1980s at a flea market was a highlight. I didn't have a pic of mine handy but this one off of the net will suit just fine. Mine doesn't have the cracks in the legs.
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm131/ChrisWhiteStudio/KingZor_zpslh6p092z.jpg)
King Zor was a favorite when I was young, and finding one in the 1980s at a flea market was a highlight. I didn't have a pic of mine handy but this one off of the net will suit just fine. Mine doesn't have the cracks in the legs.
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm131/ChrisWhiteStudio/KingZor_zpslh6p092z.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 22, 2016, 08:39:57 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 22, 2016, 08:39:57 AM
I was unaware of King Zor as a kid. I first learned of King Zor from this book in 1996:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61XP0f2MjrL._SX377_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
It's been way up high on my mega cool list ever since!
;)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61XP0f2MjrL._SX377_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
It's been way up high on my mega cool list ever since!
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: ChrisW on May 22, 2016, 04:30:24 PM
Post by: ChrisW on May 22, 2016, 04:30:24 PM
Bruegman's book introduced me to a lot of cool toys I was unaware of as a kid.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 22, 2016, 06:22:26 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 22, 2016, 06:22:26 PM
Hamilton's Invaders were another line of toys about which I learned from Bruegman's book. Here's the set Raycastile just sold on Ebay:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster1_zpsf8ywdpgj.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster1_zpsf8ywdpgj.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: creaturefan95 on May 22, 2016, 06:31:05 PM
Post by: creaturefan95 on May 22, 2016, 06:31:05 PM
(http://gobacktothepast.com/wpsys/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Rom-Toy-box.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 23, 2016, 10:37:33 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 23, 2016, 10:37:33 PM
The greatest action hero of them all may have been Reptilicus. He burst upon the scene in 1961 in the critically acclaimed American International Pictures theatrical release:
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk57/shadowlurker_hhn/Posters/33z9z7p.jpg)
He then smoothly transitioned over to the print medium in these two literary editions published by Charlton that same year:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Reptilicus_zpsab3d91f5_1.jpg)
While great cities were no match for his awesome might, Reptilicus was forced to resort to subterfuge when confronted by an army of ambulance chasers. In order to continue his literary career, he was forced to morph into Reptisaurus. Here are scans of my few copies detailing his subsequent exploits:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Reptisaurus3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Reptisaurus4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Reptisaurus8.jpg)
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(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk57/shadowlurker_hhn/Posters/33z9z7p.jpg)
He then smoothly transitioned over to the print medium in these two literary editions published by Charlton that same year:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Reptilicus_zpsab3d91f5_1.jpg)
While great cities were no match for his awesome might, Reptilicus was forced to resort to subterfuge when confronted by an army of ambulance chasers. In order to continue his literary career, he was forced to morph into Reptisaurus. Here are scans of my few copies detailing his subsequent exploits:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Reptisaurus3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Reptisaurus4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Reptisaurus8.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 24, 2016, 10:14:43 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 24, 2016, 10:14:43 PM
Here are scans of my complete run of "Big Daddy" Roth magazines published by Millar Publications which also put out Drag Cartoons:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth4.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth4.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 25, 2016, 10:43:47 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 25, 2016, 10:43:47 PM
Here's the MPC Horror House Target set that Raycastile recently sold on Ebay:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster2_zpst3hlzgu0.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster2_zpst3hlzgu0.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on May 25, 2016, 11:05:03 PM
Post by: Rockshasa on May 25, 2016, 11:05:03 PM
Love the packaging!
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It's always nice to see old pieces like this in such great condition.
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It's always nice to see old pieces like this in such great condition.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 26, 2016, 10:18:37 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 26, 2016, 10:18:37 PM
Here are pictures of some of my Hawk Weird-Oh model kits:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ModelCabinetMiddle.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-ohModelKits2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-ohModelKits.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ModelCabinetMiddle.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-ohModelKits2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-ohModelKits.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 27, 2016, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 27, 2016, 08:30:00 AM
This MPC Barnabas Vampire Van is another model kit I have in my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ABarnabas.jpg)
It can draw a crowd of admirers:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cat%20Photos/BarnabasVampireVan.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ABarnabas.jpg)
It can draw a crowd of admirers:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cat%20Photos/BarnabasVampireVan.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 28, 2016, 10:58:05 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 28, 2016, 10:58:05 PM
Here are some pictures of my Monogram Fred Flypogger kits:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Hepcatshowingkits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatFriend2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/SuperFuzzMouse.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/SpeedShiftMouse.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AMonogram.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Hepcatshowingkits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatFriend2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/SuperFuzzMouse.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/SpeedShiftMouse.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AMonogram.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on May 29, 2016, 12:12:46 PM
Post by: Rockshasa on May 29, 2016, 12:12:46 PM
I love your cats!
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If I had two cats like that, I'd name them "Black" and "White".
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If I had two cats like that, I'd name them "Black" and "White".
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 03, 2016, 08:01:02 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 03, 2016, 08:01:02 PM
I've had this box of Hawk Weird-Ohs Decals complete with the shipping box for about thirty years:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Slot%20car%20kits/DSCN3220_zpsc5bc099b.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Slot%20car%20kits/DSCN3221_zps6db9e12a.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Slot%20car%20kits/DSCN3222_zpsa628032b.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Slot%20car%20kits/DSCN3223_zps1be640ca.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Slot%20car%20kits/DSCN3224_zps27d26197.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohs1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohs2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohs3.jpg)
I picked it up at Collector's Corner in Scarborough which specialized in car model kits.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Slot%20car%20kits/DSCN3220_zpsc5bc099b.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Slot%20car%20kits/DSCN3221_zps6db9e12a.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Slot%20car%20kits/DSCN3222_zpsa628032b.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Slot%20car%20kits/DSCN3223_zps1be640ca.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Slot%20car%20kits/DSCN3224_zps27d26197.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohs1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohs2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohs3.jpg)
I picked it up at Collector's Corner in Scarborough which specialized in car model kits.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 04, 2016, 09:29:57 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 04, 2016, 09:29:57 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 26, 2016, 10:18:37 PM
Here are pictures of some of my Hawk Weird-Oh model kits:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ModelCabinetMiddle.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-ohModelKits2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-ohModelKits.jpg)
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Very impressive collection, Hepcat.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: CerebusLives on June 04, 2016, 10:17:22 AM
Post by: CerebusLives on June 04, 2016, 10:17:22 AM
My god seeing your guys' collections make me green with envy!!
Hep the Roth mags do they have any articles or art by a fellow by the name of Robert Williams ?
Hep the Roth mags do they have any articles or art by a fellow by the name of Robert Williams ?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 05, 2016, 02:11:11 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 05, 2016, 02:11:11 PM
Alex Toth, Pete Millar and Dennis Ellefson, but no Robert Williams.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: CerebusLives on June 05, 2016, 06:23:58 PM
Post by: CerebusLives on June 05, 2016, 06:23:58 PM
Thanks Hep thought maybe there would be at least an article or two
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on June 05, 2016, 06:42:37 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on June 05, 2016, 06:42:37 PM
Mexican Blow Mold Creature Bootleg Figure and original Creature painting by Robert Brown.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MexiBMCreature_zpshe4vkkhg.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MexiBMCreature_zpshe4vkkhg.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on June 05, 2016, 06:50:20 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on June 05, 2016, 06:50:20 PM
Prehistoric Times Playset #3390 (Marx, 1957)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Marx3390_1_zpsgm1fgwyf.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Marx3390_1_zpsgm1fgwyf.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 05, 2016, 09:44:09 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 05, 2016, 09:44:09 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on June 05, 2016, 06:42:37 PM
Mexican Blow Mold Creature Bootleg Figure and original Creature painting by Robert Brown.
Nice painting! It goes well with the toy! If you crop out the toy's feet, it almost looks like it's part of the painting! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 06, 2016, 03:37:43 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 06, 2016, 03:37:43 PM
Another all-time classic toy from the early sixties is Ideal's King Zor:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King-Zorboxart2_zpsbqstlasq.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor3_zpscp9tmuqg.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor_zpslyzlhk70.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor2_zpsxrimnt6w.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King-Zorboxart2_zpsbqstlasq.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor3_zpscp9tmuqg.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor_zpslyzlhk70.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor2_zpsxrimnt6w.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 09, 2016, 12:45:43 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 09, 2016, 12:45:43 PM
The Hasbro Creature from the Black Lagoon Mystery board game is a much sought after classic:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroCreaturegame3.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroCreaturegame2.png)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroCreaturegame3.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroCreaturegame2.png)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 09, 2016, 11:48:11 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 09, 2016, 11:48:11 PM
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/PURPLEGURPLE3sz_zps6d67b124.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/PURPLEGURPLE3sz_zps6d67b124.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/006sz_zps1d009303.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/006sz_zps1d009303.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/MARXwindupFRANKENSTEIN01sz_zpsf7b0ca5f.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/MARXwindupFRANKENSTEIN01sz_zpsf7b0ca5f.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/006sz_zps1d009303.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/006sz_zps1d009303.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/MARXwindupFRANKENSTEIN01sz_zpsf7b0ca5f.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/MARXwindupFRANKENSTEIN01sz_zpsf7b0ca5f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 10, 2016, 12:00:54 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 10, 2016, 12:00:54 AM
Reminds me of this guy.
(http://thepinksmoke.com/images/cj132.png)
(http://thepinksmoke.com/images/cj132.png)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 10, 2016, 10:25:10 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 10, 2016, 10:25:10 AM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on June 09, 2016, 11:48:11 PM
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/PURPLEGURPLE3sz_zps6d67b124.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/PURPLEGURPLE3sz_zps6d67b124.jpg.html)
Cool! What is that one?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on June 10, 2016, 02:39:48 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on June 10, 2016, 02:39:48 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 10, 2016, 10:25:10 AMThat's one of the Kozmic Kiddles- Purple Glurple. ;D
Cool! What is that one?
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https://wizzley.com/cool-vintage-toys-kozmic-kiddles/
The article had it wrong. I just noticed the name on the tag in the pic. It's really Purple Gurple.
This stuff is important ya know. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Jim Bertges on June 11, 2016, 01:33:54 PM
Post by: Jim Bertges on June 11, 2016, 01:33:54 PM
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/Miscellaneous/cffirst_back_zps8vohsxe1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 11, 2016, 02:15:39 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 11, 2016, 02:15:39 PM
They forgot "The Man From Mercury".
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 12, 2016, 01:21:06 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 12, 2016, 01:21:06 PM
Here are pics of some of my Revell "Big Daddy" Roth model kits:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatAngelFinketc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AngelFinkandDragNutModelKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MothersWorrySurfinkModelKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MrGasser.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MothersWorry.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragNut.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BrotherRatFinkonBike.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MrGasser.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatAngelFinketc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AngelFinkandDragNutModelKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MothersWorrySurfinkModelKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MrGasser.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MothersWorry.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragNut.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BrotherRatFinkonBike.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MrGasser.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 13, 2016, 11:34:10 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 13, 2016, 11:34:10 PM
I have a HALLOWEEN theme BIG DADDY Ed Roth magazine around here somewhere... got it... Pete Millar's DRAG Cartoons Oct 1964 with most of the monsters near on or in a DRAG pumpkinmobile... NUMBER ATE Wolfman, Mummy, Dracula, Mr. Hyde, Phantom, Frankenstein monster and Bride... the gang's all here, except no Creature... ;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 13, 2016, 11:44:41 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 13, 2016, 11:44:41 PM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on June 11, 2016, 01:33:54 PMWhen I was a kid, I had the Commander Comet - the Man from Venus (Angel) Electron Plus the Man from Pluto and paid 50 cents for a Alpha 7 Man from Mars in a bargain bin, a lot of money a long time ago... I later owned Orbitron and Xodiac, and also briefly the Man from Jupiter Colussus Rex (my favorite) but it's only a replacement Electron Plus I have now. That Electron Plus is one of my favorites.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/Miscellaneous/cffirst_back_zps8vohsxe1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 13, 2016, 11:59:34 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 13, 2016, 11:59:34 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on June 13, 2016, 11:34:10 PMI have a HALLOWEEN theme BIG DADDY Ed Roth magazine around here somewhere... got it... Pete Millar's DRAG Cartoons Oct 1964 with most of the monsters near on or in a DRAG pumpkinmobile... NUMBER ATE Wolfman, Mummy, Dracula, Mr. Hyde, Phantom, Frankenstein monster and Bride... the gang's all here, except no Creature... ;)
Ahhhhh, yes, this one!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/DragCartoons8-1.jpg)
Here too are a couple of the interior pages featuring the fearsome Count Dragula:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181226PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181233PM.jpg)
My mind was already well and truly stoked and fully primed for that first issue of Creepy to hit the newstands! Oh yes it was!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 14, 2016, 08:28:59 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 14, 2016, 08:28:59 AM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on June 11, 2016, 01:33:54 PM
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/Miscellaneous/cffirst_back_zps8vohsxe1.jpg)
I understand that those are highly prized finds these days because they're not very common.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 14, 2016, 01:16:46 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 14, 2016, 01:16:46 PM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on June 11, 2016, 01:33:54 PM
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/Miscellaneous/cffirst_back_zps8vohsxe1.jpg)
Orbitron and Xodiac are still two of my favorites. Were these re-released as an entire set, around 2010?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on June 14, 2016, 01:38:45 PM
Post by: Rockshasa on June 14, 2016, 01:38:45 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on June 14, 2016, 01:16:46 PMWere these re-released as an entire set, around 2010?
And then some...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/smittyboy63/OSM_zpsffimdcq6.jpg)
Four Horsemen released them a couple years back. Not only giving us the originals again, but also giving us the 2nd series which got canceled and was never released back in the 1960's. These figures are much smaller though, and are not the rubbery/gumby figures with the wires hidden inside. They are now interchangeable, so you can pop them apart and rebuild your own aliens. Despite the differences from the originals, these new versions are still awesome, and the quality is top notch. The other nice thing about them is the clamshells are only on the front of the card, so you can pop the plastic clamshell off of the card without damaging anything, and put it back on if you so choose...something I wish other toy makers would do. The other neat thing was they also released these in alternate "clear" colors. Many of these figures are still available at StoreHorsemen:
http://www.shopfourhorsemen.com/outerspacemen.html (http://www.shopfourhorsemen.com/outerspacemen.html)
I love these things and had Electron+ - The Man from Pluto, back in the 1960's.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on June 14, 2016, 01:46:35 PM
Post by: Rockshasa on June 14, 2016, 01:46:35 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 11, 2016, 02:15:39 PM
They forgot "The Man From Mercury".
You mean this guy?
:)
Personally, I think they should have named him "Freddie"...and "flame" would have described him really well, LOL.
;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/smittyboy63/Mercury_zpsbinzetdf.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on June 14, 2016, 01:50:45 PM
Post by: Rockshasa on June 14, 2016, 01:50:45 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 14, 2016, 08:28:59 AM
I understand that those are highly prized finds these days because they're not very common.
Brand new, in package, they are worth a small fortune each.
These guys are my grails, but I can't afford the originals...ah well, at least they re-popped them.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 15, 2016, 09:36:09 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 15, 2016, 09:36:09 AM
Quote from: Rockshasa on June 14, 2016, 01:46:35 PMYou mean this guy?
:)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/smittyboy63/Mercury_zpsbinzetdf.jpg)
Was Inferno from Mercury part of the original series from the sixties or was he not?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on June 15, 2016, 11:40:17 AM
Post by: Rockshasa on June 15, 2016, 11:40:17 AM
Yes, he was part of the planned 2nd series which never saw the light of day.
You can see picks of the Series 2 prototypes here:
http://melbirnkrant.com/osmcards/page1.html (http://melbirnkrant.com/osmcards/page1.html)
You can see picks of the Series 2 prototypes here:
http://melbirnkrant.com/osmcards/page1.html (http://melbirnkrant.com/osmcards/page1.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 20, 2016, 09:00:00 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 20, 2016, 09:00:00 AM
Jack Davis may very well top the list of my favourite comic artists. Here are scans of a couple of my comics featuring Jack Davis cover art:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesfromtheCrypt32.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesfromtheCrypt36.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesfromtheCrypt32.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesfromtheCrypt36.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 21, 2016, 01:00:17 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 21, 2016, 01:00:17 PM
I still very clearly remember the day I first saw a copy of the 3-D Monsters magazine on the newstand. It was late autumn 1964. I was perusing the comic rack at the News Depot on the north side of Dundas Street just west of Wellington in downtown London. Staring me in the face right beside the comics were two monster magazines unlike any I'd ever seen before.
The first was the very wild 3-D magazine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110410PM.jpg)
The second was the first issue of Creepy.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy1.jpg)
So taken was I by these two magazines I forgot all about the comics. As a result, I can't narrow the date down to a certain month from the comics I remember on the rack.
I decided to choose just one of the two magazines, finances probably being a paramount consideration. Now the 3-D concept was powerfully exciting to my young mind, but the Creepy magazine had more and better content overall. Moreover, the 3-D Monsters was $0.50 and the Creepy only $0.35. That settled it. So the Creepy it was!
A sound choice too in retrospect given how that Creepy issue launched a whole genre of new horror magazines while the 3-D Monsters ended up a largely forgotten one shot. But a vague recollection of that 3-D magazine stayed with me over the years and I wondered about its identity after I started reaccumulating the Warren magazines again thirty years ago. But lo and behold a copy showed up on the wall of Dragon Lady Comics on Queen Street in Toronto some 25 years ago, unused 3-D glasses and all! I snapped it right up!
cl:)
The first was the very wild 3-D magazine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110410PM.jpg)
The second was the first issue of Creepy.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy1.jpg)
So taken was I by these two magazines I forgot all about the comics. As a result, I can't narrow the date down to a certain month from the comics I remember on the rack.
I decided to choose just one of the two magazines, finances probably being a paramount consideration. Now the 3-D concept was powerfully exciting to my young mind, but the Creepy magazine had more and better content overall. Moreover, the 3-D Monsters was $0.50 and the Creepy only $0.35. That settled it. So the Creepy it was!
A sound choice too in retrospect given how that Creepy issue launched a whole genre of new horror magazines while the 3-D Monsters ended up a largely forgotten one shot. But a vague recollection of that 3-D magazine stayed with me over the years and I wondered about its identity after I started reaccumulating the Warren magazines again thirty years ago. But lo and behold a copy showed up on the wall of Dragon Lady Comics on Queen Street in Toronto some 25 years ago, unused 3-D glasses and all! I snapped it right up!
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on June 21, 2016, 10:37:08 PM
Post by: Rockshasa on June 21, 2016, 10:37:08 PM
When I was a kid, my Dad use to take me to a newstand that had a huge selection of magazines and comics. I use to buy comics back then, but my Dad was really into the Warren magazines, and use to buy Creepy and Eerie every month. When I was a teen in the late 70's, I had a garage band that rehearsed in my basement, and we use to sit on the couch during break and read Creepy and Eerie. When I hit my early 20's and moved out, I let my Mom throw out all of the Creepy and Eerie mags. I can't believe I let her do that. I had like a two foot pile of them. Ah well...
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on June 22, 2016, 01:13:59 AM
Post by: skully on June 22, 2016, 01:13:59 AM
Hepcat, I also remember the 3-D Monster Mag being sold in 64, I had by that time a nice pile of FM's, and decided to buy the 3-D mag. I can still remember saying to myself, wow, they are using these Aurora kits a lot for this magazine, but I remember too saying the same thing about FM #32.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 22, 2016, 04:12:54 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 22, 2016, 04:12:54 PM
Quote from: Rockshasa on June 21, 2016, 10:37:08 PMWhen I hit my early 20's and moved out, I let my Mom throw out all of the Creepy and Eerie mags. I can't believe I let her do that. I had like a two foot pile of them. Ah well...
:o
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 23, 2016, 04:42:04 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 23, 2016, 04:42:04 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 21, 2016, 01:00:17 PM
I still very clearly remember the day I first saw a copy of the 3-D Monsters magazine on the newstand. It was late autumn 1964. I was perusing the comic rack at the News Depot on the north side of Dundas Street just west of Wellington in downtown London. Staring me in the face right beside the comics were two monster magazines unlike any I'd ever seen before.
The first was the very wild 3-D magazine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110410PM.jpg)
The second was the first issue of Creepy.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy1.jpg)
So taken was I by these two magazines I forgot all about the comics. As a result, I can't narrow the date down to a certain month from the comics I remember on the rack.
I decided to choose just one of the two magazines, finances probably being a paramount consideration. Now the 3-D concept was powerfully exciting to my young mind, but the Creepy magazine had more and better content overall. Moreover, the 3-D Monsters was $0.50 and the Creepy only $0.35. That settled it. So the Creepy it was!
A sound choice too in retrospect given how that Creepy issue launched a whole genre of new horror magazines while the 3-D Monsters ended up a largely forgotten one shot. But a vague recollection of that 3-D magazine stayed with me over the years and I wondered about its identity after I started reaccumulating the Warren magazines again thirty years ago. But lo and behold a copy showed up on the wall of Dragon Lady Comics on Queen Street in Toronto some 25 years ago, unused 3-D glasses and all! I snapped it right up!
cl:)
Great story, Hepcat. I wonder how many of the 3-D glasses
are still intact/unused/attached to other copies.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 23, 2016, 06:44:30 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 23, 2016, 06:44:30 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on June 23, 2016, 04:42:04 PM
I wonder how many of the 3-D glasses are still intact/unused/attached to other copies.
There was a warehouse find of these, some years back, so when you see them for sale, they're mostly in very nice condition with the glasses still attached and are relatively cheap.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on June 23, 2016, 08:12:03 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on June 23, 2016, 08:12:03 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 23, 2016, 06:44:30 PMGlad of it too! I picked mine up around 15 years ago from Dennis Druktenis for around $10 and it's in F/VF (7.0) condition with glasses attached and nice page quality. :)
There was a warehouse find of these, some years back, so when you see them for sale, they're mostly in very nice condition with the glasses still attached and are relatively cheap.
If it weren't for warehouse finds of mags like this, and especially the Warrens, monster mag collectors would be SOL getting most of these reasonably priced and in nice condition. I read a few years ago that if not for the Warren Warehouse then Creepy #1 would be a $5,000 mag in NM. I think that's an exaggeration but there's no doubt that all of the Warrens would be far more expensive now and it would be nearly impossible to complete runs of the Warren titles. Thanks to the WW collectors can still find most Warren issues in fairly nice condition and the prices are still affordable (though they have increased significantly in the last 20 years). Most older monster mags are still a bargain, especially Warrens considering the quality of story and art.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: bigbud on June 25, 2016, 04:50:47 PM
Post by: bigbud on June 25, 2016, 04:50:47 PM
I have nothing to add......all my stuff is in storage......ARGH!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 25, 2016, 06:44:04 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 25, 2016, 06:44:04 PM
Quote from: bigbud on June 25, 2016, 04:50:47 PM
I have nothing to add......all my stuff is in storage......ARGH!
Well, there's no fun in that! Can't you take a few things out?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 25, 2016, 09:23:01 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 25, 2016, 09:23:01 PM
Quote from: bigbud on June 25, 2016, 04:50:47 PM
I have nothing to add......all my stuff is in storage......ARGH!
Most of my stuff is too.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on June 25, 2016, 09:34:50 PM
Post by: Rockshasa on June 25, 2016, 09:34:50 PM
95% of my toy collection is in storage as well, and I have alot of toys...
http://www.bobbysmonstermodels.com/toy_asylum2.html (http://www.bobbysmonstermodels.com/toy_asylum2.html)
Since it went into climate-controlled storage 4 years back, I have managed to collect a number of new pieces and they are with me now. Occasionally, I'll stop at my storage locker and forage through some boxes and bring some stuff home. My NECA Predators are here (because I'm still collecting them), and I've really gotten back into collecting Matchbox and HotWheels, which is a whole other toy collection in itself, and they are small and compact and not a problem with my current living situation. But monster stuff? I only buy things I really want now. I currently have a small pile of monster toys in a closet that is slowly growing now...again, LOL.
The really cool thing about having your toys stored away is one day you'll be able to dive into it again, and it's going to be like Christmas because I've been into this for 18 years now, and I have tons of stuff that I've completely forgotten that I bought. It's gonna be like, "OMG, I bought this?? I don't remember this at all."
One of these days...
http://www.bobbysmonstermodels.com/toy_asylum2.html (http://www.bobbysmonstermodels.com/toy_asylum2.html)
Since it went into climate-controlled storage 4 years back, I have managed to collect a number of new pieces and they are with me now. Occasionally, I'll stop at my storage locker and forage through some boxes and bring some stuff home. My NECA Predators are here (because I'm still collecting them), and I've really gotten back into collecting Matchbox and HotWheels, which is a whole other toy collection in itself, and they are small and compact and not a problem with my current living situation. But monster stuff? I only buy things I really want now. I currently have a small pile of monster toys in a closet that is slowly growing now...again, LOL.
The really cool thing about having your toys stored away is one day you'll be able to dive into it again, and it's going to be like Christmas because I've been into this for 18 years now, and I have tons of stuff that I've completely forgotten that I bought. It's gonna be like, "OMG, I bought this?? I don't remember this at all."
One of these days...
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 27, 2016, 08:20:12 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 27, 2016, 08:20:12 AM
The best thing about this set released by Fleer in 1965 is actually the wrapper, although the cards themselves are pretty good:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohswrapper.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohscards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohscards2.jpg)
The set sold well enough to spawn a sequel;
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BaseballWeird-Ohswrapper.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BaseballWeird-Ohs.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BaseballWeird-Ohs2.jpg)
8)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohswrapper.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohscards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-Ohscards2.jpg)
The set sold well enough to spawn a sequel;
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BaseballWeird-Ohswrapper.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BaseballWeird-Ohs.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BaseballWeird-Ohs2.jpg)
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on June 27, 2016, 01:20:22 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on June 27, 2016, 01:20:22 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 27, 2016, 08:20:12 AMI picked up both repro sealed boxes a few years ago through eBay. I ordered the Weird-Ohs box and the guy sent me the Baseball Weird-Ohs by mistake. I messaged him about it and he told me to keep the Baseball Weird-Ohs and he then sent the one I ordered. The repros were very inexpensive, even for repros. I never did open the packs. They look good displayed as full boxes, and I have enough card binders as it is.
The best thing about this set released by Fleer in 1965 is actually the wrapper, although the cards themselves are pretty good:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on July 02, 2016, 10:37:38 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on July 02, 2016, 10:37:38 AM
Lindberg Monster Models:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NLd8HyuJqc0/V3aQ3oi5G_I/AAAAAAAAig4/0841UYR-exEjp08j-Mj4xE9236eE5e6pgCLcB/s1600/Lindberg%2BMonster%2BModels%2BeBay%2B2605%2BUSD%2B01.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NLd8HyuJqc0/V3aQ3oi5G_I/AAAAAAAAig4/0841UYR-exEjp08j-Mj4xE9236eE5e6pgCLcB/s1600/Lindberg%2BMonster%2BModels%2BeBay%2B2605%2BUSD%2B01.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rockshasa on July 02, 2016, 01:47:52 PM
Post by: Rockshasa on July 02, 2016, 01:47:52 PM
I've never seen these, or heard of them. What do the models actually look like?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 02, 2016, 03:20:21 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 02, 2016, 03:20:21 PM
Quote from: Rockshasa on July 02, 2016, 01:47:52 PM
What do the models actually look like?
Pretty much like the boxes.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f7/b1/2a/f7b12a8a842aec9cea5fb0755d7765e2.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on August 01, 2016, 02:18:43 AM
Post by: skully on August 01, 2016, 02:18:43 AM
I was going through some box's, and came across this piece, almost forgot about it. I can't remember when I exactly aquired it, but, it might have been the very first Atlantic City Antique show I went to, many years ago. When I saw it, I knew it was something special. It came with a collection of several old items purchased by this dealer who dealt in costume type jewelry. It's damaged a little bit on the left side, but not too bad, I was thinking of painting it where the cracking is, but decided not to. It's as is. If anyone has any info, please let me know, I'll try to get a picture of this piece up this week. It's a Creature pin, looks like it's painted plaster, flat on the back, with a pin to maybe pin on yourself. Looks old, maybe from 60's. Possibly from a set of Universal Monsters, can't imagine they would only produce a Creature. It's a 3-D image of the head.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 01, 2016, 06:44:37 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 01, 2016, 06:44:37 AM
Quote from: skully on August 01, 2016, 02:18:43 AM
It's a Creature pin, looks like it's painted plaster, flat on the back, with a pin to maybe pin on yourself.
I'd like to see a pic!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on August 02, 2016, 10:05:16 PM
Post by: skully on August 02, 2016, 10:05:16 PM
Here are some pictures of this Creature pin. I believe the dealer said it was a chalk ware piece. It's about 1.25 in. tall. There is some detail on the face, sort of remember seeing things like this of maybe different characters way back, but if anyone can help with knowing exactly when it was from. As mentioned by looking at it, with the way it's painted, looks like a 60's piece.(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20160802_223407.jpg)(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20160802_223348.jpg)(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20160802_223327.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 02, 2016, 10:22:21 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 02, 2016, 10:22:21 PM
Quote from: skully on August 02, 2016, 10:05:16 PM
Here are some pictures of this Creature pin.
Interesting piece! It looks old. May be plaster of Paris? Could be a carnival prize, or a craft shop item?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on August 02, 2016, 10:44:50 PM
Post by: skully on August 02, 2016, 10:44:50 PM
Hi Mike. It could be plaster of some sort. I remember when purchasing the piece many years ago at the show that it was something I've never seen before. I sort of remember asking the dealer for more info on it, I believe all she said was that it came with an accumulation of older costume jewelry, she had it set off to the side in the case. I can't remember for sure or not but I sort of remember seeing these types of things when I was a kid in cheap 5 and dime stores. There were all sorts of monster type items back then. I'm sure many of those items are so obscure.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on August 02, 2016, 10:56:45 PM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on August 02, 2016, 10:56:45 PM
Quote from: skully on August 02, 2016, 10:05:16 PM
As mentioned by looking at it, with the way it's painted, looks like a 60's piece.
It's a dead ringer to have been cast from the face piece of the Aurora model kit.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 26, 2016, 03:40:04 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 26, 2016, 03:40:04 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on July 02, 2016, 10:37:38 AM
Lindberg Monster Models:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NLd8HyuJqc0/V3aQ3oi5G_I/AAAAAAAAig4/0841UYR-exEjp08j-Mj4xE9236eE5e6pgCLcB/s1600/Lindberg%2BMonster%2BModels%2BeBay%2B2605%2BUSD%2B01.jpg)
Demand for those is only a fraction of that for the Aurora kits but the Lindberg kits are incredibly tough to find.
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 18, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 18, 2016, 08:29:42 AM
Jack Davis did the artwork on the Monster Tatoos that Topps released in 1962. Here are some pictures that I lifted off the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattooGum.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Monstertattoos5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos1.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattooGum.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Monstertattoos5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos1.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 21, 2016, 09:17:26 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 21, 2016, 09:17:26 AM
I can't get smilies to work anymore! Is anyone else having the same problem?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 21, 2016, 10:44:36 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 21, 2016, 10:44:36 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on September 21, 2016, 09:17:26 AM
I can't get smilies to work anymore! Is anyone else having the same problem?
Several people, including me. Must be something in the board's code? Outdated, maybe? Have you changed browsers, or updated anything, recently?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 22, 2016, 11:28:30 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 22, 2016, 11:28:30 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 21, 2016, 10:44:36 AMHave you changed browsers, or updated anything, recently?
Hmmmmm. So the smilies don't work for me with Google Chrome, but they do with Firefox or Internet Explorer.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 22, 2016, 01:38:31 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 22, 2016, 01:38:31 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on September 22, 2016, 11:28:30 AM
Hmmmmm. So the smilies don't work for me with Google Chrome, but they do with Firefox or Internet Explorer.
Which version of IE are you using?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 29, 2016, 03:45:16 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 29, 2016, 03:45:16 PM
I'm using version eleven.
???
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 29, 2016, 04:00:57 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 29, 2016, 04:00:57 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on September 29, 2016, 03:45:16 PM
I'm using version eleven.
I'm using 10. I know when I switched to 10, that things on this board stopped working.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 04, 2016, 12:49:04 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 04, 2016, 12:49:04 PM
Here are pics of the first three monster themed Painting by Numbers sets that Hasbro issued:
Dracula
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroDraculaPaint5.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroDracula3.png)
Frankenstein
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroFrankensteinPaint5.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroFrankenstein3.png)
Wolf Man
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroWolfmanPaintset.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroWolfman3.png)
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Dracula
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroDraculaPaint5.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroDracula3.png)
Frankenstein
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroFrankensteinPaint5.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroFrankenstein3.png)
Wolf Man
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroWolfmanPaintset.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroWolfman3.png)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 05, 2016, 12:08:13 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 05, 2016, 12:08:13 PM
A run of great Frank Frazetta covers began with creepy 2:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy2.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy2.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on October 05, 2016, 03:39:06 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on October 05, 2016, 03:39:06 PM
I have most of the first 50 issues of both CREEPY and EERIE (I know I never did complete either set...) but I love those COVERS!!!
Then I went to lunchbucket ::) to find a scan of some I must have there... and saw this instead:
DENNISON FRANKENSTEIN, the best of the several paper Halloween cut outs (die cut) Frankensteins. Unlicensed as far as markings, pre-barcode, mid 1970s... made in Hong Kong, 43 inches tall... I had a small number of these, all sold long ago.
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/DENNISON70sFRANKENSTEIN1D_zps983bdd81.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/DENNISON70sFRANKENSTEIN1D_zps983bdd81.jpg.html)
Grabbed these pix also:
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/001SZ_zps2e5e4717.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/001SZ_zps2e5e4717.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/AmericanPublishingBOTH1sz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/AmericanPublishingBOTH1sz.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/TRICKORTREATFrankensteinMASK1sz_zpscdafa2d1.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/TRICKORTREATFrankensteinMASK1sz_zpscdafa2d1.jpg.html)
Then I went to lunchbucket ::) to find a scan of some I must have there... and saw this instead:
DENNISON FRANKENSTEIN, the best of the several paper Halloween cut outs (die cut) Frankensteins. Unlicensed as far as markings, pre-barcode, mid 1970s... made in Hong Kong, 43 inches tall... I had a small number of these, all sold long ago.
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/DENNISON70sFRANKENSTEIN1D_zps983bdd81.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/DENNISON70sFRANKENSTEIN1D_zps983bdd81.jpg.html)
Grabbed these pix also:
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/001SZ_zps2e5e4717.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/001SZ_zps2e5e4717.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/AmericanPublishingBOTH1sz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/AmericanPublishingBOTH1sz.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/TRICKORTREATFrankensteinMASK1sz_zpscdafa2d1.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/TRICKORTREATFrankensteinMASK1sz_zpscdafa2d1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 05, 2016, 06:07:42 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 05, 2016, 06:07:42 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on October 05, 2016, 03:39:06 PM
Grabbed these pix also:
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/001SZ_zps2e5e4717.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/001SZ_zps2e5e4717.jpg.html)
Are those bobbing head dolls? Were they released during the original run of the TV show?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: knewby on October 05, 2016, 09:07:03 PM
Post by: knewby on October 05, 2016, 09:07:03 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/knewby/KGrHqMOKpE5YZzcIBObDGROtw60_12.jpg)
miniature GI Joe size latex masks by Jack Nisi
Prop Rat head from "Food of the Gods"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/knewby/365466994.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/knewby/365466998.jpg)
miniature GI Joe size latex masks by Jack Nisi
Prop Rat head from "Food of the Gods"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/knewby/365466994.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/knewby/365466998.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 06, 2016, 08:17:08 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 06, 2016, 08:17:08 AM
That rat head would look great on your desk at the office.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on October 06, 2016, 05:32:27 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on October 06, 2016, 05:32:27 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 05, 2016, 06:07:42 PMNo, they're REMCO Dashboard dolls with heads that turn and yes, I think they were issued in '64 or '65... I'm sure someone here knows those figures - I had them in ADDAMS FAMILY also.
Are those bobbing head dolls? Were they released during the original run of the TV show?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 06, 2016, 07:22:40 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 06, 2016, 07:22:40 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on October 06, 2016, 05:32:27 PM
I think they were issued in '64 or '65...
Yep, 1964.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 06, 2016, 10:26:08 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 06, 2016, 10:26:08 PM
Here from MPC is another must have item for every monster kid:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/horrorscope-movie-viewer_zpsur8cg1lz.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/horrorscope-movie-viewer_zpsur8cg1lz.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 07, 2016, 12:30:04 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 07, 2016, 12:30:04 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 06, 2016, 10:26:08 PM
Here from MPC is another must have item for every monster kid:
Not sure you can use the term "must have" for things that rare and expensive. More like "never will have"! ;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 07, 2016, 10:50:14 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 07, 2016, 10:50:14 AM
What about these ultra cool original teal Marx Creature from the Black Lagoon figures such as this one from Horrorhunter's collection:
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/170141c14d532da5836e80e2c7967dec/tumblr_mx3r0udLML1s2xpeeo1_500.jpg)
Would you classify one of these as a "must have"?
???
(https://40.media.tumblr.com/170141c14d532da5836e80e2c7967dec/tumblr_mx3r0udLML1s2xpeeo1_500.jpg)
Would you classify one of these as a "must have"?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 08, 2016, 11:07:11 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 08, 2016, 11:07:11 AM
The Ideal Haunted House is the stuff of dreams for most monster kids:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/IdealHauntedhouse.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/IdealHaunted.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/IdealHauntedhouse.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/IdealHaunted.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on October 08, 2016, 01:09:02 PM
Post by: Palifan on October 08, 2016, 01:09:02 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 08, 2016, 11:07:11 AM
The Ideal Haunted House is the stuff of dreams for most monster kids:
cl:)
I love that Haunted House playlet, has anyone ever played it as I'm interested in how it is once fired up?
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 08, 2016, 03:39:47 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 08, 2016, 03:39:47 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 07, 2016, 10:50:14 AM
Would you classify one of these as a "must have"?
Yeah, 'cause they're relatively inexpensive and plentiful.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: The Batman on October 08, 2016, 11:54:02 PM
Post by: The Batman on October 08, 2016, 11:54:02 PM
A large Frank on his chopper was a nice find this year.
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/knightlydv/fr%201_zps7xpkhuwh.jpg)
For a Sci Fi collectible, it's gotta be my 12 " Predator.
Also the tall Killer Klown from Outer Space with the mandatory DINO PJ's...
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/knightlydv/cl%20sonra_zpsztljusjm.jpg)
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/knightlydv/fr%201_zps7xpkhuwh.jpg)
For a Sci Fi collectible, it's gotta be my 12 " Predator.
Also the tall Killer Klown from Outer Space with the mandatory DINO PJ's...
(http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m605/knightlydv/cl%20sonra_zpsztljusjm.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 09, 2016, 09:24:40 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 09, 2016, 09:24:40 AM
Quote from: The Batman on October 08, 2016, 11:54:02 PMA large Frank on his chopper was a nice find this year.
Frank was born to ride.
Quote from: The Batman on October 08, 2016, 11:54:02 PMAlso the tall Killer Klown from Outer Space with the mandatory DINO PJ's....
Pajamas just don't make it without dinos on them.
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 09, 2016, 04:39:20 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 09, 2016, 04:39:20 PM
One of my fond collecting memories is trick or treating on Halloween with two of my best buddies in 1963 or 1964. At a house near Ridout Street I was given one card in a generic wrapper. Opening it up we discovered the "Hairy Fiend" card from the Mars Attacks set. We were awestruck since we'd never never seen any of the cards before and the card was absolutely wild! Without the wrapper, we couldn't even figure out the name of the set.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/item_4969_2.jpg)
Nonetheless, that "Hairy Fiend" card became the prize of our gum card collection which was soon to reach 6500 cards or so. It wasn't until about thirty years ago that I figured out that our "Hairy Fiend" card was part of the notorious Mars Attacks set for which the legendary Norm Saunders did the artwork.
I've been pecking away at the Mars Attacks cards ever since but they're tough to get. They're highly prized because of their graphic content and are therefore demand scarce and expensive. Moreover I don't think they were ever distributed in Canada so they don't typically show up in my neck of the woods. I've managed to acquire only these nine as a result:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/04-06-2012111958PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/04-06-2012112001PM.jpg)
Unfortunately I still haven't managed to find another "Hairy Fiend" card.
I have these four booklets issued in the late eighties by Pocket Comics as well:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/04-06-2012112005PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/04-06-2012112007PM.jpg)
One booklet for each of the first 54 cards in the set was planned, but the endeavour was sadly curtailed after the first four booklets.
hmjfym
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/item_4969_2.jpg)
Nonetheless, that "Hairy Fiend" card became the prize of our gum card collection which was soon to reach 6500 cards or so. It wasn't until about thirty years ago that I figured out that our "Hairy Fiend" card was part of the notorious Mars Attacks set for which the legendary Norm Saunders did the artwork.
I've been pecking away at the Mars Attacks cards ever since but they're tough to get. They're highly prized because of their graphic content and are therefore demand scarce and expensive. Moreover I don't think they were ever distributed in Canada so they don't typically show up in my neck of the woods. I've managed to acquire only these nine as a result:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/04-06-2012111958PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/04-06-2012112001PM.jpg)
Unfortunately I still haven't managed to find another "Hairy Fiend" card.
I have these four booklets issued in the late eighties by Pocket Comics as well:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/04-06-2012112005PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/04-06-2012112007PM.jpg)
One booklet for each of the first 54 cards in the set was planned, but the endeavour was sadly curtailed after the first four booklets.
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 10, 2016, 07:10:46 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 10, 2016, 07:10:46 PM
Here's another item still coveted by monster kids far and wide:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/8030247300_af9be259d5_c.jpg)
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(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/8030247300_af9be259d5_c.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 12, 2016, 09:22:34 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 12, 2016, 09:22:34 AM
The holy grail of model kits for any monster fan!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Aurora%20Big%20Franky_zpsv7hcqpuj.jpg)
And here's the classic ad for this Aurora kit from the back cover of DC comics in very late 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145618PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Aurora%20Big%20Franky_zpsv7hcqpuj.jpg)
And here's the classic ad for this Aurora kit from the back cover of DC comics in very late 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145618PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 13, 2016, 04:28:11 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 13, 2016, 04:28:11 PM
Most monster kids would be thrilled to add a set of these Vari-Vu Casper and the Monsters Flicker Rings to their collections:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_2094806075_f3b5a8c21f_o.png)
Here are some pictures from Toy Ranch's collection:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/109/309143071_132d8ba526_o.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/107/309143073_ae0062d0c2_o.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/118/309144903_11f8db6449_o.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/112/309144904_15d0cec17b_o.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5311618733_630df1d70b_b.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_2094806075_f3b5a8c21f_o.png)
Here are some pictures from Toy Ranch's collection:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/109/309143071_132d8ba526_o.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/107/309143073_ae0062d0c2_o.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/118/309144903_11f8db6449_o.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/112/309144904_15d0cec17b_o.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5311618733_630df1d70b_b.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 14, 2016, 01:32:18 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 14, 2016, 01:32:18 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 13, 2016, 04:28:11 PM
Most monster kids would be thrilled to add a set of these Vari Vue Casper and the Monsters Flicker Rings to their collections:
I'd be thrilled just to have the two Creature rings!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 14, 2016, 11:40:22 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 14, 2016, 11:40:22 PM
The Ideal Godzilla board game would look good on any monster kid's shelf:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/godzilla-boardgame-ideal_zps64c069b4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Godzilla%20game_zpsg74vzhpj.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/godzilla-boardgame-ideal_zps64c069b4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Godzilla%20game_zpsg74vzhpj.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 16, 2016, 10:15:23 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 16, 2016, 10:15:23 AM
Mint in package MPC Pop-Top Horrors are always a drool worthy sight:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%209_zpsqszhbfef.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%209_zpsqszhbfef.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 17, 2016, 07:31:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 17, 2016, 07:31:57 PM
Here are scans of five of my Charlton Gorgo comics:
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Gorgo2.jpg)
6
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375713PM_zps21a374ee.jpg)
10
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375721PM_zps8436e693.jpg)
11
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375739PM_zps71bc7568.jpg)
14
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Gorgo14.jpg)
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2
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Gorgo2.jpg)
6
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375713PM_zps21a374ee.jpg)
10
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375721PM_zps8436e693.jpg)
11
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375739PM_zps71bc7568.jpg)
14
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Gorgo14.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 19, 2016, 01:06:22 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 19, 2016, 01:06:22 PM
Perhaps the best score of my young life to that time was in the summer of 1964 on a family trip to visit my uncle and his family in Detroit. I got my father to fund a purchase of a "Mad, Mad, Mad Scientist Laboratory" at the hobby shop on the north side of Seven Mile Road just west of the Southfield Expressway!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/4562075255_671eaa206b_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/4562075389_d49773d786_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4562075583_9cfa4cffaf_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/4562075781_3a1eba48cb_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4380924008_65d19d44e0_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4562705686_061c70caf9_b.jpg)
I guess my father thought that a chemistry set must be educational! It was a fabulous piece. My two best buddies were more than eager to be my demented half-brained lab assistants and enthusiastically fetched tap water for me while I mixed up the concoctions. I mean they would even squabble about whose turn it was to be my lead assistant!
Unfortunately, I think my father gave the set away to the snot-nosed kid down the street when I went off to boarding school in Kennebunkport, Maine for ninth grade. Very sad. I've been looking for another one ever since. It's my holy grail item.
:(
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/4562075255_671eaa206b_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/4562075389_d49773d786_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4562075583_9cfa4cffaf_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/4562075781_3a1eba48cb_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4380924008_65d19d44e0_b.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4562705686_061c70caf9_b.jpg)
I guess my father thought that a chemistry set must be educational! It was a fabulous piece. My two best buddies were more than eager to be my demented half-brained lab assistants and enthusiastically fetched tap water for me while I mixed up the concoctions. I mean they would even squabble about whose turn it was to be my lead assistant!
Unfortunately, I think my father gave the set away to the snot-nosed kid down the street when I went off to boarding school in Kennebunkport, Maine for ninth grade. Very sad. I've been looking for another one ever since. It's my holy grail item.
:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on October 19, 2016, 03:01:53 PM
Post by: long live kong on October 19, 2016, 03:01:53 PM
I'd have loved that as a kid Hepcat, what a cool toy! The box graphics are fantastic!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on October 19, 2016, 03:11:06 PM
Post by: long live kong on October 19, 2016, 03:11:06 PM
This was one of my favourite toys as a child, you could actually achieve some pretty realistic effects with this bad boy, as you can see from the pic below (I applied that makeup myself!) I can still smell the liquid latex!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161019/d6aa06dfb5d49e3b1b66598420ffcde3.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161019/7e3dbf28da143523d82766825b9d740c.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161019/d6aa06dfb5d49e3b1b66598420ffcde3.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161019/7e3dbf28da143523d82766825b9d740c.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 19, 2016, 04:46:50 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 19, 2016, 04:46:50 PM
Quote from: long live kong on October 19, 2016, 03:01:53 PMI'd have loved that as a kid Hepcat, what a cool toy! The box graphics are fantastic!
The box art is by the great Mort Kunstler who also did the box art for the Aurora Confederate Raider and Forgotten Prisoner of Castel Maré kits.
Mort Kunstler Official Site (http://www.mortkunstler.com/)
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 20, 2016, 06:21:52 AM
Post by: skully on October 20, 2016, 06:21:52 AM
Hi Hepcat. Jo Kotula did the artwork for The Confederate Raider, and I believe James Bama did the Forgotten Prisoner.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 20, 2016, 10:02:01 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 20, 2016, 10:02:01 AM
Sorry. I'm wrong about the Confederate Raider. That was indeed by the legendary Jo Kotula.
You're wrong about the Forgotten Prisoner though:
(http://www.morbidmonster.com/scart/images/Aurora-KunstlerM.jpg)
cl:)
You're wrong about the Forgotten Prisoner though:
(http://www.morbidmonster.com/scart/images/Aurora-KunstlerM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 20, 2016, 06:38:30 PM
Post by: skully on October 20, 2016, 06:38:30 PM
Hi Hepcat. Unless Mort himself claimed fame to the painting, it was listed under Bama's works, Aurora history and price guide by Bill Bruegman, page 48. I see you have a sampling of Mort's works, with it pictured in the group, but it still looks "Bama-ish". In the article in the book on paintings, Bama was interviewed, and mentioned doing 22 monster type paintings, if you count the listing, there are 23 listed. Perhaps an error was made.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 21, 2016, 11:26:35 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 21, 2016, 11:26:35 AM
It's a pity that the thread I'd started on James Bama was deleted in the great purge of 30 April 2014.
:(
Check out this thread though:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=5319.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=5319.0)
Bill Bruegman just assumed that James Bama had done the Forgotten Prisoner because Bama had done the others. But the Forgotten Prisoner was released in 1966 after the others by which time Bama was sick of doing them!
cl:)
Now as far as James Bama doing 22 monster type paintings for Aurora, which of the following did he not do then?
Frankenstein
Dracula
Wolfman
Mummy
Creature
Phantom of the Opera
Customizing Monster Kit
Customizing Monster Kit - The Vulture & Mad Dog
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Dr. Jekyll as Mr. Hyde
King Kong
Godzilla
Gigantic Frankenstein
Witch
Bride of Frankenstein
Frankenstein's Flivver
Dracula's Dragster
Wolfman's Wagon
Mummy's Chariot
King Kong's Thronester
Godzilla's Go-Kart
The Munsters
Addams Family Haunted House
Monster Colors
???
:(
Check out this thread though:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=5319.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=5319.0)
Bill Bruegman just assumed that James Bama had done the Forgotten Prisoner because Bama had done the others. But the Forgotten Prisoner was released in 1966 after the others by which time Bama was sick of doing them!
cl:)
Now as far as James Bama doing 22 monster type paintings for Aurora, which of the following did he not do then?
Frankenstein
Dracula
Wolfman
Mummy
Creature
Phantom of the Opera
Customizing Monster Kit
Customizing Monster Kit - The Vulture & Mad Dog
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Dr. Jekyll as Mr. Hyde
King Kong
Godzilla
Gigantic Frankenstein
Witch
Bride of Frankenstein
Frankenstein's Flivver
Dracula's Dragster
Wolfman's Wagon
Mummy's Chariot
King Kong's Thronester
Godzilla's Go-Kart
The Munsters
Addams Family Haunted House
Monster Colors
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 21, 2016, 11:40:30 AM
Post by: skully on October 21, 2016, 11:40:30 AM
Hi Hepcat. Bill was not the one who did the interview with Bama for his book, I don't think Bama did the Go-cart or the Thronester, and the monster colors, I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 21, 2016, 03:58:47 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 21, 2016, 03:58:47 PM
PEZ first issued the Mr. Ugly and His Friends series of Halloween dispensers in the fall of 1970 and continued to do so for the next few years.
(http://www.pezheads.net/dwelch/ebay/PEZAdSheetHallSuper.JPG)
(http://www.pezlist.com/mcpez/images/pezpics/sales/originals/mrugly3_e.jpg)
(http://www.pezlist.com/mcpez/images/pezpics/sales/originals/halloween_us.jpg)
(http://www.pezlist.com/mcpez/images/pezpics/sales/originals/mrugly_us.jpg)
(http://www.pezlist.com/mcpez/images/pezpics/sales/originals/mrugly2_e.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8197/8216099266_f86f674794.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://www.pezheads.net/dwelch/ebay/PEZAdSheetHallSuper.JPG)
(http://www.pezlist.com/mcpez/images/pezpics/sales/originals/mrugly3_e.jpg)
(http://www.pezlist.com/mcpez/images/pezpics/sales/originals/halloween_us.jpg)
(http://www.pezlist.com/mcpez/images/pezpics/sales/originals/mrugly_us.jpg)
(http://www.pezlist.com/mcpez/images/pezpics/sales/originals/mrugly2_e.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8197/8216099266_f86f674794.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 22, 2016, 02:40:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 22, 2016, 02:40:03 PM
One of the PEZ Halloween dispensers was modelled after me:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZCat_zps77c67182.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZBC_zps05681366.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH1_zps7b6a5248.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZCat_zps77c67182.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZBC_zps05681366.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH1_zps7b6a5248.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 22, 2016, 03:48:15 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 22, 2016, 03:48:15 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 21, 2016, 03:58:47 PM
PEZ first issued the Mr. Ugly and His Friends
Mr. U sure changes friends a lot! One-Eye an the Skull seem to be his only long term relations.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 22, 2016, 03:49:34 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 22, 2016, 03:49:34 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 22, 2016, 02:40:03 PM
One of the PEZ Halloween dispensers was modelled after me:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZCat_zps77c67182.jpg)
Dead ringer!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 23, 2016, 07:38:52 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 23, 2016, 07:38:52 PM
Here are some shots of Roback's Gurley Halloween candle collection:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Roback/Roback2007/Gurleycandledisplay.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Roback/Roback2007/Gurleycandledisplay2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Roback/Roback2007/Gurleycandledisplay3.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Roback/Roback2007/Gurleycandledisplay.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Roback/Roback2007/Gurleycandledisplay2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Roback/Roback2007/Gurleycandledisplay3.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 24, 2016, 03:38:40 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 24, 2016, 03:38:40 PM
One of my very favourite Beistle Halloween decorations:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/beis.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/beis.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 24, 2016, 09:40:10 PM
Post by: skully on October 24, 2016, 09:40:10 PM
Hi Hepcat. After seeing the first page of this thread talking about the original art of the Creature and Mummy which, Monster Bob was correct, I remember seeing it on e-bay also, and then talking with you about The Confederate Raider, well, these pictures are for you--enjoy. :)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161024_141114.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161024_141324.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161024_141140.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161024_141114.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161024_141324.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161024_141140.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2016, 08:06:49 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2016, 08:06:49 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 22, 2016, 03:48:15 PMMr. U sure changes friends a lot!
Mr. Ugly isn't known for keeping friends for long. All things considered that doesn't surprise me at all.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2016, 12:54:28 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2016, 12:54:28 PM
Quote from: skully on October 21, 2016, 11:40:30 AMI don't think Bama did the Go-cart or the Thronester, and the monster colors, I'm not sure.
Interesting. I have this book by Brian M. Kane:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51vlwUKNp4L._SX375_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
Kane writes that James Bama did 23 illustrations for Aurora but doesn't list them. Evidently Bama was quite the Universal monster movie fan himself and loved doing the paintings initially. He became disenchanted at the time Aurora went to the monsters in rods and his agent had to resort to sneaking additional Aurora assignments into his "to do" pile.
I think the Mummy's Chariot is drawn with far too fine a line to be James Bama's work, and I have a vague memory of reading somewhere that King Kong's Thronester was not Bama's work either.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2016, 05:45:35 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2016, 05:45:35 PM
Quote from: skully on October 24, 2016, 09:40:10 PMAfter seeing the first page of this thread talking about the original art of the Creature and Mummy which, Monster Bob was correct, I remember seeing it on e-bay also, and then talking with you about The Confederate Raider, well, these pictures are for you--enjoy. :)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161024_141114.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161024_141324.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161024_141140.jpg)
Wow! Boss cool!
8)
But!!!! Is that Jo Kotula holding the picture or is that you? If it's the latter, can we assume that you own the picture? If so, what's the story behind you acquiring the picture?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2016, 08:14:40 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2016, 08:14:40 PM
Seasonal magazine covers from my collection, front and back:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104234PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/29-07-201364341PM_zpsacebaad5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104204PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/29-07-201364344PM_zpsfb040786.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104234PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/29-07-201364341PM_zpsacebaad5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104204PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/29-07-201364344PM_zpsfb040786.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 26, 2016, 12:55:02 AM
Post by: skully on October 26, 2016, 12:55:02 AM
Hi Hepcat. Sorry it took so long to reply. Yes, that's me holding the original art by Kotula for the Aurora model kit. I came across this piece quite a few years ago, from a fellow collector and dealer at the time where I was doing massive trade deals with him for original art for my kits. He actually went to see Mr. Kotula, who had this piece in his posession hanging on one of his walls. Actually, it was the only piece that Mr. Kotula actually kept, must have been his favorite. After this very piece was purchased from Mr. Kotula, a few weeks later he passed. I hammered out a deal and aquired the painting. It surely wasn't cheap, but there is obvious Aurora history behind this painting.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2016, 10:51:21 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2016, 10:51:21 AM
Quote from: skully on October 26, 2016, 12:55:02 AMIt surely wasn't cheap, but there is obvious Aurora history behind this painting.
Well worth it whatever price you paid!
8)
Quote from: skully on October 26, 2016, 12:55:02 AMYes, that's me holding the original art by Kotula for the Aurora model kit. I came across this piece quite a few years ago, from a fellow collector and dealer at the time where I was doing massive trade deals with him for original art for my kits.
I've long had the impression that you have a lot of super cool items in your collection. I don't remember you ever posting pictures of your collection in the Monster Room thread:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.0)
Am I wrong? Have you posted pictures of your collection someplace?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 26, 2016, 11:19:49 AM
Post by: skully on October 26, 2016, 11:19:49 AM
Hi Hepcat. I posted a few pictures with the help of my son (he has the camera and know-how with these things), I posted pictures of the Monster candy bag, and a few other pictures. I have other pieces of original art, that, sooner or later I'll post. I will share pictures of things, but as I mentioned in an earlier post somewhere a while back, I have to work around my son's schedule because he would be the one doing the computer work with posting for me. Be patient with me, and I guarantee you'll be "wowed"!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2016, 11:26:42 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2016, 11:26:42 AM
Cool! We'll all be patient then.
8)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2016, 11:42:48 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2016, 11:42:48 AM
The Ben Cooper Astro Spook Halloween costume is among the most storied Halloween costumes of them all, particularly among us UMAers!
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3692/9566345529_29709a5e88_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3756/9566249475_d316c8fcc4_b.jpg)
Here's a boxed one from Raycastile's collection:
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3719/9610388947_b0a00cbabb_o.jpg)
And here are pictures of the one from the fabled collection of Freddie Poe:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/SS1_zps922d34ef.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/SS2_zpse783efcf.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/SS3_zps00ee9b48.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3692/9566345529_29709a5e88_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3756/9566249475_d316c8fcc4_b.jpg)
Here's a boxed one from Raycastile's collection:
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3719/9610388947_b0a00cbabb_o.jpg)
And here are pictures of the one from the fabled collection of Freddie Poe:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/SS1_zps922d34ef.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/SS2_zpse783efcf.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/SS3_zps00ee9b48.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 26, 2016, 11:48:12 AM
Post by: skully on October 26, 2016, 11:48:12 AM
Great. Have to run right now, maybe later on tonight I'll post a subject about a particular monster toy that I saw in the "famous" guitarists book on monsters. I've long had a concern about this toy being legit, I'll post here later.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 27, 2016, 06:33:18 AM
Post by: skully on October 27, 2016, 06:33:18 AM
Wow. This Astro Spook costume is awesome!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2016, 10:40:42 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2016, 10:40:42 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 25, 2016, 12:54:28 PMBrian M. Kane writes that James Bama did 23 illustrations for Aurora but doesn't list them. Evidently Bama was quite the Universal monster movie fan himself and loved doing the paintings initially. He became disenchanted at the time Aurora went to the monsters in rods and his agent had to resort to sneaking additional Aurora assignments into his "to do" pile.
I think the Mummy's Chariot is drawn with far too fine a line to be James Bama's work, and I have a vague memory of reading somewhere that King Kong's Thronester was not Bama's work either.
I posted this list of the Aurora monster model kits for which James Bama did the box art over four years ago but I no longer remember where I got it:
Frankenstein
Dracula
Wolf Man
Creature
Mummy
Phantom of the Opera
Customizing Monster Kit
Customizing Monster Kit Featuring the Vulture & Mad Dog
Godzilla
King Kong
Bride of Frankenstein
Witch
Dr. Jekyll as Mr. Hyde
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Dracula's Dragster
Frankenstein's Flivver
Mummy's Chariot
Wolf Man's Wagon
Addams Family Haunted House
Munsters
Gigantic Frankenstein
Monster Colors Paint Set
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2016, 10:41:37 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2016, 10:41:37 AM
Quote from: skully on October 27, 2016, 06:33:18 AMWow. This Astro Spook costume is awesome!
Indeed! It's a tough one to find too.
:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2016, 10:53:13 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2016, 10:53:13 AM
Here are seven Halloween candy boxes from the collection of Billyatom:
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloween001.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween006.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween005.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween004.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween003.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween002.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween001.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloween001.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween006.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween005.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween004.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween003.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween002.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/newhalloween001.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Chakor Channing on October 27, 2016, 01:49:23 PM
Post by: Chakor Channing on October 27, 2016, 01:49:23 PM
I love seeing all of these vintage Halloween collectibles. Keep the pics coming!
PS: Hepcat, did you know that today is apparently "National Black Cat Day"? ;)
PS: Hepcat, did you know that today is apparently "National Black Cat Day"? ;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2016, 02:24:54 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2016, 02:24:54 PM
Cool! No I didn't:
National Black Cat Day 2016 (http://www.cats.org.uk/black-cats)
(http://0.tqn.com/d/cats/1/S/j/R/4/black-cat.jpg)
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National Black Cat Day 2016 (http://www.cats.org.uk/black-cats)
(http://0.tqn.com/d/cats/1/S/j/R/4/black-cat.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2016, 03:26:23 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2016, 03:26:23 PM
Here are some shots of the Collegeville and Ben Cooper Halloween costume collection of Sandman78:
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/97094d1319767901-halloween-costumes-yester-year-collection-witch.jpg)
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/97095d1319767974-halloween-costumes-yester-year-h1.jpg)
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/97096d1319768020-halloween-costumes-yester-year-cotumes2.jpg)
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/97099d1319768404-halloween-costumes-yester-year-cville3.jpg)
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/97100d1319768551-halloween-costumes-yester-year-cos3.jpg)
hmjfym
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/97094d1319767901-halloween-costumes-yester-year-collection-witch.jpg)
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/97095d1319767974-halloween-costumes-yester-year-h1.jpg)
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/97096d1319768020-halloween-costumes-yester-year-cotumes2.jpg)
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/97099d1319768404-halloween-costumes-yester-year-cville3.jpg)
(http://www.halloweenforum.com/attachments/general-halloween/97100d1319768551-halloween-costumes-yester-year-cos3.jpg)
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2016, 10:16:37 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2016, 10:16:37 AM
The small but so very cool Halloween blow mold collection of Ramsey37:
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6167/6237170384_8e066fe8fe_b.jpg)
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(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6167/6237170384_8e066fe8fe_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2016, 03:25:46 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2016, 03:25:46 PM
Here are some dandy Halloween cardboard cut-outs from Bigbud's collection:
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2438.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2435.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2444.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2445.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2441.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2439.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2443.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2436.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2438.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2435.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2444.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2445.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2441.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2439.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2443.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2436.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2016, 10:01:05 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2016, 10:01:05 PM
Here are a bunch of spooky early twentieth century noisemakers from the collection of Robot Man:
(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww46/comixtoys/halloween%20stuff/halloweentin_zpsp2eumjaf.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww46/comixtoys/halloween%20stuff/halloweentin_zpsp2eumjaf.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2016, 08:50:41 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2016, 08:50:41 AM
Here are scans from my collection of two more magazines with Halloween themed covers:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/DragCartoons8-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181132PM.jpg)
The great Kelly Freas was the artist of record on the cover above. I'm not sure whether this one below can be classified as a Halloween cover or not but I'm including it as a bonus in the spirit of the season:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy5.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/DragCartoons8-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181132PM.jpg)
The great Kelly Freas was the artist of record on the cover above. I'm not sure whether this one below can be classified as a Halloween cover or not but I'm including it as a bonus in the spirit of the season:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy5.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2016, 11:06:14 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2016, 11:06:14 AM
Here are images of two of the Ben Cooper Creature costumes issued over the years:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20C_zpswipgh1nd.jpg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/eaf629c6-35d3-461d-b78f-5b7aff506385_zpss21lq6n0.jpg)
And a Rubie's one from 1991:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/cb/b0/1b/cbb01b92c9139f92c0ab679b01fb6059.jpg)
And Mike Scott's favourite Collegeville costume from 1980:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature_zpsi6scqw0k.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature%203_zpshguk6qn7.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20C_zpswipgh1nd.jpg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/eaf629c6-35d3-461d-b78f-5b7aff506385_zpss21lq6n0.jpg)
And a Rubie's one from 1991:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/cb/b0/1b/cbb01b92c9139f92c0ab679b01fb6059.jpg)
And Mike Scott's favourite Collegeville costume from 1980:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature_zpsi6scqw0k.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature%203_zpshguk6qn7.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2016, 03:48:55 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2016, 03:48:55 PM
Here are close-up shots of two of the more intricate and tough to find Gurley candles from Roback's collection:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Roback/gurleywitchexpensive.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Roback/gurleyblackcat.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Roback/gurleywitchexpensive.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Roback/gurleyblackcat.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2016, 10:15:45 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2016, 10:15:45 PM
Here are eight more Halloween candy boxes from the collection of Billyatom:
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy029.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy028.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy027.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy026.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy025.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy024.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy023.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/hallow002.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy029.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy028.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy027.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy026.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy025.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy024.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy023.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/hallow002.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on October 29, 2016, 11:48:13 PM
Post by: Palifan on October 29, 2016, 11:48:13 PM
I feel like I'm getting such a quality collectible education from you Hepcat, keep up the good work! :D
Ian
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 10:05:19 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 10:05:19 AM
Thank you! There is months and months of more material to come.
:)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 10:13:58 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 10:13:58 AM
Here are four exquisite Halloween blow molds from the collection of Raycastile:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4077381896_15bc3d2873_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4077382298_f1f828001c_o.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4077381896_15bc3d2873_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4077382298_f1f828001c_o.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 12:10:48 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 12:10:48 PM
Here's an absolutely delightful Halloween vacuuform from the collection of Allhallowsday:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hallo_zpsy6emypko.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hallo_zpsy6emypko.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 01:56:11 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 01:56:11 PM
Here are a couple shots from Deadonarrival's very cool vintage Halloween novelty collection:
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/14612461_1586299678344732_558379507533713422_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9)
The haunted house above is a Paper Art piece rwhile the plastic items are by Rosbro or Wiltons.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/14690886_1586321461675887_5026819817331630464_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=015d8ad7ec4709949a1791951000e05f&oe=58A4FE8E)
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(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/14612461_1586299678344732_558379507533713422_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9)
The haunted house above is a Paper Art piece rwhile the plastic items are by Rosbro or Wiltons.
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/14690886_1586321461675887_5026819817331630464_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoiYiJ9&oh=015d8ad7ec4709949a1791951000e05f&oe=58A4FE8E)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 04:33:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 04:33:44 PM
Here are a couple of shots of Sandman78's rad cool Collegeville Spooky Spooks Mummy costume.
(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/funkadelic/IMGP6657_002.JPG)
(http://thmb.inkfrog.com/thumbn/funkadelic/IMGP6658_002.JPG=450)
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(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/funkadelic/IMGP6657_002.JPG)
(http://thmb.inkfrog.com/thumbn/funkadelic/IMGP6658_002.JPG=450)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 05:50:22 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 05:50:22 PM
Here are eight more Halloween candy boxes from the collection of Billyatom:
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/hallow001.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy022.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy021.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy020.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy019.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy018.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy017.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy016.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/hallow001.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy022.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy021.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy020.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy019.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy018.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy017.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy016.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 08:35:47 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 08:35:47 PM
The Topps You'll Die Laughing card set was released before Halloween in 1959. Here are scans of a couple of the most Halloweeny cards from the set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/b45f86fc-38bb-4f0b-8fa4-8cf28f9bf321_zpsggyy5bpc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/716fe55f-53ba-4ee6-9c63-4a4bb133ac6c_zpszpsr9yci.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/b45f86fc-38bb-4f0b-8fa4-8cf28f9bf321_zpsggyy5bpc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/716fe55f-53ba-4ee6-9c63-4a4bb133ac6c_zpszpsr9yci.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 09:51:49 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2016, 09:51:49 PM
Here are two classic Beistle die-cuts with which Allhallowsday just parted on Ebay:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/HaloA_zpslbx8toie.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/HaloA_zpslbx8toie.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 08:59:24 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 08:59:24 AM
My Don Post Fu Manchu mask:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Head.jpg)
Here's Styx(? - 2015 RIP) admiring it:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatHead.jpg)
And here's Deuce(? - 2015 RIP) posing with it:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DeuceHead3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DeuceHead2.jpg)
And here it is in use!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DonPostMask2006.jpg)
hmjfym
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Head.jpg)
Here's Styx(? - 2015 RIP) admiring it:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatHead.jpg)
And here's Deuce(? - 2015 RIP) posing with it:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DeuceHead3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DeuceHead2.jpg)
And here it is in use!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DonPostMask2006.jpg)
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Chakor Channing on October 31, 2016, 09:55:49 AM
Post by: Chakor Channing on October 31, 2016, 09:55:49 AM
So that's what that mask is supposed to be. In the 2002 Don Post catalog, they called it "Huesude"... Whatever that's supposed to mean.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSPJ_InAqQ8/Te0PHioSKkI/AAAAAAAABLM/dA73NXhR8CA/s1600/DonPost2002Catalog_28-29.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSPJ_InAqQ8/Te0PHioSKkI/AAAAAAAABLM/dA73NXhR8CA/s1600/DonPost2002Catalog_28-29.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 10:08:43 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 10:08:43 AM
Here are some pictures of one of the most highly prized Halloween items of them all, the Clinton Plastics Frankenstein candy bucket. Here's the one belonging to Poseablemonster:
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd71/actionplus/Picture642_zps079ede56.jpg)
And here's the one from GeorgeL's collection:
(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp45/GeorgeL/IMG_00000863_zps962d0bf1.jpg)
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(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd71/actionplus/Picture642_zps079ede56.jpg)
And here's the one from GeorgeL's collection:
(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp45/GeorgeL/IMG_00000863_zps962d0bf1.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 31, 2016, 10:14:48 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 31, 2016, 10:14:48 AM
Quote from: Chakor Channing on October 31, 2016, 09:55:49 AM
. . they called it "Huesude"... Whatever that's supposed to mean.
Huesuda translates (from Spanish) to "bony".
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 11:15:27 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 11:15:27 AM
Here's a Fizzies pack from the collection of Billyatom:
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/hallow003.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/hallow003.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 01:00:23 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 01:00:23 PM
Here are pictures of vintage kids' Halloween costumes of some of my favourite comic and cartoon characters:
The Fly a.k.a. Fly Man
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/flyman.jpg)
Doctor Solar
(http://www.monsterbashnews.com/trickortreat/donreesesolar.jpg)
Beany
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mJ4lc_Q9Q6k/Rt4aIsaQHtI/AAAAAAAAHVY/B5OSX_NX3XA/s400/beany.jpg)
Cecil the Sea Serpent
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/cecilcartoon.jpg)
Bucky O'Hare
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/buckyohare.jpg)
Buzzy the Crow
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/buzzythecrow.jpg)
Hot Stuff
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/hotstuff.jpg)
Courageous Cat
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/courageouscat.jpg)
Felix the Cat
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/felixthecatcartoon60s.jpg)
Bullwinkle
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mJ4lc_Q9Q6k/Rt4cCcaQHyI/AAAAAAAAHWA/o5gsOB-Z_5s/s400/bullwinkle.jpg)
Batfink
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/batfink.jpg)
Secret Squirrel
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/secretsquirrel.jpg)
Atom Ant
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mJ4lc_Q9Q6k/Rt4aIcaQHrI/AAAAAAAAHVI/7yHGZ7eZrFU/s400/atomant.jpg)
Top Cat
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/topcat.jpg)
Winky Dink
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mJ4lc_Q9Q6k/Rt4dl8aQH4I/AAAAAAAAHWw/v12vJVywpM8/s400/winkydink.jpg)
And of course the ever popular Bunny:
(http://data.whicdn.com/images/45741866/large.jpg)
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The Fly a.k.a. Fly Man
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/flyman.jpg)
Doctor Solar
(http://www.monsterbashnews.com/trickortreat/donreesesolar.jpg)
Beany
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mJ4lc_Q9Q6k/Rt4aIsaQHtI/AAAAAAAAHVY/B5OSX_NX3XA/s400/beany.jpg)
Cecil the Sea Serpent
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/cecilcartoon.jpg)
Bucky O'Hare
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/buckyohare.jpg)
Buzzy the Crow
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/buzzythecrow.jpg)
Hot Stuff
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/hotstuff.jpg)
Courageous Cat
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/courageouscat.jpg)
Felix the Cat
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/felixthecatcartoon60s.jpg)
Bullwinkle
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mJ4lc_Q9Q6k/Rt4cCcaQHyI/AAAAAAAAHWA/o5gsOB-Z_5s/s400/bullwinkle.jpg)
Batfink
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/batfink.jpg)
Secret Squirrel
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/secretsquirrel.jpg)
Atom Ant
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mJ4lc_Q9Q6k/Rt4aIcaQHrI/AAAAAAAAHVI/7yHGZ7eZrFU/s400/atomant.jpg)
Top Cat
(http://www.retrocrush.com/archive2003/costumes/topcat.jpg)
Winky Dink
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mJ4lc_Q9Q6k/Rt4dl8aQH4I/AAAAAAAAHWw/v12vJVywpM8/s400/winkydink.jpg)
And of course the ever popular Bunny:
(http://data.whicdn.com/images/45741866/large.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 02:33:18 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 02:33:18 PM
Here are some really neat Halloween treat bags that Allhallowsday just sold on Ebay:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/HalloC_zpstyerh2l7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/HalloB_zpsdk7y04nt.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/HaloC_zpsdzlvniax.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/HalloC_zpstyerh2l7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/HalloB_zpsdk7y04nt.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/HaloC_zpsdzlvniax.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 05:45:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 05:45:57 PM
Horrorhunter's Halloween blow mold collection:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/HalloweenBlowmolds_zpsxqqrpgyv.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/HalloweenBlowmolds_zpsxqqrpgyv.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 07:25:04 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 07:25:04 PM
I hardly have any Halloween themed comic mags in my collection but I do have this one:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201175110PM.jpg)
The background colour of the sky should be orange and not pink though.
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201175110PM.jpg)
The background colour of the sky should be orange and not pink though.
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 09:54:00 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2016, 09:54:00 PM
Here are nine more Halloween candy boxes from the collection of Billyatom:
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy015.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy014.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy013.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy010.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy009.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy008.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy007.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy005.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy004.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy015.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy014.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy013.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy010.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy009.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy008.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy007.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy005.jpg)
(http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h378/botto33/halloweencandy004.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on October 31, 2016, 11:16:27 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on October 31, 2016, 11:16:27 PM
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/HALLOWEENMONSTERCOVERTEST02sz_zps3ddf90e4.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/HALLOWEENMONSTERCOVERTEST02sz_zps3ddf90e4.jpg.html)
Title: 1960's A.J Renzi Monster Mobile !
Post by: toyhoarder on October 31, 2016, 11:33:29 PM
Post by: toyhoarder on October 31, 2016, 11:33:29 PM
:) ;) :) ;) :) ;) >:D (https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14925822_1617752645185391_7980884289878628183_n.jpg?oh=7e8bb0bb37804a5b9b2129803ffe10b7&oe=5895FFC3)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 02, 2016, 03:54:48 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 02, 2016, 03:54:48 PM
A sealed pack of Palmers is an absolute delight for any monster collector!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Palmer%20Monsters_zpsz9sm1dpu.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Palmer%20Monsters_zpsz9sm1dpu.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on November 02, 2016, 09:56:58 PM
Post by: skully on November 02, 2016, 09:56:58 PM
Hey guys. In an earlier post on this thread, I made mention of a piece that I was suspect on, it is in the book on monster collectibles by the famous guitarist, page 142. At the top of the page, you will see 3 monster autos. I really do believe that the wolfman piece, unless somebody else has one and proves me wrong, does not go with the set. I'm pretty sure it was a "made-up" piece. However, a third character "was" actually made for this set. Here are pictures of it, and I actually do remember this particular toy from the sixties along with the Frankenstein and Dracula pieces. I remember seeing these in a large plain cardboard box with slots where these sat in. Here again, hopefully somebody else has one, if not, it's the only one to surface so far.
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161102_222840.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161102_222851.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161102_222859.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161102_222840.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161102_222851.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20161102_222859.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2016, 08:46:26 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2016, 08:46:26 AM
Quote from: skully on November 02, 2016, 09:56:58 PMHowever, a third character "was" actually made for this set. Here are pictures of it, and I actually do remember this particular toy from the sixties along with the Frankenstein and Dracula pieces. I remember seeing these in a large plain cardboard box with slots where these sat in.
Do you remember in which store you saw them? A five-and-dime? A mom-and-pop toy store perhaps?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on November 03, 2016, 09:29:34 AM
Post by: skully on November 03, 2016, 09:29:34 AM
Hi Hepcat. Yes, I remember the store very well. It was a toy store which was located at 8th & Penn street here in Reading, the store was always a favorite, I remember buying my Monster print putty there also, they sold mostly toys, a few bikes, and they had a hobby section too. The front of the store was always filled with the huge display windows showing current(at the time) toys, it always drew the kids in, including me. Big blue letters spelled TOYS in a hap-hazard way above the entrance outside. It wasn't a chain store, it was owned privately. The inside was always clean and tidy. I still remember the owner, standing quietly with his hands folded behind his back, smiling when the kids would come in.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2016, 10:57:08 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2016, 10:57:08 AM
Oh man! Sounds like a dream of a store!
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I take it though that it's no longer there.
???
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I take it though that it's no longer there.
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on November 03, 2016, 11:10:51 AM
Post by: skully on November 03, 2016, 11:10:51 AM
Well, sort of. The store is still there, it's been empty for years, but, the big blue letters are still there, there was an auction there many, many years ago, some items were found in the basement of the store, but nothing substantial, it would really be neat if another owner could take it over, but the economy here in Reading is not good, and I'll bet that the store is now owned by the city, which probably means that there are a ton of back taxes to be paid on it if it were ever sold.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2016, 11:26:50 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2016, 11:26:50 AM
Back taxes? That means the city will let a new owner have it for next to nothing. YOU should be that new owner!
:)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on November 03, 2016, 11:37:27 AM
Post by: skully on November 03, 2016, 11:37:27 AM
Hi Hepcat. If only I could!! I think the way it would work is the new owner, if it were ever sold, would be responsible for the back taxes. It could be an enormous amount. The city probably took the property over because of it being in good shape and with it still being on Penn st. It might have some historical value also, it was one of the "icon" stores here years ago.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2016, 11:45:11 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2016, 11:45:11 AM
Quote from: skully on November 03, 2016, 11:37:27 AMIf only I could!! I think the way it would work is the new owner, if it were ever sold, would be responsible for the back taxes.
In such cases municipalities are always willing to come to terms on a deal. So no excuses!
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on November 03, 2016, 12:05:00 PM
Post by: skully on November 03, 2016, 12:05:00 PM
Ok!! But--I would need a business partner. Actually, there are a few vintage toy stores here that sell older, collectible toys, located in West Reading, about a mile away. Crime rate here is VERY bad, it would be a little "dicey" to say the least. But, at least I can safely "dream" about having a store like this!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2016, 05:53:01 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2016, 05:53:01 PM
Here's what puzzles me about Reading and a lot of other U.S. cities for that matter. The population is supposedly 88,000. Yet the city actually looks a lot bigger:
(http://az616578.vo.msecnd.net/files/2016/02/09/635905728718043851-231444476_city-of-reading-pa-skyline.jpg)
Is there a lot more population outside a certain artificial manmade boundary that the 88,000 does not include?
???
(http://az616578.vo.msecnd.net/files/2016/02/09/635905728718043851-231444476_city-of-reading-pa-skyline.jpg)
Is there a lot more population outside a certain artificial manmade boundary that the 88,000 does not include?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on November 04, 2016, 12:53:32 AM
Post by: skully on November 04, 2016, 12:53:32 AM
Damn, Hepcat!! That's a "great" shot of Reading!! It's really concentrated with the population, lots of "single" type homes, as well as city type row homes which house more than one family now-a -days. It's not unusual for a row type home to become a 3 unit type row home. Parking here is a nightmare, unless you pay for a private garage, which there aren't many to be had. I'm one of the lucky ones who has one. If you can expand that photo, you'll see the Pagoda on top of the mountain.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on November 04, 2016, 11:25:05 PM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on November 04, 2016, 11:25:05 PM
Quote from: skully on November 02, 2016, 09:56:58 PM
Hey guys. In an earlier post on this thread, I made mention of a piece that I was suspect on, it is in the book on monster collectibles by the famous guitarist, page 142. At the top of the page, you will see 3 monster autos. I really do believe that the wolfman piece, unless somebody else has one and proves me wrong, does not go with the set. I'm pretty sure it was a "made-up" piece. However, a third character "was" actually made for this set. Here are pictures of it, and I actually do remember this particular toy from the sixties along with the Frankenstein and Dracula pieces. I remember seeing these in a large plain cardboard box with slots where these sat in. Here again, hopefully somebody else has one, if not, it's the only one to surface so far.
The Wolf Man is a "fantasy" piece. There are a number of skull headed drivers in collections and occasionally on the market. I've never seen nor heard of a counter display for these, but they did ship in individual boxes, all with the same graphics on them.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on November 05, 2016, 09:22:31 AM
Post by: skully on November 05, 2016, 09:22:31 AM
Hi darkmonkeygod. Thanks for your thoughts about the wolfman car piece, also glad to know that thee are other skull drivers with this set in collections, I just never saw any for sale. From memory, it really wasn't a counter-type display, more like a larger type box with individual slots where these sat it, I can't remember any graphics on the box.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 05, 2016, 11:53:45 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 05, 2016, 11:53:45 AM
Perhaps my very favourite Aurora model kit of them all:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/JCbridefranknstnMIBA_lg.jpg)
Not only does it feature the most fabulous James Bama artwork but I built one as a kid back in 1965. Here's my present day one:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatLookinginsidekits.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/JCbridefranknstnMIBA_lg.jpg)
Not only does it feature the most fabulous James Bama artwork but I built one as a kid back in 1965. Here's my present day one:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatLookinginsidekits.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wicked Lester on November 06, 2016, 10:39:52 AM
Post by: Wicked Lester on November 06, 2016, 10:39:52 AM
Here is an original Spookshow poster a work friend gave me a few years ago. He got at a flea market for a only a few dollars, 8)
(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp47/WickedLester666/Willie018-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wicked Lester on November 06, 2016, 10:51:00 AM
Post by: Wicked Lester on November 06, 2016, 10:51:00 AM
I got this female Vamp prop from the long gone Propmasters out of MO. several years ago. Not sure if there are any others left around.
(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp47/WickedLester666/81b91a55-efb7-4f5b-91c9-9b74c081f204_zps7a658c80.jpg)
(http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp47/WickedLester666/81b91a55-efb7-4f5b-91c9-9b74c081f204_zps7a658c80.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 06, 2016, 01:43:30 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 06, 2016, 01:43:30 PM
Quote from: Wicked Lester on November 06, 2016, 10:39:52 AMHere is an original Spookshow poster....
The pre-Halloween Spookshows and their posters were all so cool!
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 07, 2016, 10:43:03 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 07, 2016, 10:43:03 AM
Here's another one of the highly coveted packages of MPC Pop-Top Horrors:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster6_zpsva95dkii.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster6_zpsva95dkii.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 08, 2016, 10:47:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 08, 2016, 10:47:52 AM
These Elvira-themed pinball machines that Bally featured fabulous artwork, and excellent game play too!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Elvira%20Pinball_zpsvzcem0vv.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCdeUWsPclE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCdeUWsPclE)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Elvira%20Scared%20Stiff%20backglass_zpsagdkpqq7.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMcVuMD-qrk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMcVuMD-qrk)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7j4nIvW5a0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7j4nIvW5a0)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Elvira%20Pinball_zpsvzcem0vv.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCdeUWsPclE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCdeUWsPclE)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Elvira%20Scared%20Stiff%20backglass_zpsagdkpqq7.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMcVuMD-qrk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMcVuMD-qrk)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7j4nIvW5a0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7j4nIvW5a0)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 10, 2016, 12:30:27 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 10, 2016, 12:30:27 PM
The Topps Funny Valentines cards are one of the most beloved items in my collection. They're not scarce, they're not expensive, but I remember them in the schoolyard and the Jack Davis artwork is just too cool!
The first set was issued in 1959:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentineCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201174941PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201174949PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentinesone-cent.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentinesfive-cents.jpg)
I have the original art to one of the cards from the 1959 set framed up on my wall:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/JackDavisOriginalArtwork.jpg)
The Funny Valentines A set was issued in 1960:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentines.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201174955PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175000PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentinesAwrappers.jpg)
The Giant Funny Valentines were issued in 1961 and then reissued in 1966. The 1961 cards have red-orange backs while the 1966 reissue has bright red backs. The 1966 reissue was also printed in both the U.S. and Canada. They're easy to differentiate because the U.S. version was printed on white card stock while the Canadian version was printed on grey card stock. The fine print on the back also tells you in which country the cards were printed.
U.S.A.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175015PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175022PM.jpg)
Canada
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175004PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175010PM.jpg)
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The first set was issued in 1959:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentineCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201174941PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201174949PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentinesone-cent.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentinesfive-cents.jpg)
I have the original art to one of the cards from the 1959 set framed up on my wall:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/JackDavisOriginalArtwork.jpg)
The Funny Valentines A set was issued in 1960:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentines.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201174955PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175000PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentinesAwrappers.jpg)
The Giant Funny Valentines were issued in 1961 and then reissued in 1966. The 1961 cards have red-orange backs while the 1966 reissue has bright red backs. The 1966 reissue was also printed in both the U.S. and Canada. They're easy to differentiate because the U.S. version was printed on white card stock while the Canadian version was printed on grey card stock. The fine print on the back also tells you in which country the cards were printed.
U.S.A.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175015PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175022PM.jpg)
Canada
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175004PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175010PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 15, 2016, 04:05:49 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 15, 2016, 04:05:49 PM
More ultra cool packaged Palmers:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/palmermonsters_zpsfequaknh.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/palmermonsters_zpsfequaknh.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 16, 2016, 03:27:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 16, 2016, 03:27:57 PM
All the early Creepy covers by Frank Frazetta are great with this one being no exception:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy3.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy3.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: the_horror_man on November 16, 2016, 03:38:37 PM
Post by: the_horror_man on November 16, 2016, 03:38:37 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 16, 2016, 03:27:57 PM
All the early Creepy covers by Frank Frazetta are great with this one being no exception:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy3.jpg)
cl:)
Fantastic! I love the cover art and inside art of this and the like magazines.
thm
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: the_horror_man on November 16, 2016, 03:50:57 PM
Post by: the_horror_man on November 16, 2016, 03:50:57 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 16, 2016, 03:27:57 PM
All the early Creepy covers by Frank Frazetta are great with this one being no exception:
cl:)
See what you started. ;D
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/rcarreau/Scan0010-Copy-Copy_zps93942b6d.jpg) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/rcarreau/media/Scan0010-Copy-Copy_zps93942b6d.jpg.html)
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/rcarreau/Scan0006_zpsc833d0c7.jpg) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/rcarreau/media/Scan0006_zpsc833d0c7.jpg.html)
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/rcarreau/Scan0004_zps1292c257.jpg) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/rcarreau/media/Scan0004_zps1292c257.jpg.html)
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/rcarreau/Scan0002_zpsfd3177a6.jpg) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/rcarreau/media/Scan0002_zpsfd3177a6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 17, 2016, 03:50:24 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 17, 2016, 03:50:24 PM
The classic Hasbro Mummy board game:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroMummygame5.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroMummygame6.png)
It may actually be the toughest Hasbro Mystery Game of them all to find.
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroMummygame5.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroMummygame6.png)
It may actually be the toughest Hasbro Mystery Game of them all to find.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 18, 2016, 09:40:09 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 18, 2016, 09:40:09 AM
Here are scans of four of my House of Mystery comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofMystery100.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofMystery119.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofMystery138.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/13-07-2011100601PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofMystery100.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofMystery119.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofMystery138.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/13-07-2011100601PM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Fantomah on November 19, 2016, 02:21:24 PM
Post by: Fantomah on November 19, 2016, 02:21:24 PM
These are great. I love old comics!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 21, 2016, 03:28:30 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 21, 2016, 03:28:30 PM
Here's a Creature Soaky:
(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/RedDeath30/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160507_202243_zpsiy8hkwxh.jpg)
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(http://i1159.photobucket.com/albums/p623/RedDeath30/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160507_202243_zpsiy8hkwxh.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on November 21, 2016, 03:49:25 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on November 21, 2016, 03:49:25 PM
Wilkin Toy POP UP FRANKIESTEIN
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/001sz_zps6229d056.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/001sz_zps6229d056.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/001sz_zps6229d056.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/001sz_zps6229d056.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on November 21, 2016, 04:44:54 PM
Post by: Palifan on November 21, 2016, 04:44:54 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 21, 2016, 03:28:30 PM
Here's a Creature Soaky:
8)
I just love those Soaky's. maybe one day I'll put a set together.
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 21, 2016, 07:13:28 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 21, 2016, 07:13:28 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on November 21, 2016, 03:49:25 PM
Wilkin Toy POP UP FRANKIESTEIN
How does the game work? Everybody stabs the castle till Frankie pops up?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: the_horror_man on November 21, 2016, 07:14:22 PM
Post by: the_horror_man on November 21, 2016, 07:14:22 PM
I had this figure as a kid. It is rare, but I was lucky enough to find it again in an unopened box a couple of years ago. Not sure what shape he is in after like 33 years and not going to open it to find out. ;D
thm
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/rcarreau/Mobile%20Uploads/manglo1_zpsa9cab004.jpg) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/rcarreau/media/Mobile%20Uploads/manglo1_zpsa9cab004.jpg.html)
thm
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/rcarreau/Mobile%20Uploads/manglo1_zpsa9cab004.jpg) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/rcarreau/media/Mobile%20Uploads/manglo1_zpsa9cab004.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on November 22, 2016, 12:54:52 AM
Post by: Allhallowsday on November 22, 2016, 12:54:52 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 21, 2016, 07:13:28 PMI think that's right, but I had never played with it. I sold that one a few years ago, but I loved it.
How does the game work? Everybody stabs the castle till Frankie pops up?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 22, 2016, 10:19:08 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 22, 2016, 10:19:08 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 21, 2016, 07:13:28 PMHow does the game work? Everybody stabs the castle till Frankie pops up?
I think people take turns pulling the knives out of the castle until Frankie pops up. Whether that determines the winner or the loser is a further question.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 22, 2016, 11:58:40 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 22, 2016, 11:58:40 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 22, 2016, 10:19:08 AM
I think people take turns pulling the knives out of the castle until Frankie pops up.
Oh, pulling them out! OK! That makes sense.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 23, 2016, 10:01:41 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 23, 2016, 10:01:41 AM
So MGM released the great Bats in the Belfry cartoon in 1942:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/bats_in_belfry_zpslav6nfau.jpg)
Mattel followed up the cartoon a mere(!) 22 years later with this fabulous game in 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats1_zpsecp8xriq.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats7_zpsrh6w9pqq.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats%204_zpsuogj0zsz.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats2_zpsfjdd6dbc.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats3_zpsoljoq2sw.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats5_zpsq6zdvgwd.png)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/bats_in_belfry_zpslav6nfau.jpg)
Mattel followed up the cartoon a mere(!) 22 years later with this fabulous game in 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats1_zpsecp8xriq.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats7_zpsrh6w9pqq.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats%204_zpsuogj0zsz.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats2_zpsfjdd6dbc.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats3_zpsoljoq2sw.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bats5_zpsq6zdvgwd.png)
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 23, 2016, 11:15:07 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 23, 2016, 11:15:07 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 23, 2016, 10:01:41 AM
So MGM released the great Bats in the Belfry cartoon in 1942:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXAmZkqJUzE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXAmZkqJUzE)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 23, 2016, 03:15:26 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 23, 2016, 03:15:26 PM
Lovely animation, but the storyline leaves a lot to be desired.
:-\
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 23, 2016, 06:14:23 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 23, 2016, 06:14:23 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 23, 2016, 03:15:26 PM
Lovely animation, but the storyline leaves a lot to be desired.
I'm not a huge fan of Harman and/or Ising . They're stuff is too cutesy.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 24, 2016, 12:24:32 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 24, 2016, 12:24:32 PM
My two favourite horror themed cartoons are both Looney Tunes releases. Here are excerpts:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUZ345D8PjM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUZ345D8PjM)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QyOs-CHxgs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QyOs-CHxgs)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUZ345D8PjM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUZ345D8PjM)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QyOs-CHxgs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QyOs-CHxgs)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 24, 2016, 12:41:10 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 24, 2016, 12:41:10 PM
Love "Scaredy Cat"! Also the remake "Claws For Alarm" and the sci-fi redo "Jumpin' Jupiter".
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 25, 2016, 12:29:18 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 25, 2016, 12:29:18 PM
Teal colour variants of the Marx Mummy:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/008a8880-fc34-417e-8cf2-527eb366cdc2_zpsobpj7sak.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/008a8880-fc34-417e-8cf2-527eb366cdc2_zpsobpj7sak.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on November 25, 2016, 03:47:34 PM
Post by: long live kong on November 25, 2016, 03:47:34 PM
That 'Bats in the Belfry' game is stunning Hepcat, what an awesome toy!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 26, 2016, 03:03:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 26, 2016, 03:03:03 PM
It's awesome indeed!
8)
Sadly though I don't own one.
:(
8)
Sadly though I don't own one.
:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 26, 2016, 04:05:45 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 26, 2016, 04:05:45 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 25, 2016, 12:29:18 PM
Teal colour variants of the Marx Mummy:
Are you sure the one on the left is an original?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 28, 2016, 12:08:25 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 28, 2016, 12:08:25 PM
Actually I'm not sure at all. I have a vague recollection that the two may belong to Zombiehorror who also has many Mexican repops in his collection.
:-\
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 28, 2016, 01:07:37 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 28, 2016, 01:07:37 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 28, 2016, 12:08:25 PM
Actually I'm not sure at all.
Re-reading your post, it doesn't say they are both original, only variants, which they are. I was reading too much into it. :laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 29, 2016, 10:33:59 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 29, 2016, 10:33:59 AM
Konga exploded onto the big screen in 1961 with this American International Pictures release:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/konga.jpg)
(https://badmoviesforbadpeople.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/konga_poster_03.jpg)
He then shifted his efforts over to literary endeavours at Charlton:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/KongasRevenge.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/FantasticGiants.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/konga.jpg)
(https://badmoviesforbadpeople.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/konga_poster_03.jpg)
He then shifted his efforts over to literary endeavours at Charlton:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/KongasRevenge.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/FantasticGiants.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: the_horror_man on November 29, 2016, 03:08:46 PM
Post by: the_horror_man on November 29, 2016, 03:08:46 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 29, 2016, 10:33:59 AM
Konga exploded onto the big screen in 1961 with this American International Pictures release:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/konga.jpg)
(https://badmoviesforbadpeople.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/konga_poster_03.jpg)
He then shifted his efforts over to literary endeavours at Charlton:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/KongasRevenge.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/FantasticGiants.jpg)
cl:)
These are amazing.
thm
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on November 29, 2016, 08:49:05 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on November 29, 2016, 08:49:05 PM
IDEAL MONSTER LAB
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/IDEALMONSTERLAB1sz_zps94ca4d2c.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/IDEALMONSTERLAB1sz_zps94ca4d2c.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/IDEALMONSTERLAB3sz_zps1599f4cd.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/IDEALMONSTERLAB3sz_zps1599f4cd.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/BOBBLEHEADGROUPsz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/BOBBLEHEADGROUPsz.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/MONSTERSPOONS1sz_zpsba81c0e0.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/MONSTERSPOONS1sz_zpsba81c0e0.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/IDEALMONSTERLAB1sz_zps94ca4d2c.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/IDEALMONSTERLAB1sz_zps94ca4d2c.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/IDEALMONSTERLAB3sz_zps1599f4cd.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/IDEALMONSTERLAB3sz_zps1599f4cd.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/BOBBLEHEADGROUPsz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/BOBBLEHEADGROUPsz.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/MONSTERSPOONS1sz_zpsba81c0e0.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/MONSTERSPOONS1sz_zpsba81c0e0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 30, 2016, 09:23:35 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 30, 2016, 09:23:35 AM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on November 29, 2016, 08:49:05 PMIDEAL MONSTER LAB
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/IDEALMONSTERLAB1sz_zps94ca4d2c.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/IDEALMONSTERLAB1sz_zps94ca4d2c.jpg.html)
That box looks to be in great shape!
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 01, 2016, 11:24:35 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 01, 2016, 11:24:35 AM
The Dragon's Lair video game showcased an innovative new technology on its release in 1983. To be able to control the action/plotline of a cartoon was simply amazing at the time! Video games have unfortunately moved away from cartoon animation since the mid-eighties.
Here are some pictures of my Dragon's Lair lunchbox and thermos:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox_zps309074f5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox2_zps5f0f5705.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox3_zps70279942.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox6_zps98c11705.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox5_zps46dc3aff.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox4_zpse8f5da10.jpg)
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Here are some pictures of my Dragon's Lair lunchbox and thermos:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox_zps309074f5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox2_zps5f0f5705.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox3_zps70279942.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox6_zps98c11705.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox5_zps46dc3aff.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragonsLairLunchBox4_zpse8f5da10.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 01, 2016, 03:11:40 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 01, 2016, 03:11:40 PM
I had the Dragon's Lair video game! It's a classic, and one of the earliest games I remember playing.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: The Batman on December 01, 2016, 04:03:34 PM
Post by: The Batman on December 01, 2016, 04:03:34 PM
One of my favorites is my Star Trek communicator from 1972.
I will have to find my photos of it or else hunt for it in my extra bedroom storage.
I will have to find my photos of it or else hunt for it in my extra bedroom storage.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 02, 2016, 10:46:58 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 02, 2016, 10:46:58 AM
Here's another fabulous Frank Frazetta cover from my Creepy magazine collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy4.jpg)
8)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy4.jpg)
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: The Batman on December 02, 2016, 11:09:18 PM
Post by: The Batman on December 02, 2016, 11:09:18 PM
Quote from: long live kong on December 01, 2016, 03:11:40 PM
I had the Dragon's Lair video game! It's a classic, and one of the earliest games I remember playing.
I remember playing this video game on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. There was a line of people and a line of tokens on the game to be next to enjoy it. Then I remember when you could buy it as a PC game for a short time. Good times. 8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 03, 2016, 09:16:31 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 03, 2016, 09:16:31 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 02, 2016, 10:46:58 AM
Here's another fabulous Frank Frazetta cover from my Creepy magazine collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy4.jpg)
8)
One of my favorite CREEPY covers
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 03, 2016, 01:09:07 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 03, 2016, 01:09:07 PM
A toy that has always stuck in my memory, the Purple People Eater game! (I remember I usually never bothered playing the game but used it as a puppet instead!).
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161203/cb6860ae28bb91cfabb0d8ed4b17b596.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161203/cb6860ae28bb91cfabb0d8ed4b17b596.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 03, 2016, 01:15:52 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 03, 2016, 01:15:52 PM
'Rude Ralph' was a lifesize head in the vein of Madballs. You pulled out his eye which was attached by a pull cord and he made a gross gurgling/burping sound. I absolutely loved this toy and was devastated when my spoiled, brat cousins visited one day and one of them broke the eye mechanism by swinging him around by said eyeball!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161203/135aab650242e3067a4cf2dc27298884.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161203/135aab650242e3067a4cf2dc27298884.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 05, 2016, 10:45:21 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 05, 2016, 10:45:21 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 02, 2016, 10:46:58 AM
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy4.jpg)
The orange moon almost makes it a great Halloween cover but the month is wrong.
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 05, 2016, 10:48:17 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 05, 2016, 10:48:17 AM
Quote from: long live kong on December 03, 2016, 01:09:07 PM
A toy that has always stuck in my memory, the Purple People Eater game! (I remember I usually never bothered playing the game but used it as a puppet instead!)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161203/cb6860ae28bb91cfabb0d8ed4b17b596.jpg)
Oh man! So often a toy doesn't live up to the box art/graphics but that one sure does!
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 06, 2016, 10:53:28 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 06, 2016, 10:53:28 AM
Quote from: long live kong on December 03, 2016, 01:15:52 PM'Rude Ralph' was a lifesize head in the vein of Madballs. You pulled out his eye which was attached by a pull cord and he made a gross gurgling/burping sound. I absolutely loved this toy and was devastated when my spoiled, brat cousins visited one day and one of them broke the eye mechanism by swinging him around by said eyeball!
:o
Aggghhhh!!! You should have destroyed the little bugger!
>:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 06, 2016, 02:04:50 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 06, 2016, 02:04:50 PM
'FORTRESS OF FANGS' was a Dungeons & Dragons playset that was packed full of trip falls and hidden passages....this ticked every box for me as a boy. It came with the large winged creature figure. I had hours of fun with this beauty and I managed to pick one up (unboxed) off ebay a couple of years back.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/925494593653c4bba519d23e9ab0dc4f.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/2d4aa6022d81f2226c83ff0b9b0cb350.jpg)
A shot of the base/lower dungeon decals...note the forgotten prisoner!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/ceb2f798ca774da6d54e09ee15d20ba6.jpg)
Here I am (on the right) with my brother and my prized possession!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/888f4cb2a705c0aabe14921a87a2b501.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/925494593653c4bba519d23e9ab0dc4f.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/2d4aa6022d81f2226c83ff0b9b0cb350.jpg)
A shot of the base/lower dungeon decals...note the forgotten prisoner!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/ceb2f798ca774da6d54e09ee15d20ba6.jpg)
Here I am (on the right) with my brother and my prized possession!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/888f4cb2a705c0aabe14921a87a2b501.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 06, 2016, 02:06:06 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 06, 2016, 02:06:06 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 06, 2016, 10:53:28 AMI came close many times!
:o
Aggghhhh!!! You should have destroyed the little bugger!
>:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 06, 2016, 04:36:52 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 06, 2016, 04:36:52 PM
Quote from: long live kong on December 06, 2016, 02:04:50 PM'FORTRESS OF FANGS' was a Dungeons & Dragons playset that was packed full of trip falls and hidden passages....this ticked every box for me as a boy.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/2d4aa6022d81f2226c83ff0b9b0cb350.jpg)
"A face only a child could like?" A face every child would have to love!
:laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 06, 2016, 04:39:24 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 06, 2016, 04:39:24 PM
Here are scans of a half dozen of my House of Secrets comics from early in the Silver Age:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets36.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets37.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets38.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/13-07-2011100553PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-09-2011112132PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-09-2011112136PM.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets36.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets37.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets38.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/13-07-2011100553PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-09-2011112132PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-09-2011112136PM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 06, 2016, 04:44:30 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 06, 2016, 04:44:30 PM
I could look at those covers all day! Great stuff!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Fantomah on December 06, 2016, 07:09:32 PM
Post by: Fantomah on December 06, 2016, 07:09:32 PM
^^^
I agree-those House of Secrets covers are great-- love the Dillin/Moldoff art, every cover shown is a winner. These are only a few from your collection, Hepcat? You have more? (hint, hint :laugh:)
I agree-those House of Secrets covers are great-- love the Dillin/Moldoff art, every cover shown is a winner. These are only a few from your collection, Hepcat? You have more? (hint, hint :laugh:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on December 07, 2016, 12:13:26 AM
Post by: Palifan on December 07, 2016, 12:13:26 AM
Quote from: long live kong on December 06, 2016, 02:04:50 PM
'FORTRESS OF FANGS' was a Dungeons & Dragons playset that was packed full of trip falls and hidden passages....this ticked every box for me as a boy. It came with the large winged creature figure. I had hours of fun with this beauty and I managed to pick one up (unboxed) off ebay a couple of years back.
Here I am (on the right) with my brother and my prized possession!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/888f4cb2a705c0aabe14921a87a2b501.jpg)
Love this play set although I've never owned one. I did have some of the figures though growing up and put together a complete set of series one a few years back, such great sculpts!
That photo of you as a child is priceless as well and I noticed the Rancor straight away but then noticed that you have both Skeletor and the Emperor managing things in the fortress, nice! :D
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 01:29:33 AM
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 01:29:33 AM
Quote from: Palifan on December 07, 2016, 12:13:26 AMThere's a Bib Fortuna and Jabba figure hiding in the pic too! Yes the figures were excellent, I've often had a look on ebay for them. I had this Dragon at the same time I owned the playset...
Love this play set although I've never owned one. I did have some of the figures though growing up and put together a complete set of series one a few years back, such great sculpts!
That photo of you as a child is priceless as well and I noticed the Rancor straight away but then noticed that you have both Skeletor and the Emperor managing things in the fortress, nice! :D
Ian
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161207/f69b091c203b5dfb1e6c8e1628ce68c5.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 07, 2016, 10:54:40 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 07, 2016, 10:54:40 AM
Oh my! Such a handsome fellow! And if two heads are better than one, five heads are how many times better?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 07, 2016, 10:58:25 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 07, 2016, 10:58:25 AM
Quote from: Fantomah on December 06, 2016, 07:09:32 PM
^^^
I agree-those House of Secrets covers are great-- love the Dillin/Moldoff art, every cover shown is a winner. These are only a few from your collection, Hepcat? You have more? (hint, hint :laugh:)
Well I like to mix things up in this thread, but since you asked so nicely here are scans of six more of my House of Secrets comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183933PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-10-201170952PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-10-201170957PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-10-201171003PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104252PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145703PM.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on December 07, 2016, 11:44:11 AM
Post by: Palifan on December 07, 2016, 11:44:11 AM
Quote from: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 01:29:33 AM
There's a Bib Fortuna and Jabba figure hiding in the pic too! Yes the figures were excellent, I've often had a look on ebay for them. I had this Dragon at the same time I owned the playset...
I didn't even notice that Jabba and am still struggling to find bib, great photo though. The dragon you had is the 5 headed Tiamat and is quite an expensive figure to find complete, you had some great pieces growing up.
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 07, 2016, 11:56:08 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 07, 2016, 11:56:08 AM
Quote from: Palifan on December 07, 2016, 11:44:11 AM
and am still struggling to find bib,
Right in front off the big monster's eye.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on December 07, 2016, 01:53:19 PM
Post by: Palifan on December 07, 2016, 01:53:19 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 07, 2016, 11:56:08 AM
Right in front off the big monster's eye.
Oh there he is!
Cheers Mike.
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 02:42:42 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 02:42:42 PM
Quote from: Palifan on December 07, 2016, 11:44:11 AMI loved that Dragon! I always liked it when he appeared on the cartoon! The D&D toys never really took off over here, which is surprising as they were fantastic quality toys. Perhaps they weren't marketed as aggressively as the He-Mans and Thundercats of the time.
I didn't even notice that Jabba and am still struggling to find bib, great photo though. The dragon you had is the 5 headed Tiamat and is quite an expensive figure to find complete, you had some great pieces growing up.
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 03:01:53 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 03:01:53 PM
'Skateboard Smack-ups' - these were sold for a short time in my local sweet shop/candy store. I never saw these in any of the big toy shops. I managed to get most of these with pocket-money and by trade!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161207/3fd8b289b8233c3b3f085294f273b576.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161207/8b509f57ed50c9c79911ebd27a53893c.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161207/5ceae633b6b8cbbc628f82b08d9725b8.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161207/3fd8b289b8233c3b3f085294f273b576.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161207/8b509f57ed50c9c79911ebd27a53893c.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161207/5ceae633b6b8cbbc628f82b08d9725b8.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 07, 2016, 03:55:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 07, 2016, 03:55:03 PM
Cool! What year did the Skateboard Smack-Ups come out?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 03:59:34 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 03:59:34 PM
I'm not sure to be honest Hepcat, it must have been the mid-late 80s.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 04:01:08 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 04:01:08 PM
1988! (It has the date on the card, you can just make it out when you zoom in).
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 07, 2016, 04:51:06 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 07, 2016, 04:51:06 PM
Quote from: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 02:42:42 PMThe D&D toys never really took off over here, which is surprising as they were fantastic quality toys.
Where then was this, candy stores and all?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 05:45:57 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 05:45:57 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 07, 2016, 04:51:06 PMI meant the Dungeons & Dragons toys never became a craze over here (in the UK) like other toy franchises.
Where then was this, candy stores and all?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on December 07, 2016, 07:52:47 PM
Post by: Palifan on December 07, 2016, 07:52:47 PM
Quote from: long live kong on December 07, 2016, 05:45:57 PM
I meant the Dungeons & Dragons toys never became a craze over here (in the UK) like other toy franchises.
I'm also from the UK, although living in the US at the moment, and I'm not entirely sure where I picked up my AD&D figures as they really weren't around much as mentioned above. I think they were from a local toy/stationary/record shop that I used to go to in Bristol although the name escapes me at the moment. These seem to have done much better out here int eh states.
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 08, 2016, 09:32:31 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 08, 2016, 09:32:31 AM
Here's one of the other Pop-Top Horrors sets that Raycastile put up on Ebay earlier this year:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster7_zpslgssik1v.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster7_zpslgssik1v.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 08, 2016, 03:01:02 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 08, 2016, 03:01:02 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 08, 2016, 09:32:31 AM
Here's one of the other Pop-Top Horrors sets that Raycastile put up on Ebay earlier this year:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster7_zpslgssik1v.jpg)
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This is a wonderful, awesome piece.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 09, 2016, 11:59:03 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 09, 2016, 11:59:03 AM
It was the Gottlieb 2001 released in 1971 that was my own gateway machine to a lifetime of sordid pinball addiction:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Gottlieb2_zps18fb0965.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Gottlieb1_zpscad71e14.jpg)
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnn9Or6FhMo#)
I had played various pinball machines as a kid but then they were banned in the Province of Ontario (or all of Canada?) for a twelve year period or so ending in 1974(?). But when the new student recreation center at the University of Western Ontario was completed in 1971, it had five pinball machines including the Gottlieb 2001! I was never short of cash as a student and I fed many a quarter into that machine, but it couldn't last. You see under the law it was an "illegal gaming device". Accordingly a City of London police officer appeared at the rec center after about three months, played the machines for two or three hours to satisfy himself that they were indeed illegal gaming devices which could very well corrupt students, policemen and whoever else for life, and the machines were gone for good the next day. Yes, seized they were by the fascist State!
:o
While the draconian law was repealed a few years later, I've not forgiven the bastards. Smash the State I say!
>:(
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Gottlieb2_zps18fb0965.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Gottlieb1_zpscad71e14.jpg)
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnn9Or6FhMo#)
I had played various pinball machines as a kid but then they were banned in the Province of Ontario (or all of Canada?) for a twelve year period or so ending in 1974(?). But when the new student recreation center at the University of Western Ontario was completed in 1971, it had five pinball machines including the Gottlieb 2001! I was never short of cash as a student and I fed many a quarter into that machine, but it couldn't last. You see under the law it was an "illegal gaming device". Accordingly a City of London police officer appeared at the rec center after about three months, played the machines for two or three hours to satisfy himself that they were indeed illegal gaming devices which could very well corrupt students, policemen and whoever else for life, and the machines were gone for good the next day. Yes, seized they were by the fascist State!
:o
While the draconian law was repealed a few years later, I've not forgiven the bastards. Smash the State I say!
>:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 09, 2016, 02:35:53 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 09, 2016, 02:35:53 PM
[quote Yes, seized they were by the fascist State!
[/quote]
What a joke! I remember at my first school they banned marbles as they encouraged gambling and conkers as they were dangerous. (Don't know if you ever played conkers but it involved threading Horse Chestnuts together with a shoelace and taking turns to whack them together until one of them smashed!)
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What a joke! I remember at my first school they banned marbles as they encouraged gambling and conkers as they were dangerous. (Don't know if you ever played conkers but it involved threading Horse Chestnuts together with a shoelace and taking turns to whack them together until one of them smashed!)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 09, 2016, 03:39:15 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 09, 2016, 03:39:15 PM
Quote from: long live kong on December 09, 2016, 02:35:53 PMWhat a joke! I remember at my first school they banned marbles as they encouraged gambling and conkers as they were dangerous.
More examples of the nanny State running amuck. Protecting us from the sorry ruin potential of marbles and pinball....
C:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 09, 2016, 04:00:53 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 09, 2016, 04:00:53 PM
Hope it's ok posting 80s toys in the Vintage Toys section?...if not I'll post in Modern Monster Toys.
'M.U.S.C.L.E' men (millions of unusual creatures lurking everywhere) were sold in boxes of 28 and in random 'trashcan' packages. The flesh coloured (and imo superior) figures came out first, followed by bright coloured figures. There was a seemingly endless number of these little critters. I still own a bundle from my childhood.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/871ab6f206795101fa17da249e0d8884.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/e33c3574a83388482731ed70a8782cac.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/24de204f49c446a3b17a8fb39c583449.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/bcc9e0246503f508342cedd65809f1c8.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/19cc7edc59a9cbbd3ba54e01ba392902.jpg)
'M.U.S.C.L.E' men (millions of unusual creatures lurking everywhere) were sold in boxes of 28 and in random 'trashcan' packages. The flesh coloured (and imo superior) figures came out first, followed by bright coloured figures. There was a seemingly endless number of these little critters. I still own a bundle from my childhood.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/871ab6f206795101fa17da249e0d8884.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/e33c3574a83388482731ed70a8782cac.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/24de204f49c446a3b17a8fb39c583449.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/bcc9e0246503f508342cedd65809f1c8.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/19cc7edc59a9cbbd3ba54e01ba392902.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 09, 2016, 04:18:31 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 09, 2016, 04:18:31 PM
Quote from: long live kong on December 09, 2016, 04:00:53 PMHope it's ok posting 80s toys in the Vintage Toys section?
The 80's are included in our definition of Vintage here on UMA. After all, the 80's were on average over thirty years ago!
Quote from: long live kong on December 09, 2016, 04:00:53 PMI still own a bundle from my childhood.
Always nice to retain something from one's childhood!
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 09, 2016, 05:29:42 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 09, 2016, 05:29:42 PM
Here are scans of my earliest Mystery in Space issues:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace54.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace56.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace61Dallas.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace64Dallas.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace71.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace54.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace56.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace61Dallas.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace64Dallas.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace71.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 11, 2016, 03:55:14 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 11, 2016, 03:55:14 PM
Crossbows and Catapults was an action game that pitted two armies against each other. The aim was to destroy each others defences and take out the flags and soldiers, all with the power of elastic bands! I was lucky enough to own the Cyclops and Minotaur. I never had the Dragon.
The bottom two pics are my daughters playing with my brother's set yesterday at his house. He has kept them safe all these years!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/68d823e3fd8b00fcf44c2cbf20e76275.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/1e6e92410d9fe60c517e7db39ea32665.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/1ff03ab0414253b20a663e9b46f4deb5.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/6853d01062ec9a4cffb201df4ebf2e9a.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/6ccdaf84fb4ea4e0ee9a6f60ba0cb14d.jpg)
The bottom two pics are my daughters playing with my brother's set yesterday at his house. He has kept them safe all these years!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/68d823e3fd8b00fcf44c2cbf20e76275.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/1e6e92410d9fe60c517e7db39ea32665.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/1ff03ab0414253b20a663e9b46f4deb5.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/6853d01062ec9a4cffb201df4ebf2e9a.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/6ccdaf84fb4ea4e0ee9a6f60ba0cb14d.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 11, 2016, 04:09:51 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 11, 2016, 04:09:51 PM
'Supernaturals' came out during a mini-craze of holographic toys in the mid 80s. I was obsessed with these. The quality of the holograms were fantastic. Check out the invisible man on the figure on the right of the first pic! The playset with with the coffin was a cool toy. The coffin held a figure and you turned a switch which dropped the figure into another compartment and when you opened it up the figure was gone, and the inside of the coffin had turned into a hologram depicting various creatures and spooks!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/c0780521c3395f0574521b9fea6eeb2c.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/4aeab1e1353f131eec37a099ada5ac9a.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/3d3c6794eeb94a4b39e13d9810ae0830.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/7cf91a6b1d7abce4a6efcd6bfefa8087.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/1c2fae7a4dfbb04a717aa51a332c0554.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/c0780521c3395f0574521b9fea6eeb2c.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/4aeab1e1353f131eec37a099ada5ac9a.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/3d3c6794eeb94a4b39e13d9810ae0830.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/7cf91a6b1d7abce4a6efcd6bfefa8087.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/1c2fae7a4dfbb04a717aa51a332c0554.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wicked Lester on December 11, 2016, 09:02:20 PM
Post by: Wicked Lester on December 11, 2016, 09:02:20 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on December 03, 2016, 09:16:31 AM
One of my favorite CREEPY covers
I have the shirt. Unfortunately I've gained 25# and it doesnt fit anymore.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 12, 2016, 09:44:48 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 12, 2016, 09:44:48 AM
Quote from: long live kong on December 11, 2016, 03:55:14 PMCrossbows and Catapults was an action game that pitted two armies against each other. The aim was to destroy each others defences and take out the flags and soldiers, all with the power of elastic bands!
The bottom two pics are my daughters playing with my brother's set yesterday at his house. He has kept them safe all these years!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/6ccdaf84fb4ea4e0ee9a6f60ba0cb14d.jpg)
Quite the range I see!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 12, 2016, 04:07:24 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 12, 2016, 04:07:24 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 12, 2016, 09:44:48 AMYou could probably play at a range of about 15 feet. It's a really fun and addictive game! (Our battle ended up getting pretty serious, with me and my brother down to the last man!).
Quite the range I see!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 12, 2016, 04:13:48 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 12, 2016, 04:13:48 PM
Quote from: long live kong on December 11, 2016, 04:09:51 PM
'Supernaturals' came out during a mini-craze of holographic toys in the mid 80s. I was obsessed with these. The quality of the holograms were fantastic. Check out the invisible man on the figure on the right of the first pic!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161211/c0780521c3395f0574521b9fea6eeb2c.jpg)
I don't see the invisible man.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 12, 2016, 05:25:46 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 12, 2016, 05:25:46 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 12, 2016, 04:13:48 PMHe's on the right, holding the cane. He's a generic Invisible Man! There's also a Mummy on the hologram on the far left.
I don't see the invisible man.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 12, 2016, 07:54:32 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 12, 2016, 07:54:32 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 12, 2016, 04:13:48 PM
I don't see the invisible man.
Is that an Invisible Man joke?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 13, 2016, 01:28:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 13, 2016, 01:28:03 PM
He's odd, he's Ogg, and he's treasured by monster toy collectors everywhere!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Oddogg2_zpsc8ew61a7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Aoddogg3.jpg)
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPbCq4qOBOs#)
Ideal came out with Odd Ogg in 1962. The objective was to roll a ball directly into Odd Ogg's center which caused Odd Ogg to roll forward. If however the ball struck Odd Ogg just off to the side, he would stick out its tongue and move backwards. So of course every kid's objective soon became to hit Odd Ogg just off centre.
And here's a delightful Odd Ogg sketch by our very own Monsterfink:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mZNtzlZ_ce0/Ttuy-3_qMDI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/HHKEXuOjWME/s1600/Odd+Ogg+color+shadow.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Oddogg2_zpsc8ew61a7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Aoddogg3.jpg)
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPbCq4qOBOs#)
Ideal came out with Odd Ogg in 1962. The objective was to roll a ball directly into Odd Ogg's center which caused Odd Ogg to roll forward. If however the ball struck Odd Ogg just off to the side, he would stick out its tongue and move backwards. So of course every kid's objective soon became to hit Odd Ogg just off centre.
And here's a delightful Odd Ogg sketch by our very own Monsterfink:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mZNtzlZ_ce0/Ttuy-3_qMDI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/HHKEXuOjWME/s1600/Odd+Ogg+color+shadow.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 14, 2016, 04:50:58 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 14, 2016, 04:50:58 PM
'ODD OGG' is awesome!
'Boglins' were puppets made of flexible rubber and initially came in two sizes. They had a really cool moving eye mechanism that you could operate with one finger to swivel the eyes from side to side. These critters captured my imagination as a kid.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/a9113b1694e879aa675fab5e6922c9ca.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/4cebcbfe227199d6482d46ff4cf80138.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/53af9d8e13e1adca53c2b0857af33213.jpg)
'Boglins' were puppets made of flexible rubber and initially came in two sizes. They had a really cool moving eye mechanism that you could operate with one finger to swivel the eyes from side to side. These critters captured my imagination as a kid.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/a9113b1694e879aa675fab5e6922c9ca.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/4cebcbfe227199d6482d46ff4cf80138.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/53af9d8e13e1adca53c2b0857af33213.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 14, 2016, 05:29:09 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 14, 2016, 05:29:09 PM
'BREATH BLASTERS' were a smelly (and I mean smelly) toy that were actually recalled after a short time on the shelves due to them containing 'harmful chemicals', which isn't surprising considering how bad these smelled. I really can't understate how putrid they were...they absolutely stank! In fact, my 'Victor Vomit' toy was so bad I had to wrap it in several plastic bags and seal it inside a biscuit tin, never to be opened. The characters were as follows:
Death Breath
Victor Vomit
Ms Morning Mouth
Dog Breath
Mackerel Mouth
George Garbagemouth.
Apologies for the poor quality pics, I struggled to find decent photos of these online.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/bec5e2032f97bc4d9ada7367de585df1.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/1108211fb513688b971595546d6d2e68.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/55b13d02f57807d31db200781d4c09b0.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/37f09228658115fc0bbbeba4167b3cf6.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/37e2e31590fdf3f3efe8725a96ab8da7.jpg)
Death Breath
Victor Vomit
Ms Morning Mouth
Dog Breath
Mackerel Mouth
George Garbagemouth.
Apologies for the poor quality pics, I struggled to find decent photos of these online.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/bec5e2032f97bc4d9ada7367de585df1.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/1108211fb513688b971595546d6d2e68.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/55b13d02f57807d31db200781d4c09b0.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/37f09228658115fc0bbbeba4167b3cf6.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/37e2e31590fdf3f3efe8725a96ab8da7.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 15, 2016, 04:56:05 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 15, 2016, 04:56:05 PM
Quote from: long live kong on December 14, 2016, 04:50:58 PM'Boglins' were puppets made of flexible rubber and initially came in two sizes. They had a really cool moving eye mechanism that you could operate with one finger to swivel the eyes from side to side. These critters captured my imagination as a kid.
Not surprising. They probably capture the imagination of many a UMAer right today!
Quote from: long live kong on December 14, 2016, 04:50:58 PM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161214/53af9d8e13e1adca53c2b0857af33213.jpg)
I like the Field Notes and the way the small Boglins are labelled/classified as a sub-species. Very cool!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 15, 2016, 05:23:35 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 15, 2016, 05:23:35 PM
The three inch Palmer Plastics monsters are most commonly found in green, red, yellow and blue with the blue ones being much less common than the others. Here's a shot of Toy Ranch's Palmers:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2345/2043752354_6b9539e44d_o.jpg)
White ones can also be found such as these from the collection of Frankenstein73:.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6727706499_1139d221ac.jpg)
And Monsters for Sale:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3372723929_15cf174ed6_o.jpg)
Rarest of all though are caramel coloured ones such as these from the collection of Monsters for Sale:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3369083486_8195c5a60c_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3369083544_da597974f3_o.jpg)
The caramel ones evidently originated in the dart gun and Palmer monsters sets repackaged by Toy House of Wisconsin. Here are two examples of these sets from the book Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Monster Collection:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8030445249_876d391d6b_c.jpg)
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2345/2043752354_6b9539e44d_o.jpg)
White ones can also be found such as these from the collection of Frankenstein73:.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6727706499_1139d221ac.jpg)
And Monsters for Sale:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3372723929_15cf174ed6_o.jpg)
Rarest of all though are caramel coloured ones such as these from the collection of Monsters for Sale:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3369083486_8195c5a60c_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3369083544_da597974f3_o.jpg)
The caramel ones evidently originated in the dart gun and Palmer monsters sets repackaged by Toy House of Wisconsin. Here are two examples of these sets from the book Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Monster Collection:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8030445249_876d391d6b_c.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 16, 2016, 10:00:12 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 16, 2016, 10:00:12 AM
Quote from: long live kong on December 14, 2016, 05:29:09 PM
'BREATH BLASTERS' were a smelly (and I mean smelly) toy that were actually recalled after a short time on the shelves due to them containing 'harmful chemicals', which isn't surprising considering how bad these smelled. I really can't understate how putrid they were...they absolutely stank!
Nonetheless I'm sure every young monster kid from St. John's to San Diego and Fairbanks to Miami found them charming!
:laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 16, 2016, 10:24:26 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 16, 2016, 10:24:26 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 16, 2016, 10:00:12 AM
Nonetheless I'm sure every young monster kid from St. John's to San Diego and Fairbanks to Miami found them charming!
At least, every kid with a terrible head cold.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 16, 2016, 04:26:42 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 16, 2016, 04:26:42 PM
Topps in 1963 issued the 153 card Monster Laffs Midgees set. The cards though were only a third the size of regular cards as they were issued three cards to a 2 1/2" X 4 11/16" panel with each card separated by perforations that could be broken apart.
Later that same year Topps released 66 of the Midgees as standard size Monster Laffs cards. These cards seem to have been issued primarily for vending machine purposes as they were only packaged in generic wrappers. Here are front and back scans of some of mine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/19-05-201180022PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/19-05-201180031PM.jpg)
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Later that same year Topps released 66 of the Midgees as standard size Monster Laffs cards. These cards seem to have been issued primarily for vending machine purposes as they were only packaged in generic wrappers. Here are front and back scans of some of mine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/19-05-201180022PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/19-05-201180031PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 16, 2016, 06:49:41 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 16, 2016, 06:49:41 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 16, 2016, 04:26:42 PM
The cards though were only a third the size of regular cards as they were issued three cards to a 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" panel
More like 2 1/2" x 4 2/3"
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2016, 03:28:51 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2016, 03:28:51 PM
Sorry. I goofed. You are very correct.
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I've corrected my post to reflect the accurate specifications.
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I've corrected my post to reflect the accurate specifications.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2016, 03:31:54 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2016, 03:31:54 PM
Is there anything that says Xmas better than a classic Creepy cover by Frank Frazetta?
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy6.jpg)
???
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy6.jpg)
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 17, 2016, 03:55:02 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 17, 2016, 03:55:02 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 17, 2016, 03:31:54 PMNope!
Is there anything that says Xmas better than a classic Creepy cover by Frank Frazetta?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 17, 2016, 04:25:07 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 17, 2016, 04:25:07 PM
Wicked looking Griffin (I guess?).
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 19, 2016, 02:31:42 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 19, 2016, 02:31:42 PM
Here's a picture of a good specimen of a Wolfman Soaky:
(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z448/greasyrunner/DSC01431.jpg)
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(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z448/greasyrunner/DSC01431.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 19, 2016, 06:04:37 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 19, 2016, 06:04:37 PM
MADBALLS!
These bouncy monstrosities were a craze which spawned comics, a cartoon, and endless knock-offs and imitations, some of which were pretty cool. There was also a figure line which had spring-loaded 'popping heads'. I can still smell the rubber!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161219/fd4768469f8f164043c18c119e2233e3.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161219/6122507671613864db7870a6becb84f6.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161219/fdc9c691092feeeec9421a799604312b.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161219/9e9e1e9ac7886444e19089f39d882174.jpg)
These bouncy monstrosities were a craze which spawned comics, a cartoon, and endless knock-offs and imitations, some of which were pretty cool. There was also a figure line which had spring-loaded 'popping heads'. I can still smell the rubber!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161219/fd4768469f8f164043c18c119e2233e3.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161219/6122507671613864db7870a6becb84f6.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161219/fdc9c691092feeeec9421a799604312b.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161219/9e9e1e9ac7886444e19089f39d882174.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wicked Lester on December 19, 2016, 07:00:19 PM
Post by: Wicked Lester on December 19, 2016, 07:00:19 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 17, 2016, 03:31:54 PM
Is there anything that says Xmas better than a classic Creepy cover by Frank Frazetta?
???
Now THIS says X-mas! Not FF but very cool! :-*
(http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/creepy/59-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 20, 2016, 11:51:13 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 20, 2016, 11:51:13 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 19, 2016, 02:31:42 PM
Here's a picture of a good specimen of a Wolfman Soaky:
(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z448/greasyrunner/DSC01431.jpg)
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Red pants?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 20, 2016, 02:16:28 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 20, 2016, 02:16:28 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on December 20, 2016, 11:51:13 AM
Red pants?
That's, like, half a question. What about the red pants version?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 20, 2016, 04:48:35 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 20, 2016, 04:48:35 PM
Quote from: Wicked Lester on December 19, 2016, 07:00:19 PM
Now THIS says X-mas! Not FF but very cool! :-*
(http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/creepy/59-1.jpg)
Oh, I agree! Any cover with Old Saint Nick captures the very essence of Xmas. My own copy:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011120959AM.jpg)
And here's Uncle Creepy himself in festive garb:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145827PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 21, 2016, 11:27:18 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 21, 2016, 11:27:18 AM
Quote from: long live kong on December 19, 2016, 06:04:37 PMMADBALLS!
These bouncy monstrosities were a craze which spawned comics, a cartoon, and endless knock-offs and imitations, some of which were pretty cool. There was also a figure line which had spring-loaded 'popping heads'. I can still smell the rubber!
Another toy that was after my time, but I can see that they were out-of-sight awesome. I judge toys by whether I would have liked them as a kid, and Madballs passes my test with flying colours!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on December 21, 2016, 02:41:22 PM
Post by: long live kong on December 21, 2016, 02:41:22 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 21, 2016, 11:27:18 AMI only wish I could have had some of the toys that are 'before my time' as a kid!
Another toy that was after my time, but I can see that they were out-of-sight awesome. I judge toys by whether I would have liked them as a kid, and Madballs passes my test with flying colours!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 22, 2016, 11:45:55 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 22, 2016, 11:45:55 AM
Marx introduced the Great Garloo to the monster loving kids of America in 1961 with this extremely compelling TV commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0p0WRhAp9o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0p0WRhAp9o)
Wow! How could any red-blooded kid not covet a Great Garloo?
Here's our very own Monsterfink's take on Great Garloo:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Garloo_zpsloxdp2ju.jpg)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0p0WRhAp9o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0p0WRhAp9o)
Wow! How could any red-blooded kid not covet a Great Garloo?
Here's our very own Monsterfink's take on Great Garloo:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Garloo_zpsloxdp2ju.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on December 23, 2016, 12:33:41 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on December 23, 2016, 12:33:41 AM
The iconic Warren Christmas cover:
(http://d1466nnw0ex81e.cloudfront.net/n_iv/600/882197.jpg)
(http://d1466nnw0ex81e.cloudfront.net/n_iv/600/882197.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on December 23, 2016, 12:43:51 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on December 23, 2016, 12:43:51 AM
If you dig Wrightson werewolves the cover for Weird Mystery Tales #21 might put you in the holiday spirit. It always looked Christmassy to me, but then I'm a Wrightson freak (and a werewolf freak come to think of it! >:D)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0q1_YPVNUuM/TjhUcSMRVqI/AAAAAAAAJXE/a2ssE_kWyk0/s1600/Weird-Mystery-21-00.jpg)
Don't go Christmas tree hunting in werewolf country! ;)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0q1_YPVNUuM/TjhUcSMRVqI/AAAAAAAAJXE/a2ssE_kWyk0/s1600/Weird-Mystery-21-00.jpg)
Don't go Christmas tree hunting in werewolf country! ;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 23, 2016, 02:09:50 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 23, 2016, 02:09:50 PM
Those mags are wild cool!
Here's a good Xmas cover featuring the fellow who extended monsterdom to new areas for a whole generation of baby boomers::
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth2.jpg)
And here are a few magazine covers depicting the activities pf Unk and his Varmints (gremlins?) during the Xmas season:
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121041AM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121045AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121055AM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121048AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121052AM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121102AM.jpg)
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Here's a good Xmas cover featuring the fellow who extended monsterdom to new areas for a whole generation of baby boomers::
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth2.jpg)
And here are a few magazine covers depicting the activities pf Unk and his Varmints (gremlins?) during the Xmas season:
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121041AM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121045AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121055AM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121048AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121052AM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/16-12-2011121102AM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on December 23, 2016, 05:31:29 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on December 23, 2016, 05:31:29 PM
Cool mags, Daddy-Oh Hepcat! 8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 24, 2016, 10:28:29 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 24, 2016, 10:28:29 AM
Advertising copy for the Vampire pinball machine that Bally released in 1971:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Vampire%20pinball_zpsvrdtwsdn.jpg)
And here it is in action!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frsSSpNFdCw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frsSSpNFdCw)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Vampire%20pinball_zpsvrdtwsdn.jpg)
And here it is in action!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frsSSpNFdCw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frsSSpNFdCw)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 28, 2016, 11:03:37 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 28, 2016, 11:03:37 AM
Here are scans of three of my pre-code sci-fi comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/StrangeWorlds7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-05-201182253PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Planet72.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/StrangeWorlds7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-05-201182253PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Planet72.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 29, 2016, 02:50:39 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 29, 2016, 02:50:39 PM
Here are some good shots of the fabled Hasbro Frankenstein Mystery game:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroFrankensteinboard6.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroFrankensteinboard5.png)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroFrankensteinboard6.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroFrankensteinboard5.png)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 30, 2016, 10:56:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 30, 2016, 10:56:52 AM
Here's another one of the Pop-Top Horrors sets that Raycastile put up on Ebay earlier this year:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%208_zpslbi8yeda.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%208_zpslbi8yeda.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on December 30, 2016, 10:23:06 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on December 30, 2016, 10:23:06 PM
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/ALLsz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/ALLsz.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/AURORAFOUR1sz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/AURORAFOUR1sz.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/auroraFRANKFLIVVERWOLFWAGON1sz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/auroraFRANKFLIVVERWOLFWAGON1sz.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/MPCdarkshadowsBARNABASwerewolfALL1sz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/MPCdarkshadowsBARNABASwerewolfALL1sz.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/AURORAFOUR1sz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/AURORAFOUR1sz.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/auroraFRANKFLIVVERWOLFWAGON1sz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/auroraFRANKFLIVVERWOLFWAGON1sz.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/MPCdarkshadowsBARNABASwerewolfALL1sz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/MPCdarkshadowsBARNABASwerewolfALL1sz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 31, 2016, 09:24:45 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 31, 2016, 09:24:45 AM
Here's the Gold Key comic that adapted the movie which launched Raquel Welch to subsequent stardom:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245154PM.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/78/60/bc/7860bcb45d0c890f6ab48500f09ebd72.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245154PM.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/78/60/bc/7860bcb45d0c890f6ab48500f09ebd72.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 31, 2016, 03:05:54 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 31, 2016, 03:05:54 PM
Here's a good picture of Dippy the Deep Sea Diver, one of my favourites from the Marx Nutty Mad line:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Nutty%20Mad_zpsjeku8bnb.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Nutty%20Mad_zpsjeku8bnb.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: creaturefan95 on December 31, 2016, 08:31:58 PM
Post by: creaturefan95 on December 31, 2016, 08:31:58 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 28, 2016, 11:03:37 AM
Here are scans of three of my pre-code sci-fi comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/StrangeWorlds7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-05-201182253PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Planet72.jpg)
cl:)
Here are scans of one of my pre-code sci-fi comics:
(http://i68.tinypic.com/246rhuo.jpg)
(http://i64.tinypic.com/fyhbgg.jpg)
Zombie Alien
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 03, 2017, 10:38:16 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 03, 2017, 10:38:16 AM
Here then is a scan of one more of my pre-code sci-fi comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/SpaceWestern44.jpg)
And here is a scan of one of my immediate post-code sci-fi comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/CommanderBattle6.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/SpaceWestern44.jpg)
And here is a scan of one of my immediate post-code sci-fi comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/CommanderBattle6.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on January 03, 2017, 05:01:06 PM
Post by: long live kong on January 03, 2017, 05:01:06 PM
Fiendish feet where Yoghurt deserts which may not have tasted great, but came in these awesome pots! I have a vague memory of a glow in the dark pot which was available for a time.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170103/9555916e617f76fb135c61309204a5dc.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170103/0b048a441a1912b345bec1d71b67a9c9.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170103/9555916e617f76fb135c61309204a5dc.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170103/0b048a441a1912b345bec1d71b67a9c9.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 04, 2017, 03:02:15 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 04, 2017, 03:02:15 PM
Here's what seems to be a point-of-purchase promo piece on the Hamilton Invaders:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AHamilton0.jpg)
And here's our own Monsterfink's take on the Invaders:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9L_l7zjcB6Y/TtuzF58riMI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/LrB5hm5L8vA/s1600/Hamilton%2527s+Invaders.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AHamilton0.jpg)
And here's our own Monsterfink's take on the Invaders:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9L_l7zjcB6Y/TtuzF58riMI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/LrB5hm5L8vA/s1600/Hamilton%2527s+Invaders.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 04, 2017, 05:27:45 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 04, 2017, 05:27:45 PM
Eerie and Creepy Rings from Warren Publishing:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/71/4e/17/714e17e35237f2327cb3a8bd4a481823.jpg)
(http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/nostalgiaking/To_Be_Listed/Eerie_Creepy_Ring_Ad_MN_zps925aaa4f.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/71/4e/17/714e17e35237f2327cb3a8bd4a481823.jpg)
(http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/nostalgiaking/To_Be_Listed/Eerie_Creepy_Ring_Ad_MN_zps925aaa4f.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 04, 2017, 05:33:35 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 04, 2017, 05:33:35 PM
Soil from Dracula's Castle:
(http://www.x-entertainment.com/pics/cula21.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ba/18/14/ba18140eb2140e80deaa9f7f851fb0ba.jpg)
(http://www.x-entertainment.com/pics/cula21.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ba/18/14/ba18140eb2140e80deaa9f7f851fb0ba.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 04, 2017, 06:45:45 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 04, 2017, 06:45:45 PM
Marvel Legends Monsters Box Set by Toy Biz:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71B0MVBO8RL._SL1200_.jpg)
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71B0MVBO8RL._SL1200_.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 05, 2017, 08:54:53 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 05, 2017, 08:54:53 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 04, 2017, 05:27:45 PM
Eerie and Creepy Rings from Warren Publishing:
(http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/nostalgiaking/To_Be_Listed/Eerie_Creepy_Ring_Ad_MN_zps925aaa4f.jpg)
Quote from: WarrenThey are specially made for us by a quality jewellery manufacturer....
Specially made, yes. But quality?
Quote from: WarrenYou'll be proud to wear these costly looking fine rings for any occasion.
Well I dunno....
Quote from: WarrenGuaranteed to become Collector's Items!
Yes, and so they did!
:laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 05, 2017, 11:40:19 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 05, 2017, 11:40:19 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 05, 2017, 08:54:53 AMThey are very good quality rings, especially for such a cheap (at the time!) item. I have both and they make very nice display pieces. The rings are quite thick and heavy, and covered half a kid's finger. I have several premium rings in my collection and these are the only ones I can actually wear. If I ever go back to the Monster Bash or another monster con it might be fun to wear them.
Specially made, yes. But quality?
Both rings used to show up on eBay sporadically but I haven't noticed any listings for them in a long time (and I have saved searches). These rings are highly treasured to Warren collectors.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: stretchbaldy on January 05, 2017, 11:33:29 PM
Post by: stretchbaldy on January 05, 2017, 11:33:29 PM
Horrorhunter can you please post pics of them if you have the time some day? I'd love to see em! I don't think I've ever seen the creepy and eerie rings before..
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 05, 2017, 11:49:22 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 05, 2017, 11:49:22 PM
Quote from: stretchbaldy on January 05, 2017, 11:33:29 PMI posted them above but here's the pic again..
Horrorhunter can you please post pics of them if you have the time some day? I'd love to see em! I don't think I've ever seen the creepy and eerie rings before..
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/71/4e/17/714e17e35237f2327cb3a8bd4a481823.jpg)
I just grabbed that pic off the net, but mine look exactly like that and I didn't want to drag the camera out.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: stretchbaldy on January 06, 2017, 12:35:20 AM
Post by: stretchbaldy on January 06, 2017, 12:35:20 AM
So cool! Thank you!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 06, 2017, 11:02:25 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 06, 2017, 11:02:25 AM
Here are pictures of what seem to be the five most popular Mattel ThingMaker sets with the membership of this board:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/CreepyCrawlers.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ThingmakerFR.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerCrP.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AMini-Dragons.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerE.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/CreepyCrawlers.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ThingmakerFR.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerCrP.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AMini-Dragons.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerE.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 06, 2017, 12:52:14 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 06, 2017, 12:52:14 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 06, 2017, 11:02:25 AMI had Creepy Crawlers and Fright Factory as a kid and loved them! I wanted Creeple Peeple but never had that one as a kid. The other two not so much.
Here are pictures of what seem to be the five most popular Mattel ThingMaker sets with the membership of this board:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/CreepyCrawlers.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ThingmakerFR.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerCrP.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 06, 2017, 08:37:08 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 06, 2017, 08:37:08 PM
A good way to start of any weekend is with another great Frazetta Creepy cover:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy7.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Creepy7.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 07, 2017, 02:04:51 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 07, 2017, 02:04:51 PM
Updated pics of my Halloween blow mold collection:
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2re2jhi.jpg)
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/hwfozt.jpg)
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2re2jhi.jpg)
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/hwfozt.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 07, 2017, 02:09:03 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 07, 2017, 02:09:03 PM
The grandfather of all monster magazines- Famous Monsters Of Filmland #1:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pZ29ZOXcK3Q/TAQ71oVbvFI/AAAAAAAAB9o/3dy5UJDI41c/s1600/FamousMonsters-1.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pZ29ZOXcK3Q/TAQ71oVbvFI/AAAAAAAAB9o/3dy5UJDI41c/s1600/FamousMonsters-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 09, 2017, 12:39:13 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 09, 2017, 12:39:13 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 07, 2017, 02:04:51 PM
Updated pics of my Halloween blow mold collection:
(http://oi63.tinypic.com/2re2jhi.jpg)
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/hwfozt.jpg)
Your photographs have really improved since you got a new camera. Do you use a tripod or any kind of special lighting?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 09, 2017, 01:59:50 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 09, 2017, 01:59:50 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 09, 2017, 12:39:13 PMThanks. I have a small tripod and sometimes I use a portable lamp but certainly nothing a pro would employ.
Your photographs have really improved since you got a new camera. Do you use a tripod or any kind of special lighting?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 09, 2017, 04:47:38 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 09, 2017, 04:47:38 PM
The Ideal King Kong board game had fabulous graphics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Kong%20Ideal%201%20-%20Copy_zpsr3ff5lgb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Kong%20Ideal%203_zpslpp3tuwc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Kong%20Ideal%202%20-%20Copy_zpsewzghc2y.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Kong%20Ideal%201%20-%20Copy_zpsr3ff5lgb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Kong%20Ideal%203_zpslpp3tuwc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Kong%20Ideal%202%20-%20Copy_zpsewzghc2y.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 10, 2017, 07:22:59 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 10, 2017, 07:22:59 PM
Here are some scans of my 1967 Topps Terror Tales cards:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTalesfront.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTalesback.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTaleswrapper.jpg)
I love the contrast between the fronts with their sickly greenish tinge and the bright pink backs. It's a very tough set to complete though.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTalesfront.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTalesback.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTaleswrapper.jpg)
I love the contrast between the fronts with their sickly greenish tinge and the bright pink backs. It's a very tough set to complete though.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 11, 2017, 04:23:31 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 11, 2017, 04:23:31 PM
The Aurora Dr. Jekyll as Mr. Hyde kit doesn't seem to get as much appreciation as is bestowed on most of the other Aurora monster kits:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=17099.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=17099.0)
Pity. It's a nice one!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Aurora20Jekyll_zpssvagryh2.jpg)
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http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=17099.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=17099.0)
Pity. It's a nice one!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Aurora20Jekyll_zpssvagryh2.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 11, 2017, 07:24:09 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 11, 2017, 07:24:09 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 11, 2017, 04:23:31 PMI built one as a kid but I was too young to do a good job. I still enjoyed it though. :)
The Aurora Dr. Jekyll as Mr. Hyde kit doesn't seem to get as much appreciation as is bestowed on most of the other Aurora monster kits:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 12, 2017, 03:52:38 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 12, 2017, 03:52:38 PM
Here are scans of my horror themed Black Cat comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201222324PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/27-08-201190404AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/17-05-201183601PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BlackCat43.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/27-08-201190409AM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201222324PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/27-08-201190404AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/17-05-201183601PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BlackCat43.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/27-08-201190409AM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 14, 2017, 12:04:01 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 14, 2017, 12:04:01 AM
Interesting that Hasbro, unlike some others including Kenner, didn't cheap out on the colour palate offered in these painting by number sets:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Hasbro_zpsaqijgpbw.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Hasbro_zpsaqijgpbw.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: long live kong on January 14, 2017, 02:30:24 AM
Post by: long live kong on January 14, 2017, 02:30:24 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 14, 2017, 12:04:01 AMAnd the brush looks decent too, much better than the lousy ones you get in modern children's craft sets that are neither use nor ornament! That's what I find most impressive about vintage toys (besides the artwork/designs), they were made with quality and pride, unlike the junk my kids get at christmas nowadays.
Interesting that Hasbro, unlike some others including Kenner, didn't cheap out on the colour palate offered in these painting by number sets:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Hasbro_zpsaqijgpbw.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 14, 2017, 01:20:24 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 14, 2017, 01:20:24 PM
Here are some great shots of the Palmer figures from the collection of Toy Ranch:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/6972722981_daf1e9ae98_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6826606162_df4d7c5c56_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6826606306_a61213966c_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6826606476_25fcced411_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6972723329_ae322469cc_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6972723525_2b657df496_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6826606380_beac606250_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/6972723439_9c4f00aec5_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6826606842_26fe2cd1f8_z.jpg)
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/6972722981_daf1e9ae98_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6826606162_df4d7c5c56_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6826606306_a61213966c_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/6826606476_25fcced411_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6972723329_ae322469cc_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6972723525_2b657df496_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6826606380_beac606250_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/6972723439_9c4f00aec5_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6826606842_26fe2cd1f8_z.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 06:43:03 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 06:43:03 PM
Frankenstein Door Poster by Jack Davis sold through Warren Publishing's Captain Company:
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/7c/a9/e6/7ca9e6d2ece31d443b3a33d405c26226.jpg)
I bought a copy from Drive-In Moonlite Movies printed on thick glossy paper. Looks great!
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/7c/a9/e6/7ca9e6d2ece31d443b3a33d405c26226.jpg)
I bought a copy from Drive-In Moonlite Movies printed on thick glossy paper. Looks great!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 06:48:24 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 06:48:24 PM
Warren Vampirella Life Size Poster by Jose Gonzalez:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QhXz4P2Pj8U/UIwmsJ9CW9I/AAAAAAAAJZw/68ohsgdvRTk/s1600/gonzalez_vampirella_poster.jpg)
I have the Harris reprint hung on my closet door and a Warren original rolled up in a tube. Love those Warren posters.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QhXz4P2Pj8U/UIwmsJ9CW9I/AAAAAAAAJZw/68ohsgdvRTk/s1600/gonzalez_vampirella_poster.jpg)
I have the Harris reprint hung on my closet door and a Warren original rolled up in a tube. Love those Warren posters.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 14, 2017, 08:10:10 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 14, 2017, 08:10:10 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 14, 2017, 01:20:24 PM
Here are some great shots of the Palmer figures from the collection of Toy Ranch:
I needs a green Creature!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 09:24:21 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 09:24:21 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 14, 2017, 08:10:10 PMI had one. When I narrowed my Palmers to one of each and two of each color I opted for the Blue Creature because I only had two Blue ones-- Creature and Gorgo, and my Blue ones are NM undamaged. Kinda wish I had kept the Green Creech as an extra even though it was a bit scuffed. The Green Creatures always sell for more, not quite as much as the Blues but still much more than Reds or Yellows.
I needs a green Creature!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 14, 2017, 09:40:54 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 14, 2017, 09:40:54 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 09:24:21 PM
The Green Creatures always sell for more, not quite as much as the Blues but still much more than Reds or Yellows.
I'd say:
WHITE
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 09:51:14 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 09:51:14 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 14, 2017, 09:40:54 PMLooks about right from what I've seen. Then there's that weird Gold/Butterscotch color that's really rare.. not sure if it trumps White or vice-versa. :-\
I'd say:
WHITE
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
The only colors I've ever seen in person are Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red. I didn't even know about the others until I got on UMA. We know the molds never turned up for the Palmers because if so eBay would be flooded with every color plastic the Mexicans could get their mitts on. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 14, 2017, 11:41:29 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 14, 2017, 11:41:29 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 09:51:14 PM
Then there's that weird Gold/Butterscotch color that's really rare.
Don't think I've seen one of those? (Then again, I'm pretty forgetful!) Got any pics?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 15, 2017, 12:00:58 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 15, 2017, 12:00:58 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 14, 2017, 11:41:29 PMNot a great pic, but the packaged Kong is Butterscotch (Gold?) in this pic from the Hammett book.
Don't think I've seen one of those? (Then again, I'm pretty forgetful!) Got any pics?
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8030445249_876d391d6b_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 15, 2017, 12:09:13 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 15, 2017, 12:09:13 AM
Thanks! Looks like the same color as the dart gun in the other package.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on January 15, 2017, 12:59:09 AM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on January 15, 2017, 12:59:09 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 15, 2017, 12:09:13 AM
Thanks! Looks like the same color as the dart gun in the other package.
All kidding aside, you don't see the dart gun as distinctly lime green?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 15, 2017, 02:38:52 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 15, 2017, 02:38:52 AM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on January 15, 2017, 12:59:09 AM
All kidding aside, you don't see the dart gun as distinctly lime green?
Nope. Unless something is red, yellow, or blue (see picture), I don't know what color it is!
(http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/images/q/qs-su_c.gif)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 15, 2017, 10:35:41 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 15, 2017, 10:35:41 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 14, 2017, 11:41:29 PMQuote from: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 09:51:14 PMThen there's that weird Gold/Butterscotch color that's really rare.
Don't think I've seen one of those? (Then again, I'm pretty forgetful!) Got any pics?
I posted a comparative look at the colours a few pages back:
Quote from: Hepcat on December 15, 2016, 05:23:35 PM
The three inch Palmer Plastics monsters are most commonly found in green, red, yellow and blue with the blue ones being much less common than the others. Here's a shot of Toy Ranch's Palmers:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2345/2043752354_6b9539e44d_o.jpg)
White ones can also be found such as these from the collection of Frankenstein73:.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6727706499_1139d221ac.jpg)
And Monsters for Sale:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3372723929_15cf174ed6_o.jpg)
Rarest of all though are caramel coloured ones such as these from the collection of Monsters for Sale:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3369083486_8195c5a60c_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3369083544_da597974f3_o.jpg)
The caramel ones evidently originated in the dart gun and Palmer monsters sets repackaged by Toy House of Wisconsin. Here are two examples of these sets from the book Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Monster Collection:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8030445249_876d391d6b_c.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 15, 2017, 12:30:23 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 15, 2017, 12:30:23 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 15, 2017, 10:35:41 AM
I posted a comparative look at the colours a few pages back:
OK, now I remember them.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 15, 2017, 12:53:56 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 15, 2017, 12:53:56 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 15, 2016, 05:23:35 PMThe flats were made by Best Plastics Corp. and patterned after the Palmer sculpts. The Best cavemen and dinos were patterned after Marx and Ajax sculpts.
White ones can also be found such as these from the collection of Frankenstein73:.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6727706499_1139d221ac.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/BestFigures_zpsxylia5ma.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 16, 2017, 09:23:08 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 16, 2017, 09:23:08 AM
Yes, of course. Sorry I mixed the best Plastics flats in with the Palmer originals.
:-[
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 16, 2017, 03:46:39 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 16, 2017, 03:46:39 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 16, 2017, 09:23:08 AMNo big deal. Most people call them Palmers anyway. :laugh:
Yes, of course. Sorry I mixed the best Plastics flats in with the Palmer originals.
:-[
I just posted that for folks unaware of the difference. It was a bit of a revelation to this monster/dino toy geek when I found out that a company called Best Plastics made those flats found in the Horror Monsters Grab Bags I used to buy as a kid. BTW, I've added another complete Grab Bag and several more Best dinos to my collection since I took that pic. I now have 11 of the 14 Best dinos with dupes and two of the Grab Bags complete with contents. I still need the Best Smilodon, Iguanodon, and Ankylosaurus to complete the set. They are so hard to find it could be years before any turn up, if ever. I'm lucky to have found what I have. :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 16, 2017, 04:39:20 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 16, 2017, 04:39:20 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 14, 2017, 06:48:24 PM
Warren Vampirella Life Size Poster by Jose Gonzalez:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QhXz4P2Pj8U/UIwmsJ9CW9I/AAAAAAAAJZw/68ohsgdvRTk/s1600/gonzalez_vampirella_poster.jpg)
I have the Harris reprint hung on my closet door and a Warren original rolled up in a tube. Love those Warren posters.
While I love Vampirella's releasing the bat pose, I don't understand why you went with the Vampirella poster in place of these other two classic posters that Warren was flogging at the same time:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Uncle%20Creepy_zpscvbyomcu.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Cousin%20Eerie_zpsrgltcfxk.jpg)
I mean surely the Uncle Creepy and Cousin Eerie posters have their own certain appeal.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 16, 2017, 06:02:55 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 16, 2017, 06:02:55 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 16, 2017, 04:39:20 PMI have those as well. Remember?...
While I love Vampirella's releasing the bat pose, I don't understand why you went with the Vampirella poster in place of these other two classic posters that Warren was flogging at the same time:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Uncle%20Creepy_zpscvbyomcu.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Cousin%20Eerie_zpsrgltcfxk.jpg)
I mean surely the Uncle Creepy and Cousin Eerie posters have their own certain appeal.
???
(http://oi65.tinypic.com/hwfozt.jpg)
I bought NM examples of the Uncle Creepy and Cousin Eerie Sanjulian posters from Dennis Druktenis nearly 20 years ago. The pic shows them hanging above one of my monster magazine tables.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 18, 2017, 12:11:21 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 18, 2017, 12:11:21 PM
Here's a good shot of Monolith's Mummy Soaky:
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_3212.jpg)
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(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_3212.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 19, 2017, 10:45:25 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 19, 2017, 10:45:25 AM
Here are scans of four of my Tales of the Unexpected comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected24.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected51.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected52.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected53.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected24.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected51.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected52.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected53.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Fantomah on January 19, 2017, 02:48:17 PM
Post by: Fantomah on January 19, 2017, 02:48:17 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 19, 2017, 10:45:25 AMLOL, for a split second I thought a few of those covers featured the Challengers of the Unknown, due to the Bob Brown art and also the similar yellow&red costumes.
Here are scans of four of my Tales of the Unexpected comics:
...
You really have quite an impression collection, Hepcat.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 20, 2017, 11:48:56 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 20, 2017, 11:48:56 AM
Thank you!
The Challengers of the Unknown wore burgundy coloured jumpsuits early in their careers when Jack Kirby handled the artwork:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Challengers5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Challengers7.jpg)
The much underappreciated until recently Bob Brown took over the artwork on the Challengers title with issue #9 after Kirby left DC :
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Challengers10.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Challengers16-1.jpg)
The Challengers didn't start wearing yellow and red uniforms until issue #43 in 1965:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-09-201294559PM.jpg)
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The Challengers of the Unknown wore burgundy coloured jumpsuits early in their careers when Jack Kirby handled the artwork:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Challengers5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Challengers7.jpg)
The much underappreciated until recently Bob Brown took over the artwork on the Challengers title with issue #9 after Kirby left DC :
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Challengers10.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Challengers16-1.jpg)
The Challengers didn't start wearing yellow and red uniforms until issue #43 in 1965:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-09-201294559PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 20, 2017, 01:55:52 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 20, 2017, 01:55:52 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 15, 2017, 12:53:56 PMThe flats were made by Best Plastics Corp. and patterned after the Palmer sculpts. The Best cavemen and dinos were patterned after Marx and Ajax sculpts.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/BestFigures_zpsxylia5ma.jpg)
What about that little red car on the upper left? Did a little plastic vehicle come in each pack? Have you ever tried to determine how many different vehicles came in the packs?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 20, 2017, 03:50:43 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 20, 2017, 03:50:43 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 20, 2017, 01:55:52 PMEach of my two Grab Bags had a random cheap toy in addition to the 2 Best dinos and the candy. My other Grab Bag has a plastic peanut in it! :laugh:
What about that little red car on the upper left? Did a little plastic vehicle come in each pack? Have you ever tried to determine how many different vehicles came in the packs?
???
I'm still not sure if the Best monster/cavemen flats were included in pairs like the dinos, or if they were the extra toy in some packs. These Grab Bags only sold for a nickel so there were probably several combinations included over the years because Best Plastics probably didn't really care on such a cheap item. The kids that bought 'em cared though. ;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 21, 2017, 01:18:42 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 21, 2017, 01:18:42 PM
Here's the set of Anchor-Hocking monster glasses belonging to Raycastile:
(http://thegalleryofmonstertoys.com/60swing/monsterglassesgroup.jpg)
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(http://thegalleryofmonstertoys.com/60swing/monsterglassesgroup.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 23, 2017, 11:20:39 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 23, 2017, 11:20:39 AM
Here are some good shots of the Hasbro Phantom of the Opera Mystery game:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroPhantom5.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbrophantomMysterygame2.png)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroPhantom5.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbrophantomMysterygame2.png)
cl:)
Title: Remco Figures
Post by: jerod on January 23, 2017, 07:35:42 PM
Post by: jerod on January 23, 2017, 07:35:42 PM
(https://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16143642_1394957150536134_2151149627868930219_o.jpg?oh=f3f49ab4657eab2bd34ffb8e6d11cdf2&oe=5916EE5A)
Only missing Creature (which I've never seen in person).
Only missing Creature (which I've never seen in person).
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Count Zero on January 24, 2017, 09:07:19 AM
Post by: Count Zero on January 24, 2017, 09:07:19 AM
(https://i.imgflip.com/1i95nr.jpg) (https://imgflip.com/i/1i95nr)
here is a group shot of some of my fan club buttons
here is a group shot of some of my fan club buttons
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 24, 2017, 10:24:09 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 24, 2017, 10:24:09 AM
Was the Famous Monsters Fan Club a Warren Publishing creation/venture?
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???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Count Zero on January 24, 2017, 10:42:44 AM
Post by: Count Zero on January 24, 2017, 10:42:44 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 24, 2017, 10:24:09 AM
Was the Famous Monsters Fan Club a Warren Publishing creation/venture?
???
Yes, they were
all of the buttons in the top row with the exception of phantom are second gen. though
ray ferry / dynacomm cranked out A TON of stuff in the 90s.. buttons.. postcards.. wallets... binders... and so on
i'd love to know how many variations of the fan club button were made during this time
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 24, 2017, 11:38:44 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 24, 2017, 11:38:44 AM
Quote from: Count Zero on January 24, 2017, 10:42:44 AMall of the buttons in the top row with the exception of phantom are second gen. though
ray ferry / dynacomm cranked out A TON of stuff in the 90s.. buttons.. postcards.. wallets... binders... and so on
By "second generation" I take it you mean issued when Ray Ferry was publishing Famous Monsters of Filmland..
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 03:53:21 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 03:53:21 PM
Quote from: Count Zero on January 24, 2017, 09:07:19 AMVery nice collection. I have the Ferry Creature and FM repop Phantom buttons and the legit Warren Creepy, Eerie, and FM buttons. I never did get a Warren Vampi button but I do have an unused original Vampirella fan club membership card. I love the Warren stuff, the DynaFerry stuff not so much (Ray Ferry's name is a bit souring in these parts ;)). Thanks for posting your monster buttons. :)
(https://i.imgflip.com/1i95nr.jpg) (https://imgflip.com/i/1i95nr)
here is a group shot of some of my fan club buttons
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 05:45:47 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 05:45:47 PM
A pic of the Vampirella Fan Club Membership Card:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/28/84/2e/28842ef2ed43d35dafd77c39f93745b0.jpg)
That pic was grabbed from Pinterest. My card looks like that except it was never number stamped. It must have been among some unused membership cards that were liquidated at the Warren bankruptcy auction in the early '80s. The back of my card is(was) white and has the yellowed look of age appropriate for a card from the '70s.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/28/84/2e/28842ef2ed43d35dafd77c39f93745b0.jpg)
That pic was grabbed from Pinterest. My card looks like that except it was never number stamped. It must have been among some unused membership cards that were liquidated at the Warren bankruptcy auction in the early '80s. The back of my card is(was) white and has the yellowed look of age appropriate for a card from the '70s.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 06:29:06 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 06:29:06 PM
Here's a pic of my Warren Creepy and Eerie rings:
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2v024vk.jpg)
I was seriously after these around three years ago and ended up with the extra Eerie ring because I bought it before the pair became available. Just haven't gotten around to selling the extra yet. I've had saved eBay searches for them since then and they hardly ever show up for sale anymore. These things are beautiful in person. They must have thrilled many a Monsterkid back in the day. Sadly, I never had them when I was a kid but boy I sure wanted 'em. ;) Really glad I finally scored a nice set. :)
Here's a pic off the net that gives a better look at the Creepy ring:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/71/4e/17/714e17e35237f2327cb3a8bd4a481823.jpg)
And here's the original Captain Company ad:
(http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/nostalgiaking/To_Be_Listed/Eerie_Creepy_Ring_Ad_MN_zps925aaa4f.jpg)
They photograph strangely sometimes because they are so reflective. It's hard to get a good pic showing the details and the gold-tone color.
(http://oi64.tinypic.com/2v024vk.jpg)
I was seriously after these around three years ago and ended up with the extra Eerie ring because I bought it before the pair became available. Just haven't gotten around to selling the extra yet. I've had saved eBay searches for them since then and they hardly ever show up for sale anymore. These things are beautiful in person. They must have thrilled many a Monsterkid back in the day. Sadly, I never had them when I was a kid but boy I sure wanted 'em. ;) Really glad I finally scored a nice set. :)
Here's a pic off the net that gives a better look at the Creepy ring:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/71/4e/17/714e17e35237f2327cb3a8bd4a481823.jpg)
And here's the original Captain Company ad:
(http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac80/nostalgiaking/To_Be_Listed/Eerie_Creepy_Ring_Ad_MN_zps925aaa4f.jpg)
They photograph strangely sometimes because they are so reflective. It's hard to get a good pic showing the details and the gold-tone color.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Count Zero on January 24, 2017, 08:34:29 PM
Post by: Count Zero on January 24, 2017, 08:34:29 PM
i love the Warren rings! you're right, they are tough to photograph.
i only own the cousin eerie one... but still hunting down that elusive uncle creepy
here is a photo of some of my fan club membership cards
(https://i.imgflip.com/1ian50.jpg) (https://imgflip.com/i/1ian50)
and.... (drum roll please)
here's my favorite one out of the lot...
(https://i.imgflip.com/197u2d.jpg) (https://imgflip.com/i/197u2d)
i only own the cousin eerie one... but still hunting down that elusive uncle creepy
here is a photo of some of my fan club membership cards
(https://i.imgflip.com/1ian50.jpg) (https://imgflip.com/i/1ian50)
and.... (drum roll please)
here's my favorite one out of the lot...
(https://i.imgflip.com/197u2d.jpg) (https://imgflip.com/i/197u2d)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 24, 2017, 08:41:03 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 24, 2017, 08:41:03 PM
Quote from: Count Zero on January 24, 2017, 08:34:29 PM
and.... (drum roll please) here's my favorite one out of the lot...
Nice! Not filled out. Wish I could get one to go with my yellow FM button! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 09:51:00 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 09:51:00 PM
Quote from: Count Zero on January 24, 2017, 08:34:29 PMSome great cards there, Count Zero!
i love the Warren rings! you're right, they are tough to photograph.
i only own the cousin eerie one... but still hunting down that elusive uncle creepy
here is a photo of some of my fan club membership cards
(https://i.imgflip.com/1ian50.jpg) (https://imgflip.com/i/1ian50)
and.... (drum roll please)
here's my favorite one out of the lot...
(https://i.imgflip.com/197u2d.jpg) (https://imgflip.com/i/197u2d)
I see your Vampi membership card is unstamped like mine. It must have come from the same unused batch that got auctioned off when Warren went out of business. Man, I bet some great quantity deals were had during that auction!
That Count Dracula Society card is very cool. I've seen the video with corny vamp dude on Horrible Horror but I've never seen the card. Do you have any info on The Count Dracula Society?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 10:20:58 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 10:20:58 PM
Some of my Hammer Autograph Cards from Series 1 & 2 by Strictly Ink:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCHH2008A1_zpsqpld5xaf.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCHH2008A2_zps06sjf1nc.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCHH2010A1_zpszc1jyl8n.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCHH2010A2_zpsbpkb1w1e.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCHH2008A1_zpsqpld5xaf.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCHH2008A2_zps06sjf1nc.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCHH2010A1_zpszc1jyl8n.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCHH2010A2_zpsbpkb1w1e.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 10:27:55 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 10:27:55 PM
My Forbidden Terrortory Hammer Boardgame:
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/11lqusw.jpg)
(http://oi67.tinypic.com/11lqusw.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2017, 10:24:21 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2017, 10:24:21 AM
Quote from: Count Zero on January 24, 2017, 08:34:29 PMhere is a photo of some of my fan club membership cards
(https://i.imgflip.com/1ian50.jpg) (https://imgflip.com/i/1ian50)
Wow! A lot of neat stuff there in addition to the membership cards.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2017, 11:39:04 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2017, 11:39:04 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 24, 2017, 10:27:55 PMMy Forbidden Terrortory Hammer Boardgame:
Cool! I never knew about that board game.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 25, 2017, 04:18:52 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 25, 2017, 04:18:52 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 25, 2017, 11:39:04 AMIt looks really cool, especially for Hammer fans. The painted figures make it a great collectible.
Cool! I never knew about that board game.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2017, 04:38:47 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2017, 04:38:47 PM
Here are some pics of my Outer Limits gum cards and wrappers:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitscards1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimits2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitswrappers.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitscards1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimits2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitswrappers.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 25, 2017, 05:06:43 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 25, 2017, 05:06:43 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 25, 2017, 04:38:47 PMMan, that OL set is in great condition, Hep! 8)
Here are some pics of my Outer Limits gum cards and wrappers:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsCards.jpg)
The first few cards of my set have perceptible wear. Those black borders are tough!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 25, 2017, 06:11:38 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 25, 2017, 06:11:38 PM
Giant Prehistoric Mountain Playset #4304 (Marx, 1977)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/GiantPrehistoricMountain4304new_zps5092db9d.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/GiantPrehistoricMountain4304new_zps5092db9d.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 25, 2017, 08:39:39 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 25, 2017, 08:39:39 PM
Lido Prehistoric Animal Figures given away in Nabisco cereals in the late '50s (green ones) and around 1960 (silver ones). The top 10 were given away in Fritos boxed small bags in the late '60s.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/LidoDinos2_zpslcdwxvsi.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/LidoDinos2_zpslcdwxvsi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 26, 2017, 12:39:51 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 26, 2017, 12:39:51 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 25, 2017, 06:11:38 PMGiant Prehistoric Mountain Playset #4304 (Marx, 1977).
I love those Marx Playsets, especially the dinosaurs!
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 25, 2017, 08:39:39 PMLido Prehistoric Animal Figures given away in Nabisco cereals in the late '50s (green ones) and around 1960 (silver ones). The top 10 were given away in Fritos boxed small bags in the late '60s.
I love cereal and chip premiums too!
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So many cool things to collect, so little time and money.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 27, 2017, 12:59:53 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 27, 2017, 12:59:53 PM
Ideal's King Zor proved so successful that the company produced a King Zor board game as well:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Aking.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor%20board_zpsf6qe4e11.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor%20board%20game_zpsfcvayl6o.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Aking.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor%20board_zpsf6qe4e11.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor%20board%20game_zpsfcvayl6o.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on January 27, 2017, 01:31:44 PM
Post by: Wich2 on January 27, 2017, 01:31:44 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 25, 2017, 08:39:39 PM
Lido Prehistoric Animal Figures ... The top 10 were given away in Fritos boxed small bags in the late '60s.
HH, these little guys are some of the real treasures of my childhood! Mom got them with Friday groceries in the Fritos bags, and I still have my well-worn originals.
Best,
-Craig
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 27, 2017, 06:07:27 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 27, 2017, 06:07:27 PM
Quote from: Wich2 on January 27, 2017, 01:31:44 PMYes, they created special memories for many a Monsterkid/Dinokid. The Wheat/Rice Honeys giveaways were before my time (I was a baby in 1960), but, man I sure ate a LOT of Fritos in the '60s to get at those little dinos! :laugh: They still look good displayed with the collection too. ;)
HH, these little guys are some of the real treasures of my childhood! Mom got them with Friday groceries in the Fritos bags, and I still have my well-worn originals.
Best,
-Craig
It's cool you held on to your originals, Craig. 8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 28, 2017, 01:13:36 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 28, 2017, 01:13:36 PM
I would have gone for those MPC Weird Monsters premiums in Fritos Corn Chips big time as a kid! I just have no memory whatsoever of that promotion. Maybe it was because the promotion required the purchase of a family-pack of Fritos and my spending horizon for chips and such didn't go much beyond a dime at a time. Or maybe the promotion just wasn't available in Canada. A collecting buddy of my age in Ottawa remembers buying family size bags of Fritos for other premiums but he has no recollection of the MPC Weird Monsters.
:-\
(http://www.i-mockery.com/blabber/pics/fritos-mpc-mini-monster-gay-blade1.jpg)
Names like Bony Tony, Few Manchew, Batty Bertha and Harry Scarey were certainly a lot more imaginative not to mention tongue-in-cheek than MPC's original monikers though!
:laugh:
:-\
(http://www.i-mockery.com/blabber/pics/fritos-mpc-mini-monster-gay-blade1.jpg)
Names like Bony Tony, Few Manchew, Batty Bertha and Harry Scarey were certainly a lot more imaginative not to mention tongue-in-cheek than MPC's original monikers though!
:laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 28, 2017, 01:42:58 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 28, 2017, 01:42:58 PM
I've probably seen that Fritos ad before, but it was cool to see it again. Love stuff like that!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 28, 2017, 04:09:34 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 28, 2017, 04:09:34 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 28, 2017, 01:13:36 PMI still have one of the original MPC Fritos Premium Monsters from kidhood. It's Harry Scarey in a light purple shade. I didn't go wild on the monsters the way I did the Lido dinos because I still had multiples of all the monsters from a few years before. I must have bought a lot of those carded Unbreakable Weird Monsters sets. I wish one of those carded examples had been temporarily lost in a box somehow to be found in the present. Who knew back then something like that would be so sought after. :o
I would have gone for those MPC Weird Monsters as Fritos Corn Chips giveaways big time as a kid! I just have no memory whatsoever of that promotion. Maybe it was because the promotion required the purchase of a family-pack of Fritos and my spending horizon for chips and such didn't go much beyond a dime at a time. Or maybe the promotion just wasn't available in Canada. A collecting buddy of my age in Ottawa remembers buying family size bags of Fritos for other premiums but he has no recollection of the MPC Weird Monsters.
:-\
(http://www.i-mockery.com/blabber/pics/fritos-mpc-mini-monster-gay-blade1.jpg)
Names like Bony Tony, Few Manchew, Batty Bertha and Harry Scarey were certainly a lot more imaginative not to mention tongue-in-cheek than MPC's original monikers though!
:laugh:
You can see that Harry Scarey on my MPC Monsters shelf if you squint (enlarging the pic helps).
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MPCMonsters_1_zpsuhipwvcp.jpg)
He's just to the right of the Yellow Pop-Top Witch with the Purple head.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 29, 2017, 01:15:07 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 29, 2017, 01:15:07 PM
Classic Warren ad for the Verne Langdon Zombie Mask:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/2a/d9/af/2ad9afc3454cf59d22e164f27052febd.jpg)
It made the cover of the Creepy 1972 Annual (net pic, my copy is nice ;)).
(https://img0.etsystatic.com/059/1/9007682/il_570xN.695052348_r5t1.jpg)
I have the Kelly Mann reissue from 2002. Mine is #15/30.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/2a/d9/af/2ad9afc3454cf59d22e164f27052febd.jpg)
It made the cover of the Creepy 1972 Annual (net pic, my copy is nice ;)).
(https://img0.etsystatic.com/059/1/9007682/il_570xN.695052348_r5t1.jpg)
I have the Kelly Mann reissue from 2002. Mine is #15/30.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 29, 2017, 01:24:21 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 29, 2017, 01:24:21 PM
Classic Fright Factory ad from the back covers of some of our favorite comics:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/76/cb/3a/76cb3ae148a191f5def2f9c635461965.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/76/cb/3a/76cb3ae148a191f5def2f9c635461965.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 30, 2017, 09:38:05 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 30, 2017, 09:38:05 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 28, 2017, 04:09:34 PM
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MPCMonsters_1_zpsuhipwvcp.jpg)
What a fabulous shelf!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 30, 2017, 02:04:32 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 30, 2017, 02:04:32 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 30, 2017, 09:38:05 AM
What a fabulous shelf!
That's what I was thinking!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 30, 2017, 03:15:14 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 30, 2017, 03:15:14 PM
It's no wonder the Aurora monster model kits were a smash hit with youngsters. Check out these ads that appeared on the back of DC comics that hit the newstands on these respective dates:
September 1963
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201184028PM.jpg)
January 1964
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201184035PM.jpg)
September 1964
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145730PM.jpg)
December 1964
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145618PM.jpg)
August 1965
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183950PM.jpg)
Combined with the fabulous box art by James Bama, young fellows didn't stand a chance of resisting these kits on store shelves!
;)
September 1963
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201184028PM.jpg)
January 1964
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201184035PM.jpg)
September 1964
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145730PM.jpg)
December 1964
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145618PM.jpg)
August 1965
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183950PM.jpg)
Combined with the fabulous box art by James Bama, young fellows didn't stand a chance of resisting these kits on store shelves!
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 31, 2017, 10:19:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 31, 2017, 10:19:52 AM
Here's a picture of the incredibly cool Famous Monsters Speak LP:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/famous_monsters_speak_zpsku4mfgbb.jpg)
thrhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/famous_monsters_speak_zpsku4mfgbb.jpg)
thrhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on January 31, 2017, 07:09:36 PM
Post by: Wich2 on January 31, 2017, 07:09:36 PM
My Li'l Dinos: Frito/Lidos and others, some from my kidhood, some added later -
(http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/37c15dc2cbcab32263dcdbf9e32a1dc8db57325.jpg)
(http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/37c15dc2cbcab32263dcdbf9e32a1dc8db57325.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on January 31, 2017, 07:25:04 PM
Post by: Wich2 on January 31, 2017, 07:25:04 PM
And here's a 1970 Aurora Glow ad that I saw in a comic I was reading this weekend. I think it's the one that sent me to Bargain City back then:
(http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/c6925b9c00c1ac35ba324911e77ab60f8ddbcd1.jpg)
(http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/c6925b9c00c1ac35ba324911e77ab60f8ddbcd1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 31, 2017, 09:24:36 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 31, 2017, 09:24:36 PM
Quote from: Wich2 on January 31, 2017, 07:09:36 PMNice!
My Li'l Dinos: Frito/Lidos and others, some from my kidhood, some added later -
(http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/37c15dc2cbcab32263dcdbf9e32a1dc8db57325.jpg)
The little Triceratops in front and the Bronto off to the right are Timmee Minis. Here's a carded set I picked up a few months ago.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TimmeeMOC_zpsaazvshhy.jpg)
The Pterodactyl might be a Timmee with a broken tail (labelled as a "Pteranodon" on the card). It could be a small Ajax instead, they are very similar and it's a little hard to tell by the pic.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2017, 10:48:09 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2017, 10:48:09 AM
Quote from: Wich2 on January 31, 2017, 07:09:36 PM
My Li'l Dinos: Frito/Lidos and others, some from my kidhood, some added later -
(http://images.yuku.com/image/jpeg/37c15dc2cbcab32263dcdbf9e32a1dc8db57325.jpg)
I like the savanna on which your dinos dwell!
:laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 01, 2017, 10:52:39 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 01, 2017, 10:52:39 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 01, 2017, 10:48:09 AM
I like the savanna in which your dinos dwell!
That's what I was thinking! Green bath mat, blue blanket, BAM, ya got a diorama! ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2017, 10:52:45 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2017, 10:52:45 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 31, 2017, 09:24:36 PM
The little Triceratops in front and the Bronto off to the right are Timmee Minis. Here's a carded set I picked up a few months ago.
I suspect that the scale on those Timmee figures is off by just a bit. I'm not entirely sure though since the dinosaurs all evidently died off in the years prior to my birth.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on February 01, 2017, 12:37:17 PM
Post by: Wich2 on February 01, 2017, 12:37:17 PM
Thanks, gents.
When I do a pic like this for my own fun, or for an ebay listing, I try to keep the kid/fun in things.
-Craig
When I do a pic like this for my own fun, or for an ebay listing, I try to keep the kid/fun in things.
-Craig
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2017, 12:56:09 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2017, 12:56:09 PM
Ebay listing?
:o
You mean you're willing to trade some of your treasures for little green pieces of paper with pictures of dead white men on them? Seriously? Only your doubles I hope.
???
:o
You mean you're willing to trade some of your treasures for little green pieces of paper with pictures of dead white men on them? Seriously? Only your doubles I hope.
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 01, 2017, 04:39:33 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 01, 2017, 04:39:33 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 01, 2017, 10:52:45 AMScale?! Cheap toy dinos from the '60s don't need no stinkin' scale! :laugh:
I suspect that the scale on those Timmee figures is off by just a bit. I'm not entirely sure though since the dinosaurs all evidently died off in the years prior to my birth.
:-\
Yeah, even the cream of the crop- Marx were way off on scale. Big on fun, not so much regarding correct scale. :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on February 01, 2017, 08:29:27 PM
Post by: Wich2 on February 01, 2017, 08:29:27 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 01, 2017, 12:56:09 PMEbay listing? You mean you're willing to trade some of your treasures for green pieces of paper with pictures of dead white men on them? Seriously?
Sure - for the right reason, or right combination of reasons:
-1. Money is genuinely needed.
-2. The item does not interest me anymore.
-3. I know it would give someone else much more joy.
-4. I can trade a thing that I don't want much, for one that I do.
I get pleasure from some of these things - especially, the actual ones that have been with me since childhood (as with some of the dinos above.) But I try to Keep It Real, and as my ol' Midwestern Mom says,
"Things are just things."
Example: one of my Grails, that I've written about here, is a pink mini Electron+, the ToyHouse redo of the Colorforms Outer Space Men. I came across a collector once who said,
"Oh yes, I have about a dozen of that version - but I never part with any piece from my collection!"
Now, I wholly respect his right to that stance - but I can't find it in me to admire it much. I have often parted with my stuff in similar cases, for Reason #3 above.
Best,
-Craig
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 02, 2017, 10:21:03 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 02, 2017, 10:21:03 AM
Quote from: Wich2 on February 01, 2017, 08:29:27 PMSure - for the right reason, or right combination of reasons:
-2. The item does not interest me anymore.
Funny. Me I never seem to lose interests. I just keep picking ones up from other people and thus accumulating more of them over time!
:laugh:
Quote from: Wich2 on February 01, 2017, 08:29:27 PMExample: one of my Grails, that I've written about here, is a pink mini Electron+, the ToyHouse redo of the Colorforms Outer Space Men. I came across a collector once who said,
"Oh yes, I have about a dozen of that version - but I never part with any piece from my collection!"
Now, I wholly respect his right to that stance - but I can't find it in me to admire it much. I have often parted with my stuff in similar cases, for Reason #3 above.
I can't empathize with the hoarding multiple copies mentality. I just want one really nice copy of things.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on February 02, 2017, 11:24:56 AM
Post by: Wich2 on February 02, 2017, 11:24:56 AM
>Me I never seem to lose interests<
Well, I rarely lose one... but can they wax and wane a bit, over time.
And when that happens, I find that "thinning the herd" is a good thing. For instance, now I have hundreds of comics that I genuinely love, and I appreciate them more than having thousands that I thought I "should" have!
-Craig
Well, I rarely lose one... but can they wax and wane a bit, over time.
And when that happens, I find that "thinning the herd" is a good thing. For instance, now I have hundreds of comics that I genuinely love, and I appreciate them more than having thousands that I thought I "should" have!
-Craig
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 02, 2017, 12:11:30 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 02, 2017, 12:11:30 PM
Quote from: Wich2 on February 02, 2017, 11:24:56 AMOver the last few years I went through the same thing with comics, Craig. For decades I avidly collected nearly everything Marvel as well as anything Horror/Monster. Well after a time I grew tired of the constant repetition and reimagining that Marvel went through from the '80s onward and found myself with thousands of comics that I lost interest in. I purged most of my comic collection and finally settled on my favorite Superhero books in addition to my other genres (the favorites being stuff from the mid '70s back for the most part- the stuff I grew up with). I never grew tired of the Monster titles though and those are really the focus of my collection, especially my monster magazines. Now I feel much less encumbered, and able to enjoy my favorite books all the more.
>Me I never seem to lose interests<
Well, I rarely lose one... but can they wax and wane a bit, over time.
And when that happens, I find that "thinning the herd" is a good thing. For instance, now I have hundreds of comics that I genuinely love, and I appreciate them more than having thousands that I thought I "should" have!
-Craig
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 02, 2017, 12:36:07 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 02, 2017, 12:36:07 PM
When it comes to comics, a "stepping-off" point is vital. Otherwise one becomes overwhelmed.
For me I certainly don't want any comics after DC's Crisis on Infinite Earths. Since 95% of my comics are pre-1975, I'm not coming close to even that stepping-off point.
:)
For me I certainly don't want any comics after DC's Crisis on Infinite Earths. Since 95% of my comics are pre-1975, I'm not coming close to even that stepping-off point.
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 03, 2017, 11:41:18 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 03, 2017, 11:41:18 AM
Cousin Eerie is feeling aggrieved that his magazine has not yet received any attention in this thread:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie2.jpg)
I clearly and distinctly remember being so excited upon seeing that "first" issue advertised in Creepy that I went searching for it over the Xmas holidays on several newsstands when I couldn't find it at my corner Les' Variety. I found a copy at a variety store about six blocks away on Wortley Road.
One detail left me entirely confused though. In the Creepy magazine ad Uncle Creepy had referred to this Eerie fellow as his cousin. That would therefore make him Uncle Eerie to the rest of us. Yet Eerie was being called Cousin Eerie in his magazine. Puzzling.
:-\
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie2.jpg)
I clearly and distinctly remember being so excited upon seeing that "first" issue advertised in Creepy that I went searching for it over the Xmas holidays on several newsstands when I couldn't find it at my corner Les' Variety. I found a copy at a variety store about six blocks away on Wortley Road.
One detail left me entirely confused though. In the Creepy magazine ad Uncle Creepy had referred to this Eerie fellow as his cousin. That would therefore make him Uncle Eerie to the rest of us. Yet Eerie was being called Cousin Eerie in his magazine. Puzzling.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 03, 2017, 05:03:01 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 03, 2017, 05:03:01 PM
And here is the small B&W ash can Eerie #1 that Warren rushed to publication to ensure that he held copyright to the name.
(https://themagicrobot.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/eerie-1.jpg)
200 were printed and the few that turn up in the marketplace are quite expensive. Counterfeits were also printed and even those trade for big bucks. It's one of the few Warrens that I haven't added to my collection..yet.
Warren beat Myron Fass of Eerie Publications infamy to the punch and out of spite Fass named his company Eerie which evidently didn't infringe on the copyright for the mag title. The comic/monster mag publication wars of the '60s and '70s were a real soap opera. Someone should write a book about it. I know the subject has been written about in bits but it would make a fascinating book all it's own for Silver/Bronze comic/monster mag collectors.
(https://themagicrobot.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/eerie-1.jpg)
200 were printed and the few that turn up in the marketplace are quite expensive. Counterfeits were also printed and even those trade for big bucks. It's one of the few Warrens that I haven't added to my collection..yet.
Warren beat Myron Fass of Eerie Publications infamy to the punch and out of spite Fass named his company Eerie which evidently didn't infringe on the copyright for the mag title. The comic/monster mag publication wars of the '60s and '70s were a real soap opera. Someone should write a book about it. I know the subject has been written about in bits but it would make a fascinating book all it's own for Silver/Bronze comic/monster mag collectors.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 03, 2017, 05:48:25 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 03, 2017, 05:48:25 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 03, 2017, 05:03:01 PM
Warren beat Myron Fass of Eerie Publications infamy to the punch and out of spite Fass named his company Eerie which evidently didn't infringe on the copyright for the mag title.
Yeah, apples and oranges. Myron's middle finger salute to Warren.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on February 03, 2017, 08:13:41 PM
Post by: Wich2 on February 03, 2017, 08:13:41 PM
Fass was, putting it mildly, a piece of work.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 03, 2017, 08:36:43 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 03, 2017, 08:36:43 PM
The Weird World Of Eerie Publications contains some interesting info on sleazemeister Myron. :D
(https://horrorpediadotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/weird-world-of-eerie-publications.jpg)
He carried a hand-cannon in the office for one thing, and he even shot it in there a few times. He used it to threaten and intimidate people. What a sweetheart. ::)
(http://www.boingboing.net/assets_c/2011/01/eerie-comics-1-thumb-600x834-37277.jpg)
(https://horrorpediadotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/weird-world-of-eerie-publications.jpg)
He carried a hand-cannon in the office for one thing, and he even shot it in there a few times. He used it to threaten and intimidate people. What a sweetheart. ::)
(http://www.boingboing.net/assets_c/2011/01/eerie-comics-1-thumb-600x834-37277.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 04, 2017, 12:37:23 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 04, 2017, 12:37:23 AM
Zoo Pic I-Scream Spoons:
(https://horrorpediadotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/i-scream-universal-monster-plastic-spoons-1960s.jpg?w=700) (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/39/c7/f4/39c7f42059093c7bbf9939d286a13fcf.jpg)
There's a pic of the complete set of spoons and sticks in the gallery. Click Media.
(https://horrorpediadotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/i-scream-universal-monster-plastic-spoons-1960s.jpg?w=700) (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/39/c7/f4/39c7f42059093c7bbf9939d286a13fcf.jpg)
There's a pic of the complete set of spoons and sticks in the gallery. Click Media.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 04, 2017, 10:32:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 04, 2017, 10:32:52 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 03, 2017, 05:03:01 PMAnd here is the small B&W ash can Eerie #1 that Warren rushed to publication to ensure that he held copyright to the name.
(https://themagicrobot.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/eerie-1.jpg)
200 were printed and the few that turn up in the marketplace are quite expensive. Counterfeits were also printed and even those trade for big bucks.
The cover of Eerie 1 was taken from the subscription ad that had made up the back cover of Creepy 2:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130839PM.jpg)
The artwork was by the incomparable Jack Davis of course.
ededed
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 04, 2017, 10:37:54 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 04, 2017, 10:37:54 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 03, 2017, 05:48:25 PMQuote from: horrorhunter on February 03, 2017, 05:03:01 PMWarren beat Myron Fass of Eerie Publications infamy to the punch and out of spite Fass named his company Eerie which evidently didn't infringe on the copyright for the mag title.
Myron's middle finger salute to Warren.
A well-deserved middle finger to James Warren in this case. The ashcan was a pr*ck move.
C:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 04, 2017, 12:48:30 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 04, 2017, 12:48:30 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 04, 2017, 10:32:52 AM
The cover of Eerie 1 was taken from the subscription ad that had made up the back cover of Creepy 2:
Everything in EERIE #1 was swiped from CREEPY! ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on February 04, 2017, 01:38:20 PM
Post by: Wich2 on February 04, 2017, 01:38:20 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 04, 2017, 10:37:54 AM
A well-deserved middle finger to James Warren in this case. The ashcan was a pr*ck move.
Why so, Hep? That was not uncommon in pulp publishing then. The comix folks did it, too.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 04, 2017, 02:03:06 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 04, 2017, 02:03:06 PM
Yep, it was dog eat dog in the world of comic/monster mag publishing in the '50s-'70s. Marvel turned out to be the biggest dog, but Warren was king on the monster mag side. Jim Warren made his regular artists and writers sign agreements that they wouldn't work for any other publishing house but most of them just used a pseudonym and did it anyway. It really pissed Warren off in the mid '70s when Marvel attempted to take over his territory with a deluge of monster mag titles, but it kind of backfired on them when the oversaturation of the market led to poor sales and eventual cancellation of all of those titles with the exception of Savage Sword Of Conan. That move sure finished off Skywald though. But, the Eerie Pubs rags persevered and stayed on the stands right till the end in the early '80s. The competition of the monster mag wars led to some of the best stories and art in comic book history. There will never be anything like it again. It begs for a lengthy tome giving all the sordid details, but it should be written by someone who was actually there and worked for those companies first hand. Those folks aren't getting any younger so I hope it happens before it's too late.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 04, 2017, 03:22:46 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 04, 2017, 03:22:46 PM
Quote from: Wich2 on February 04, 2017, 01:38:20 PMWhy so, Hep? That was not uncommon in pulp publishing then. The comix folks did it, too.
Just because it was widely done does not mean it was not sleazy. Eerie 1 was just a piece of junk.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 06, 2017, 12:35:37 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 06, 2017, 12:35:37 PM
Unlike so many other movie stars, Gorgo was not a one-dimensional talent. True, it was with a blockbuster Academy Award worthy performance that he burst upon the scene in 1961:
(http://img.moviepostershop.com/gorgo-movie-poster-1960-1020144028.jpg)
Gorgo Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhpyINgW9Lk#)
But Gorgo then immediately transitioned to the literary field with this bestseller:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AGorgo.jpg)
Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Rock Hudson, Cary Grant, how many of these other Hollywood matinee idols can boast of that?
???
(http://img.moviepostershop.com/gorgo-movie-poster-1960-1020144028.jpg)
Gorgo Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhpyINgW9Lk#)
But Gorgo then immediately transitioned to the literary field with this bestseller:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AGorgo.jpg)
Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Rock Hudson, Cary Grant, how many of these other Hollywood matinee idols can boast of that?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on February 06, 2017, 01:19:59 PM
Post by: Wich2 on February 06, 2017, 01:19:59 PM
Actually...
Quite a few! And ever since the beginning of the flickers:
(http://nitanaldi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cobra-sm.jpg)
Quite a few! And ever since the beginning of the flickers:
(http://nitanaldi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/cobra-sm.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 06, 2017, 01:22:11 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 06, 2017, 01:22:11 PM
None of them had even a shadow of Gorgo's screen presence or animal magnetism though. Gorgo was huge!
cl:)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on February 06, 2017, 03:04:39 PM
Post by: Wich2 on February 06, 2017, 03:04:39 PM
"YUUUUUUUUGE!!!"
(http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Donald-Trump-2.jpg)
(http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Donald-Trump-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Flower on February 06, 2017, 04:17:07 PM
Post by: Flower on February 06, 2017, 04:17:07 PM
Quote from: Wich2 on February 06, 2017, 03:04:39 PM
"YUUUUUUUUGE!!!"
(http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Donald-Trump-2.jpg)
A monster but not a favorite of mine.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 06, 2017, 05:35:27 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 06, 2017, 05:35:27 PM
Is he still bragging about the one that got away?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on February 06, 2017, 06:27:02 PM
Post by: Wich2 on February 06, 2017, 06:27:02 PM
Isn't he ALWAYS bragging about SOMETHING?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 07, 2017, 01:25:13 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 07, 2017, 01:25:13 PM
Here's an A.B.G. pencil sharpener display dating from 1964:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6963458937_26398a770a_c.jpg)
The pencil sharpeners are placed inside four different heads - Frankenstein, the Mummy, Wolf Man and Etta the Ghoul. There was evidently a warehouse find of these sharpeners in the early nineties but the find did not include any Frankenstein sharpeners so that the Frankie sharpeners are now the toughest to find.
Orange, green and purple are the most common colours with grey a distant fourth. White ones can also be found but only if a person is very fortunate. The actual sharpener inserts come in many colours including red, yellow, green, blue and white.
8)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6963458937_26398a770a_c.jpg)
The pencil sharpeners are placed inside four different heads - Frankenstein, the Mummy, Wolf Man and Etta the Ghoul. There was evidently a warehouse find of these sharpeners in the early nineties but the find did not include any Frankenstein sharpeners so that the Frankie sharpeners are now the toughest to find.
Orange, green and purple are the most common colours with grey a distant fourth. White ones can also be found but only if a person is very fortunate. The actual sharpener inserts come in many colours including red, yellow, green, blue and white.
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 07, 2017, 01:39:54 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 07, 2017, 01:39:54 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 07, 2017, 01:25:13 PMI love the sharpeners but I drew the line at Frank. You can get the other three in a variety of colors for $10-$15 each and a Frankenstein seems to cost $400 or more! That difference makes me pass on the Frank. I could afford one but I can put hundreds of bucks toward something else I want a lot more. There's no right or wrong in collecting, it just boils down to personal taste and available greenbacks. That's just my choice about my collection.
There was evidently a warehouse find of these sharpeners in the early nineties but the find did not include any Frankenstein sharpeners so that the Frank sharpeners are now the toughest to find. Orange, green and purple are the most common colours with grey a distant fourth. White ones can also be found but only if a person is very fortunate. The actual sharpener inserts come in many colours including red, yellow, green, blue and white.
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I do have duplicates of the other three in the main colors. I have the Mummy in different shades of green but it's scarce in colors other than green. Still looking to get lucky on a cheap Frank, but if I go to my grave without owning one it won't kill me (since I'll already be dead ;)).
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 07, 2017, 02:38:07 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 07, 2017, 02:38:07 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 07, 2017, 01:25:13 PM
The pencil sharpeners are placed inside four different heads - Frankenstein, the Mummy, Wolf Man and Etta the Ghoul.
Who the What? Why didn't they do the Creature?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 07, 2017, 03:20:02 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 07, 2017, 03:20:02 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 07, 2017, 01:39:54 PMI do have duplicates of the other three in the main colors. I have the Mummy in different shades of green but it's scarce in colors other than green.
I think only green Mummy sharpeners were included in the warehouse find. Carded specimens of the Mummy sharpener in colours other than green certainly exist:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2261/2248002360_f3e6096156_o.jpg)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1118)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/2247206951_611e92d3d1_o.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 07, 2017, 03:23:17 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 07, 2017, 03:23:17 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 07, 2017, 02:38:07 PMWhy didn't they do the Creature?
I'd say it's because they were philistines with no taste.
ededed
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on February 07, 2017, 05:08:05 PM
Post by: Wich2 on February 07, 2017, 05:08:05 PM
Why didn't Marx do Dracula?
(https://mattsko.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/crazy-world.jpg)
(https://mattsko.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/crazy-world.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 07, 2017, 05:24:14 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 07, 2017, 05:24:14 PM
Here's a pic of mine with some of my blow mold stuff:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Blowmolds_Monsters_zpshde6ll3j.jpg)
I've since added a purple Wolfman.
The real head scratcher is Why Etta The Ghoul instead of something like oh I don't know... THE FRICKIN' CREATURE!? :o ??? ??? ??? ::)
Etta looks cool and all but Gee Whiz! (and other kid expletives).
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Blowmolds_Monsters_zpshde6ll3j.jpg)
I've since added a purple Wolfman.
The real head scratcher is Why Etta The Ghoul instead of something like oh I don't know... THE FRICKIN' CREATURE!? :o ??? ??? ??? ::)
Etta looks cool and all but Gee Whiz! (and other kid expletives).
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 07, 2017, 02:38:07 PMExactly? ? ? ? ?
Who the What? Why didn't they do the Creature?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 08, 2017, 10:49:07 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 08, 2017, 10:49:07 AM
Here are scans of a couple of my pre-code Harvey horror comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/27-08-201190417AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/27-08-201190422AM.jpg)
hmjfym
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/27-08-201190417AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/27-08-201190422AM.jpg)
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on February 08, 2017, 10:57:26 PM
Post by: Palifan on February 08, 2017, 10:57:26 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 07, 2017, 05:24:14 PM
Here's a pic of mine with some of my blow mold stuff:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Blowmolds_Monsters_zpshde6ll3j.jpg)
I've since added a purple Wolfman.
The real head scratcher is Why Etta The Ghoul instead of something like oh I don't know... THE FRICKIN' CREATURE!? :o ??? ??? ??? ::)
Etta looks cool and all but Gee Whiz! (and other kid expletives).
Exactly? ? ? ? ?
I don't think I've ever seen a pale blue sharpener, is that one rare and maybe a faded colour one?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 09, 2017, 12:24:54 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 09, 2017, 12:24:54 AM
Quote from: Palifan on February 08, 2017, 10:57:26 PMIt's gray. It seems to be a little less common than orange, green, and purple, but it isn't really scarce like white.
I don't think I've ever seen a pale blue sharpener, is that one rare and maybe a faded colour one?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on February 09, 2017, 09:40:43 AM
Post by: Palifan on February 09, 2017, 09:40:43 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 09, 2017, 12:24:54 AM
It's gray. It seems to be a little less common than orange, green, and purple, but it isn't really scarce like white.
Ah, so it's grey! I've never seen one for sale (like the white one), and looks pretty cool. I never knew about these sharpeners until I joined this forum so it's been nice to learn all about them.
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 09, 2017, 11:13:12 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 09, 2017, 11:13:12 AM
This wild Weird-Ohs/Silly Surfers LP with great sleeve art on both the front and back was released in 1964:
(http://lpcoverlover.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10.resized/267464479_8cb9736e7a-1.jpg)
(http://lpcoverlover.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10.resized/cvr_silly.jpg)
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(http://lpcoverlover.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10.resized/267464479_8cb9736e7a-1.jpg)
(http://lpcoverlover.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10.resized/cvr_silly.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on February 09, 2017, 12:52:13 PM
Post by: Wich2 on February 09, 2017, 12:52:13 PM
(http://www.eastportlandblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/surfink-290x300.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 10, 2017, 09:40:26 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 10, 2017, 09:40:26 AM
Here's a picture of the original Monster Candy Cigarettes from the collection of Poseablemonster:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3899/15232893041_396ed52164_h.jpg)
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(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3899/15232893041_396ed52164_h.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 10, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 10, 2017, 11:52:47 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 10, 2017, 09:40:26 AM
Here's a picture of the original Monster Candy Cigarettes
I wonder how much I'd have to pay for one of those Creatures?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 10, 2017, 11:59:58 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 10, 2017, 11:59:58 AM
Just try asking him nicely.
;)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 10, 2017, 01:41:29 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 10, 2017, 01:41:29 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 10, 2017, 11:59:58 AM
Just try asking him nicely.
I think I'd have better luck on ebay! ;D (And I haven't seen one on ebay for years.)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 10, 2017, 10:54:34 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 10, 2017, 10:54:34 PM
Display box full of MIP Rat Fink Rings (with photoshopped website ad):
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/23/82/e5/2382e539811311e1bb937df12848451b.jpg)
I originally posted this in the wrong thread. It more appropriately belongs here or in the Roth thread.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/23/82/e5/2382e539811311e1bb937df12848451b.jpg)
I originally posted this in the wrong thread. It more appropriately belongs here or in the Roth thread.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 11, 2017, 04:37:34 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 11, 2017, 04:37:34 PM
Here's a photo of the binder containing my own Topps Shock Theater and Shock Theatre cards.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HammerDracula.jpg)
The fifty card set was first tested in limited distribution Stateside in 1975, and then released with markedly different pictures and completely different captions in the U.K. When the cards were test marketed in the States in 1975, it was under the name Shock Theater. Here are scans of some of mine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ShockTheaterfront.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Shocktheaterback.jpg)
The Shock Theater set had two number 17 cards but no number 47 card. Some of the images were changed and most of the captions ended up being altered and the set was then released in the U.K. in 1976 under the name Shock Theatre. Both number 17 cards were changed to number 47 for the U.K. release. :o
Here are scans from my Shock Theatre set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Shocktheatrefront.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ShockTheatreback.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ShockTheatrewrapper.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HammerDracula.jpg)
The fifty card set was first tested in limited distribution Stateside in 1975, and then released with markedly different pictures and completely different captions in the U.K. When the cards were test marketed in the States in 1975, it was under the name Shock Theater. Here are scans of some of mine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ShockTheaterfront.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Shocktheaterback.jpg)
The Shock Theater set had two number 17 cards but no number 47 card. Some of the images were changed and most of the captions ended up being altered and the set was then released in the U.K. in 1976 under the name Shock Theatre. Both number 17 cards were changed to number 47 for the U.K. release. :o
Here are scans from my Shock Theatre set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Shocktheatrefront.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ShockTheatreback.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ShockTheatrewrapper.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 14, 2017, 01:39:27 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 14, 2017, 01:39:27 PM
Here are pics of three more of the Hasbro Painting by Numbers sets:
Creature from the Black Lagoon
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroCreaturePaint.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroCreature3.png)
Mummy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroMummyPaint.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Hasbromummy3.png)
Phantom of the Opera
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroPhantom3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Hasbrophantom3-1.png)
I understand that these three were part of a second series and are even tougher to find today than the Dracula, Frankenstein and Wolf Man sets from Hasbro's first series.
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Creature from the Black Lagoon
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroCreaturePaint.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroCreature3.png)
Mummy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroMummyPaint.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Hasbromummy3.png)
Phantom of the Opera
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroPhantom3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Hasbrophantom3-1.png)
I understand that these three were part of a second series and are even tougher to find today than the Dracula, Frankenstein and Wolf Man sets from Hasbro's first series.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 14, 2017, 02:00:31 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 14, 2017, 02:00:31 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 14, 2017, 01:39:27 PM
I understand that these three were part of a second series and are even tougher to find today than the Dracula, Frankenstein and Wolf Man sets from Hasbro's first series.
Same with the Mystery Games (and same characters). 2nd series and harder to find.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 15, 2017, 02:56:11 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 15, 2017, 02:56:11 PM
Here's a good shot of Remco's Battle of the Monsters set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AHamilton6.jpg)
And here's a closeup of the star of the show, Horrible Hamilton!
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/x10AAOSw5dNWooRn/s-l1600.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AHamilton6.jpg)
And here's a closeup of the star of the show, Horrible Hamilton!
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/x10AAOSw5dNWooRn/s-l1600.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 17, 2017, 11:25:28 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 17, 2017, 11:25:28 AM
Here are scans of four more of my Tales of the Unexpected comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected55.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected57.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected58.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected59.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected55.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected57.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected58.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected59.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 18, 2017, 09:18:25 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 18, 2017, 09:18:25 AM
Universal Monster PEZ packaging!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZMonster_zpsfcae4a55.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/438/31483742863_299be00b93_o.jpg)
Frankenstein
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/562/32174781421_db5fa583b2_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/451/31483743363_3ce35cf021_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/710/32174781101_17a595ea24_o.jpg)
Creature
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=407)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/928/8cqz7r.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/2784/asgEel.jpg)
hmjfym
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZMonster_zpsfcae4a55.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/438/31483742863_299be00b93_o.jpg)
Frankenstein
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/562/32174781421_db5fa583b2_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/451/31483743363_3ce35cf021_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/710/32174781101_17a595ea24_o.jpg)
Creature
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=407)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/928/8cqz7r.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/2784/asgEel.jpg)
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 18, 2017, 01:59:01 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 18, 2017, 01:59:01 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 15, 2017, 02:56:11 PMThat's a great shot of Horrible Hamilton!
And here's a closeup of the star of the show, Horrible Hamilton!
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/x10AAOSw5dNWooRn/s-l1600.jpg)
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Here's an old pic of my extra one that I bought loose a few years ago along with the other HI stuff on the shelf:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/HamiltonsInvadersDisplay_zps5c5725a5.jpg)
I paid $300 for that Horrible Hamilton because it's the best condition one I've ever seen (well, since I was 5 years old anyway). There is nothing broken or missing, the colors are bright, there is no discoloration anywhere on the piece, and it works perfectly with the string returning all the way (I just ran it across the floor ;D). The eBay seller I bought it from packed it very well and it arrived unscathed. I also purchased the Dwarf Tank, Mosquito Jeep, and the set of 6 Blue Defenders from the same seller at the same time so he shipped them all together. The other pieces were relatively cheap, being less than $200 for all, but I was willing to pay a premium to finally get a "like new" Horrible Hamilton. Like you wrote, he is "the star of the show". Literally every one I've seen since listed on eBay (probably 20 or more) have condition problems ranging from extensive damage to not working anymore. Usually they have something missing like antennae, eyes, nose, or even the pull-string, and they still sell for high prices. Truly high grade examples must be very rare since they're hard plastic and easily broken.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 18, 2017, 05:27:05 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 18, 2017, 05:27:05 PM
There's simply no question. Horrible Hamilton is just beautiful!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Count Zero on February 18, 2017, 09:16:18 PM
Post by: Count Zero on February 18, 2017, 09:16:18 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/1jx6m6.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/1jx6ol.jpg)
a couple of my favorite mag covers
(https://i.imgflip.com/1jx6ol.jpg)
a couple of my favorite mag covers
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 18, 2017, 09:50:44 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 18, 2017, 09:50:44 PM
Quote from: Count Zero on February 18, 2017, 09:16:18 PMNice! The Stanleys are pretty scarce. They were like the poor man's Eerie Pubs back in the day but nowadays they're much harder to find than Eerie Pubs mags and every bit as cool in a muted less sensationalistic way. I grabbed all the Stanleys I could a few years ago when all those mags were cheap but they're quite pricey these days.
(https://i.imgflip.com/1jx6m6.jpg)
(https://i.imgflip.com/1jx6ol.jpg)
a couple of my favorite mag covers
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Count Zero on February 18, 2017, 10:34:31 PM
Post by: Count Zero on February 18, 2017, 10:34:31 PM
absolutely, when everyone was going gaga for superheros a few years back i was plucking up these babies every chance i got for next to nothing. like you said - the prices on these have gone up quite a bit. i'm glad i put my collection together when i had the chance.
and don't get me wrong, i LOVE warren publications...marvel monster mags too.
but skywalds...stanleys...eeries... were just a whole nother flavor.
and don't get me wrong, i LOVE warren publications...marvel monster mags too.
but skywalds...stanleys...eeries... were just a whole nother flavor.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 19, 2017, 12:06:23 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 19, 2017, 12:06:23 AM
Quote from: Count Zero on February 18, 2017, 10:34:31 PMI agree, brother! When I seriously went after monster mags a few years ago I finished the important runs of Warrens and Marvels first, then the Skywalds (love 'em!) except for the two Crime Machine issues. I picked up what Eerie Pubs and Stanleys I could along the way but to this day I only have around a third of the Eerie Pubs and 14 Stanleys. TBH I'm also missing several issues of Savage Sword Of Conan from Marvel as well, but they published 235 issues! I have most of 'em including all the early issues and the scarce last few issues. Lotsa monster mags out there to get. I have over 3K and I still need a bunch. ::)
absolutely, when everyone was going gaga for superheros a few years back i was plucking up these babies every chance i got for next to nothing. like you said - the prices on these have gone up quite a bit. i'm glad i put my collection together when i had the chance.
and don't get me wrong, i LOVE warren publications...marvel monster mags too.
but skywalds...stanleys...eeries... were just a whole nother flavor.
I've learned to be happy with what I have. My window of opportunity for buying them cheap has long passed and I'm out of Mylar mag bags and acid-free boxes so at this point I'm calling it good and anything else I pick up is gravy. Regarding the Warrens I still need Eerie #1 and the lousy Saha book, the Westerns and a couple of Screen Thrills Illustrated. I'll probably never own Eerie #1 because I won't drop a grand or two for one, and I simply refuse to give over 20 books for that crappy Saha book (which sells for $500+). The others are doable so maybe I'll get around to 'em some time. :-\
BTW, my favorites to this day are the three issues of Web Of Horror (Sproul) with all the killer work by Wrightson, Jones, Kaluta, and Reese. :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 19, 2017, 12:24:36 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 19, 2017, 12:24:36 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 16, 2016, 09:48:59 PMMy Web Of Horror issues I posted earlier in this thread since I mentioned them above. Not high grade but not bad (in the FN to FN/VF range). Jaw dropping early art by Wrightson, Kaluta, Reese, and others. Issues 1 and 2 have Jeff Jones covers. #3 sports Wrightson's first pro cover.
Web Of Horror #s 1-3 (Sproul, 1969/1970):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/web1_zpsae554e57.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/web2_zps71df6f7f.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/web3_zps8fd1b473.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 19, 2017, 09:24:43 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 19, 2017, 09:24:43 AM
Quote from: Count Zero on February 18, 2017, 10:34:31 PMand don't get me wrong, i LOVE warren publications...marvel monster mags too.
but skywalds...stanleys...eeries... were just a whole nother flavor.
I wouldn't lump the Skywalds in with the Eeries and Stanleys though. The Skywalds are much closer in quality to the Warren mags than to the Eeries or Stanleys.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 19, 2017, 09:29:45 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 19, 2017, 09:29:45 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 19, 2017, 12:24:36 AMMy Web Of Horror issues I posted earlier in this thread since I mentioned them above.... Jaw dropping early art by Wrightson, Kaluta, Reese, and others. Issues 1 and 2 have Jeff Jones covers. #3 sports Wrightson's first pro cover.
Those are fabulous! Do you have a source/link for interiors?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 19, 2017, 02:24:02 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 19, 2017, 02:24:02 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 19, 2017, 09:29:45 AMNo. I heard someone is doing a WOH Archives volume (Dark Horse?) but I have yet to see it. Reader copies of all three issues occasionally turn up on eBay for around $15-$20 each. High grade copies are expensive.
Those are fabulous! Do you have a source/link for interiors?
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Web Of Horror featured an art contest on the centerfold of each issue with some pretty spectacular background art by Wrightson and others. Enough empty space was left so that kids could draw in their own monsters and send it in to the contest. I bought issue #2 off the stands in 1970 and I removed the centerfold and drew some crude monsters in but never sent it in to the contest. I still have that #2 but I don't know what ever happened to the centerfold/artwork. I upgraded my readers with the copies in the scans at the 2001 Monster Bash. The contest winners were supposed to be revealed in issue #4 which was never finished because publisher Sproul stole some of the artwork and skipped town. Some of the art/stories for #4 by Wrightson and Bruce Jones (that Sproul didn't steal) were eventually published in various fanzines in the early '70s. It could have been the greatest monster mag ever if not for the ineptitude and crookery of Sproul. Jim Warren was worried about the competition but I guess he breathed a sigh of relief when WOH came to a screeching halt. As cutthroat as Warren was it makes me wonder if he was somehow involved in the plot to bring down WOH before it built up steam. Maybe he offered Robert Sproul a chunk of money to pull the plug. Who knows at this point? It's just another mystery in the Monster Magazine Wars '50s-'70s Saga.
Here's a link to some info regarding Major Publications and Web Of Horror: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Publications
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 21, 2017, 11:40:15 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 21, 2017, 11:40:15 AM
Anyone who's still reeling from the Stanley cover art on the previous page and needing an antidote might want to feast his eyes on this scan of the Frazetta cover for the second issue of Eerie:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie3.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie3.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 22, 2017, 10:42:36 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 22, 2017, 10:42:36 AM
My two Weird-Ohs magic slates:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-OhMagicSlates2_zps1e5d60f0.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-OhMagicSlates_zpsbf01b758.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-OhMagicSlates2_zps1e5d60f0.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-OhMagicSlates_zpsbf01b758.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Count Zero on February 22, 2017, 02:16:25 PM
Post by: Count Zero on February 22, 2017, 02:16:25 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/1k559h.jpg)
ive seen a few of these little franky heads over the years
they seem far less common than the other gumball pencil topper charms that are circulating about.
can anyone fill me in on this little guy?
ive seen a few of these little franky heads over the years
they seem far less common than the other gumball pencil topper charms that are circulating about.
can anyone fill me in on this little guy?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wich2 on February 22, 2017, 07:39:27 PM
Post by: Wich2 on February 22, 2017, 07:39:27 PM
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie3.jpg)
Cross-pollination:
(http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0727/3.gif)
Cross-pollination:
(http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0727/3.gif)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 23, 2017, 04:17:29 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 23, 2017, 04:17:29 PM
Here are a couple close-up photos of my RCA Victor Monster Rally LP from 1959 with sleeve art by the incomparable Jack Davis:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterRallyLP.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterRallyLPBackcover.jpg)
And here's a more detailed picture of the sleeve that I lifted off the net:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_75ptQuFbEv0/TKcrJkZmDAI/AAAAAAAAFfU/S2YDW_2nTms/s1600/P4110020.JPG)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterRallyLP.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterRallyLPBackcover.jpg)
And here's a more detailed picture of the sleeve that I lifted off the net:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_75ptQuFbEv0/TKcrJkZmDAI/AAAAAAAAFfU/S2YDW_2nTms/s1600/P4110020.JPG)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on February 23, 2017, 04:47:45 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on February 23, 2017, 04:47:45 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 23, 2017, 04:17:29 PMThat is a GREAT album... if one likes that type of stuff... I love it! ;D
...
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_75ptQuFbEv0/TKcrJkZmDAI/AAAAAAAAFfU/S2YDW_2nTms/s1600/P4110020.JPG)
http://youtu.be/6yfM7uO4SnA (http://youtu.be/6yfM7uO4SnA)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 23, 2017, 05:08:56 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 23, 2017, 05:08:56 PM
The Dracula Trot:
https://youtu.be/EsX-NGOwTSA
All of those songs from Monster Rally are on You Tube. Another favorite of mine is Close The Door.
I know them all practically by heart since I listened to that album so much when I was a kid. My Dad worked at a radio station and brought Monster Rally home to me around 1966. The radio station was getting rid of some older albums and Dad knew I was a monster nut so he corralled that one for me. I still have it and it still plays. I put that album and some other monster albums on a cassette tape in 1984 when I went into the Army and I still listen to that tape every Halloween. Love the Jack Davis cover art!
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https://youtu.be/EsX-NGOwTSA
All of those songs from Monster Rally are on You Tube. Another favorite of mine is Close The Door.
I know them all practically by heart since I listened to that album so much when I was a kid. My Dad worked at a radio station and brought Monster Rally home to me around 1966. The radio station was getting rid of some older albums and Dad knew I was a monster nut so he corralled that one for me. I still have it and it still plays. I put that album and some other monster albums on a cassette tape in 1984 when I went into the Army and I still listen to that tape every Halloween. Love the Jack Davis cover art!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Count Zero on February 24, 2017, 01:47:19 PM
Post by: Count Zero on February 24, 2017, 01:47:19 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/1ka1sk.jpg)
if you havent had a chance to give this a listen - i recommend it.
definitely one of my favorite 45s
if you havent had a chance to give this a listen - i recommend it.
definitely one of my favorite 45s
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 24, 2017, 04:11:27 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 24, 2017, 04:11:27 PM
I like the way Mr. Enamel has painted up the Mummy to duplicate James Bama's box art:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/mummy_zps43d01f76.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/mummy_zps43d01f76.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 24, 2017, 04:17:16 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 24, 2017, 04:17:16 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 24, 2017, 04:11:27 PM
I like the way Mr. Enamel has painted up the Mummy to duplicate James Bama's box art:
Oh, that's cool! Does he have any more?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 24, 2017, 05:05:59 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 24, 2017, 05:05:59 PM
I don't know him personally, but I'll try to track him down. Maybe I can get him to join UMA!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 24, 2017, 06:52:44 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 24, 2017, 06:52:44 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 24, 2017, 04:11:27 PMGorgeous! Following Bama is the way to go! ;)
I like the way Mr. Enamel has painted up the Mummy to duplicate James Bama's box art:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/mummy_zps43d01f76.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 25, 2017, 02:01:20 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 25, 2017, 02:01:20 PM
Topps issued this wonderful 88 card Space Cards set in 1957:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpaceCards-1.jpg)
It was rereleased in 1958 under the new name of Target: Moon to capitalize on the space race.
Half the set was reissued under the Target: Moon title in Topps Fun Packs in 1967-68 but with backs variously termed pink or salmon. These are quite difficult to find.
Here are scans of some of my Topps Space Cards from 1957 showing more detail:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Spacecards1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpaceCards2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Spacewrapper.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpaceCards-1.jpg)
It was rereleased in 1958 under the new name of Target: Moon to capitalize on the space race.
Half the set was reissued under the Target: Moon title in Topps Fun Packs in 1967-68 but with backs variously termed pink or salmon. These are quite difficult to find.
Here are scans of some of my Topps Space Cards from 1957 showing more detail:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Spacecards1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpaceCards2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Spacewrapper.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 25, 2017, 06:13:53 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 25, 2017, 06:13:53 PM
Love those SPACE CARDS!! I think I like the space cards even more than the monster cards. MARS ATTACKS, JETS, ROCKETS AND SPACEMEM, etc.! Great art and colors!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 25, 2017, 08:54:49 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 25, 2017, 08:54:49 PM
Here are scans of some of my Heritage Mars Attacks trading cards:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH1_zps695a2261.jpg)
Backs:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH2_zpsc99b87b9.jpg)
Subsets Cards:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH3_zps541b8434.jpg)
Backs:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH4_zps1685ea75.jpg)
3-D Cards & Wrapper:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH5_zpsff284a87.jpg)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=26275.msg430421#msg430421 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=26275.msg430421#msg430421)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH1_zps695a2261.jpg)
Backs:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH2_zpsc99b87b9.jpg)
Subsets Cards:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH3_zps541b8434.jpg)
Backs:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH4_zps1685ea75.jpg)
3-D Cards & Wrapper:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH5_zpsff284a87.jpg)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=26275.msg430421#msg430421 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=26275.msg430421#msg430421)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on February 26, 2017, 02:27:53 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on February 26, 2017, 02:27:53 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 25, 2017, 08:54:49 PM
Here are scans of some of my Heritage Mars Attacks trading cards:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH1_zps695a2261.jpg)
Backs:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH2_zpsc99b87b9.jpg)
Subsets Cards:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH3_zps541b8434.jpg)
Backs:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH4_zps1685ea75.jpg)
3-D Cards & Wrapper:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/TCMAH5_zpsff284a87.jpg)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=26275.msg430421#msg430421 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=26275.msg430421#msg430421)
H.H., did you also purchase the IDW Mars Attacks comic books?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 26, 2017, 02:35:52 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 26, 2017, 02:35:52 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on February 26, 2017, 02:27:53 PMNo, I've stopped buying new comics. Since my purchasing power is quite limited these days I had rather spend the money elsewhere (on mostly older items). I have no doubt that many of the new comics are cool. I just think they're overpriced compared to what back-issues sell for.
H.H., did you also purchase the IDW Mars Attacks comic books?
Have you bought the IDW issues, mars? If so, how are they?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on February 26, 2017, 02:49:15 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on February 26, 2017, 02:49:15 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 26, 2017, 02:35:52 PM
No, I've stopped buying new comics. Since my purchasing power is quite limited these days I had rather spend the money elsewhere (on mostly older items). I have no doubt that many of the new comics are cool. I just think they're overpriced compared to what back-issues sell for.
Have you bought the IDW issues, mars? If so, how are they?
I bought a couple, because of the artwork/cover. I think.....there were over fifty different variant covers.
Maybe? Prize captive #21 is my favorite. It use to be
my avatar. >:D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on February 26, 2017, 03:01:48 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on February 26, 2017, 03:01:48 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on February 26, 2017, 02:49:15 PMThe whole variant cover thing is offputting for me. I got burned out on those in the '90s, and now there are more than there were then! ::)
I bought a couple, because of the artwork/cover. I think.....there were over fifty different variant covers.
Maybe? Prize captive #21 is my favorite. It use to be
my avatar. >:D
To be honest I'm pretty burned out on Superheroes in general because of all these reboots and re-imaginings. I focus on collecting monster stuff but I did keep some of my favorite Superhero comics- Fantastic Four, Avengers, Silver Surfer, Incredible Hulk, and a few others. I have full or near-full runs of those but I'm getting rid of the later issues from the '80s onward (those are in the basement). I just don't care much about the later issues anymore, and all those comics take up a ton of room. I chopped my comic collection down from 13K to 5K. Still have all my monster mags though. Those are really my favorites. :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on February 26, 2017, 03:36:54 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on February 26, 2017, 03:36:54 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 26, 2017, 03:01:48 PM
The whole variant cover thing is offputting for me. I got burned out on those in the '90s, and now there are more than there were then! ::)
To be honest I'm pretty burned out on Superheroes in general because of all these reboots and re-imaginings. I focus on collecting monster stuff but I did keep some of my favorite Superhero comics- Fantastic Four, Avengers, Silver Surfer, Incredible Hulk, and a few others. I have full or near-full runs of those but I'm getting rid of the later issues from the '80s onward (those are in the basement). I just don't care much about the later issues anymore, and all those comics take up a ton of room. I chopped my comic collection down from 13K to 5K. Still have all my monster mags though. Those are really my favorites. :)
I agree. Years ago, I sold an entire comic book collection, mostly made-up of Super Heroes. Now I only collect Horror and Sci-Fi ( oops, sorry Forry!) Syfy comic magazines. Warren, Eerie publications, Skywald, etc.
Those variant covers in the 90s were a joke!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 27, 2017, 09:50:34 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 27, 2017, 09:50:34 AM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on February 26, 2017, 02:49:15 PMI bought a couple, because of the artwork/cover. I think.....there were over fifty different variant covers.
Fifty! What an incredible abuse!
>:(
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 26, 2017, 03:01:48 PMThe whole variant cover thing is offputting for me. I got burned out on those in the '90s, and now there are more than there were then!
To be honest I'm pretty burned out on Superheroes in general because of all these reboots and re-imaginings.
My feelings too. DC's Crisis on Infinite Earths from 1985 marks my stepping off point for comics.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 01, 2017, 03:22:02 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 01, 2017, 03:22:02 PM
Here's the back glass for the prototype of the Bally Medusa pinball machine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Medusa3_zpslahtk3ui.jpg)
And here are a few pictures of the production version from 1981:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Medusa6_zpspp5qgbd8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20medusa4_zpsyeio5rcl.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/medusa3_zpsdxx7g8hd.jpg)
And here it is in action:
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4RQt8M2gjc#)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Medusa3_zpslahtk3ui.jpg)
And here are a few pictures of the production version from 1981:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Medusa6_zpspp5qgbd8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20medusa4_zpsyeio5rcl.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/medusa3_zpsdxx7g8hd.jpg)
And here it is in action:
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4RQt8M2gjc#)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 02, 2017, 03:05:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 02, 2017, 03:05:44 PM
Here are some really good front and back shots of the Universal monster Soakys:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Soaky4_zpseubg87fr.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Soaky3_zpsvubagevh.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Soaky1_zpsiyomolol.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Soaky2_zpswhnbqtox.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Soaky4_zpseubg87fr.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Soaky3_zpsvubagevh.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Soaky1_zpsiyomolol.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Soaky2_zpswhnbqtox.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 03, 2017, 04:55:51 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 03, 2017, 04:55:51 PM
Here's a great shot of Roheimiana's set of Anchor-Hocking glasses:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Anchor-Hocking.webp)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Anchor-Hocking.webp)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on March 03, 2017, 05:19:14 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on March 03, 2017, 05:19:14 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 03, 2017, 04:55:51 PMNo way I would use mine. Those glasses are fairly expensive and hard to find with no chipped edges. I'll drink out of cheap glasses and keep my AH Monster glasses displayed safely on the shelf. ;)
Here's a great shot of Roheimiana's set of Anchor-Hocking glasses:
(http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii98/roheimiana/glass002Medium.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 06, 2017, 12:31:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 06, 2017, 12:31:57 PM
Here are two complete sets of the Marx Universal monster figures from the collection of Allhallowsday:
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/MARXUniversalMonsterssixORANGE1sz_zps4ed457bc.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/MARXUniversalMonsterssixORANGE1sz_zps4ed457bc.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/AmarxGROUPsz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/AmarxGROUPsz.jpg.html)
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(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/MARXUniversalMonsterssixORANGE1sz_zps4ed457bc.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/MARXUniversalMonsterssixORANGE1sz_zps4ed457bc.jpg.html)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/AmarxGROUPsz.jpg) (http://s239.photobucket.com/user/allhallowsday/media/AmarxGROUPsz.jpg.html)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on March 06, 2017, 02:24:01 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on March 06, 2017, 02:24:01 PM
Classic monster kit ad:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/01/1d/e0/011de09eea5d8711e533682c1c6ce47c.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/01/1d/e0/011de09eea5d8711e533682c1c6ce47c.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 07, 2017, 10:49:46 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 07, 2017, 10:49:46 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on March 06, 2017, 02:24:01 PMClassic monster kit ad:
America's Hobby Center issued fabulous catalogues for many years.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 07, 2017, 05:18:27 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 07, 2017, 05:18:27 PM
Here's the Monster Head Ring vending machine card belonging to Toy Ranch complete with the rings!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2024/2287785430_fff9d7b0a4_o.jpg)
hmjfym
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2024/2287785430_fff9d7b0a4_o.jpg)
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 08, 2017, 05:20:18 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 08, 2017, 05:20:18 PM
Marx introduced King Zor to the monster loving kids of America in 1962 with this extremely compelling TV commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs0dKv-2Fw4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs0dKv-2Fw4)
Wow! How could any red-blooded kid not covet a King Zor?
Here's our very own Monsterfink's take on King Zor:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor%201_zpseprmvilc.jpg)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs0dKv-2Fw4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs0dKv-2Fw4)
Wow! How could any red-blooded kid not covet a King Zor?
Here's our very own Monsterfink's take on King Zor:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/King%20Zor%201_zpseprmvilc.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 09, 2017, 02:49:14 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 09, 2017, 02:49:14 PM
Not surprisingly the Hasbro Dracula Mystery board game is a favourite among collectors:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroDraculaboard5.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroDraculaboard6.png)
Here are a few close-up shots of the one from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/4c5e1332-0ce7-4731-b8dd-7816ff51a338_zps0n0tmbc3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Dracula-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Draculainsidegame.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroDraculaboard5.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroDraculaboard6.png)
Here are a few close-up shots of the one from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/4c5e1332-0ce7-4731-b8dd-7816ff51a338_zps0n0tmbc3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Dracula-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Draculainsidegame.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 10, 2017, 03:28:49 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 10, 2017, 03:28:49 PM
The Pactra paint bottles that were sold in the sixties were quite a bit nicer in shape than the more common Testor's paint bottles, and of course light years nicer than the little cans in which the Humbol paint was sold.
These Pactra paints were sold either individually or packaged in sets. Here's a good picture of the Crazy Cool Colors Weird-Oh Paint Set that I lifted from Ebay:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/weirdpaint2.jpg)
Here are a few pictures of the Weird-Oh Paint Set from my own collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Pactra_zpsee4e7c78.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Pactra2_zpse6738351.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Pactra3_zps5a325408.jpg)
The set was one of my higher priorities for a number of years because the graphics are so wild cool!
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These Pactra paints were sold either individually or packaged in sets. Here's a good picture of the Crazy Cool Colors Weird-Oh Paint Set that I lifted from Ebay:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/weirdpaint2.jpg)
Here are a few pictures of the Weird-Oh Paint Set from my own collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Pactra_zpsee4e7c78.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Pactra2_zpse6738351.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Pactra3_zps5a325408.jpg)
The set was one of my higher priorities for a number of years because the graphics are so wild cool!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 11, 2017, 11:43:19 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 11, 2017, 11:43:19 AM
Flicker rings sold in vending machines were among the plethora of Munsters related items available in the mid-sixties:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/WPmunstersflickeringsA_lg.jpg)
Here is a picture of the ones from the collection of Monolith:
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_3172.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/WPmunstersflickeringsA_lg.jpg)
Here is a picture of the ones from the collection of Monolith:
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_3172.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 13, 2017, 11:17:44 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 13, 2017, 11:17:44 AM
Here are the Elwar Famous Monsters buttons from the collection of Hugohernandez with the preliminary production run/prototypes on the top row and the regular issue on the second row:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/06d460f7-b05c-463d-9633-cf5bb4d8273f_zpstg5fmaet.jpg)
And here they are in their display case surrounding his vending machine card:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Buttons1_zpsh30fx5zt.jpg)
hmjfym
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/06d460f7-b05c-463d-9633-cf5bb4d8273f_zpstg5fmaet.jpg)
And here they are in their display case surrounding his vending machine card:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Buttons1_zpsh30fx5zt.jpg)
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 14, 2017, 08:31:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 14, 2017, 08:31:52 AM
Posters from the all-time classic flick that was released in 1957:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/c51454e8-18a4-4df6-a5c3-d3725b4024a2_zps2oc60lb5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Land%20Unknown%202_zpsdrnim3fa.jpg)
And a scan of the comic from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/28-12-2012100114PM.jpg)
hmjfym
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/c51454e8-18a4-4df6-a5c3-d3725b4024a2_zps2oc60lb5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Land%20Unknown%202_zpsdrnim3fa.jpg)
And a scan of the comic from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/28-12-2012100114PM.jpg)
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 14, 2017, 10:31:20 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 14, 2017, 10:31:20 AM
That LU six sheet is great!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 15, 2017, 03:24:15 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 15, 2017, 03:24:15 PM
Here are pictures of some of the Aurora model kits from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3177_zps0d586899.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatMonsterKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatAuroraMonsterKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatLookinginsidekits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrankensteilModelKits_zps5c54c422.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DraculaModelKit_zpsf6fd8324.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WolfmanModelKit_zps8bdc5819.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheCreatureModelKit_zps777d0ef1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheMummyModelkit_zpsfe795981.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/ThePhantomoftheOpera_zps00609423.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DrJekyllMrHyde_zps12cad2cf.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheHunchback_zps258537bc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheForgottenPrisoner_zps580edfbd.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheWitchModelKit_zps56687ccb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheBrideofFrankensteinAurora_zpsde26c3c1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DraculasDragster.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrankensteinsFlivver.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WolfMansWagon.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TheMunstersAurora.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AddamsFamilyHauntedHouse.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3177_zps0d586899.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatMonsterKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatAuroraMonsterKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatLookinginsidekits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrankensteilModelKits_zps5c54c422.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DraculaModelKit_zpsf6fd8324.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WolfmanModelKit_zps8bdc5819.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheCreatureModelKit_zps777d0ef1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheMummyModelkit_zpsfe795981.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/ThePhantomoftheOpera_zps00609423.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DrJekyllMrHyde_zps12cad2cf.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheHunchback_zps258537bc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheForgottenPrisoner_zps580edfbd.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheWitchModelKit_zps56687ccb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheBrideofFrankensteinAurora_zpsde26c3c1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DraculasDragster.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrankensteinsFlivver.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WolfMansWagon.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TheMunstersAurora.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AddamsFamilyHauntedHouse.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 16, 2017, 10:29:08 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 16, 2017, 10:29:08 AM
Gray Morrow took over the cover duties for Eerie 4 but Frank Frazetta was back doing the honours on #5:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie5.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie5.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 18, 2017, 10:49:43 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 18, 2017, 10:49:43 AM
Here are pictures of some of the Revell "Big Daddy" Roth model kits from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3173_zpsea8058c8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatAngelFinketc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AngelFinkandDragNutModelKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MothersWorrySurfinkModelKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MrGasser.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MothersWorry.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragNut.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BrotherRatFinkonBike.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MrGasser.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3173_zpsea8058c8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatAngelFinketc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AngelFinkandDragNutModelKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MothersWorrySurfinkModelKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MrGasser.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MothersWorry.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DragNut.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BrotherRatFinkonBike.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MrGasser.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 20, 2017, 08:00:27 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 20, 2017, 08:00:27 AM
Here are some pictures of my Outer Limits board game:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/DraculaOuterLimits_zps263393db.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsinside.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/DraculaOuterLimits_zps263393db.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsinside.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on March 21, 2017, 12:02:46 AM
Post by: skully on March 21, 2017, 12:02:46 AM
Hepcat, this one is for you. Enjoy!!
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170321_003804.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170321_003758.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170321_003952.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170321_003728.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170321_003804.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170321_003758.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170321_003952.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170321_003728.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2017, 09:33:15 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2017, 09:33:15 AM
Quote from: skully on March 21, 2017, 12:02:46 AMHepcat, this one is for you. Enjoy!!
Is that the original art for the cover by Gray Morrow?
:o
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2017, 09:36:28 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2017, 09:36:28 AM
Here are scans of four more of the Tales of the Unexpected comics featuring Space Ranger from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected60.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected64.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected66.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110425PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected60.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected64.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/TalesoftheUnexpected66.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110425PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on March 21, 2017, 11:37:07 AM
Post by: skully on March 21, 2017, 11:37:07 AM
Hepcat, yes, the one and only. The kicker here is with the pictures you posted, I also at one time but not anymore owned the original artwork for the Crazy colors paint set too, but, as sadly said, no more.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2017, 12:59:37 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2017, 12:59:37 PM
Quote from: skully on March 21, 2017, 11:37:07 AMThe kicker here is with the pictures you posted, I also at one time but not anymore owned the original artwork for the Crazy colors paint set too, but, as sadly said, no more.
Wow!
:o
Who then was the artist?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on March 21, 2017, 01:15:42 PM
Post by: skully on March 21, 2017, 01:15:42 PM
Not sure, it wasn't signed, but my guess would have been the same artist that did the Weirdo's box art. The piece was quite large, on heavy artist board.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2017, 01:29:47 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2017, 01:29:47 PM
That then would be Bill Campbell.
(http://www.schifferbooks.com/images/covers/84/9780764346484.jpg)
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(http://www.schifferbooks.com/images/covers/84/9780764346484.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on March 21, 2017, 01:35:27 PM
Post by: skully on March 21, 2017, 01:35:27 PM
Yes Campbell. Made many dumb mistakes in the past, selling off a large portion of my art collection was one of them, but, fortunately kept enough pieces back to keep me somewhat satisfied.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on March 21, 2017, 05:21:57 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on March 21, 2017, 05:21:57 PM
Quote from: skully on March 21, 2017, 12:02:46 AMOriginal art by Gray Morrow is BIG TIME, especially a Warren cover! Congratulations for attaining such a wonderful piece, skully, and thanks for posting and sharing it with us! :)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170321_003952.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 21, 2017, 05:26:41 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 21, 2017, 05:26:41 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on March 21, 2017, 05:21:57 PM
Original art by Gray Morrow is BIG TIME, especially a Warren cover!
Is that a CREEPY, or EERIE?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on March 21, 2017, 05:38:20 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on March 21, 2017, 05:38:20 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 21, 2017, 05:26:41 PMEerie #4. 8)
Is that a CREEPY, or EERIE?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on March 21, 2017, 06:53:03 PM
Post by: skully on March 21, 2017, 06:53:03 PM
Thank you much, it's appreciated!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2017, 08:17:39 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2017, 08:17:39 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on March 21, 2017, 05:21:57 PMOriginal art by Gray Morrow is BIG TIME, especially a Warren cover!
And especially such an early one too! It hit the newsstands in April 1966.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2017, 09:05:19 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2017, 09:05:19 AM
Quote from: skully on March 21, 2017, 01:35:27 PMYes Campbell. Made many dumb mistakes in the past, selling off a large portion of my art collection was one of them, but, fortunately kept enough pieces back to keep me somewhat satisfied.
Look at this recreation of the Hawk "Hodad Silly Surfer" box art that Bigbud got direct from Mr. William Campbell in 1993:
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/monsterstuff029.jpg)
You gotta love it!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 23, 2017, 10:29:42 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 23, 2017, 10:29:42 AM
Here is a photo of the original art to card #11 from the 1959 Topps Funny Valentines set that I've framed and have hanging in my collectibles room:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/JackDavisOriginalArtwork.jpg)
Here's the original art of the movie poster for the 1972 rerelease of Walt Disney's Song of the South movie that I had framed:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BrerRabbitposter.jpg)
I bought both of these pieces through Hake's auctions early this century.
Here are a couple of pictures showing the stained glass window I had commissioned for my collectibles room featuring Walt Disney's Brer Fox and Flower:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ComicRoom4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/baseballcards.jpg)
And here are a couple of closeup shots of the window:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/StainedGlassWindow.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BrerRabbitstainedglass.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/JackDavisOriginalArtwork.jpg)
Here's the original art of the movie poster for the 1972 rerelease of Walt Disney's Song of the South movie that I had framed:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BrerRabbitposter.jpg)
I bought both of these pieces through Hake's auctions early this century.
Here are a couple of pictures showing the stained glass window I had commissioned for my collectibles room featuring Walt Disney's Brer Fox and Flower:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ComicRoom4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/baseballcards.jpg)
And here are a couple of closeup shots of the window:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/StainedGlassWindow.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BrerRabbitstainedglass.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 25, 2017, 10:35:39 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 25, 2017, 10:35:39 AM
An ad for a full set of eight Pop-Tops on a rack card was included in MPC's 1965 catalogue:
(http://www.toymemories.com/images/456_1965mpcPoptopCatalogPart.jpg)
Here's an excellent specimen of this carded set:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/MPC_Pop-Top_Horrors.webp)
Note though that the Executioner seems to have misplaced or forgotten his own head someplace!
:laugh:
Here's a great shot of Monolith's loose Pop-Top set:
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_6838_zpsa60fc908.jpg)
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(http://www.toymemories.com/images/456_1965mpcPoptopCatalogPart.jpg)
Here's an excellent specimen of this carded set:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/MPC_Pop-Top_Horrors.webp)
Note though that the Executioner seems to have misplaced or forgotten his own head someplace!
:laugh:
Here's a great shot of Monolith's loose Pop-Top set:
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_6838_zpsa60fc908.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on March 25, 2017, 12:12:32 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on March 25, 2017, 12:12:32 PM
I remember getting my mom to buy me one of these around '64/'65.
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/MPCPOPTOPHORRORScarded1sz50pct_zpsd876b300.jpg)
I had several sets of Pop-Tops back then but only ever one set in that 8-pack. I tore into that thing like a ravenous wolf ripping into raw meat. If I could only go back and rescue it from my ignorant little self! I would say "Listen, you greedy little bastard, you already have several of these Pop-Tops to play with. Just save this in the package for yourself for decades and you'll be very grateful...or else." >:D
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/MPCPOPTOPHORRORScarded1sz50pct_zpsd876b300.jpg)
I had several sets of Pop-Tops back then but only ever one set in that 8-pack. I tore into that thing like a ravenous wolf ripping into raw meat. If I could only go back and rescue it from my ignorant little self! I would say "Listen, you greedy little bastard, you already have several of these Pop-Tops to play with. Just save this in the package for yourself for decades and you'll be very grateful...or else." >:D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 25, 2017, 12:21:44 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 25, 2017, 12:21:44 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 25, 2017, 10:35:39 AM
Note though that the Executioner seems to have misplaced or forgotten his own head someplace!
Looks like he's holding it. Gots somebody's head, anyway.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 25, 2017, 12:22:57 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 25, 2017, 12:22:57 PM
Love that carded set of Pop-Tops! Here's another pic of some of my MPC's...
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/monolith_06006/IMG_3366_zpsocjofyqx.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/monolith_06006/IMG_3366_zpsocjofyqx.jpg.html)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/monolith_06006/IMG_3366_zpsocjofyqx.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/monolith_06006/IMG_3366_zpsocjofyqx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 25, 2017, 12:25:20 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 25, 2017, 12:25:20 PM
Oops! There's his head! Other one must be his victim.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 25, 2017, 02:17:21 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 25, 2017, 02:17:21 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on March 25, 2017, 12:12:32 PMI tore into that thing like a ravenous wolf ripping into raw meat.
:laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 26, 2017, 01:28:58 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 26, 2017, 01:28:58 AM
Here's my Monster Fun World Patches from 1971...
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Monster%20Stuff%202/IMG_3877_zps10803992.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Monster%20Stuff%202/IMG_3877_zps10803992.jpg.html)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Monster%20Stuff%202/IMG_3877_zps10803992.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Monster%20Stuff%202/IMG_3877_zps10803992.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 26, 2017, 03:55:55 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 26, 2017, 03:55:55 PM
Cool!
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Was Monster Fun World a theme park you visited with your family? If so where was it? Is it still in business?
???
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Was Monster Fun World a theme park you visited with your family? If so where was it? Is it still in business?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 26, 2017, 04:10:16 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 26, 2017, 04:10:16 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 26, 2017, 03:55:55 PM
Was Monster Fun World a theme park you visited with your family?
It's just "Fun World". Possibly the same company that goes by that name today.
http://www.fun-world.net/ (http://www.fun-world.net/)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 27, 2017, 11:43:43 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 27, 2017, 11:43:43 AM
Charlton published a lot of sci-fi oriented titles in the fifties and early sixties. Here are scans of three:
3
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/SpaceWar3.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/24-04-201380308PM_zpsb273c52c.jpg)
:)
3
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/SpaceWar3.jpg)
44
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/24-04-201380308PM_zpsb273c52c.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 28, 2017, 09:16:19 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 28, 2017, 09:16:19 AM
Here are pictures of some of the Hawk Weird-Oh model kits from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ModelCabinetWeird-ohsandRatFinks.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-ohsDaddy.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-ohsDavey.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weirdo-ohsDigger.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-ohsDragHag.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-ohsEndsvilleEddie.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-ohsHueysHutRod.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weirdo-ohsWadeAMinut.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-ohModelKits2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-ohModelKits.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ModelCabinetWeird-ohsandRatFinks.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-ohsDaddy.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-ohsDavey.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weirdo-ohsDigger.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-ohsDragHag.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-ohsEndsvilleEddie.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-ohsHueysHutRod.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weirdo-ohsWadeAMinut.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-ohModelKits2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Weird-ohModelKits.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on March 28, 2017, 12:14:54 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on March 28, 2017, 12:14:54 PM
I don't know how long the image will be hosted...Grab image while available:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yEsAAOSw4CFY1KM6/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yEsAAOSw4CFY1KM6/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:47:56 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:47:56 AM
I like the artwork on the covers of the Dell Universal Monsters comic books. In 1972 my older brother took me to my first comic book convention. It was at a hotel in Boston. It was small compared to more recent conventions I've been to. Anyway, the very first comic book I ever bought that was second hand was the Dell Frankenstein from 1963. I paid two dollars for it. I still have it, and here's a scan of it...
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc002fb276_zps2c311032.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc002fb276_zps2c311032.jpg.html)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc002fb276_zps2c311032.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc002fb276_zps2c311032.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:50:10 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:50:10 AM
I've since collected all the Dell Universal Monster comics. Here's the Mummy...
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001ed383_zps3a69a043.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001ed383_zps3a69a043.jpg.html)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001ed383_zps3a69a043.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001ed383_zps3a69a043.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:51:40 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:51:40 AM
Here's the Creature...
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc002d9bf0_zps7d0967da.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc002d9bf0_zps7d0967da.jpg.html)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc002d9bf0_zps7d0967da.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc002d9bf0_zps7d0967da.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:53:15 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:53:15 AM
The Wolfman...
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc004b6c7c_zpse143572d.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc004b6c7c_zpse143572d.jpg.html)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc004b6c7c_zpse143572d.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc004b6c7c_zpse143572d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:55:04 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:55:04 AM
Probably my favorite of the Dell Universal Monster covers...
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001efb92_zps9d9c8ec9.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001efb92_zps9d9c8ec9.jpg.html)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001efb92_zps9d9c8ec9.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001efb92_zps9d9c8ec9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:57:04 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:57:04 AM
And lastly, the most difficult of the Dell monster comics to find. This one has both Dracula and the Mummy and also some other short stories...
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001f28d3_zpsf698ac92.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001f28d3_zpsf698ac92.jpg.html)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001f28d3_zpsf698ac92.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/Comic%20Book%20Scans/sc001f28d3_zpsf698ac92.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: djmadden99 on March 29, 2017, 09:25:17 AM
Post by: djmadden99 on March 29, 2017, 09:25:17 AM
Love those comics! If I recall, the stories were original, not retellings of the movies?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 29, 2017, 10:53:42 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 29, 2017, 10:53:42 AM
Quote from: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 12:47:56 AMIn 1972 my older brother took me to my first comic book convention. It was at a hotel in Boston. It was small compared to more recent conventions I've been to. Anyway, the very first comic book I ever bought that was second hand was the Dell Frankenstein from 1963. I paid two dollars for it._zps2c311032.jpg[/img][/URL]
In 1972 that was a lot (maybe too much) for a comic in less than pristine right off the newsstand condition.
:o
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 29, 2017, 01:07:57 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 29, 2017, 01:07:57 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 29, 2017, 10:53:42 AM
In 1972 that was a lot (maybe too much) for a comic in less than pristine right off the newsstand condition.
One from the early '60s, for sure.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on March 29, 2017, 01:27:24 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on March 29, 2017, 01:27:24 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 29, 2017, 10:53:42 AMHeck yeah! In '72 you could get original E.C.s for 2 bucks! Of course they were probably in low to mid-grade for that but condition wasn't that big a deal in those days. In the earliest editions of the Overstreet Guide in the early '70s a Good condition comic listed for more than half what a Mint one did. And, what passed for Mint in those days might grade as low as VF/NM (9.0) or even VF (8.0) currently. Most mail order dealers just guaranteed comics to be in Good condition which was pretty much just complete with heavy wear. Most of the newer comics you got from dealers back then were in the Fine range but sometimes you got a real dog and you were just glad to get the issue period. Of course comics didn't cost hundreds or thousands of dollars back then either, so people didn't split hairs over condition. When I first started collecting in 1975 you could get Amazing Fantasy #15 or FF #1 for a hundred bucks in what they called "Mint" which would probably be about 8.0-9.0 now as I mentioned before. But jeez, look what AF #15 sells for now in 8.0! :o It's a whole different world comic book-wise.
In 1972 that was a lot (maybe too much) for a comic in less than pristine right off the newsstand condition.
:o
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on March 29, 2017, 02:12:43 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on March 29, 2017, 02:12:43 PM
Here's one of my favorite monster comics- Fantastic Giants #24 (Charlton, 1966, 1-shot):
(http://comicbookrealm.com/cover-scan/30238395698354d6cef60597233c4c5e/xl/charlton-comics-fantastic-giants-issue-24.jpg)
This pic I grabbed off the interwebbings.
I bought a copy of this off the spinner rack when I was 7 and I've loved the issue ever since. I had bought a few issues of Gorgo and Konga from a year or two before and I was already a fan, but this square-bound 25 cent issue had me enthralled until I wore it out. I picked up a nice copy from an eBay seller a few years ago to replace the one I wore out as a kid. Gorgo and Konga both ended at #23 and Charlton gave us this awesome book to cap off their respective runs. It reprints the origin stories for both monsters from the first issues as well as presenting two new monster tales by the great Steve Ditko. It's one of my favorite books of all time. :)
(http://comicbookrealm.com/cover-scan/30238395698354d6cef60597233c4c5e/xl/charlton-comics-fantastic-giants-issue-24.jpg)
This pic I grabbed off the interwebbings.
I bought a copy of this off the spinner rack when I was 7 and I've loved the issue ever since. I had bought a few issues of Gorgo and Konga from a year or two before and I was already a fan, but this square-bound 25 cent issue had me enthralled until I wore it out. I picked up a nice copy from an eBay seller a few years ago to replace the one I wore out as a kid. Gorgo and Konga both ended at #23 and Charlton gave us this awesome book to cap off their respective runs. It reprints the origin stories for both monsters from the first issues as well as presenting two new monster tales by the great Steve Ditko. It's one of my favorite books of all time. :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on March 29, 2017, 02:37:54 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on March 29, 2017, 02:37:54 PM
Nice covers on those last two!
Here's a CREEPY and an EERIE
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DPkAAOSwB-1YwMe4/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7XAAAOSwSlBYwPGV/s-l1600.jpg)
Here's a CREEPY and an EERIE
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DPkAAOSwB-1YwMe4/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7XAAAOSwSlBYwPGV/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 29, 2017, 03:25:54 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 29, 2017, 03:25:54 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on March 29, 2017, 02:12:43 PMI bought a copy of this off the spinner rack when I was 7 and I've loved the issue ever since. I had bought a few issues of Gorgo and Konga from a year or two before and I was already a fan, but this square-bound 25 cent issue had me enthralled until I wore it out.
Wow! At the tender age of seven I would have been knocked out by a Giant devoted to a pair of matinee idols with their imposing stature. And I still say that you can't go too far wrong with Gorgo or Konga.
:)
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Post by: horrorhunter on March 29, 2017, 03:34:23 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on March 29, 2017, 03:34:23 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on March 29, 2017, 02:37:54 PMFrazetta and Ken Kelly...nice.
Nice covers on those last two!
Here's a CREEPY and an EERIE
Here's a net pic of The Monsters Color The Creature Book by Wrightson:
(http://www.creaturebuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/01_colorcreaturebook.jpg)
I ordered mine from Bud Plant back in the day. Still nice except for some foxing, and uncolored (natch!). I do have a framed copy of the Axe Murderer that another fellow colored nicely. He was coloring copies of different pages from the Color The Creature book for a nominal fee and I hired him to do one while I perused the show. Something else adorning my walls.
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Post by: horrorhunter on March 29, 2017, 03:38:39 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on March 29, 2017, 03:38:39 PM
A net pic of that Axe Murderer illo:
(http://pencilholder.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/monsters-color-the-creature-book-27.jpg?w=440)
(http://pencilholder.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/monsters-color-the-creature-book-27.jpg?w=440)
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Post by: horrorhunter on March 29, 2017, 03:48:15 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on March 29, 2017, 03:48:15 PM
And, my favorite illustration from The Monsters Color The Creature Book:
The Creeping Dead
(http://pencilholder.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/monsters-color-the-creature-book-25.jpg)
Too bad the guy at the comic con didn't have a copy of this one to color.
I think Wrightson did better zombies than ANYONE. That's my opinion and I'm stickin' to it. ;D
The Creeping Dead
(http://pencilholder.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/monsters-color-the-creature-book-25.jpg)
Too bad the guy at the comic con didn't have a copy of this one to color.
I think Wrightson did better zombies than ANYONE. That's my opinion and I'm stickin' to it. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 11:42:51 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 11:42:51 PM
Quote from: djmadden99 on March 29, 2017, 09:25:17 AM
Love those comics! If I recall, the stories were original, not retellings of the movies?
It's been years since I've read them, but I remember the Creature comic is pretty close to the movie, and the Wolfman is very different than the movie. The others have some similarities and some differences, to varying degrees, from the movies.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 11:49:33 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2017, 11:49:33 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 29, 2017, 10:53:42 AM
In 1972 that was a lot (maybe too much) for a comic in less than pristine right off the newsstand condition.
:o
It was the first comic I ever bought on the secondary market. I didn't even know that the Dell Frankenstein comic existed until I saw it. It was the most money I had ever paid for a comic, but I had to have it, so I splurged. I think I did alright, in the long run. If you find a copy online now, you'll pay two dollars, or more just for shipping.
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Post by: Hepcat on March 30, 2017, 09:49:03 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 30, 2017, 09:49:03 AM
Here are scans of four more of my Gorgo comics:
15
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Gorgo15.jpg)
17
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Gorgo17Bethlehem.jpg)
19
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375743PM_zps7bdbed25.jpg)
23
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375748PM_zps1cb9d24c.jpg)
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15
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Gorgo15.jpg)
17
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Gorgo17Bethlehem.jpg)
19
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375743PM_zps7bdbed25.jpg)
23
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375748PM_zps1cb9d24c.jpg)
cl:)
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Post by: Hepcat on March 31, 2017, 12:40:47 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 31, 2017, 12:40:47 PM
I have this "Big Daddy" Roth Coloring Book:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/rothmonstercoloringbook.jpg)
And no, I haven't coloured any of the pictures!
:o
I have a photocopy though of every page in case I want to do precisely that!
;)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/rothmonstercoloringbook.jpg)
And no, I haven't coloured any of the pictures!
:o
I have a photocopy though of every page in case I want to do precisely that!
;)
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Post by: horrorhunter on March 31, 2017, 02:09:57 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on March 31, 2017, 02:09:57 PM
Here's a net pic of The Valley Of Gwangi coloring book:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sk_cKsPOHCo/UY08KnaElEI/AAAAAAAAEaY/sbZU7WgHwqI/s1600/Gwangi-Coloring-Book-755x1000-700x927.jpg)
I still have my original kid copy that surprisingly enough would be in high grade except for one page that I colored. I have no idea how it escaped the ravages of kidhood but I'm glad it did. :)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sk_cKsPOHCo/UY08KnaElEI/AAAAAAAAEaY/sbZU7WgHwqI/s1600/Gwangi-Coloring-Book-755x1000-700x927.jpg)
I still have my original kid copy that surprisingly enough would be in high grade except for one page that I colored. I have no idea how it escaped the ravages of kidhood but I'm glad it did. :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 01, 2017, 11:37:41 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 01, 2017, 11:37:41 AM
Here are some good shots of the Hasbro Wolf Man Mystery board game:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroWolfmangame.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroWolfman5.png)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroWolfmangame.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HasbroWolfman5.png)
cl:)
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Post by: Monolith on April 01, 2017, 05:03:14 PM
Post by: Monolith on April 01, 2017, 05:03:14 PM
I also have that GWANGI coloring book, I've had it since I was a kid, too. Great cover art, same as the movie poster.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 01, 2017, 05:24:56 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 01, 2017, 05:24:56 PM
Quote from: Monolith on April 01, 2017, 05:03:14 PMDell also did the comic book:
I also have that GWANGI coloring book, I've had it since I was a kid, too. Great cover art, same as the movie poster.
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yqABgu-GBkM/TqNGJKODVfI/AAAAAAAAVnE/BBEl6o-72Z8/s1600/HH11+-+Gwangi.jpg)
As great a movie as The Valley Of Gwangi is you would think there would be a lot of merch, but I don't know of anything besides the comic and coloring book. And, of course, there's the movie posters and lobby cards to collect. BTW, the new Blu-ray from Warner is great!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 01, 2017, 05:55:07 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 01, 2017, 05:55:07 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on March 31, 2017, 02:09:57 PM
Here's a net pic of The Valley Of Gwangi coloring book:
Is that Gwangi, or Godzilla!? ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 01, 2017, 10:58:24 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 01, 2017, 10:58:24 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 01, 2017, 05:55:07 PMIt's a beautiful poster, but it looks like the artist took the old "size matters" cliché a bit too far. ;D
Is that Gwangi, or Godzilla!? ;D
(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/27/61/fe/2761fee7a4e4dd8b0504efda418f3dc2.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 03, 2017, 10:17:06 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 03, 2017, 10:17:06 AM
Paleontologists have observed that the Tyrannosaurus Rex species has shrunk in size as it's evolved from an upward stance with a tail dragging gait to a face thrust forward and tail sticking out in back stance. The rapid speed of this evolution over the last fifty years has taken geneticists by surprise.
???
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 03, 2017, 02:34:59 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 03, 2017, 02:34:59 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 03, 2017, 10:17:06 AMI still ascribe to the '60s Dinokid Marx/MPC theory by way of Zallinger. ;)
Paleontologists have observed that the Tyrannosaurus Rex species has shrunk in size as it's evolved from an upward stance with a tail dragging gait to a face thrust forward and tail sticking out in back stance. The rapid speed of this evolution over the last fifty years has taken geneticists by surprise.
???
Marx Metallic Green Tyrannosaurus:
(http://www.dinosaurcollectorsitea.com/marx_files/pb_tyran.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Count Zero on April 03, 2017, 03:04:55 PM
Post by: Count Zero on April 03, 2017, 03:04:55 PM
i love those old marx pot bellied t-rex!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 03, 2017, 03:14:11 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 03, 2017, 03:14:11 PM
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130809PM.jpg)
Warren published the above magazine based on what was perhaps the greatest double bill to ever hit the silver screen:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N0WKMTZ9NLw/USETWgaEEfI/AAAAAAAASN4/YAR73G0iXZA/s640/DARK+TERRORS+%2301.PDF-019.jpg)
I actually saw the above double bill at the Capitol Theatre (or maybe the Loews) in downtown London with a buddy of mine some time in 1961(?). My buddy was so frightened by the events on the screen that he actually closed his eyes during the graveyard scene in the Dracula movie. I was made of sterner stuff but these movies were like none I'd seen before and left a profound mark on my impressionable young mind.
;)
Warren published the above magazine based on what was perhaps the greatest double bill to ever hit the silver screen:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N0WKMTZ9NLw/USETWgaEEfI/AAAAAAAASN4/YAR73G0iXZA/s640/DARK+TERRORS+%2301.PDF-019.jpg)
I actually saw the above double bill at the Capitol Theatre (or maybe the Loews) in downtown London with a buddy of mine some time in 1961(?). My buddy was so frightened by the events on the screen that he actually closed his eyes during the graveyard scene in the Dracula movie. I was made of sterner stuff but these movies were like none I'd seen before and left a profound mark on my impressionable young mind.
;)
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Post by: horrorhunter on April 03, 2017, 06:52:06 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 03, 2017, 06:52:06 PM
Quote from: Count Zero on April 03, 2017, 03:04:55 PMMe too, Count Z! Pot-Bellied T-Rexes were replaced by the Sleek or "Skinny" T-Rexes in the '60s.
i love those old marx pot bellied t-rex!
Marx Sleek T-Rex:
(http://www.dinosaurcollectorsitea.com/marx_files/marx_Trex.jpg)
The original Pot-Bellies were patterned after the work of Rudolf Zallinger. This is a portion of the famous Zallinger mural:
(http://www.dinosaur-toys-collectors-guide.com/images/M-Rex-Zallinger.jpg)
The Pot-Bellied T-Rexes were part of the phased-out Large Mold Group (PL-749). They are not nearly as plentiful as the newer Sleek T-Rexes from the Revised Mold Group. I still have a Marx Pot-Belly I bought as a kid from a dime store bin loose. It still has "10 cents" stamped on the belly. That's one of my favorite Marx dinos. :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 04, 2017, 10:24:58 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 04, 2017, 10:24:58 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 03, 2017, 06:52:06 PMPot-Bellied T-Rexes were replaced by the Sleek or "Skinny" T-Rexes in the '60s.
That's because people started to become more health and fitness conscious in the sixties. Men started replacing their pot bellies with six packs. The first Mr. Olympia contest was held 18 September 1965 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City. When Larry Scott with his washboard abs walked away with the title, it was a wake up call to T. Rexes everywhere. Which is probably why the T. Rexes we've been seeing in the past thirty years aren't dragging their tails around. They now have the vim and vigour to lift their tails off the ground!
C:)
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Post by: Hepcat on April 04, 2017, 10:28:22 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 04, 2017, 10:28:22 AM
Here's an absolutely out-of-sight penny gumball vending machine card from the collection of Monster Bob:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Gum%20card_zpsjq9zviuq.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Gum%20card_zpsjq9zviuq.jpg)
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Post by: Hepcat on April 05, 2017, 10:16:43 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 05, 2017, 10:16:43 AM
Here from the collection of Monsterscud is a carded set of skeleton hands:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Ghost_Paw.jpg)
There was a penny gumball machine outside of Ken's Variety on Wharncliffe Road in London back in the sixties offering a similar if not identical set of skeleton hands to whoever got a little chrome ball instead of a gumball out of the machine. I was never lucky enough to get the skeleton hands. There's been a void in my life ever since.
:(
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Ghost_Paw.jpg)
There was a penny gumball machine outside of Ken's Variety on Wharncliffe Road in London back in the sixties offering a similar if not identical set of skeleton hands to whoever got a little chrome ball instead of a gumball out of the machine. I was never lucky enough to get the skeleton hands. There's been a void in my life ever since.
:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 05, 2017, 01:47:43 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 05, 2017, 01:47:43 PM
Dollar Tree Halloween toys- a buck a bag. Lotsa Pocket Peepers and other cool cheapo monster toys.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i2WI4hb6-sk/UfyRz0-IVrI/AAAAAAAABXY/t0zGf1VVTKc/s1600/IMG_1237.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i2WI4hb6-sk/UfyRz0-IVrI/AAAAAAAABXY/t0zGf1VVTKc/s1600/IMG_1237.jpg)
tynhrt
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Post by: horrorhunter on April 05, 2017, 05:31:27 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 05, 2017, 05:31:27 PM
Batty Buttons original package:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xaEAAOSwB-1Y5Bsf/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xaEAAOSwB-1Y5Bsf/s-l1600.jpg)
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Post by: horrorhunter on April 05, 2017, 05:43:16 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 05, 2017, 05:43:16 PM
Scan of my Ugly Buttons:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2811/33020161674_148d4cac47_b.jpg)
Link to an old thread with more info: http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23453.msg380961#msg380961 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23453.msg380961#msg380961)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2811/33020161674_148d4cac47_b.jpg)
Link to an old thread with more info: http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23453.msg380961#msg380961 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23453.msg380961#msg380961)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 05, 2017, 05:54:39 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 05, 2017, 05:54:39 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 05, 2017, 05:31:27 PM
Batty Buttons original package:
See the entire BB set, here. (Click buttons for details.)
http://buttonmuseum.org/search/node/batty%20buttons (http://buttonmuseum.org/search/node/batty%20buttons)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2017, 08:26:02 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2017, 08:26:02 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 05, 2017, 05:31:27 PM
Batty Buttons original package:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xaEAAOSwB-1Y5Bsf/s-l1600.jpg)
That's a super fab button! The coolest I can remember seeing pictured on UMA.
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Post by: horrorhunter on April 06, 2017, 04:22:06 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 06, 2017, 04:22:06 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 06, 2017, 08:26:02 AMIt is way cool, very Blaculaesque. :laugh:
That's a super fab button! The coolest I can remember seeing pictured on UMA.
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I have that one, "Keep On Truckin", "Stake Gives Me Heartburn", and 6 of the 8 Monster Batty Buttons. Good stuff, with "Get Lost" (Creature) being my favorite.
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Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2017, 04:29:06 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2017, 04:29:06 PM
"The Mole People" was filmed with a budget of $200,000 by Universal Picture Company and was released to mass critical acclaim in 1956.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MolePeople.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MolePeople2.jpg)
Warren published this magazine as a tribute to the film:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130757PM.jpg)
Either that or to make a fast buck off the kids who were fans of the flick
;)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MolePeople.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MolePeople2.jpg)
Warren published this magazine as a tribute to the film:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130757PM.jpg)
Either that or to make a fast buck off the kids who were fans of the flick
;)
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Post by: Hepcat on April 07, 2017, 04:52:47 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 07, 2017, 04:52:47 PM
Here's an Aurora kit I added to my collection a few years ago via Ebay:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/PanAmSpaceClipper2001_zpse31d6087.jpg)
I like the Pan-Am logo. How wrong the script writers were about 2001 though! For one thing Pan-Am didn't even make it to the turn of the century.
:o
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/PanAmSpaceClipper2001_zpse31d6087.jpg)
I like the Pan-Am logo. How wrong the script writers were about 2001 though! For one thing Pan-Am didn't even make it to the turn of the century.
:o
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Post by: Mike Scott on April 07, 2017, 06:40:42 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 07, 2017, 06:40:42 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 07, 2017, 04:52:47 PM
I like the Pan-Am logo.
I had that kit and the Moon Bus kit, but I really wanted a space station kit! I don't think anybody has ever done one?
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Post by: Hepcat on April 09, 2017, 06:32:27 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 09, 2017, 06:32:27 PM
This kit was first released by Lindberg in either 1952 or 1954 (the info is conflicting) in this box:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ALindbergSaucer1.jpg)
A renamed glow version was released by Lindberg in 1976 in this box:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ALindbergSaucer2.jpg)
The last package Lindberg used for the kit was this one;
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ALindbergSaucer3.jpg)
Here is a summary of the kit's history:
Fantastic Plastic Grab Bag (http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/Lindberg%20Flying%20Saucer%20Page.htm)
But it was a very cool kit however packaged! Here are some pics of the one I added to my own collection four years ago:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/UFOGlowintheDark_zpsb57bf7dd.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/UFOGlowintheDark2_zps25dd517f.jpg)
It was actually the first Lindberg model kit I've ever bought. Moreover, it wasn't even on my radar screen until our own lblambert infected me with his own enthusiasm for it.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ALindbergSaucer1.jpg)
A renamed glow version was released by Lindberg in 1976 in this box:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ALindbergSaucer2.jpg)
The last package Lindberg used for the kit was this one;
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ALindbergSaucer3.jpg)
Here is a summary of the kit's history:
Fantastic Plastic Grab Bag (http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/Lindberg%20Flying%20Saucer%20Page.htm)
But it was a very cool kit however packaged! Here are some pics of the one I added to my own collection four years ago:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/UFOGlowintheDark_zpsb57bf7dd.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/UFOGlowintheDark2_zps25dd517f.jpg)
It was actually the first Lindberg model kit I've ever bought. Moreover, it wasn't even on my radar screen until our own lblambert infected me with his own enthusiasm for it.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 09, 2017, 08:17:02 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 09, 2017, 08:17:02 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 05, 2017, 05:43:16 PM
Scan of my Ugly Buttons:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2811/33020161674_148d4cac47_b.jpg)
Link to an old thread with more info: http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23453.msg380961#msg380961 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23453.msg380961#msg380961)
I dig these buttons. Why have I never seen them before.
Very cool!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 09, 2017, 09:32:19 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 09, 2017, 09:32:19 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on April 09, 2017, 08:17:02 PMThanks, mars. :)
I dig these buttons. Why have I never seen them before.
Very cool!
Like you, I didn't even know about them until I saw them listed in an eBay auction. I think they've gone under a lot of people's radar, even monster collectors. I bid just high enough to grab them at around 5 bucks each, which I found out later was a pretty good deal. I've been looking to complete the set of 24 but the ones I see for sale are usually in the $20 range. I'm still "on the hunt" though...the problem is I hunt too many things. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 09, 2017, 09:48:35 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 09, 2017, 09:48:35 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 09, 2017, 09:32:19 PM
Thanks, mars. :)
Like you, I didn't even know about them until I saw them listed in an eBay auction. I think they've gone under a lot of people's radar, even monster collectors. I bid just high enough to grab them at around 5 bucks each, which I found out later was a pretty good deal. I've been looking to complete the set of 24 but the ones I see for sale are usually in the $20 range. I'm still "on the hunt" though...the problem is I hunt too many things. ;D
I will definitely be on the hunt for these. Thank you for posting the pictures.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 10, 2017, 01:21:37 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 10, 2017, 01:21:37 PM
Here's a good picture of Monster Bob's Elwar Universal Monster button collection:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Famous_Monsters_buttons.webp)
The 3 1/2" buttons are the common ones marketed through ads in Warren magazines. The small 7/8" buttons may have been vending machine premiums but first hand information on these is yet to be found. They are however marked c. 1970 UNIVERSAL PICTURES on the edges.
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Famous_Monsters_buttons.webp)
The 3 1/2" buttons are the common ones marketed through ads in Warren magazines. The small 7/8" buttons may have been vending machine premiums but first hand information on these is yet to be found. They are however marked c. 1970 UNIVERSAL PICTURES on the edges.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 11, 2017, 03:31:43 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 11, 2017, 03:31:43 PM
Captain Atom was a very sci-fi themed atom-age superhero. Here are scans of my earliest Captain Atom comics:
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/SpaceAdventures38.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/SpaceAdventures39.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-06-201195124PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-06-201195237PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-06-201195241PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/SpaceAdventures38.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/SpaceAdventures39.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-06-201195124PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-06-201195237PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-06-201195241PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 12, 2017, 03:09:27 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 12, 2017, 03:09:27 PM
Revell in 1965 launched two wild cool slot car kits with this ad in publications such as Car Model and Boy's Life magazines:
(http://slotblog.net/uploads/monthly_08_2015/post-4-0-03814600-1440767722.jpg)
Here are shots of the kits in full Technicolor:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20Lotus_zpstjbp8ufi.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20BRM_zpswuu5gqre.jpg)
I have the Mr. Gasser in BRM Racer kit. Here are some pics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MrGasser2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MrGasser.jpg)
The Rat Fink in Lotus Ford slot car kit though has to this point eluded me. I actually had a deal with a comic shop owner in Vancouver to buy one for $100 seventeen years ago but he never sent it after I paid for it. He claimed he knew he had it somewhere but had not been able to find it. He returned my money after about two months. A year later I heard that he ended up selling it to someone else for $250 or so. The bastard!
>:(
(http://slotblog.net/uploads/monthly_08_2015/post-4-0-03814600-1440767722.jpg)
Here are shots of the kits in full Technicolor:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20Lotus_zpstjbp8ufi.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20BRM_zpswuu5gqre.jpg)
I have the Mr. Gasser in BRM Racer kit. Here are some pics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MrGasser2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MrGasser.jpg)
The Rat Fink in Lotus Ford slot car kit though has to this point eluded me. I actually had a deal with a comic shop owner in Vancouver to buy one for $100 seventeen years ago but he never sent it after I paid for it. He claimed he knew he had it somewhere but had not been able to find it. He returned my money after about two months. A year later I heard that he ended up selling it to someone else for $250 or so. The bastard!
>:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 14, 2017, 02:40:23 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 14, 2017, 02:40:23 PM
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6360/walletcard1ab0.jpg)
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3198/walletcard2ow2.jpg)
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8777/walletcard3es5.jpg)
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/9144/walletcard4nt8.jpg)
Above are the monster card inserts that came inside the fabulous SPP monster wallets:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Monster_Wallet_2.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Monster_Wallet_3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
tynhrt
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3198/walletcard2ow2.jpg)
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8777/walletcard3es5.jpg)
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/9144/walletcard4nt8.jpg)
Above are the monster card inserts that came inside the fabulous SPP monster wallets:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Monster_Wallet_2.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Monster_Wallet_3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 14, 2017, 03:37:28 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 14, 2017, 03:37:28 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 14, 2017, 02:40:23 PM
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6360/walletcard1ab0.jpg)
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3198/walletcard2ow2.jpg)
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8777/walletcard3es5.jpg)
(http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/9144/walletcard4nt8.jpg)
Above are the monster card inserts that came inside the fabulous SPP monster wallets:
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/FMcouponclosed.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/FMcouponopen.jpg)
tynhrt
Awe- some!!!!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 15, 2017, 10:05:10 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 15, 2017, 10:05:10 AM
Full sized movie posters present tremendous difficulties when it comes to storage and display. Lobby cards though are a different matter. They can be inserted into plastic sheets and kept in standard card or stamp binders. And many of the lobby cards are just as wild and attractive as the movie posters themselves:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lobby2_zps3aa2eed7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lobby6_zpsb77dccbb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lobby_zpsf2db081a.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lobby5_zps03e802d9.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lobby4_zps3c18e333.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/LobbyCard_zpsf6157564.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lobby2_zps3aa2eed7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lobby6_zpsb77dccbb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lobby_zpsf2db081a.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lobby5_zps03e802d9.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lobby4_zps3c18e333.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/LobbyCard_zpsf6157564.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 15, 2017, 10:57:35 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 15, 2017, 10:57:35 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 15, 2017, 10:05:10 AM
They can be inserted into plastic sheets and kept in standard card or stamp binders.
Do they make them LC size? I've only seen the binder sheets that fit 8.5x11.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 17, 2017, 08:36:15 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 17, 2017, 08:36:15 AM
If you're just thinking in terms of the Ultra Pro sheets sold in baseball card shops, you are indeed going to be limited to 8.5" x 11" in size:
(http://www.collectible-supplies.com/product_images/images/products/detail/100Plat9cardPP.JPG)
Stamp dealers though carry supplies in which whole uncut sheets of stamps can be stored:
(http://www.lighthouse.us/WebRoot/Store/Shops/leuchtturm_us//Categories//ka.jpg)
The supplies in stamp shops tend to be high-end of the market. Less expensive binders and sheets for storing portfolios can be found at art supply stores.
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(http://www.collectible-supplies.com/product_images/images/products/detail/100Plat9cardPP.JPG)
Stamp dealers though carry supplies in which whole uncut sheets of stamps can be stored:
(http://www.lighthouse.us/WebRoot/Store/Shops/leuchtturm_us//Categories//ka.jpg)
The supplies in stamp shops tend to be high-end of the market. Less expensive binders and sheets for storing portfolios can be found at art supply stores.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 17, 2017, 03:36:12 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 17, 2017, 03:36:12 PM
Here's the SPP Weird-Ohs binder that Monolith has had since he was a kid in the sixties:
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_2070.jpg)
And here's a picture of the Freddy Flameout one that was listed on Ebay a few years ago:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/haze54/FreddyFlameoutWeird-OhsBinder.jpg)
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(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_2070.jpg)
And here's a picture of the Freddy Flameout one that was listed on Ebay a few years ago:
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d187/haze54/FreddyFlameoutWeird-OhsBinder.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 17, 2017, 03:51:54 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 17, 2017, 03:51:54 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 17, 2017, 08:36:15 AM
If you're just thinking in terms of the Ultra Pro sheets sold in baseball card shops, you are indeed going to be limited to 8.5" x 11" in size:
I did find some 11x14 binders and 11x14 acrylic holders, but not the kind with 3 holes for a binder.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 18, 2017, 03:13:29 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 18, 2017, 03:13:29 PM
Here are scans of five more of my Mystery in Space comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace72.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110439PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110442PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/07-06-201174455PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/07-06-201174459PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/MysteryinSpace72.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110439PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110442PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/07-06-201174455PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/07-06-201174459PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 20, 2017, 09:07:16 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 20, 2017, 09:07:16 AM
Here's a photo of my Aurora Seaview model kit:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SeaviewAurora.jpg)
Here for comparison's sake are all three of the Aurora Seaview model kit issues:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v344/tonystoys/3seaviews.jpg)
The one I have is the middle one. The top one pictured is the original 1966 "long box" issue that was only produced for a short time and is as a result now very tough to find.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SeaviewAurora.jpg)
Here for comparison's sake are all three of the Aurora Seaview model kit issues:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v344/tonystoys/3seaviews.jpg)
The one I have is the middle one. The top one pictured is the original 1966 "long box" issue that was only produced for a short time and is as a result now very tough to find.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 20, 2017, 10:42:38 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 20, 2017, 10:42:38 AM
Love the box art! Both views.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 20, 2017, 10:48:05 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 20, 2017, 10:48:05 AM
Neat-o!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 21, 2017, 03:35:32 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 21, 2017, 03:35:32 PM
Here are close-up shots of a couple of Horrorhunter's vending machine cards:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Monolith_Vending_Machine_card.webp)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/82110e04-7c9b-4eab-8b7c-37e51e04e47e_zpsoxaaeppp.jpg)
Any and all those wild cool treasures for only a nickel! I mean how could a kid say "No"? Unless he was as per usual penniless of course.
cl:)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Monolith_Vending_Machine_card.webp)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/82110e04-7c9b-4eab-8b7c-37e51e04e47e_zpsoxaaeppp.jpg)
Any and all those wild cool treasures for only a nickel! I mean how could a kid say "No"? Unless he was as per usual penniless of course.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 22, 2017, 11:16:02 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 22, 2017, 11:16:02 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 21, 2017, 03:35:32 PM
Here are close-up shots of a couple of Horrorhunter's vending machine cards:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/VendingDisplay6MonsterFlickerRings_zpskji13irs.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/82110e04-7c9b-4eab-8b7c-37e51e04e47e_zpsoxaaeppp.jpg)
Any and all those wild cool treasures for only a nickel! I mean how could a kid say "No"? Unless he was as per usual penniless of course.
cl:)
Top photo, left side of the snake. That brown'ish creature/insect looks like The Tingler.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Count Zero on April 24, 2017, 11:57:23 AM
Post by: Count Zero on April 24, 2017, 11:57:23 AM
(https://i.imgflip.com/1nsz5p.jpg)
found this image on the net - Frankenstein / Dracula Aurora Coppersmith Kit
found this image on the net - Frankenstein / Dracula Aurora Coppersmith Kit
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 24, 2017, 01:01:02 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 24, 2017, 01:01:02 PM
Quote from: Count Zero on April 24, 2017, 11:57:23 AM
found this image on the net - Frankenstein / Dracula Aurora Coppersmith Kit
Wish I had the Creature/WM one, still in the shrink wrap!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 24, 2017, 02:22:37 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 24, 2017, 02:22:37 PM
Here are scans of three more of my Creepy mags:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-05-201175022PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-05-201175026PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-05-201175031PM.jpg)
Gray Morrow broke Frank Frazetta's streak of six Creepy covers in a row when he took over the honours on #8 but Frazetta's tenure as Creepy's regular cover artist was to continue for several more issues.
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-05-201175022PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-05-201175026PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-05-201175031PM.jpg)
Gray Morrow broke Frank Frazetta's streak of six Creepy covers in a row when he took over the honours on #8 but Frazetta's tenure as Creepy's regular cover artist was to continue for several more issues.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 25, 2017, 08:00:17 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 25, 2017, 08:00:17 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 24, 2017, 02:22:37 PM
Here are scans of three more of my Creepy mags:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-05-201175022PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-05-201175026PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-05-201175031PM.jpg)
Gray Morrow broke Frank Frazetta's streak of six Creepy covers in a row when he took over the honours on #8 but Frazetta's tenure as Creepy's regular cover artist was to continue for several more issues.
cl:)
CREEPY #10, Beautiful cover
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 25, 2017, 08:24:02 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 25, 2017, 08:24:02 AM
Here's a good picture of the not often seen Hasbro Wolf Man Pencil and Paint Set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro20Wolf20Man_zpsktauvvcw.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro20Wolf20Man_zpsktauvvcw.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 26, 2017, 04:34:55 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 26, 2017, 04:34:55 PM
The Aurora William Castle Creature kits of the Frog and the Vampire weren't very popular when they were issued in 1966. As a result Aurora neither sold nor produced many and they're both difficult to find these days.
Here's a picture I found of the Vampire kit on the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/AuroraVampire_zps15713023.jpg)
And here's Propman's good and proper build-up of the Vampire:
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/drac043.jpg)
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Here's a picture I found of the Vampire kit on the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/AuroraVampire_zps15713023.jpg)
And here's Propman's good and proper build-up of the Vampire:
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/drac043.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 26, 2017, 04:37:36 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 26, 2017, 04:37:36 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 26, 2017, 04:34:55 PM
The Aurora William Castle Creatures kits of the Frog and the Vampire weren't very popular when they were issued in 1966. As a result Aurora neither sold nor produced many and they're both difficult to find these days.
Here's a picture I found of the Vampire kit on the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/AuroraVampire_zps15713023.jpg)
And here's Propman's good and proper build-up of the Vampire:
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/drac043.jpg)
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ThIs is such an awesome kit.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: bigbud on April 26, 2017, 10:46:15 PM
Post by: bigbud on April 26, 2017, 10:46:15 PM
Sad to have heard of the passing of my friend Bernie Wrightson....a great guy and artist. He did this drawing for me at a comic con I put on....it is large- 14x17.
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_7426_zpst6y8h4fz.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_7426_zpst6y8h4fz.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 26, 2017, 11:11:07 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 26, 2017, 11:11:07 PM
Great keepsake, Bud!
What does it say under the "thanks" line?
What does it say under the "thanks" line?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: bigbud on April 27, 2017, 09:08:43 AM
Post by: bigbud on April 27, 2017, 09:08:43 AM
I believe it says "Best Time Ever".......or "Best Time Off Ever"......
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 27, 2017, 11:05:55 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 27, 2017, 11:05:55 AM
Amazing drawing/art. Fantastic legend.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 27, 2017, 11:29:04 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 27, 2017, 11:29:04 AM
Quote from: bigbud on April 26, 2017, 10:46:15 PMSad to have heard of the passing of my friend Bernie Wrightson....a great guy and artist. He did this drawing for me at a comic con I put on....it is large- 14x17.
Wow! Just wow.
:o
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 28, 2017, 12:27:48 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 28, 2017, 12:27:48 PM
Here are scans of my Tommy Tomorrow comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245017PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245021PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245025PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245028PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245032PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245017PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245021PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245025PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245028PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245032PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 28, 2017, 01:57:01 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 28, 2017, 01:57:01 PM
This is a net pic of the Wrightson signed/limited print entitled "Don't Look Back".
(http://www.glimmergraphicsprints.com/sitebuilder/images/Don_t_Look_Back_Print-737x555.jpg)
When you were among the first 350 people who preordered the book Berni Wrightson: A LOOK BACK in 1978 you received one of the signed/numbered prints free. My parents gave me $100 for my birthday back then and I used it to preorder one of the limited collectors editions of Berni Wrightson: A LOOK BACK since I was a huge Wrightson fan. It took the book a year to finally arrive, but it was worth it. It's beautifully printed and bound in dark red leatherette with a dark red slipcase, and it's signed by Wrightson. My book is #134/250 and my signed print is #247/350. My print is matted and framed. No thumbtack holes like the one in the net pic. It's hard to believe someone would stick thumbtacks in such a nice print.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W-h28hIvobE/UdenfalaRaI/AAAAAAAAjAg/k-1_HO3FZzg/s1600/lf+(40).jpg)
(http://www.glimmergraphicsprints.com/sitebuilder/images/Don_t_Look_Back_Print-737x555.jpg)
When you were among the first 350 people who preordered the book Berni Wrightson: A LOOK BACK in 1978 you received one of the signed/numbered prints free. My parents gave me $100 for my birthday back then and I used it to preorder one of the limited collectors editions of Berni Wrightson: A LOOK BACK since I was a huge Wrightson fan. It took the book a year to finally arrive, but it was worth it. It's beautifully printed and bound in dark red leatherette with a dark red slipcase, and it's signed by Wrightson. My book is #134/250 and my signed print is #247/350. My print is matted and framed. No thumbtack holes like the one in the net pic. It's hard to believe someone would stick thumbtacks in such a nice print.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W-h28hIvobE/UdenfalaRaI/AAAAAAAAjAg/k-1_HO3FZzg/s1600/lf+(40).jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 28, 2017, 02:24:11 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 28, 2017, 02:24:11 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 28, 2017, 01:57:01 PM
This is a net pic of the Wrightson signed/limited print entitled "Don't Look Back".
(http://www.glimmergraphicsprints.com/sitebuilder/images/Don_t_Look_Back_Print-737x555.jpg)
When you were among the first 350 people who preordered the book Berni Wrightson: A LOOK BACK in 1978 you received one of the signed/numbered prints free. My parents gave me $100 for my birthday back then and I used it to preorder one of the limited collectors editions of Berni Wrightson: A LOOK BACK since I was a huge Wrightson fan. It took the book a year to finally arrive, but it was worth it. It's beautifully printed and bound in dark red leatherette with a dark red slipcase, and it's signed by Wrightson. My book is #134/250 and my signed print is #247/350. My print is matted and framed. No thumbtack holes like the one in the net pic. It's hard to believe someone would stick thumbtacks in such a nice print.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W-h28hIvobE/UdenfalaRaI/AAAAAAAAjAg/k-1_HO3FZzg/s1600/lf+(40).jpg)
Awesome!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: bigbud on April 28, 2017, 03:35:44 PM
Post by: bigbud on April 28, 2017, 03:35:44 PM
Wow! That really is a nice print!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: bigbud on April 28, 2017, 03:37:03 PM
Post by: bigbud on April 28, 2017, 03:37:03 PM
What were the dimensions of that print?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 28, 2017, 05:50:55 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 28, 2017, 05:50:55 PM
Quote from: bigbud on April 28, 2017, 03:37:03 PMThe image area is 21" X 10". I've had it in a 27" X 21" frame for over 20 years.
What were the dimensions of that print?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Anton Phibes on April 28, 2017, 06:00:15 PM
Post by: Anton Phibes on April 28, 2017, 06:00:15 PM
Quote from: bigbud on April 27, 2017, 09:08:43 AM
I believe it says "Best Time Ever".......or "Best Time Off Ever"......
Bud...feel free to correct me if I am wrong, but I believe Bernie Wrightson has two distinct "signatures". A "professional" one where there name is clearly visible and written out legibly...and an actual cursive signature. I think your piece is simply doubly signed with both versions. I think that's what the "inscription" is. His cursive siggy. :angel:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: bigbud on April 28, 2017, 09:54:08 PM
Post by: bigbud on April 28, 2017, 09:54:08 PM
Bravo Anton! I think you may be right! He did this Frankenstein for me ......and the signature is beginning to look like the one on the weird creature!
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_7427_zpsugknj6wv.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_7427_zpsugknj6wv.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: bigbud on April 28, 2017, 09:56:33 PM
Post by: bigbud on April 28, 2017, 09:56:33 PM
Bernie also did this headshot of a character he was doing a series on at the time ..... don't quite remember the fella's name.....
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_7428_zpsowyfo03t.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_7428_zpsowyfo03t.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 29, 2017, 10:02:01 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 29, 2017, 10:02:01 AM
Man, you fellows are really hitting it out of the park when it comes to Bernie Wrightson items/memorabilia.
:o
All I have to offer is these rather pedestrian scans of five of my Swamp Thing comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-08-2011105144PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-08-2011105122PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-08-2011105128PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-08-2011105137PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110232PM.jpg)
:-\
:o
All I have to offer is these rather pedestrian scans of five of my Swamp Thing comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-08-2011105144PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-08-2011105122PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-08-2011105128PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-08-2011105137PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110232PM.jpg)
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: bigbud on April 29, 2017, 10:29:10 AM
Post by: bigbud on April 29, 2017, 10:29:10 AM
Those comics were so great! Do you have the #1, Hep?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 29, 2017, 10:32:39 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 29, 2017, 10:32:39 AM
No, not yet. The #1's are kind of costly.
:(
Can't have everything all at once anyway. But maybe one day!
;)
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Can't have everything all at once anyway. But maybe one day!
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 29, 2017, 01:51:45 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 29, 2017, 01:51:45 PM
Quote from: bigbud on April 28, 2017, 09:56:33 PMThat's Captain Sternn, Bud. He was in the Heavy Metal movie.
Bernie also did this headshot of a character he was doing a series on at the time ..... don't quite remember the fella's name.....
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_7428_zpsowyfo03t.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b0/85/77/b0857732051099f99ed79bde8df4a742.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: bigbud on April 30, 2017, 01:16:50 PM
Post by: bigbud on April 30, 2017, 01:16:50 PM
Horrorhunter! Thank you! Captain Sternn it is! Any idea how long the series lasted?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 30, 2017, 02:29:44 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 30, 2017, 02:29:44 PM
Quote from: bigbud on April 30, 2017, 01:16:50 PMHere's a link to his wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Sternn
Horrorhunter! Thank you! Captain Sternn it is! Any idea how long the series lasted?
He started out in Heavy Metal in 1980 and got a 5 issue mini series in the '90s with a few other odd appearances.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 01, 2017, 01:15:29 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 01, 2017, 01:15:29 PM
A lot of very cool carded Accessory Kits for the Mattel Thingmaker including Squirtles, Gangly Danglies, Slitherees, Superman, Batman, Green Hornet, Tarzan, etc:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmaker.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerSq.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerS.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerSu.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerB.jpg)
The graphics of these carded Accessory Kits weren't nearly as gaudy and eye catching as the graphics of the full fledged Maker-Paks/Play-Paks, however. There were also so many dozens of these Accessory Kits issued over the years that I don't believe they've even all been catalogued.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmaker.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerSq.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerS.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerSu.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerB.jpg)
The graphics of these carded Accessory Kits weren't nearly as gaudy and eye catching as the graphics of the full fledged Maker-Paks/Play-Paks, however. There were also so many dozens of these Accessory Kits issued over the years that I don't believe they've even all been catalogued.
:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 01, 2017, 02:55:03 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 01, 2017, 02:55:03 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 01, 2017, 01:15:29 PMI have one of the Slitherees. It's unassembled pieces are in the upper left compartment of my Creepy Crawlers Collector's Case:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AThingmakerS.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Thingmaker4_zpsbaa34c5f.jpg)
The snake in the upper right compartment looks like a Slitheree as well. Those came with a Creepy Crawlers set I purchased from an eBay seller to use.
Here's a pic of the front of the Creepy Crawlers Collector's Case:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Thingmaker3_zpsb91f2386.jpg)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=3404.msg439918#msg439918 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=3404.msg439918#msg439918)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 01, 2017, 03:14:30 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 01, 2017, 03:14:30 PM
I posted pics of my sealed Creepy Crawlers and Fright Factory sets earlier in this thread. Here's a pic of my sealed Maker Paks:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Thingmaker5_zps96120dd8.jpg)
My sets aren't factory sealed, but they are restored with all original parts and paperwork by Thingmaker Guru John Nettles. John's Thingmakers even come with a 3 year guarantee. I just keep mine sealed as display pieces. It's really the only way to be sure you have a complete set unless you have great knowledge of the sets. Finding brand new factory sealed examples of these sets is nearly impossible by now, and if you did the asking price would probably be more than I would want to pay. John's restored sets look nice and are reasonably priced- about what you would expect to pay for nicer incomplete sets on eBay. John even makes his own PlastiGoop with the same formula as the original Goop. He also sells vintage Goop as well as related sets like Mattel's Strange Change: The Lost World. He has nearly all of those sets available at different times, but now that I have Creepy Crawlers, Fright Factory, examples of Creeple Peeple and Giant Creepy Crawlers, and the Strange Change set, my collection is complete. I'm only interested in the monster related sets.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/Thingmaker5_zps96120dd8.jpg)
My sets aren't factory sealed, but they are restored with all original parts and paperwork by Thingmaker Guru John Nettles. John's Thingmakers even come with a 3 year guarantee. I just keep mine sealed as display pieces. It's really the only way to be sure you have a complete set unless you have great knowledge of the sets. Finding brand new factory sealed examples of these sets is nearly impossible by now, and if you did the asking price would probably be more than I would want to pay. John's restored sets look nice and are reasonably priced- about what you would expect to pay for nicer incomplete sets on eBay. John even makes his own PlastiGoop with the same formula as the original Goop. He also sells vintage Goop as well as related sets like Mattel's Strange Change: The Lost World. He has nearly all of those sets available at different times, but now that I have Creepy Crawlers, Fright Factory, examples of Creeple Peeple and Giant Creepy Crawlers, and the Strange Change set, my collection is complete. I'm only interested in the monster related sets.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 02, 2017, 10:37:02 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 02, 2017, 10:37:02 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 01, 2017, 03:14:30 PMMy sets aren't factory sealed, but they are restored with all original parts and paperwork by Thingmaker Guru John Nettles.
Still boss cool!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 02, 2017, 01:11:20 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 02, 2017, 01:11:20 PM
Here are a couple of jaw-droppingly good paint-ups of the Marx Creature figure:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/774/22606897028_4b594b4a38_z.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/JnEAAOSwB4NWxIlQ/s-l1600.jpg)
The second one is by noted artist RAK (Robert A. Kraus).
These paint jobs highlight the depth of detail found in the Marx sculpts. Truly awesome all around!
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/774/22606897028_4b594b4a38_z.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/JnEAAOSwB4NWxIlQ/s-l1600.jpg)
The second one is by noted artist RAK (Robert A. Kraus).
These paint jobs highlight the depth of detail found in the Marx sculpts. Truly awesome all around!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 02, 2017, 01:58:29 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 02, 2017, 01:58:29 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 02, 2017, 01:11:20 PM
Here are a couple of jaw-droppingly good paint-ups of the Marx Creature figure:
Both excellent! I like the first one best.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 03, 2017, 03:45:15 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 03, 2017, 03:45:15 PM
Here are some great shots of Raycastile's Renzi Monstermobile:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7090/6886271296_c6ce0f02be_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7231/7032367639_aea6450f92_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/7032367745_b0739995f2_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7032367053_2ee76ca9b3_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/6886271032_909aa5c508_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6885481292_be6da4b253_c.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7031578025_e3c4299b2a_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/6885481262_37f524cf57_b.jpg)
cl:)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7090/6886271296_c6ce0f02be_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7231/7032367639_aea6450f92_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/7032367745_b0739995f2_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7032367053_2ee76ca9b3_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/6886271032_909aa5c508_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6885481292_be6da4b253_c.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7031578025_e3c4299b2a_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/6885481262_37f524cf57_b.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 03, 2017, 03:52:11 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 03, 2017, 03:52:11 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 03, 2017, 03:45:15 PMFantastic and Beautiful.
Here are some great shots of Raycastile's Renzi Monstermobile:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7090/6886271296_c6ce0f02be_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7231/7032367639_aea6450f92_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/7032367745_b0739995f2_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7032367053_2ee76ca9b3_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/6886271032_909aa5c508_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6885481292_be6da4b253_c.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7031578025_e3c4299b2a_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/6885481262_37f524cf57_b.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 04, 2017, 02:22:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 04, 2017, 02:22:57 PM
Lindberg came out with this line of Lindy Looneys in 1965 to coattail on the success of the Revell "Big Daddy" Roth fink kits and Hawk Weird-Ohs:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Balticprince011/Lindy%20S_zps5qfnnfj9.jpg?t=1579899874)
Les' Variety on the corner had a Satan's Crate together with a Road Hog (unless it was at Cole's book store) for only $0.49 or so but they were such cheap tawdry looking kits that I passed on them at the time.
:-\
In fact they're still a very low priority for me these days. There are hundreds of kits I'd like to add to my collection before considering these even though they have a slot among my monster kid memories.
cl:)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Balticprince011/Lindy%20S_zps5qfnnfj9.jpg?t=1579899874)
Les' Variety on the corner had a Satan's Crate together with a Road Hog (unless it was at Cole's book store) for only $0.49 or so but they were such cheap tawdry looking kits that I passed on them at the time.
:-\
In fact they're still a very low priority for me these days. There are hundreds of kits I'd like to add to my collection before considering these even though they have a slot among my monster kid memories.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Scatter on May 04, 2017, 09:25:06 PM
Post by: Scatter on May 04, 2017, 09:25:06 PM
Quote from: bigbud on April 28, 2017, 09:54:08 PM
Bravo Anton! I think you may be right! He did this Frankenstein for me ......and the signature is beginning to look like the one on the weird creature!
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_7427_zpsugknj6wv.jpg)
I thought this was YOUR profile....
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 05, 2017, 01:40:53 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 05, 2017, 01:40:53 PM
Here are some pictures of the classic 1972 Bally Fireball pinball machine which attained renown when it was prominently featured in an article in the December 1972 issue of Playboy:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/fireballg1_zpsoauvxzfc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Fireball%20B_zpshhyzo7he.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/fireball5_zps9p641pvg.jpg)
Here's a video explaining the game action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hE9vjGm0W4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hE9vjGm0W4)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/fireballg1_zpsoauvxzfc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Fireball%20B_zpshhyzo7he.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/fireball5_zps9p641pvg.jpg)
Here's a video explaining the game action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hE9vjGm0W4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hE9vjGm0W4)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 06, 2017, 04:02:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 06, 2017, 04:02:03 PM
Two main variants of the Mad Mad Mad Scientist Laboratory were produced.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/4562075255_671eaa206b_b.jpg)
First the one I had as a kid:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MadScientistLab1-1_zps170325ab.jpg)
And then the slightly more elaborate one with the square foil-lined cardboard tray for surplus chemicals or whatever:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4562075583_9cfa4cffaf_b.jpg)
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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/4562075255_671eaa206b_b.jpg)
First the one I had as a kid:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MadScientistLab1-1_zps170325ab.jpg)
And then the slightly more elaborate one with the square foil-lined cardboard tray for surplus chemicals or whatever:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4562075583_9cfa4cffaf_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 08, 2017, 01:22:52 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 08, 2017, 01:22:52 PM
No high-end stereo is complete without a pair of these:
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_4Bp3KLb5hs/UXxX2IDQGpI/AAAAAAAARD8/QmGIlaSi5eQ/s1600/2860095489_92f026dba4.jpg)
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(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_4Bp3KLb5hs/UXxX2IDQGpI/AAAAAAAARD8/QmGIlaSi5eQ/s1600/2860095489_92f026dba4.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 09, 2017, 04:36:05 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 09, 2017, 04:36:05 PM
Here are some photos of my unplayed Milton Bradley Lost in Space board game:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/LostinSpaceGame3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/LostinSpaceGame.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/LostinSpaceGame2.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/LostinSpaceGame3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/LostinSpaceGame.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/LostinSpaceGame2.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 09, 2017, 07:48:15 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 09, 2017, 07:48:15 PM
Nice color ad for the monster speaker!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 10, 2017, 03:27:07 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 10, 2017, 03:27:07 PM
Renowned underground comix artist Gilbert Shelton got his first big break when Pete Millar's Drag Cartoons began to carry his Wonder Wart-Hog strip on a monthly basis:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/014_zps1a2ec2ec.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TLs92BdQBKk/VN_N-1mr0oI/AAAAAAAAm7Q/XjB8U9juDr8/s1600/WWConcession%2BStand%2B01.jpg)
Shelton also did a Bull o' Fuzz strip which appeared in Drag Cartoons on a more haphazard basis.
The Wonder Wart-Hog strip must have been popular with readers because it rated a cover mention a mere four months later:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/014_zps7d93e5c6.jpg)
And another four months later the Wonder Wart-Hog strip graduated to full cover feature treatment:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/015_zps9593326e.jpg)
Millar Publications then launched the short-lived but now fabled Wonder Wart-Hog magazine late in 1966:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-08-201172856PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-08-201172902PM.jpg)
This was definitely a big break for Shelton as the magazine proved to be a major milestone in the future underground comix legend's young career.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/014_zps1a2ec2ec.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TLs92BdQBKk/VN_N-1mr0oI/AAAAAAAAm7Q/XjB8U9juDr8/s1600/WWConcession%2BStand%2B01.jpg)
Shelton also did a Bull o' Fuzz strip which appeared in Drag Cartoons on a more haphazard basis.
The Wonder Wart-Hog strip must have been popular with readers because it rated a cover mention a mere four months later:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/014_zps7d93e5c6.jpg)
And another four months later the Wonder Wart-Hog strip graduated to full cover feature treatment:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/015_zps9593326e.jpg)
Millar Publications then launched the short-lived but now fabled Wonder Wart-Hog magazine late in 1966:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-08-201172856PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-08-201172902PM.jpg)
This was definitely a big break for Shelton as the magazine proved to be a major milestone in the future underground comix legend's young career.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 11, 2017, 03:26:38 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 11, 2017, 03:26:38 PM
Unopened bags of Marx Nutty Mads are a rare prize! Here's a good shot of a bag containing all six of the Series 1 Nutty Mads:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Donald%202_zpswcl0pkj7.jpg)
And here's a pic of the Nutty Mad most prominently featured on the bag, Donald the Demon:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Donald%201_zpsv263lbae.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Donald%202_zpswcl0pkj7.jpg)
And here's a pic of the Nutty Mad most prominently featured on the bag, Donald the Demon:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Donald%201_zpsv263lbae.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 11, 2017, 03:48:08 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 11, 2017, 03:48:08 PM
I bought several Marx Nutty Mads and UniMons when I was a kid in the '60s and they were always loose bin items. Marx must have abandoned the packaging for those figures early on because I never saw any of it. In some instances it could have been that the retailers threw the packaging away so they could sell the figures for a bit more individually.
That packaging is so rare now that MIP examples could sell for hundreds of dollars. Back in the '60s it was just junk...along with Amazing Fantasy #15, Fantastic Four #1, and a crapload of cheap monster toys. Whodathunkit? :o
That packaging is so rare now that MIP examples could sell for hundreds of dollars. Back in the '60s it was just junk...along with Amazing Fantasy #15, Fantastic Four #1, and a crapload of cheap monster toys. Whodathunkit? :o
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on May 12, 2017, 12:18:32 AM
Post by: skully on May 12, 2017, 12:18:32 AM
Exactly what I've been saying for a L O N G time now, these very "treasures" of today were nothing but new junky items back then, we NEVER would have known that these things would be worth what they are today, they were meant to be played with, then discarded. Those of us who are "lucky" enough to have purchased these very items back in the day can now ,sometimes, only shake our heads when we see some of the prices realized and just sit back and remember when we actually bought them back then, a lot of times in total amazement! I remember the large bins just filled with Marx Monsters, I already told you of my personal story with Fantastic Four # 1, MPC monsters, the magazines, the model kits, the gum ball trinkets, many things were geared towards crazy, zaney weird things, as well as monsters, it truly was the "in" thing back then.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 12, 2017, 09:56:03 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 12, 2017, 09:56:03 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 11, 2017, 03:26:38 PM
Unopened bags of Marx Nutty Mads are a rare prize! Here's a good shot of a bag containing all six of the Series 1 Nutty Mads:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Donald%202_zpswcl0pkj7.jpg)
And here's a pic of the Nutty Mad most prominently featured on the bag, Donald the Demon:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Donald%201_zpsv263lbae.jpg)
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So awesome!!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 12, 2017, 10:00:14 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 12, 2017, 10:00:14 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 11, 2017, 03:48:08 PMI bought several Marx Nutty Mads and UniMons when I was a kid in the '60s and they were always loose bin items. Marx must have abandoned the packaging for those figures early on because I never saw any of it. In some instances it could have been that the retailers threw the packaging away so they could sell the figures for a bit more individually.
That packaging is so rare now that MIP examples could sell for hundreds of dollars. Back in the '60s it was just junk....
And I believe that a bagged set of Marx Universal Monster figures is even tougher to find!
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/001MARXCREATURESwithBAG_zps134adb56.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 12, 2017, 10:10:26 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 12, 2017, 10:10:26 AM
Quote from: skully on May 12, 2017, 12:18:32 AMExactly what I've been saying for a L O N G time now, these very "treasures" of today were nothing but new junky items back then, we NEVER would have known that these things would be worth what they are today, they were meant to be played with, then discarded. Those of us who are "lucky" enough to have purchased these very items back in the day can now ,sometimes, only shake our heads when we see some of the prices realized....
And that of course is the Catch-22 situation. It had to be considered junk back in the day or else the destruction factor would not have kicked in to make these items so scarce and highly prized today.
That's also why the "instant collectibles" that are produced to be prized and cherished from the get-go hardly ever maintain their "value". Nobody throws them out. Therefore when the surge of demand generated by the hype upon release fades, so do the prices fetched since the supply hasn't dwindled,
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 12, 2017, 01:39:35 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 12, 2017, 01:39:35 PM
When General Mills launched Count Chocula and Franken Berry cereals in March 1971, many observers guessed that they'd turn out to be another here-today-gone-tomorrow kids' fad.
(http://www.mrbreakfast.com/ucp/139_6252_ucp.jpg)
Well I'm glad to say that they're still on super market shelves! Here are a few older Count Chocula boxes:
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/mnbox03.jpg)
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/box1230.jpg)
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/pax49.jpg)
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/box706.jpg)
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(http://www.mrbreakfast.com/ucp/139_6252_ucp.jpg)
Well I'm glad to say that they're still on super market shelves! Here are a few older Count Chocula boxes:
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/mnbox03.jpg)
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/box1230.jpg)
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/pax49.jpg)
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/box706.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on May 13, 2017, 12:25:18 AM
Post by: skully on May 13, 2017, 12:25:18 AM
Hep, so true. There just isn't enough speaker heads, boxed or loose, MPC carded figures, Haunted Hulks, Horrorscopes, Hasbro paint sets, SPP plaques, ,etc. to keep us all happy. However, there are a few really scarce items from later years too. As an example, just try to find a carded "Yuk Head" , it's tough to do. Empty gum card boxes are really tough too,depending on the subject.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 13, 2017, 11:12:20 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 13, 2017, 11:12:20 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 12, 2017, 01:39:35 PM
When General Mills launched Count Chocula and Franken Berry cereals in March 1971, many observers guessed that they'd turn out to be another here-today-gone-tomorrow kids' fad.
(http://www.mrbreakfast.com/ucp/139_6252_ucp.jpg)
Well I'm glad to say that they're still on super market shelves! Here are a few older Count Chocula boxes:
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/mnbox03.jpg)
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/box1230.jpg)
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/pax49.jpg)
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/box706.jpg)
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Is General Mills/Target still releasing the cereals seasonally? During Fall?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2017, 11:46:29 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2017, 11:46:29 AM
Count Chocula is available all year round in most supermarkets here in Canada. I was also under the impression that both Count Chocula and Franken Berry could be found most everywhere in the States at any time of year. Boo-Berry though might just be seasonal. And Fruit Brute and Yummy Mummy only rear their gaudy heads every few years during special promotions.
Perhaps one of our many American members could weigh in on the subject/question.
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Perhaps one of our many American members could weigh in on the subject/question.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2017, 12:44:19 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2017, 12:44:19 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on May 13, 2017, 11:12:20 AMI buy Frankenberry, Count Chocula, and Booberry, every October at Target. Our nearest Walmart didn't have them last year, but I believe CVS did. I've been saving those folded boxes for years. :D
Is General Mills/Target still releasing the cereals seasonally? During Fall?
I haven't seen Fruit Brute and Yummy Mummy in our neckathewoods for 3 or 4 years. We live in the Southeast. I know it's seasonal for the main 3, but it may be regional as well? :-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2017, 12:48:49 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2017, 12:48:49 PM
Another wild monstery type of cereal was Freakies which was launched by Ralston Purina in 1972:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/freakies-759869.jpg)
The enclosed Freakies premiums were absolutely outta sight!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Afreakies.jpg)
And the Freakies Cars subsequently released were even wilder!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Afreakiescars.jpg)
Though I never even knew about Freakies cereal let alone the premium figures at the time, I have to admit that these Freakies are right up there with the very best cereal premiums of all time! 'Nuff said.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/freakies-759869.jpg)
The enclosed Freakies premiums were absolutely outta sight!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Afreakies.jpg)
And the Freakies Cars subsequently released were even wilder!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Afreakiescars.jpg)
Though I never even knew about Freakies cereal let alone the premium figures at the time, I have to admit that these Freakies are right up there with the very best cereal premiums of all time! 'Nuff said.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2017, 01:12:22 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 13, 2017, 01:12:22 PM
The Freakie Magnet is a magazine for cereal collectors: http://www.lavasurfer.com/freakies/fm-zines.html (http://www.lavasurfer.com/freakies/fm-zines.html)
I have #11 which contains an article on Nabisco dinosaur premiums.
(http://www.lavasurfer.com/freakies/f11.gif)
I have #11 which contains an article on Nabisco dinosaur premiums.
(http://www.lavasurfer.com/freakies/f11.gif)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2017, 03:37:10 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2017, 03:37:10 PM
Hmmmmm, interesting! Maybe I should subscribe.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 15, 2017, 04:12:54 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 15, 2017, 04:12:54 PM
Here are good shots of my Capitol "Big Daddy" Roth LPs:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HotRodLPs.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatRatFinkLP.jpg)
And check out this wild cool custom build-up based on the cover illustration from the Hot Rod Hootenanny LP:
(http://gallery.unrealspawnboard.com/albums/userpics/10006/Hotrod_Hootenanny%5B1%5D.jpg)
I mean talk about stoke!
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HotRodLPs.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HepcatRatFinkLP.jpg)
And check out this wild cool custom build-up based on the cover illustration from the Hot Rod Hootenanny LP:
(http://gallery.unrealspawnboard.com/albums/userpics/10006/Hotrod_Hootenanny%5B1%5D.jpg)
I mean talk about stoke!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 16, 2017, 04:31:08 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 16, 2017, 04:31:08 PM
There were eight variations of the SPP monster wallets. There were four different character combinations:
(https://i.imgur.com/qdla13X.jpg)
Wolf Man - Creature
Mummy - Dracula
Phantom - Frankenstein
Frankenstein - Dracula
Each combination was available with either a magic slate or a mirror with the words "LOOK A MONSTER" printed on the surrounding plastic:
(https://i.imgur.com/7lDDgU8.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/qdla13X.jpg)
Wolf Man - Creature
Mummy - Dracula
Phantom - Frankenstein
Frankenstein - Dracula
Each combination was available with either a magic slate or a mirror with the words "LOOK A MONSTER" printed on the surrounding plastic:
(https://i.imgur.com/7lDDgU8.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 16, 2017, 06:32:36 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 16, 2017, 06:32:36 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 16, 2017, 04:31:08 PM
Each combination was available with either a magic slate or a mirror with the words "LOOK A MONSTER" printed on the surrounding plastic:
So, only the magic slate version had the cards and the mirror version had a coin pocket.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 16, 2017, 08:42:02 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 16, 2017, 08:42:02 PM
The cards are some of coolest parts of those wallets. 8)
Was the other version a glass mirror? :o Wow, fall on your butt and suddenly you have a wallet full of glass shards...if you get lucky and they stay in the wallet. :D
Was the other version a glass mirror? :o Wow, fall on your butt and suddenly you have a wallet full of glass shards...if you get lucky and they stay in the wallet. :D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2017, 09:49:35 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2017, 09:49:35 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 16, 2017, 06:32:36 PMSo, only the magic slate version had the cards and the mirror version had a coin pocket.
No. Both versions had both a change purse and the cards. The change purse is buried under the cards in the top picture above while the plastic accordion card holder and cards are (for whatever reason) simply missing in the bottom picture.
The plastic card holder is attached underneath the change purse in the magic slate variant of the wallet but is attached underneath the mirror in the other version of the wallet.
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 16, 2017, 08:42:02 PMWas the other version a glass mirror?
Yes, you bet! Glass indeed.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 18, 2017, 02:06:33 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 18, 2017, 02:06:33 PM
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Horror_of_Party_Beach_zpsebwvr9po.jpg)
I took in The Horror of Party Beach at the Victoria Cinema on Clarence Street in downtown London at the time of its initial release in 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Victoria_zps9166987c.jpg)
The Victoria was a classic low-end of the market grind-house in which kids flung empty popcorn boxes from the upper balcony much to the dismay of the ushers. It lasted until around 1970 before it succumbed to the forces of modernization/redevelopment.
I don't remember The Horror of Party Beach being part of a double feature though!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/horror-of-party-beach-movie-poster-1964-1020429045_zpsrrr82x9u.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/horrorparty-3_zpszzn4fsmg.jpg)
Maybe The Curse of the Living Corpse was added as a second feature for drive-in showings.
Here's a scan of my Warren magazine devoted to the flick anyway:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130752PM.jpg)
tynhrt
I took in The Horror of Party Beach at the Victoria Cinema on Clarence Street in downtown London at the time of its initial release in 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Victoria_zps9166987c.jpg)
The Victoria was a classic low-end of the market grind-house in which kids flung empty popcorn boxes from the upper balcony much to the dismay of the ushers. It lasted until around 1970 before it succumbed to the forces of modernization/redevelopment.
I don't remember The Horror of Party Beach being part of a double feature though!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/horror-of-party-beach-movie-poster-1964-1020429045_zpsrrr82x9u.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/horrorparty-3_zpszzn4fsmg.jpg)
Maybe The Curse of the Living Corpse was added as a second feature for drive-in showings.
Here's a scan of my Warren magazine devoted to the flick anyway:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130752PM.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 18, 2017, 02:14:48 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 18, 2017, 02:14:48 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 17, 2017, 09:49:35 AM
No. Both versions had both a change purse and the cards. The change purse is buried under the cards in the top picture
Oh, OK!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2017, 12:08:53 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2017, 12:08:53 PM
Aurora's Forgotten Prisoner of Castel-Maré with box art by the fabled Mort Kunstler is among the very top model kits of all-time!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/aurora-figure-kit-forgotten-prisoner1.jpg)
Here are a few build-ups of the Forgotten Prisoner kit. The first one is by RedKing:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/RedkingForgottenPrisoner.jpg)
The second by Universal Steve:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/UniversalSteveForgottenPrisoner.jpg)
A third by Propman:
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/DwayneseBayitems040.jpg)
Fourth a high quality job by Jim Bertges that's everything a professionally built and painted kit should be:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/100_6170_zpse74f748b.jpg)
The same kit with flash:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/100_6155_zpseef1b514.jpg)
And then an absolutely awesome eye-popping one done by Witch Hunter with neon black-light paint:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/high_stakes/IMG-20130122-00644.jpg)
Finally a very nice looking buildup by Cerebus:
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2856/8844376112_5eeef238ce.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/aurora-figure-kit-forgotten-prisoner1.jpg)
Here are a few build-ups of the Forgotten Prisoner kit. The first one is by RedKing:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/RedkingForgottenPrisoner.jpg)
The second by Universal Steve:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/UniversalSteveForgottenPrisoner.jpg)
A third by Propman:
(http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/vv340/propman1/COLLECTION%20ROOM/DwayneseBayitems040.jpg)
Fourth a high quality job by Jim Bertges that's everything a professionally built and painted kit should be:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/100_6170_zpse74f748b.jpg)
The same kit with flash:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c346/JimBertges/100_6155_zpseef1b514.jpg)
And then an absolutely awesome eye-popping one done by Witch Hunter with neon black-light paint:
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y43/high_stakes/IMG-20130122-00644.jpg)
Finally a very nice looking buildup by Cerebus:
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2856/8844376112_5eeef238ce.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 19, 2017, 01:32:25 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 19, 2017, 01:32:25 PM
How many different Forgotten Prisoner kits are there? I see at least 3 in that bunch.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2017, 02:22:53 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2017, 02:22:53 PM
Well....
Aurora original
Aurora Frightening Lightning
Aurora Glow-in-the Dark
Polar Lights
Aurora reissue
I'm not sure how the parts of any of these variants would differ one from another though.
:-\
Aurora original
Aurora Frightening Lightning
Aurora Glow-in-the Dark
Polar Lights
Aurora reissue
I'm not sure how the parts of any of these variants would differ one from another though.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: djmadden99 on May 19, 2017, 02:48:49 PM
Post by: djmadden99 on May 19, 2017, 02:48:49 PM
At least one is the 1/7 scale Aurora Box Art tribute series sculpted by Jeff Yagher and produced by Monsters in Motion. They are about 15" tall if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 19, 2017, 02:56:51 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 19, 2017, 02:56:51 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 19, 2017, 02:22:53 PM
Aurora original
Aurora Frightening Lightning
Aurora Glow-in-the Dark
Polar Lights
Aurora reissue
Sorry! I meant different sculpts. I can't tell if the fig. is different, but the base/bkgnd is completely different in 2 of these photos.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 20, 2017, 11:06:54 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 20, 2017, 11:06:54 AM
Check out this fabulous SPP monster binder from 1963:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/SPP_Monster_binder.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
8)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/SPP_Monster_binder.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 20, 2017, 11:34:19 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 20, 2017, 11:34:19 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 20, 2017, 11:06:54 AM
Check out this fabulous SPP monster binder from 1963:
(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii123/darkmonkeygod/1963SPPbinderMadGhouls.jpg)
8)
I dig this....
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: bigbud on May 20, 2017, 06:25:43 PM
Post by: bigbud on May 20, 2017, 06:25:43 PM
Yes...that binder is fantastic!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 21, 2017, 06:24:45 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 21, 2017, 06:24:45 PM
Here are scans of five more of my Tales of the Unexpected comics featuring Space Ranger:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110429PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-08-201173537PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-08-201173541PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183920PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183926PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110429PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-08-201173537PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-08-201173541PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183920PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183926PM.jpg)
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on May 21, 2017, 09:51:00 PM
Post by: Palifan on May 21, 2017, 09:51:00 PM
I haven't seen these comics Hepcat so thanks for sharing (as well as everything else on this thread, always something else new for me).
It's funny reading the title of this comic and I suddenly remembered an old series I used to watch growing up in the UK with the same name. It was a great series with a kind of horror slant to each episode as I remember it. One that really stuck in my mind was called something like Blood Birthday and was a kids Birthday party that all the pipes in the room started creaking and then burst, covering everyone in blood! I was pretty young at the time and can't really remember any details about it but some of the images have stuck with me to this day.
Ian
It's funny reading the title of this comic and I suddenly remembered an old series I used to watch growing up in the UK with the same name. It was a great series with a kind of horror slant to each episode as I remember it. One that really stuck in my mind was called something like Blood Birthday and was a kids Birthday party that all the pipes in the room started creaking and then burst, covering everyone in blood! I was pretty young at the time and can't really remember any details about it but some of the images have stuck with me to this day.
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 22, 2017, 09:14:06 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 22, 2017, 09:14:06 AM
This one then:
Wiki - Tales of the Unexpected TV series (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_the_Unexpected_(TV_series))
(https://fanart.tv/api/download.php?type=download&image=48450§ion=1)
:)
Wiki - Tales of the Unexpected TV series (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_the_Unexpected_(TV_series))
(https://fanart.tv/api/download.php?type=download&image=48450§ion=1)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on May 22, 2017, 11:22:37 AM
Post by: Palifan on May 22, 2017, 11:22:37 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 22, 2017, 09:14:06 AM
This one then:
Tales of the Unexpected TV series (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_of_the_Unexpected_(TV_series))
:)
That's the one!
I've looked through the list of episodes and can't seem to finds the one I mentioned so I've no idea what the name of it was. I did find this one though which was another big one growing up - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2wvmXoH0aw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2wvmXoH0aw)
It's worth looking at if only to hear the title music, this used to fill me with dread every time it came on.
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on May 22, 2017, 11:36:31 AM
Post by: Palifan on May 22, 2017, 11:36:31 AM
After a little more searching it turns out the episode I was thinking of was from another series from 1980 called Hammer House of Horror and the episode was called The House that Bled.
I can't find the episode but here's a clip of the ending (with some gentle music put over it for some reason?!) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaV9ZhRF7FU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaV9ZhRF7FU)
At nine years old this really did have an effect on me!
Ian
I can't find the episode but here's a clip of the ending (with some gentle music put over it for some reason?!) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaV9ZhRF7FU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaV9ZhRF7FU)
At nine years old this really did have an effect on me!
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 22, 2017, 01:08:34 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 22, 2017, 01:08:34 PM
Johnny Seven O.M.A.:
(http://www.serioustoyz.com/ItemImages/000006/JIMCjohnnySevenMIBA_lg.jpeg)
I got one of these for Christmas in the mid '60s. Great toy! Bit of a Sci-fi slant for a military weapon.
I never replaced this in my collection because I don't collect toy guns per se, and nice examples of this toy are pretty pricey and take up a lot of space. I did make exceptions for the Hamilton's Invaders helmet and weaponry however, because I'm partial to the HI stuff.
(http://www.serioustoyz.com/ItemImages/000006/JIMCjohnnySevenMIBA_lg.jpeg)
I got one of these for Christmas in the mid '60s. Great toy! Bit of a Sci-fi slant for a military weapon.
I never replaced this in my collection because I don't collect toy guns per se, and nice examples of this toy are pretty pricey and take up a lot of space. I did make exceptions for the Hamilton's Invaders helmet and weaponry however, because I'm partial to the HI stuff.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 22, 2017, 01:41:54 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 22, 2017, 01:41:54 PM
Quote from: Palifan on May 22, 2017, 11:22:37 AM
It's worth looking at if only to hear the title music, this used to fill me with dread every time it came on.
That music fills you with dread? A word of warning. Never watch the movie PSYCHO!! ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on May 22, 2017, 03:55:19 PM
Post by: Palifan on May 22, 2017, 03:55:19 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 22, 2017, 01:41:54 PM
That music fills you with dread? A word of warning. Never watch the movie PSYCHO!! ;D
Admittedly it probably helped that I was 8 or 9 at the time, it just felt like something bad was coming my way :laugh:
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 22, 2017, 05:46:14 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 22, 2017, 05:46:14 PM
Quote from: Palifan on May 22, 2017, 03:55:19 PM
Admittedly it probably helped that I was 8 or 9 at the time, it just felt like something bad was coming my way :laugh:
There was a late '60s UK horror anthology with a much scarier theme. Can't remember the title, but there is a rollercoaster in the title sequence.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 23, 2017, 10:15:37 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 23, 2017, 10:15:37 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 22, 2017, 01:08:34 PM
Johnny Seven O.M.A.:
I got one of these for Christmas in the mid '60s. Great toy! Bit of a Sci-fi slant for a military weapon.
I never replaced this in my collection because I don't collect toy guns per se, and nice examples of this toy are pretty pricey and take up a lot of space.
The Johnny Seven O.M.A. was a huge success for Topper Toys and was the top selling boy toy of 1964! I never had one as a kid but it's still certainly something I'd like to add to my collection some day.
Here's a great specimen from Bigbud's collection:
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2699.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2696.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2705.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2700.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2704.jpg)
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/IMG_2708.jpg)
Enough firepower right there to keep the neighbour's dog, your kid sister or even Frankenstein at bay!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 23, 2017, 10:59:22 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 23, 2017, 10:59:22 AM
Looks like Photobucket is having some problems, today!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 23, 2017, 02:44:10 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 23, 2017, 02:44:10 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 23, 2017, 10:59:22 AMYeah, they seem to have a lot of those. I still have a few pics hosted through them but I've mostly washed my hands of them. Using flickr now when I rarely need a pic hosted. I mostly hotlink to net pics because of the annoying hoop jumping necessary to post your own pics here. Photobucket's always sending me emails trying to squeeze money for something or other. I won't be doing further business with them. The last time I went to their site I couldn't get anything done for all the ads and general chaos. It was like trying to navigate a minefield. I'm also suspicious of those hosting sites with the assault of ads for the possibility of malware. Seems like fertile ground for picking up ransomware or something else nasty. Since Tinypic seems to be owned by Photobucket I avoid them as well.
Looks like Photobucket is having some problems, today!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 23, 2017, 03:00:28 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 23, 2017, 03:00:28 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 23, 2017, 02:44:10 PM
I still have a few pics hosted through them but I've mostly washed my hands of them.
Same here.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 23, 2017, 06:58:27 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 23, 2017, 06:58:27 PM
Here's a pic I found online (which I took!) of a toy I sold a few years ago. I do love those cheapo cheezee monster toys:
(https://horrorpediadotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/f0.jpg)
WILKIN TOY POP UP FRANKIESTEIN
(https://horrorpediadotcom.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/f0.jpg)
WILKIN TOY POP UP FRANKIESTEIN
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 24, 2017, 10:22:06 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 24, 2017, 10:22:06 AM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on May 23, 2017, 06:58:27 PMI do love those cheapo cheezee monster toys:
As do we all!
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 25, 2017, 01:34:46 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 25, 2017, 01:34:46 PM
So Walpurgisnacht which marks the formal start of spring on many calendars is now several weeks past. And you know what they say about where a young man's fancy turns in spring. Yes, it turns to Halloween!
And I have my Halloween costume all picked out, almost. It's between this original Collegeville Rat Fink costume from the 1960's:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Fink_zpsdj4jsavt.jpg)
And the snazzy 1991 Collegeville reissue like this one here belonging to fellow UMAer SpeedierThanthe Grave:
(http://i.imgur.com/ioCoTHF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vDmboO1.jpg)
Decisions, decisions!
:-\
And I have my Halloween costume all picked out, almost. It's between this original Collegeville Rat Fink costume from the 1960's:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Fink_zpsdj4jsavt.jpg)
And the snazzy 1991 Collegeville reissue like this one here belonging to fellow UMAer SpeedierThanthe Grave:
(http://i.imgur.com/ioCoTHF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/vDmboO1.jpg)
Decisions, decisions!
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 26, 2017, 03:03:27 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 26, 2017, 03:03:27 PM
Here are a few delightful Halloween vacuuform decorations:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20vacu_zps7fouzgb4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20v_zpsyuaicalq.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20vac_zpsvgu4goa6.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20vacu_zps7fouzgb4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20v_zpsyuaicalq.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20vac_zpsvgu4goa6.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 27, 2017, 12:29:02 AM
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 27, 2017, 12:29:02 AM
Every single picture you show I took... I still own the largest one, your second image...
I sold the first unknown witch manufacturer last year, the third image I sold the year before with a second plaque of similar design and quality.
I sold the first unknown witch manufacturer last year, the third image I sold the year before with a second plaque of similar design and quality.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 27, 2017, 11:38:29 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 27, 2017, 11:38:29 AM
Hah! So I very clearly remember you posting those pictures last November(?) with the warning to grab them now if you want to save them because they were from an Ebay auction and wouldn't necessarily stay up for long. So I did!
:laugh:
I don't recall you mentioning though that they were from your own auction.
:-\
:laugh:
I don't recall you mentioning though that they were from your own auction.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 28, 2017, 08:22:23 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 28, 2017, 08:22:23 AM
Here are pics of some neat Halloween PEZ dispensers
Bat
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH32_zpsf6e8b036.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH32_zpsf6e8b036.jpg.html)
Black Hat Witch
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/fd3492b0-b3e0-40fa-9af0-69d9e59a5402_zpsa72041cd.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/fd3492b0-b3e0-40fa-9af0-69d9e59a5402_zpsa72041cd.jpg.html) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZHW_zps5811ad25.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZHW_zps5811ad25.jpg.html)
Black Skeleton
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH29_zps914fa007.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH29_zps914fa007.jpg.html)
Green Stem Jack-O-Lantern
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH4_zpsc2825f0c.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH4_zpsc2825f0c.jpg.html)
Mummy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH26_zps212ffa30.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH26_zps212ffa30.jpg.html)
Vampire Count
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/8edaac96-c84b-4942-a357-125be7dfee04_zps0549af27.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/8edaac96-c84b-4942-a357-125be7dfee04_zps0549af27.jpg.html)
Friendly Ghost
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/17d45566-cf07-44ac-a521-8ba8ef24958f_zps41071297.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/17d45566-cf07-44ac-a521-8ba8ef24958f_zps41071297.jpg.html)
Happy Henry Ghost
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZHalloweenG_zpsacf21b2d.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZHalloweenG_zpsacf21b2d.jpg.html)
Polly Pumpkin Ghost
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZHalloweenG2_zps6e095604.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZHalloweenG2_zps6e095604.jpg.html)
tynhrt
Bat
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH32_zpsf6e8b036.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH32_zpsf6e8b036.jpg.html)
Black Hat Witch
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/fd3492b0-b3e0-40fa-9af0-69d9e59a5402_zpsa72041cd.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/fd3492b0-b3e0-40fa-9af0-69d9e59a5402_zpsa72041cd.jpg.html) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZHW_zps5811ad25.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZHW_zps5811ad25.jpg.html)
Black Skeleton
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH29_zps914fa007.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH29_zps914fa007.jpg.html)
Green Stem Jack-O-Lantern
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH4_zpsc2825f0c.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH4_zpsc2825f0c.jpg.html)
Mummy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH26_zps212ffa30.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH26_zps212ffa30.jpg.html)
Vampire Count
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/8edaac96-c84b-4942-a357-125be7dfee04_zps0549af27.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/8edaac96-c84b-4942-a357-125be7dfee04_zps0549af27.jpg.html)
Friendly Ghost
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/17d45566-cf07-44ac-a521-8ba8ef24958f_zps41071297.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/17d45566-cf07-44ac-a521-8ba8ef24958f_zps41071297.jpg.html)
Happy Henry Ghost
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZHalloweenG_zpsacf21b2d.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZHalloweenG_zpsacf21b2d.jpg.html)
Polly Pumpkin Ghost
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZHalloweenG2_zps6e095604.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZHalloweenG2_zps6e095604.jpg.html)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 28, 2017, 11:07:17 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 28, 2017, 11:07:17 PM
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/IDEALMONSTERLAB3sz_zps1599f4cd.jpg)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/IDEALMONSTERLAB1sz_zps94ca4d2c.jpg)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/IDEALMONSTERLAB1sz_zps94ca4d2c.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on May 29, 2017, 01:00:48 AM
Post by: Palifan on May 29, 2017, 01:00:48 AM
That item is something I've never seen and simply amazing :o
Ian
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 29, 2017, 01:07:22 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 29, 2017, 01:07:22 AM
Quote from: Palifan on May 29, 2017, 01:00:48 AM
That item is something I've never seen and simply amazing
Here's an old thread with lots of pics and the instructions.
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=11111.15 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=11111.15)
Don't blink! Here's a quick 15 sec. of it in operation.
! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4FLd6-slHI#)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on May 29, 2017, 10:05:27 AM
Post by: Palifan on May 29, 2017, 10:05:27 AM
That really is truly magnificent!
Thanks for passing on the thread Mike, great read and although I'm sure I'll never find one for sale (let alone be able to afford it), but it's nice to know this thing exists in the world.
Ian
Thanks for passing on the thread Mike, great read and although I'm sure I'll never find one for sale (let alone be able to afford it), but it's nice to know this thing exists in the world.
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 29, 2017, 10:46:26 AM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 29, 2017, 10:46:26 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 20, 2017, 11:06:54 AM
Check out this fabulous SPP monster binder from 1963:
(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii123/darkmonkeygod/1963SPPbinderMadGhouls.jpg)
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Here is another example that recently sold on eBay for $202.00:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4198/34127132194_1a3e7bfaaf_c.jpg)
I never knew these existed before that auction. They must be scarce.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 29, 2017, 11:40:59 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 29, 2017, 11:40:59 AM
Interesting the variations in colour!
:-\
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 30, 2017, 11:07:43 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 30, 2017, 11:07:43 AM
Here's a nice grouping of vintage Gurley Halloween candles:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Gurley_zpsisq3egae.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Gurley_zpsisq3egae.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 31, 2017, 09:15:50 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 31, 2017, 09:15:50 AM
Vintage Halloween candy boxes are so cool I'll have to start collecting them one of these years!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20box_zpsjlmzr7e6.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%202_zpsh5cxaemx.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20box_zpsjlmzr7e6.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%202_zpsh5cxaemx.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 01, 2017, 10:11:31 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 01, 2017, 10:11:31 AM
Beistle die-cuts always add a lot to the Halloween season:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-halloween-cat-die-cut_zpsrw92yzps.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-witch_zpsd8t9kjll.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-pumpkin-derby-hat-pipe_zps2vfhiint.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-owl_zpsfeeyztfv.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-skull-with-cap_zpsxsaojmgg.png)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-halloween-cat-die-cut_zpsrw92yzps.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-witch_zpsd8t9kjll.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-pumpkin-derby-hat-pipe_zps2vfhiint.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-owl_zpsfeeyztfv.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-skull-with-cap_zpsxsaojmgg.png)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 02, 2017, 09:25:33 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 02, 2017, 09:25:33 AM
Check out these Halloween signs!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%205_zpsyh3rnnll.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%204_zpsh3sdg6uk.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%207_zpsmstdcjnr.jpg)
Can you imagine getting a little bottle of Coke while trick or treating? How cool would that have been?
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%205_zpsyh3rnnll.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%204_zpsh3sdg6uk.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%207_zpsmstdcjnr.jpg)
Can you imagine getting a little bottle of Coke while trick or treating? How cool would that have been?
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 03, 2017, 11:05:18 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 03, 2017, 11:05:18 AM
I've come to appreciate the box art and sculpt of the Aurora Phantom of the Opera model kit, the Marx Phantom sculpt and the SPP Phantom wallet art more and more over the last few years. The Phantom of the Opera has accordingly moved up dramatically in my monster popularity rankings.
As a result, this nifty Ben Cooper mask and costume now has a place way up high in my Halloween costume rotation:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20Phantom%20-%20Copy_zps96cfi0nk.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20P%20-%20Copy_zpsbqnpdqvs.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/79/7b/d3/797bd3182890e4fa41c9a3c77f069ff3.jpg)
It might very well be the one I choose for the big night in 2018.
tynhrt
As a result, this nifty Ben Cooper mask and costume now has a place way up high in my Halloween costume rotation:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20Phantom%20-%20Copy_zps96cfi0nk.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20P%20-%20Copy_zpsbqnpdqvs.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/79/7b/d3/797bd3182890e4fa41c9a3c77f069ff3.jpg)
It might very well be the one I choose for the big night in 2018.
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on June 04, 2017, 01:09:48 AM
Post by: Monolith on June 04, 2017, 01:09:48 AM
I like the Ben Cooper Phantom costume, too. I actually took the photo of the Phantom mask in the middle with the black background that you posted above. I don't have the complete costume, though, just the mask.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 04, 2017, 05:49:09 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 04, 2017, 05:49:09 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 03, 2017, 11:05:18 AM
I've come to appreciate the box art and sculpt of the Aurora Phantom of the Opera model kit, the Marx Phantom sculpt and the SPP Phantom wallet art more and more over the last few years. The Phantom of the Opera has accordingly moved up dramatically in my monster popularity rankings.
As a result, this nifty Ben Cooper mask and costume now has a place way up high in my Halloween costume rotation:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20Phantom%20-%20Copy_zps96cfi0nk.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20P%20-%20Copy_zpsbqnpdqvs.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/79/7b/d3/797bd3182890e4fa41c9a3c77f069ff3.jpg)
It might very well be the one I choose for the big night in 2018.
tynhrt
Occasionally, this costume shows-up on eBAY. I have placed a bid once or twice, and never won the auction.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 04, 2017, 03:17:56 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 04, 2017, 03:17:56 PM
Before plastic Halloween buckets arrived on the scene, the coolest way to trick or treat was with a shopping bag featuring Halloween graphics. Here are pics of a couple:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20bag1_zpsgrns7qei.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/halloweenboobag_zpsukpqyimj.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20bag1_zpsgrns7qei.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/halloweenboobag_zpsukpqyimj.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on June 04, 2017, 05:06:14 PM
Post by: Monolith on June 04, 2017, 05:06:14 PM
How 'bout these Trick or Treat bags? I got these back in the '70's...
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_6711.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/IMG_6711.jpg.html)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_6711.jpg) (http://s853.photobucket.com/user/monolith_06/media/IMG_6711.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 05, 2017, 10:19:32 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 05, 2017, 10:19:32 PM
Here's a more modern take on a container (or two) for trick or treating:
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/HALLOWEENMONSTERCOVERTEST02sz_zps3ddf90e4.jpg)
The graphics are admittedly way cool, but it would present some very real capacity problems on the big night.
:-\
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/allhallowsday/HALLOWEENMONSTERCOVERTEST02sz_zps3ddf90e4.jpg)
The graphics are admittedly way cool, but it would present some very real capacity problems on the big night.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 05, 2017, 11:52:18 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 05, 2017, 11:52:18 PM
Nice to see my pic (again) of two buckets. A member of this forum owns the one on the right; I still own the "yellow" one.
Of course, Monolith mentions the bags he shows were his own in the 1970s, so the buckets were only "modern" in their day and plastic bags are still around... I would have loved a Frankenbucket back in the day, but capacity certainly was a primary concern. I always looked for a Halloween BAG... I have a witch rocket bag just like the one you pictured.
Of course, Monolith mentions the bags he shows were his own in the 1970s, so the buckets were only "modern" in their day and plastic bags are still around... I would have loved a Frankenbucket back in the day, but capacity certainly was a primary concern. I always looked for a Halloween BAG... I have a witch rocket bag just like the one you pictured.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 06, 2017, 11:12:11 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 06, 2017, 11:12:11 AM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on June 05, 2017, 11:52:18 PMNice to see my pic (again) of two buckets.
Drat! I didn't notice that you'd already posted that precise picture in this thread.
:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 06, 2017, 11:16:13 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 06, 2017, 11:16:13 AM
Here are a couple more cool Halloween candy boxes:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Oh%20Henry%20Halloween_zpsgw4vw0e0.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Baby%20Ruth_zpsywe4xzdj.jpg)
Wow! Can you imagine trick or treating back in the day and getting a whole full size chocolate bar? When I was a kid I actually thought that this was a commonplace occurrence in the States because of ads such as these in Life and Saturday Evening Post magazines!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Baby%20Ruth%20ad_zpsnvvowfpp.jpg)
:laugh:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Oh%20Henry%20Halloween_zpsgw4vw0e0.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Baby%20Ruth_zpsywe4xzdj.jpg)
Wow! Can you imagine trick or treating back in the day and getting a whole full size chocolate bar? When I was a kid I actually thought that this was a commonplace occurrence in the States because of ads such as these in Life and Saturday Evening Post magazines!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Baby%20Ruth%20ad_zpsnvvowfpp.jpg)
:laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 07, 2017, 05:32:02 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 07, 2017, 05:32:02 PM
Here are a few more Halloween party oriented Beistle die-cuts:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Beistle%203_zpsy97fv3nm.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-zingo-halloween-fortune-and-stunt-game_zpsv2aso17u.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-fortune-wheel_zpsmg8rswn2.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-poseable-clown_zpsjsr6f72t.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-go-go-dancer_zpsclf8gc5r.png)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Beistle%203_zpsy97fv3nm.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-zingo-halloween-fortune-and-stunt-game_zpsv2aso17u.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-fortune-wheel_zpsmg8rswn2.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-poseable-clown_zpsjsr6f72t.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/beistle-go-go-dancer_zpsclf8gc5r.png)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 08, 2017, 01:35:53 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 08, 2017, 01:35:53 PM
Here are scans of three more Eerie mags from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie9.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie9.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on June 08, 2017, 09:02:59 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on June 08, 2017, 09:02:59 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 08, 2017, 01:35:53 PMLove Frazetta's Sea Witch painting! I have a poster of it framed and hanging in my comic/monster mag room. ;)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Eerie7.jpg)
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0894/8394/products/17x22-Sea-Witch.jpg?v=1437228838)
I never tire of looking at Frazetta's work.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 08, 2017, 11:35:39 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 08, 2017, 11:35:39 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OHgAAOSwCU1YwM3e/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 09, 2017, 09:55:33 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 09, 2017, 09:55:33 AM
A nice Gray Morrow cover!
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Interesting that Eerie 6 has somehow eluded me to this point. Not that I've ever devoted any effort to seeking it out of course....
:-\
8)
Interesting that Eerie 6 has somehow eluded me to this point. Not that I've ever devoted any effort to seeking it out of course....
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 09, 2017, 10:24:53 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 09, 2017, 10:24:53 AM
Here are pics of a couple of monsterrific Roalex puzzles:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Roalex%20Frankenstein_zpsbdclx3s3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Roalex%20F_zpsa4yuxect.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Roalex%20Frankenstein_zpsbdclx3s3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Roalex%20F_zpsa4yuxect.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 11, 2017, 12:28:01 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 11, 2017, 12:28:01 AM
So circa 1970 wild cool ads like these showcasing a Life Size Moon Monster began to appear in better comic magazines everywhere:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/moon%20monster1_zpsahcw85o8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/moon%20mon_zps9fqavahn.jpg)
And wow! Here's a pic of the genuine article that buyers/subscribers received in the mail:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Horror-Club-Poster-1970-357x1024_zpsmitemzjf.jpg)
But those who sent in their dollar to join America's only Monster Fan Club received so much more! An itemized list of what the lucky subscribers scored is catalogued right here (http://collectingclassicmonsters.com/monster-kid-memories/classic-monster-kid-ads-moon-monster-horror-fan-club/).
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/moon%20monster1_zpsahcw85o8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/moon%20mon_zps9fqavahn.jpg)
And wow! Here's a pic of the genuine article that buyers/subscribers received in the mail:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Horror-Club-Poster-1970-357x1024_zpsmitemzjf.jpg)
But those who sent in their dollar to join America's only Monster Fan Club received so much more! An itemized list of what the lucky subscribers scored is catalogued right here (http://collectingclassicmonsters.com/monster-kid-memories/classic-monster-kid-ads-moon-monster-horror-fan-club/).
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 11, 2017, 12:56:07 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 11, 2017, 12:56:07 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 11, 2017, 12:28:01 AM
An itemized list of what the lucky subscribers scored is catalogued right here (http://collectingclassicmonsters.com/monster-kid-memories/classic-monster-kid-ads-moon-monster-horror-fan-club/).
Most of which was swiped from here.
http://monstermagazines.blogspot.com/2010/07/moon-monster.html (http://monstermagazines.blogspot.com/2010/07/moon-monster.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on June 11, 2017, 11:37:36 AM
Post by: skully on June 11, 2017, 11:37:36 AM
Mike, I clicked on your link. Fantastic work. I actually owned the Gogos art to Creepy 30 and FM 111 at one time. Wish I had them back now. I'll try to surprise you soon with some photos. And, this Monster kit was just on E-bay from the comic ad, looked complete.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 11, 2017, 02:06:09 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 11, 2017, 02:06:09 PM
Quote from: skully on June 11, 2017, 11:37:36 AM
And, this Monster kit was just on E-bay from the comic ad, looked complete.
I'll have to see if I can find it! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 11, 2017, 02:22:39 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 11, 2017, 02:22:39 PM
Found it! Finally got a large pic of the newsletter! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 14, 2017, 10:00:31 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 14, 2017, 10:00:31 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 11, 2017, 12:56:07 AMMost of which was swiped from here.
http://monstermagazines.blogspot.com/2010/07/moon-monster.html (http://monstermagazines.blogspot.com/2010/07/moon-monster.html)
Well if he was going to swipe info, he certainly went to the best place!
;)
Still it's nice to see the Moon Monster finally getting long overdue attention! Moon Monster finally seems to be moving to the big time, just like Shock Monster did earlier this century.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Shock4_zps3fc0wdyc.jpg)
Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for these noble characters to hit the big screen. Maybe even together! I can see it now on the theater marquee - Moon Monster vs. Shock Monster! Why it could potentially be as big as these two other much acclaimed classics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Godzilla%203_zpsy1evnro8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Billy%202_zpsbnjhvxeb.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 14, 2017, 08:31:50 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 14, 2017, 08:31:50 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7XAAAOSwSlBYwPGV/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/a0sAAOSwrhBZDos2/s-l1600.jpg)
Grab both while ye may!!!
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/a0sAAOSwrhBZDos2/s-l1600.jpg)
Grab both while ye may!!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 15, 2017, 02:14:01 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 15, 2017, 02:14:01 PM
Here's the commercial for the Topper Motorized Monster Maker from 1969:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnt8Ck9IGo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnt8Ck9IGo)
And here are some pics of the toy itself:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topper_zpsxiqpepo7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topper%202_zpsaifutypu.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topper%203_zpsynynriad.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topper%204_zps7cunblh4.jpg)
cl:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnt8Ck9IGo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnt8Ck9IGo)
And here are some pics of the toy itself:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topper_zpsxiqpepo7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topper%202_zpsaifutypu.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topper%203_zpsynynriad.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topper%204_zps7cunblh4.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on June 15, 2017, 02:55:13 PM
Post by: Palifan on June 15, 2017, 02:55:13 PM
That Monster Maker is new on me and amazing!
Ian
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 15, 2017, 03:21:15 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 15, 2017, 03:21:15 PM
Quote from: Palifan on June 15, 2017, 02:55:13 PM
That Monster Maker is new on me and amazing!
I must've missed that one, too?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 16, 2017, 10:52:28 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 16, 2017, 10:52:28 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 11, 2017, 12:28:01 AMSo circa 1970 wild cool ads like these showcasing a Life Size Moon Monster began to appear in better comic magazines everywhere:
But those who sent in their dollar to join America's only Monster Fan Club received so much more! An itemized list of what the lucky subscribers scored is catalogued right here (http://collectingclassicmonsters.com/monster-kid-memories/classic-monster-kid-ads-moon-monster-horror-fan-club/).
Those ads for the Life Size Moon Monster were of course not the only ads in comic mags capable of tempting youngsters to send their hard scrounged cash off to some distant P.O. Box. There were many! Here are two more of my favourites:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20ad_zpsrsogj0gl.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Comic%20book%20mo2_zpsgz5xlpte.jpg)
Mail-Order Mysteries by Kirk Demarais is an essential resource when choosing from among the many offerings in one's comic library:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Comic%20Book%20Mysteries_zpsd082rgwi.jpg)
Yes, the flimsier the actual item, the less likely it was to survive a kid's handling; the tackier the item, the more likely it was to be pitched by a parent in clean-up mode. Therefore the flimsier and tackier the better, because so few will have survived in the hands of others that your own will now fetch mega bucks on Fleabay!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 17, 2017, 04:47:54 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on June 17, 2017, 04:47:54 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cTMAAOSwsXFZNgwo/s-l500.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: lovemesomemonsters on June 18, 2017, 07:37:21 PM
Post by: lovemesomemonsters on June 18, 2017, 07:37:21 PM
Someone at the auction house just got very lucky on one of these. Less than $400.
Quote from: Allhallowsday on June 17, 2017, 04:47:54 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cTMAAOSwsXFZNgwo/s-l500.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 19, 2017, 09:59:33 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 19, 2017, 09:59:33 AM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on June 17, 2017, 04:47:54 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cTMAAOSwsXFZNgwo/s-l500.jpg)
Ahhhhh, the not often pictured Drac view of the fabled popcorn bucket.
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Quote from: lovemesomemonsters on June 18, 2017, 07:37:21 PMSomeone at the auction house just got very lucky on one of these. Less than $400.
The bucket was missing the popcorn though! You couldn't expect it to fetch any more than $400 therefore.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 19, 2017, 02:04:05 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 19, 2017, 02:04:05 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 19, 2017, 09:59:33 AM
The bucket was missing the popcorn though! You couldn't expect it to fetch any more than $400 therefore.
But only if it was the original popcorn. No repop!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 19, 2017, 04:01:19 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 19, 2017, 04:01:19 PM
Oh absolutely! NO repops.
C:)
C:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Count Zero on June 19, 2017, 06:38:22 PM
Post by: Count Zero on June 19, 2017, 06:38:22 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/1r66kj.jpg)
the seller originally listed this bucket a couple of weeks ago as a BIN - it sat untouched for its duration. then it showed up again as an auction and *poof*
i was surprised no one grabbed it the first go around
the seller originally listed this bucket a couple of weeks ago as a BIN - it sat untouched for its duration. then it showed up again as an auction and *poof*
i was surprised no one grabbed it the first go around
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 19, 2017, 07:13:14 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 19, 2017, 07:13:14 PM
Quote from: Count Zero on June 19, 2017, 06:38:22 PM
the seller originally listed this bucket a couple of weeks ago as a BIN - it sat untouched for its duration. then it showed up again as an auction and *poof*
I don't know how many times I've seen that happen! :laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: toyhoarder on June 20, 2017, 11:26:10 AM
Post by: toyhoarder on June 20, 2017, 11:26:10 AM
I am the Lucky winner of that Bucket, And somebody wasn't using there brain, And put a 195 bid in instead of buying it for like 350 or 375, Something like that, So the buy it now option came off, And i swooped in and sniped them at the end !! excited as heck to get it. Ill post more pictures when it arrives ! ~ >:D >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: toyhoarder on June 20, 2017, 11:29:13 AM
Post by: toyhoarder on June 20, 2017, 11:29:13 AM
Quote from: Count Zero on June 19, 2017, 06:38:22 PM
(https://i.imgflip.com/1r66kj.jpg)
the seller originally listed this bucket a couple of weeks ago as a BIN - it sat untouched for its duration. then it showed up again as an auction and *poof*
i was surprised no one grabbed it the first go around
I believe he listed it and took it down ... I don't recall him Letting the auction run... Wish i saw it too! Paid much more than that, But still excited to get it !
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 20, 2017, 01:04:15 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 20, 2017, 01:04:15 PM
Here are a couple of good shots of Horrorhunter's Marx Prehistoric Times playset #3390 from 1957:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx_zpsj9zvzyl4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx2_zpsun3uvmbm.jpg)
It's right up there with the best/most interesting playsets ever produced!
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx_zpsj9zvzyl4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx2_zpsun3uvmbm.jpg)
It's right up there with the best/most interesting playsets ever produced!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 22, 2017, 08:49:54 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 22, 2017, 08:49:54 AM
Here are some scans from my Leaf Munsters card set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201125335PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201125338PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/31-05-2012110326PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201165720PM.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201125335PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201125338PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/31-05-2012110326PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201165720PM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: toyhoarder on June 22, 2017, 07:28:10 PM
Post by: toyhoarder on June 22, 2017, 07:28:10 PM
Monster Popcorn Bucket Arrived in the mail this morning !!!
(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/868/HAAo3u.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/868/HAAo3u.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: toyhoarder on June 22, 2017, 07:29:01 PM
Post by: toyhoarder on June 22, 2017, 07:29:01 PM
(http://imageshack.com/a/img924/5044/v2kFRi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: toyhoarder on June 22, 2017, 07:29:43 PM
Post by: toyhoarder on June 22, 2017, 07:29:43 PM
(http://imageshack.com/a/img924/6867/8vxVjZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: toyhoarder on June 22, 2017, 07:30:30 PM
Post by: toyhoarder on June 22, 2017, 07:30:30 PM
(http://imageshack.com/a/img924/6875/NTYEo9.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 22, 2017, 08:01:09 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 22, 2017, 08:01:09 PM
You can put more than one photo in a post.
Not often you see the London WW on collectibles!
Not often you see the London WW on collectibles!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: toyhoarder on June 22, 2017, 08:16:09 PM
Post by: toyhoarder on June 22, 2017, 08:16:09 PM
Did not know that. Still learning
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 22, 2017, 08:57:54 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 22, 2017, 08:57:54 PM
Quote from: toyhoarder on June 22, 2017, 08:16:09 PM
Did not know that. Still learning
It'll save you a little time.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 23, 2017, 10:02:12 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 23, 2017, 10:02:12 AM
Here are pictures of some wild cool vintage Boo Berry boxes:
(http://www.mrbreakfast.com/ucp/40_8363_ucp.jpg)
(http://www.mrbreakfast.com/ucp/40_7169_ucp.jpg)
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/tic523.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://www.mrbreakfast.com/ucp/40_8363_ucp.jpg)
(http://www.mrbreakfast.com/ucp/40_7169_ucp.jpg)
(http://theimaginaryworld.com/tic523.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 26, 2017, 10:49:41 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 26, 2017, 10:49:41 AM
Take one of these per day:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Multis_zps4vy23n6y.jpg)
They're good for you since they're naturally sweetened instead of chemically sweetened. And just this week we have a special offer to introduce you to our product:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Vitamins_zps9bydxxqq.jpg)
Yes, naturally sweetened Monster Multiple Vitamins! Accept no substitutes. Get some today!
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Multis_zps4vy23n6y.jpg)
They're good for you since they're naturally sweetened instead of chemically sweetened. And just this week we have a special offer to introduce you to our product:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Vitamins_zps9bydxxqq.jpg)
Yes, naturally sweetened Monster Multiple Vitamins! Accept no substitutes. Get some today!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 28, 2017, 09:50:02 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 28, 2017, 09:50:02 AM
Here are scans of five more of my Tales of the Unexpected comics featuring Space Ranger:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183926PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183930PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104308PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104315PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104323PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183926PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183930PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104308PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104315PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104323PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 06, 2017, 10:47:00 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 06, 2017, 10:47:00 AM
So what's all this about now? Who's supposed to update? Horrorhunter?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 06, 2017, 02:10:31 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 06, 2017, 02:10:31 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on July 06, 2017, 10:47:00 AM
So what's all this about now? Who's supposed to update? Horrorhunter?
He's workin' on it.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 06, 2017, 03:29:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on July 06, 2017, 03:29:03 PM
Here are a couple of scans from my Addams Family gum card set that Donruss issued in 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201165729PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201165744PM.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201165729PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201165744PM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 10, 2017, 06:41:44 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 10, 2017, 06:41:44 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on July 06, 2017, 03:29:03 PM
Here are a couple of scans from my Addams Family gum card set that Donruss issued in 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201165729PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-06-201165744PM.jpg)
cl:)
These look rad!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on July 13, 2017, 10:43:07 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on July 13, 2017, 10:43:07 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8292/7766718324_4bfdece46a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: the_horror_man on July 13, 2017, 11:03:50 PM
Post by: the_horror_man on July 13, 2017, 11:03:50 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on July 13, 2017, 10:43:07 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8292/7766718324_4bfdece46a_b.jpg)
Outstanding!
thm
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on July 13, 2017, 11:23:59 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on July 13, 2017, 11:23:59 PM
Quote from: the_horror_man on July 13, 2017, 11:03:50 PMNot my image; found on the web. I have one of these robots, a favorite, but I sure wish I had THE BOX!!! Now that is too cool for school. >:( :)
Outstanding!
thm
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on July 14, 2017, 11:32:53 PM
Post by: skully on July 14, 2017, 11:32:53 PM
Mike, this one's for you, I think you mentioned one time that this was one of your favorite covers, mine too. I remember back in 1967 when this issue, #44 came out, and just looking at the cover because it was so cool.
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170710_223559.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170710_223544.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170710_223559.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170710_223544.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 14, 2017, 11:39:04 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 14, 2017, 11:39:04 PM
Quote from: skully on July 14, 2017, 11:32:53 PM
Mike, this one's for you
Is that the original painting?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on July 14, 2017, 11:42:40 PM
Post by: skully on July 14, 2017, 11:42:40 PM
Yes Mike, by Adkins.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 15, 2017, 03:06:48 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 15, 2017, 03:06:48 AM
Quote from: skully on July 14, 2017, 11:42:40 PM
Yes Mike, by Adkins.
Congrats! That is way cool! It looks like it's in nice condition. Some of them are a little scratched up.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on July 16, 2017, 02:06:22 AM
Post by: skully on July 16, 2017, 02:06:22 AM
Hi Mike. Yes, you are correct. Some of the original Warren covers are somewhat scuffed up, I have a few, but, when you're talking of a population of 1 of 1, many things are taken into account, first, there is only 1 original, and no matter what the condition is at the time, you must make the decision that you are dealing with a different kind of collectible, where rarity has a real meaning, in as much as there are no others to compare, you have, or have the opportunity, to own an original, a true one and only, be it perfect, or, with a few distractions. Original art has always been the most you could possibly ever go with a certain type of collectible. But, it's not for everybody. Just take the recent Creature game that sold on E-bay for 1,963 dollars. Many collectors want this game, but, just imagine, the original artwork surfaced for the box top, which would you rather own? For me, no question, the art, yet for others, they may care less about the art, even though it is a one of a kind. So, with that in mind, with a "produced" piece, you might have a few opportunities to land a great piece, but, with art, once it's gone, it's really gone, because there are no others, which brings me back to the beginning, as mentioned, yes, there are a few Warren covers, and other monster magazine covers, that do show signs of age, miss-handling, or other defects, but one must remember the type of collectible that they're dealing with, and the category could not be any higher.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 16, 2017, 11:55:17 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 16, 2017, 11:55:17 AM
Quote from: skully on July 16, 2017, 02:06:22 AM
as mentioned, yes, there are a few Warren covers, and other monster magazine covers, that do show signs of age, miss-handling, or other defects, but one must remember the type of collectible that they're dealing with, and the category could not be any higher.
Yes, I realize those cover paintings are one-of-a-kind, but I was just commenting on how nice it looks.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on July 16, 2017, 12:37:44 PM
Post by: skully on July 16, 2017, 12:37:44 PM
Hi Mike. Thanks much for the compliment on the painting. I have to admit, sometimes I get "too" deep with this particular area of collecting, as if I'm defending the piece due to the nature and rarity factor. The art pieces I have left in my collection I've had for many years. I've kept certain pieces and have left certain pieces go, only to kick myself later. Same goes for many toys too. I guess we just can't keep everything, and sometimes it can get out of hand. I've only recently been getting these pieces framed, and even with a few blemishes, these pieces are transformed to "knock-out" status. The person that is doing the framing, I have to admit, has never seen pieces such as these, he's always amazed at what I bring him next. A certain amount of trust is also needed here, I have no problem with leaving these items in his hands, he is top-notch. Get ready for more images to be shown down the road, I'm sure you'll like them.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 16, 2017, 04:46:53 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 16, 2017, 04:46:53 PM
Quote from: skully on July 16, 2017, 12:37:44 PM
I've kept certain pieces and have left certain pieces go, only to kick myself later.
I hate when that happens! ;D
Quote from: skully on July 16, 2017, 12:37:44 PM
Get ready for more images to be shown down the road, I'm sure you'll like them.
I know I will! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 18, 2017, 10:27:34 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 18, 2017, 10:27:34 AM
Quote from: skully on July 14, 2017, 11:32:53 PM
Mike, this one's for you, I think you mentioned one time that this was one of your favorite covers, mine too. I remember back in 1967 when this issue, #44 came out, and just looking at the cover because it was so cool.
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170710_223559.jpg)
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo326/mauldune/20170710_223544.jpg)
;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: the_horror_man on July 18, 2017, 01:45:28 PM
Post by: the_horror_man on July 18, 2017, 01:45:28 PM
Manglord was one of my all time favorite toys. The concept was that you could stretch and pull him apart, then re attach the limbs and they would be fine. It didn't really work, but still a great toy.
thm
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/QpPQz5.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmQpPQz5j)
thm
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/QpPQz5.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmQpPQz5j)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 19, 2017, 03:49:02 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 19, 2017, 03:49:02 PM
Quote from: the_horror_man on July 18, 2017, 01:45:28 PM
Manglord was one of my all time favorite toys. The concept was that you could stretch and pull him apart, then re attach the limbs and they would be fine. It didn't really work, but still a great toy.
thm
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/QpPQz5.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmQpPQz5j)
Looks cool
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 20, 2017, 04:07:33 PM
Post by: Hepcat on July 20, 2017, 04:07:33 PM
Quote from: skully on July 16, 2017, 12:37:44 PMGet ready for more images to be shown down the road, I'm sure you'll like them.
So will we all!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on July 21, 2017, 01:06:08 AM
Post by: skully on July 21, 2017, 01:06:08 AM
Hi Hep!!! With the help of my son, I promise, I'll try to get more pictures posted! Next picture I'll try to post will really be good, specially for Mike!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on July 21, 2017, 01:08:21 AM
Post by: skully on July 21, 2017, 01:08:21 AM
That is, because, he seems to like the Creature most!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on July 28, 2017, 11:01:47 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on July 28, 2017, 11:01:47 PM
I have one of these with the box, like the previous robot shown, owned for more than 30 years and one of my two last vintage robots (image found online):
(http://www.tinrobot.jp/Robot2/P3170037.JPG)
(http://www.tinrobot.jp/Robot2/P3170037.JPG)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 31, 2017, 01:02:08 PM
Post by: Hepcat on July 31, 2017, 01:02:08 PM
Here are some good shots of RPM's SPP Weird-Ohs binder:
(http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy178/rmaylor/DSC_1084.jpg)
(http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy178/rmaylor/DSC_1086.jpg)
(http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy178/rmaylor/DSC_1090.jpg)
The binders are 1.5" wide and the images are printed directly onto the vinyl.
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(http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy178/rmaylor/DSC_1084.jpg)
(http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy178/rmaylor/DSC_1086.jpg)
(http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy178/rmaylor/DSC_1090.jpg)
The binders are 1.5" wide and the images are printed directly onto the vinyl.
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 14, 2017, 02:13:45 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 14, 2017, 02:13:45 PM
Drat! We keep losing more pics because of Photobucket's new policy.
>:(
>:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 14, 2017, 02:20:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 14, 2017, 02:20:44 PM
Charlton ran Gorgo's Revenge/Return of Gorgo concurrently with the Gorgo title in the 1962-64 period:
1
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375755PM_zps9a137578.jpg)
2
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375800PM_zps81b0a5f2.jpg)
3
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/ReturnofGorgo3.jpg)
And here's a scan of a one shot Charlton Giant featuring both Gorgo and his buddy Konga:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/FantasticGiants.jpg)
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1
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375755PM_zps9a137578.jpg)
2
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-05-201375800PM_zps81b0a5f2.jpg)
3
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/ReturnofGorgo3.jpg)
And here's a scan of a one shot Charlton Giant featuring both Gorgo and his buddy Konga:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/FantasticGiants.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Maceo1 on September 11, 2017, 05:48:43 AM
Post by: Maceo1 on September 11, 2017, 05:48:43 AM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-twAAOSwd7xZrMcY/s-l1600.jpg)
What is it, and what is it from ?
What is it, and what is it from ?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: the_horror_man on September 11, 2017, 09:50:47 AM
Post by: the_horror_man on September 11, 2017, 09:50:47 AM
Quote from: Maceo1 on September 11, 2017, 05:48:43 AM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-twAAOSwd7xZrMcY/s-l1600.jpg)
What is it, and what is it from ?
It is an old Battlestar Galactica figure called The Imperious Leader. It is missing the robe.
thm
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Maceo1 on September 11, 2017, 10:41:02 AM
Post by: Maceo1 on September 11, 2017, 10:41:02 AM
Thanks.. Did not remember that Galactica was a Universal Studios property.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 22, 2017, 03:28:54 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 22, 2017, 03:28:54 PM
Here from our Media section are several vending machine cards posted by Toy Ranch:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Vending%2013_zpsut1ouxm0.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Vending%2010_zpsyskrjwz4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Vending%2011_zpsjs35ebdb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Vending%2012_zps6nwysuib.jpg)
The above card is missing only the Godzilla figure.
hmjfym
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Vending%2013_zpsut1ouxm0.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Vending%2010_zpsyskrjwz4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Vending%2011_zpsjs35ebdb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Vending%2012_zps6nwysuib.jpg)
The above card is missing only the Godzilla figure.
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 23, 2017, 12:52:13 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 23, 2017, 12:52:13 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 14, 2017, 02:13:45 PMThey suck weenie. ;D
Drat! We keep losing more pics because of Photobucket's new policy.
>:(
Everywhere... they just sent me a notice to "upgrade" or "update" my "free" account...? I kept it for a day or two never read it wanted to vent at them gave up and deleted it... "Better." Better get me a photobucket...
http://youtu.be/veE1pGEaJig (http://youtu.be/veE1pGEaJig)
I like these when they're built up and painted (pix all found online):
(http://www.oldmodelkits.com/jpegs/m/MPC%201-5005-300%20DeadMRslexc+.JPG)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xRLR4lI6fAI/UFoyayJUu3I/AAAAAAAABUM/yl3_QqYIHZA/s1600/pirates01.jpg)
(http://thegalleryofmonstertoys.com/70swing/pirateof.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2017, 02:44:29 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2017, 02:44:29 PM
Currently at auction (not mine) I just like the cover and it's great when there is an image host:
;D Visit GHOST MANOR Introducing Mr. Bones ::)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DaAAAOSwIC1Zx9yU/s-l1600.jpg)
;D Visit GHOST MANOR Introducing Mr. Bones ::)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DaAAAOSwIC1Zx9yU/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 28, 2017, 10:54:16 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 28, 2017, 10:54:16 AM
Perhaps the most highly prized, and expensive, Aurora model kit of them all these days is the Gigantic frankenstein:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Aurora%20Big%20Franky_zpsv7hcqpuj.jpg)
It was a sales flop when released in 1964 because quite simply its $4.95 price induced a case of sticker shock in potential buyers. Since it wasn't selling briskly, Aurora didn't make many and therefore it's very tough to find these days.
The James Bama painting on the box adds immensely to the kit's desirability with collectors:
(http://www.dialbforblog.com/archives/583/bama-frankie.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Aurora%20Big%20Franky_zpsv7hcqpuj.jpg)
It was a sales flop when released in 1964 because quite simply its $4.95 price induced a case of sticker shock in potential buyers. Since it wasn't selling briskly, Aurora didn't make many and therefore it's very tough to find these days.
The James Bama painting on the box adds immensely to the kit's desirability with collectors:
(http://www.dialbforblog.com/archives/583/bama-frankie.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on September 28, 2017, 02:03:49 PM
Post by: skully on September 28, 2017, 02:03:49 PM
Hi Hep. Back in the 60's, I remember seeing a Big Frankie in Haines Hobby shop here in Reading, it was put on top of the high showcase where the other kits were, just collecting dust, one day I went in, and it wasn't there anymore. This was a few years after the kit was released, probably around 1968 or so, I don't know if someone actually bought it, or it was stored away, or just thrown out. The high price tag was surely a factor in low sales, but also, at least to me when the kit came out, it was a "comical" take on Frankenstein that I didn't really care for, much the same as the monster hot rods. It was Frankenstein, but in a funny abstract form that was more toy-like, to me the box was the best part. The Famous Monsters 1965 yearbook also shares the same image, along with maybe a poster and puzzle that came out years later. It is now an expensive kit to find, as you mentioned. On a rarity scale though, I'd much rather have my MIB Godzilla's Go Cart back, or even a King Kong's Thronester. Next to impossible to find compared to Big Frankie. Non-Aurora kits of characters are really tough too, such as the UPC kits of the Ultraman series, probably just about all of the early Marusan kits of science fiction type, and the Okamoto kits of Frankenstein and the Wolfman that can be seen in Kirks book.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 28, 2017, 03:38:20 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 28, 2017, 03:38:20 PM
Quote from: skully on September 28, 2017, 02:03:49 PMThe high price tag was surely a factor in low sales, but also, at least to me when the kit came out, it was a "comical" take on Frankenstein that I didn't really care for, much the same as the monster hot rods. It was Frankenstein, but in a funny abstract form that was more toy-like....
Yes, that it was. This ad that ran on the back covers of DC comics hitting newsstands in December 1964 contributed to creating that impression in the minds of young monster enthusiasts:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/imageproxy.php?url=http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145618PM.jpg)
Quote from: skully on September 28, 2017, 02:03:49 PMOn a rarity scale though, I'd much rather have my MIB Godzilla's Go Cart back, or even a King Kong's Thronester. Next to impossible to find compared to Big Frankie.
True! Those two kits are beyond the pale when it comes to toughness. Just another thing you and I should have stocked up on back in the sixties with a view to taking a very tidy profit indeed after a few decades.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on September 29, 2017, 12:56:14 AM
Post by: skully on September 29, 2017, 12:56:14 AM
Hey Hep!!! Yes, so correct!!! Although honestly, I really can't recall seeing either of these 2 kits when they came out, and believe me, I built a LOT of model kits in my day, I went to ALL the stores here in Reading that sold kits!!! I remember seeing Monograms "Ghost of the Red Baron" kit at Haines, and on a whim, just bought it and built it, should have "socked" away a dozen!!! I even once in my collection had the store display for this kit that I bought at an Allentown toy show, yet another item I wish I had back!!! Just too, too, many "horror" stories for me!!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on September 29, 2017, 01:37:42 AM
Post by: skully on September 29, 2017, 01:37:42 AM
And, just an "ad-lib" to the above story Hep, it is both happy, and sad, when I write this, sometimes I go for walks here in Reading, maybe not the best thing to do crime wise, but, I do it anyway. Especially now, close to Halloween. I really don't live far from where our family used to live here, on the Southeast side. I'll walk down Spruce Street, past my old elementary school, and just remember, when I was young, running home from school, so excited, and just remembering Halloween back in those days, it was just so different, and so much fun, I'll walk by those very same houses where I trick or treated, same old houses, but different families now, I'll walk past my old house where we used to live, up on the third floor of an apartment, and just gaze up at the windows now and remember how it was years ago, so sad. It was a lifetime ago, but it doesn't seem it, time has gone so fast, there are even a few stores left that I walk past and remember buying things in them. I really wish my parents were still here with me to share these very memories, but, they're not. I'll walk down South 7th St. where my grandmother lived, they have since knocked down the house, but I still walk by the empty lot, and still get a warm feeling like it was still there. These are the very things that drive me to remember the good old days, but sometimes it really gets tough, and very emotional.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 29, 2017, 08:06:50 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 29, 2017, 08:06:50 AM
Quote from: skully on September 29, 2017, 12:56:14 AMI built a LOT of model kits in my day, I went to ALL the stores here in Reading that sold kits!!!
All of them? How many stores were there in Reading that carried model kits then?
For me checking out all the stores with model kits would have been impossible since when I was growing up in London, Ontario (which had a population of about 150,000) model kits weren't just found in hobby shops and the toy sections of department stores. They were sold in the Coles book store downtown, every hardware store and many corner variety stores. Granted the selection was limited in the corner variety stores, but I still ended up buying many a kit at Les' Variety and Ken's Variety (as well as Tuckey Hardware which was less than two blocks away).
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 29, 2017, 08:23:15 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 29, 2017, 08:23:15 AM
Quote from: skully on September 29, 2017, 01:37:42 AM... sometimes I go for walks here in Reading, maybe not the best thing to do crime wise, but, I do it anyway. Especially now, close to Halloween. I really don't live far from where our family used to live here, on the Southeast side. I'll walk down Spruce Street, past my old elementary school, and just remember, when I was young, running home from school, so excited, and just remembering Halloween back in those days, it was just so different, and so much fun, I'll walk by those very same houses where I trick or treated, same old houses, but different families now, I'll walk past my old house where we used to live, up on the third floor of an apartment....
What? Walk? That would be a strange concept to kids today. Kids don't walk anywhere anymore. They're driven everywhere by their helicopter parents.
Quote from: skully on September 29, 2017, 01:37:42 AM...and just gaze up at the windows now and remember how it was years ago, so sad. It was a lifetime ago, but it doesn't seem it, time has gone so fast, there are even a few stores left that I walk past and remember buying things in them. I really wish my parents were still here with me to share these very memories, but, they're not. I'll walk down South 7th St. where my grandmother lived, they have since knocked down the house, but I still walk by the empty lot, and still get a warm feeling like it was still there. These are the very things that drive me to remember the good old days, but sometimes it really gets tough, and very emotional.
Perhaps my most emotional moment in that regard was back in 1987. My father was born in 1911 and had grown up as the youngest child with five brothers and one sister on a farm back in the old country. My uncle, the sole surviving sibling, took my sister and me to see the old homestead. When we found it, an old woman came out to see who we were. She looked at my uncle and said "Anthony!"
My uncle said "No, I'm Vytautas but these are Anthony's children." She had been their servant girl pre-World War II (there was a shortage of women/girls in the family for women's work) and ended up inheriting the homestead and living there with her husband after my grandparents died.
An exceedingly poignant moment for me.
:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on September 29, 2017, 12:15:43 PM
Post by: skully on September 29, 2017, 12:15:43 PM
Hep, great memory, very moving. I'd bet that many of the "older" members here might have their own similar stories of their memories, both happy and sad. Yes, I like going for walks, there are a few good steep streets here for walking up-hill, I'd much rather get this type of cardio than walking on a treadmill at the gym. And yes, I would frequent all the known hobby shops here in Reading, Haines on South 6th., Otts on North 10th., Iron Horse on South 4th., (and yes, I used to walk to them all), along with going to Boscov's, Pomeroys, Grants, Greens, McCrorys, Castles, and many other department stores of those times, food stores too, they would have a few toys at times, along with kits, and the countless mom and pop corner stores. As sure as you remember, much like me, model kits were really the "in-thing" back then, they even had magazines devoted to them, such as Model Car Science, and a few others. In the later 60's I liked going to Tom Thumb Raceway, located just outside of Reading, on 5th St. Highway, it was a huge slot car track, you paid for your time and raced your newest slot cars, great fun. Wish I would have salted some of those away too!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 02, 2017, 12:34:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 02, 2017, 12:34:44 PM
Quote from: skully on September 29, 2017, 12:15:43 PMIn the later 60's I liked going to Tom Thumb Raceway, located just outside of Reading, on 5th St. Highway, it was a huge slot car track, you paid for your time and raced your newest slot cars, great fun.
Tom Thumb Raceway remains a popular name for slot car tracks:
Racing at Tom Thumb Raceway (https://youtu.be/H1_6WP_YB2k)
Quote from: skully on September 29, 2017, 12:15:43 PMWish I would have salted some of those away too!!
I assembled a modest collection of slot car kits between 1990 and 2010:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ModelCabinetSlotCarKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AFerrari.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AFerrariinterior.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Slotcarkits2.jpg)
Prebuilt slot cars by companies such as Revell Monogram, Scalextric and Carrera dominate the market these days. Many of these including the 1/24 scale Carrera 1934 Ford Coupes and 1941 Chevvrolets I've pictured here look fabulous:
(http://slotblog.net/uploads/monthly_09_2007/post-700-1190406539.jpg) (http://slotblog.net/uploads/monthly_09_2007/post-700-1190407026.jpg)
Kits you can build yourself are also available though:
(http://mfpilot.com/ebaypics/Monogram4897FerrariGTOSlot.jpg)
Unfortunately commercial raceways are now few and far between. There are no longer any in Toronto, but the Metro Slot Car Raceway in Montréal is enough to tempt me to make a special road trip just to run a few hundred laps with the half dozen or so RTR slot cars I have on hand!
(http://slotblog.net/uploads/monthly_12_2011/post-4-0-01507800-1324668079.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 03, 2017, 01:08:12 AM
Post by: skully on October 03, 2017, 01:08:12 AM
Hep, quite a collection of slot cars!! I can remember the wall behind the counter at our raceway, from just about the floor to just about the ceiling, just filled with slot cars and accessories, I really liked the clear body candied colored from the inside ones the best. 1/24th scale. But I have fond memories of my HO Aurora set too. We used to build long straight-a-ways like a dragstrip. Ordered many items from Auto World catalogs too!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 03, 2017, 10:26:59 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 03, 2017, 10:26:59 AM
Quote from: skully on October 03, 2017, 01:08:12 AM...I really liked the clear body candied colored from the inside ones the best.
I didn't and still don't like the Lexan (clear) bodies. I'm a hard-body styrene plastic purist. I think slot cars should be model cars adapted to racing.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 03, 2017, 11:28:26 AM
Post by: skully on October 03, 2017, 11:28:26 AM
Hep, when we used to race, it was the lighter, clear bodies that usually stood up better to abuse and crashes that sometimes happened. They also fit some of the chassis combinations better also, some of those spongy tires were big!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 03, 2017, 11:56:17 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 03, 2017, 11:56:17 AM
Quote from: skully on October 03, 2017, 11:28:26 AMHep, when we used to race, it was the lighter, clear bodies that usually stood up better to abuse and crashes that sometimes happened.
Well of course they did! That's why they were invented. But that also cut the link between car model building and slot car racing, and that was a major element behind the rapid decline in the slot car racing hobby beginning about 1968.
Quote from: skully on October 03, 2017, 11:28:26 AMThey also fit some of the chassis combinations better also, some of those spongy tires were big!
There you're putting your finger on the other element that really killed the hobby - the need for speed at all costs prompted technological advances at a breakneck pace and kids could not possibly keep up either financially or technologically. The brand new kit that a kid purchased and lovingly built was already technologically obsolete and uncompetitive with what the more sophisticated racers were bringing to the track. As a result, new nine and ten year old kids didn't step up to replace the fifteen and sixteen year olds who were moving on to other interests. What nine and ten year olds could buy at the track/raceway was embarassingly uncompetitive and they were just intimidated by the more sophisticated older racers and the cars these older fellows were bringing to the track.
Strict class limitations (stock out-of-box kits only) and age classes for races at commercial slot car tracks were the only things that could have kept the hobby alive for a longer period of time.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Maceo1 on October 03, 2017, 12:28:55 PM
Post by: Maceo1 on October 03, 2017, 12:28:55 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9iHfRvBqS9g/UH5mkQN5iXI/AAAAAAAACc8/4iIsXsYO2OM/s1600/Frankentoys-08.png)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 04, 2017, 02:13:45 AM
Post by: skully on October 04, 2017, 02:13:45 AM
Hey Hep. Slot cars of the time were always expensive, either for young or old alike. Honestly, class limitations wouldn't have saved this particular hobby. Young and older alike, liked the speed of these things. Model car building and slot car racing was, in my opinion, not the cause of decline in slot cars. As with anything else, things change with time. As with model kits, slot cars, monster magazines, monster toys, and everything else "riding the wave" of "popularity" at the time, interest was turning onto other more important things for us that made us leave, at least for the time being, for more important pursuits, whatever they were.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 04, 2017, 09:11:09 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 04, 2017, 09:11:09 AM
Quote from: skully on October 04, 2017, 02:13:45 AMAs with model kits, slot cars, monster magazines, monster toys, and everything else "riding the wave" of "popularity" at the time, interest was turning onto other more important things for us that made us leave, at least for the time being, for more important pursuits, whatever they were.
Sure, you left to pursue other interests (e.g. real cars, girls) as you got older. That's perfectly natural. But the question of why you weren't replaced by an enthusiastic fresh-faced nine year old still remains. That's what needs to be answered.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 04, 2017, 01:03:45 PM
Post by: skully on October 04, 2017, 01:03:45 PM
Hep, intimidation never stopped me from pursuing a hobby, it actually helped add to it. I can't answer the above question as to why younger kids didn't follow, if that is an actual fact. Reason being is because when I used to race, there were many different ages at the track at the same time. To say that the younger generation didn't follow through just isn't true. Why did building model kits fade, why did reading monster magazines fade, as well as other things of the "past"? Fact is that there were young, and older, kids all doing the same things at the same times. We all liked riding our bikes, watching our monster movies, reading our magazines, building our models, buying our gum cards, reading our comic books. At least it's sites like this that keep monster collecting alive. Sure, there may very well be arguments here as to opinions about certain items or thoughts, but it's actually healthy, it shows true passion, and this is one of the things that's needed for a hobby, such as collecting monster toys, for it to survive. People still read comics, watch monster movies, collect things, ride bikes, but it's not like the way "we" remember, and that may be the key phrase, we remember these things "our way", but you need to let the next generation do these things and let them remember later on in life "their way".
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 11, 2017, 11:13:09 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 11, 2017, 11:13:09 AM
Quote from: skully on October 04, 2017, 01:03:45 PMHep, intimidation never stopped me from pursuing a hobby, it actually helped add to it. I can't answer the above question as to why younger kids didn't follow, if that is an actual fact. Reason being is because when I used to race, there were many different ages at the track at the same time. To say that the younger generation didn't follow through just isn't true.
Well we know slot car tracks closed en masse in the late sixties and the hobby almost died out completely. Therefore the younger nine and ten year old kids clearly stopped stepping up in large enough numbers to replace the older kids that moved on to other interests. The question is "Why?"
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 11, 2017, 11:39:43 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 11, 2017, 11:39:43 AM
Revell held a contest to name the new "Big Daddy" Roth kit scheduled for release later in 1965. It was advertised on the back covers of DC comcs and other magazines including this one:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/Roth4_zpsr5uyvjkk.jpg)
Wow! Winning "Big Daddy" Roth's company as a house guest for a week! How cool would that be? A girl in her early teens from New Jersey actually won the contest with her "Scuz-Fink" submission.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Scuz_zps6xtwrlft.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/BigDaddyRoth4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/Roth4_zpsr5uyvjkk.jpg)
Wow! Winning "Big Daddy" Roth's company as a house guest for a week! How cool would that be? A girl in her early teens from New Jersey actually won the contest with her "Scuz-Fink" submission.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Scuz_zps6xtwrlft.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on October 12, 2017, 12:59:48 AM
Post by: skully on October 12, 2017, 12:59:48 AM
Hep, the question doesn't really need to be answered. Different interests and different type hobbies, toys, things, tv shows, replaced the generation that we knew, as it still does now. We (as the "older" generation), might wonder why, and try to find reason as to why our interests weren't followed through, when it brought us so much fun, we sometimes refuse to see changing times when we remember "our" times as the best (I think this way too sometimes). I often think that the world would be a better place if the tv were broadcast 24/7 with Retro Tv or ME Tv, to show the programs that we were watching when we grew up, with exceptions of "The Untouchables", Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Naked City, The Twilight Zone, and maybe a few others that were broadcast later in the evening, for "younger" eyes not to watch. I often tell my son and daughter that they just don't know how it was when I was a kid, and I remember my parents telling me the exact same thing. Society is just not the same anymore, interests are just not the same anymore, tv is just not the same anymore, (as we remember it), we long for the days of our youth as we grow older, and that's ok. It is something that was, is, and probably will be thought about for many generations to come.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 16, 2017, 12:28:36 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 16, 2017, 12:28:36 PM
Here are pictures of some of the Tyco Doctor Dreadful Food and Drink Labs from the collection of Scarey1scd:
(http://i68.tinypic.com/qqy99k.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/2iqn191.jpg)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/33xaf4w.jpg)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/23izfuv.jpg)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/169g9b6.jpg)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2s00e91.jpg)
Here is what Ive come up with as far as a checklist:
Here's a complete list of the Tyco Labs from the nineties that he's compiled:
DR DREADFUL 1994
- Food Lab
- Drink Lab
- Ice Scream Machine
- Squeem Lab
- Brain Juice Lab
- Living Lab
- Lunch Lab
- Food Lab Refill
- Drink Lab Refill
- Squeem Lab Refill
- Living Lab Refill
DR DREADFUL M.D. 1996
- Monster Medical Center
- Creepy Clinic
- Drain-A-Vein
- Body Wrap
- Heartburn Brew
- Tape Worm Tonic
- Blister Fixer
- Bug Lotion
- Monster Medical Center Refill
- Creepy Clinic Refill
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(http://i68.tinypic.com/qqy99k.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/2iqn191.jpg)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/33xaf4w.jpg)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/23izfuv.jpg)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/169g9b6.jpg)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2s00e91.jpg)
Here is what Ive come up with as far as a checklist:
Here's a complete list of the Tyco Labs from the nineties that he's compiled:
DR DREADFUL 1994
- Food Lab
- Drink Lab
- Ice Scream Machine
- Squeem Lab
- Brain Juice Lab
- Living Lab
- Lunch Lab
- Food Lab Refill
- Drink Lab Refill
- Squeem Lab Refill
- Living Lab Refill
DR DREADFUL M.D. 1996
- Monster Medical Center
- Creepy Clinic
- Drain-A-Vein
- Body Wrap
- Heartburn Brew
- Tape Worm Tonic
- Blister Fixer
- Bug Lotion
- Monster Medical Center Refill
- Creepy Clinic Refill
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on October 16, 2017, 12:48:52 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on October 16, 2017, 12:48:52 PM
Those photos are Dreadfully.....awesome!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Maceo1 on October 16, 2017, 01:13:21 PM
Post by: Maceo1 on October 16, 2017, 01:13:21 PM
(https://d1whcn1ntmec99.cloudfront.net/images/catalog/products/dr_dreadful/creepy_clinic/full2.jpg)
The new Doctor Dreadful sets from Spin Master / Umagine are not too bad either.
The new Doctor Dreadful sets from Spin Master / Umagine are not too bad either.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 17, 2017, 08:58:07 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 17, 2017, 08:58:07 AM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on October 16, 2017, 12:48:52 PMThose photos are Dreadfully.....awesome!
The commercials were great too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfs8hVNvVik (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfs8hVNvVik)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYdqNxuSjbY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYdqNxuSjbY)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 19, 2017, 11:06:00 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 19, 2017, 11:06:00 AM
Here are scans of four more of my Creepy magazines:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/IndianChief15.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-06-2011101204PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-06-2011101209PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-06-2011101215PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/IndianChief15.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-06-2011101204PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-06-2011101209PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-06-2011101215PM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 24, 2017, 08:58:31 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 24, 2017, 08:58:31 AM
Here are pics of some neat Halloween PEZ dispensers:
Baby Vampire
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH7_zpsc64649d0.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH7_zpsc64649d0.jpg.html)
Black Cat
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH1_zps7b6a5248.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH1_zps7b6a5248.jpg.html)
Skull
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH17_zpsd8fb6bd9.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH17_zpsd8fb6bd9.jpg.html)
Naughty Neil Ghost
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH14_zpsbcf6e5a0.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH14_zpsbcf6e5a0.jpg.html)
Slimy Sid Ghost
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH20_zps80e3145f.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH20_zps80e3145f.jpg.html)
Rounded Top Jack-O-Lantern
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH15_zps9031bd6c.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH15_zps9031bd6c.jpg.html)
White Stem Jack-O-Lantern
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/576f3598-a34f-4832-9502-392f523195cf_zpsda4dea54.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/576f3598-a34f-4832-9502-392f523195cf_zpsda4dea54.jpg.html)
Red-Haired Witch
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH22_zpsc8300ead.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH22_zpsc8300ead.jpg.html)
Purple Witch
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH3_zps98c4e1c1.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH3_zps98c4e1c1.jpg.html)
tynhrt
Baby Vampire
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH7_zpsc64649d0.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH7_zpsc64649d0.jpg.html)
Black Cat
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH1_zps7b6a5248.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH1_zps7b6a5248.jpg.html)
Skull
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH17_zpsd8fb6bd9.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH17_zpsd8fb6bd9.jpg.html)
Naughty Neil Ghost
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH14_zpsbcf6e5a0.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH14_zpsbcf6e5a0.jpg.html)
Slimy Sid Ghost
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH20_zps80e3145f.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH20_zps80e3145f.jpg.html)
Rounded Top Jack-O-Lantern
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH15_zps9031bd6c.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH15_zps9031bd6c.jpg.html)
White Stem Jack-O-Lantern
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/576f3598-a34f-4832-9502-392f523195cf_zpsda4dea54.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/576f3598-a34f-4832-9502-392f523195cf_zpsda4dea54.jpg.html)
Red-Haired Witch
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH22_zpsc8300ead.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH22_zpsc8300ead.jpg.html)
Purple Witch
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZH3_zps98c4e1c1.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/PEZH3_zps98c4e1c1.jpg.html)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2017, 01:24:29 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2017, 01:24:29 PM
Here's a great Beistle owl cutout from the 1930's from the collection of Allhallowsday:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sHIAAOSwAFNZmk4w/s-l1600.jpg)
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(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sHIAAOSwAFNZmk4w/s-l1600.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2017, 10:02:51 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2017, 10:02:51 AM
Here are a few pics from StyreneDude's collection of Halloween blowmolds:
(https://s25.postimg.org/wcdazzntb/VH4.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qbfm2x16z/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/3lgh9xhzj/VH3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mqjqjownf/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/la881jtqn/VH2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yr56kf423/)
tynhrt
(https://s25.postimg.org/wcdazzntb/VH4.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/qbfm2x16z/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/3lgh9xhzj/VH3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/mqjqjownf/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/la881jtqn/VH2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/yr56kf423/)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2017, 01:02:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2017, 01:02:03 PM
The Collegeville Spooky Spook line of costumes was popular with kids back in the early eighties and is still popular with collectors today:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4057928374_814b4f8de6_o.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4057928374_814b4f8de6_o.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2017, 01:02:10 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2017, 01:02:10 PM
Here from the collection of Allhallowsday is an unopened package of vintage trick or treat bags:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ih0AAOSwDehZm5W7/s-l1600.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ih0AAOSwDehZm5W7/s-l1600.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2017, 11:54:05 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 27, 2017, 11:54:05 AM
Here are a few more Beistle cut-outs frpm StyreneDude's collection:
(https://s25.postimg.org/3u9gm45e7/VH5.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/59b1au6h7/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/phyewk5sf/VH6.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5akz498az/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/sijuqu6hb/VH7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8nxt4pr9n/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/r28c8p3kf/VH8.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/aegu678sr/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/6kndx1rgv/VH9.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q2i1czoej/)
tynhrt
(https://s25.postimg.org/3u9gm45e7/VH5.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/59b1au6h7/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/phyewk5sf/VH6.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/5akz498az/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/sijuqu6hb/VH7.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/8nxt4pr9n/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/r28c8p3kf/VH8.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/aegu678sr/)
(https://s25.postimg.org/6kndx1rgv/VH9.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/q2i1czoej/)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2017, 01:48:26 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2017, 01:48:26 PM
(http://thegalleryofmonstertoys.com/masks/topstonemasks2.jpg)
Above are a couple of Halloween masks from Raycastile's collection that bear a striking resemblance to the mask that came with the original Ben Cooper Phantom of the Opera costume:
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6046/6371920687_5c73a8bd06_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6236/6371921311_cd7d57ebe0_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6058/6372326281_ab896a2222_z.jpg)
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Above are a couple of Halloween masks from Raycastile's collection that bear a striking resemblance to the mask that came with the original Ben Cooper Phantom of the Opera costume:
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6046/6371920687_5c73a8bd06_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6236/6371921311_cd7d57ebe0_b.jpg)
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6058/6372326281_ab896a2222_z.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2017, 10:08:38 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2017, 10:08:38 PM
Here are pictures of a couple of Halloween Baby Ruth boxes from early in the twentieth century:
(http://www.zomboscloset.com/.a/6a00d83451d04569e201b7c8478e3b970b-pi)
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f3/1a/24/f31a240e37c6be6cc0f77812f5c7e8b9--halloween-candy-vintage-halloween.jpg)
Wow, just two cents for a full-sized chocolate bar!
(http://thelosangelesbeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/02_Curtiss-Baby-Ruth-Ad.jpg)
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(http://www.zomboscloset.com/.a/6a00d83451d04569e201b7c8478e3b970b-pi)
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/f3/1a/24/f31a240e37c6be6cc0f77812f5c7e8b9--halloween-candy-vintage-halloween.jpg)
Wow, just two cents for a full-sized chocolate bar!
(http://thelosangelesbeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/02_Curtiss-Baby-Ruth-Ad.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2017, 12:49:23 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2017, 12:49:23 PM
The most Halloweenesque of the Revell "Big Daddy" Roth kits was the Mysterion originally issued in 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Amysterion1.jpg)
In the 1990's Revell rereleased the Mysterion in a limited edition metal box:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Mysterion2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MysterionLunchBox.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Amysterion1.jpg)
In the 1990's Revell rereleased the Mysterion in a limited edition metal box:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Mysterion2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MysterionLunchBox.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2017, 10:37:31 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2017, 10:37:31 PM
Here's a book on Halloween collectibles that is itself now a collectible:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81MjjLIHRzL._SL1500_.jpg)
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(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81MjjLIHRzL._SL1500_.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2017, 08:48:33 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2017, 08:48:33 AM
Here's another Beistle decoration from the 1950's:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~I8AAOSwJeZZrKSB/s-l1600.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~I8AAOSwJeZZrKSB/s-l1600.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2017, 12:34:08 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2017, 12:34:08 PM
The Mr. Ugly and His Friends series of PEZ dispensers were first issued during the 1970 Halloween season and were rereleased annually in the fall for the next few years.
(http://www.pezlist.com/mcpez/images/pezpics/sales/originals/halloween_us.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8197/8216099266_f86f674794.jpg)
Not surprisingly Mr. Ugly's lineup of friends underwent a number of modifications over the years and their appearance also changed slightly with the passage of time. As a result many colour variants of these characters exist:
Dr. Skull
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PezSkullwMissingToothDispenser_zpsd7bf0161.jpg)
Fishman
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZFishman_zps0c83e9e9.jpg)
Mr. Ugly
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZMrUgly_zps553d9f1c.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZMRU_zps31c1eb31.jpg)
Octopus
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZOctopus_zpsa3b542e3.jpg)
One-Eyed Monster
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZOne-Eyed3_zpsc6023b59.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZOne_zps8c8ba904.jpg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZOneM_zps0981f2d2.png)
Pirate
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZPirate_zps5a3e9bf2.jpg)
Puzzy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZPuzzy1_zpsa99606f9.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZPuzzy_zps5d902f96.jpg)
Raven
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZCatampRaven_zps41fb4c58.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZRaven3_zps32339ccd.jpg)
Witch
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZWitch1_zps4a1e8d4c.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZWitch_zps70c75d17.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://www.pezlist.com/mcpez/images/pezpics/sales/originals/halloween_us.jpg)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8197/8216099266_f86f674794.jpg)
Not surprisingly Mr. Ugly's lineup of friends underwent a number of modifications over the years and their appearance also changed slightly with the passage of time. As a result many colour variants of these characters exist:
Dr. Skull
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PezSkullwMissingToothDispenser_zpsd7bf0161.jpg)
Fishman
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZFishman_zps0c83e9e9.jpg)
Mr. Ugly
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZMrUgly_zps553d9f1c.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZMRU_zps31c1eb31.jpg)
Octopus
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZOctopus_zpsa3b542e3.jpg)
One-Eyed Monster
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZOne-Eyed3_zpsc6023b59.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZOne_zps8c8ba904.jpg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZOneM_zps0981f2d2.png)
Pirate
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZPirate_zps5a3e9bf2.jpg)
Puzzy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZPuzzy1_zpsa99606f9.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZPuzzy_zps5d902f96.jpg)
Raven
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZCatampRaven_zps41fb4c58.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZRaven3_zps32339ccd.jpg)
Witch
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZWitch1_zps4a1e8d4c.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZWitch_zps70c75d17.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2017, 07:13:17 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2017, 07:13:17 PM
Here's an interesting Ben Cooper Devil costume:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BenCooper2_zps13340775.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BenCooper5_zps323f7628.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BenCooperD_zps5433ad65.jpg)[/URL]
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BenCooper3_zps2c261695.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BenCooper4_zpsce1749f3.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BenCooper2_zps13340775.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BenCooper5_zps323f7628.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BenCooperD_zps5433ad65.jpg)[/URL]
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BenCooper3_zps2c261695.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/BenCooper4_zpsce1749f3.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 01, 2017, 11:45:32 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 01, 2017, 11:45:32 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 30, 2017, 10:37:31 PMHere's a book on Halloween collectibles that is itself now a collectible:
Speaking of books on collectibles, Bill Bruegman wrote several in the 1990's that acted to stoke my burgeoning interest in monster and other toy collecting:
(http://covers.openlibrary.org/b/id/1692768-L.jpg)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51T74FDEK8L._SS500_.jpg)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61imujbpjFL._SS500_.jpg)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51bCfVx9NxL._SL500_.jpg)
For those who might not know of Bill Bruegman, he was a very early player in collectible toys and sold toys through his Toy Scouts company. The Toys of the Sixties book in particular was chock full of memories for me since it seemed to focus on precisely those toys in which I had the most interest.
Bill also launched Model and Toy Collector magazine in 1986. He was a true pioneer in the toy collecting hobby.
Gordy Dutt was doing his best to rival Bill Bruegman there for a while with his magazine Kit Builders and Glue Sniffers together with these books:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/6180ixJ80gL._SL500_.jpg)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/611ZXt7u4IL._SS500_.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on November 01, 2017, 12:28:22 PM
Post by: skully on November 01, 2017, 12:28:22 PM
Hep, I subscribed to Bill's toy catalog back in the day, bought many things. Sure wish I could go back to THOSE days!! I met Bill at an early Atlantic City Antique show, he actually came over to my house once from Ohio to do a massive trade with me. I also remember Kit Collectors Clearinghouse, it was a model club being run by an individual from Oklahoma, many,many people belonged to this club, as well as collectors overseas, it was great, I got many great things early on from this club. The club put out many price guides, some I helped on with pictures that were printed in them from my then collection which I still wish I had today!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 01, 2017, 03:24:50 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 01, 2017, 03:24:50 PM
Quote from: skully on November 01, 2017, 12:28:22 PMHep, I subscribed to Bill's toy catalog back in the day, bought many things.
One of the things I very clearly remember buying from Toy Scouts was a M.I.B. Wolfman's Wagon kit. This would have been in 2000-2001.
Quote from: skully on November 01, 2017, 12:28:22 PMI also remember Kit Collectors Clearinghouse, it was a model club being run by an individual from Oklahoma, many,many people belonged to this club, as well as collectors overseas, it was great, I got many great things early on from this club. The club put out many price guides....
Evidently the Rev. John Burns who created the club died on 1 February 2015.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qHmo_XAxjBg/VNKsrx-w6nI/AAAAAAAAXLg/lMfoms7RdcA/s1600/03-JohnBurns-early.jpg)
More info here:
Scale Model News - John Burns (http://www.scalemodelnews.com/2015/02/salute-to-rev-john-burns-model.html)
I bought many of my model kits until the early years of this millennium from John F. Green who closed up operations when Ebay killed his business. Did you ever deal with John Green?
Quote from: skully on November 01, 2017, 12:28:22 PM...some I helped on with pictures that were printed in them from my then collection which I still wish I had today!
Why did you sell your model kits then? What were among the coolest ones you had?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on November 01, 2017, 11:01:43 PM
Post by: skully on November 01, 2017, 11:01:43 PM
Hep, back in the day, I was receiving John Green price lists too, but I was determined to go a different route. At that time, I was mainly into figure kits, and I knew that the Kit Collectors Clearinghouse had collectors that catered to aircraft and military type kits, as well as a few die hard car kit collectors. It was these kits that I found "in the wild" back then that I would use to trade with from members for their figure kits, it usually worked out pretty good, for both of us. At one time, I probably had one of the largest kit collections here on the East coast, and, my figure kit collection could rival anyone's!! I took a real liking to some of the rare Japanese kits, I bought many from then friend Andy Yanchus at a New Jersey show once. I always liked the cool, craziness of them. I kept a few of them back actually. I still have them. The best kit in trade I ever got through the club was a trade for 2 Revell gift sets for a mint in box Godzilla's Go Cart!! Bill got that one in that massive trade. Years later, I just had to sell to pay the bills, but I made one last trade with a fellow dealer-collector, it was for the original art that I posted a while back of The Confederate Raider! I figured it this way, I could always get the kits back, if I wanted, with a little luck, but, with original art such as this, if I missed the opportunity in front of me at the time, because the art is one of a kind, I'd forever kick myself.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 02, 2017, 08:21:03 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 02, 2017, 08:21:03 AM
Quote from: skully on November 01, 2017, 11:01:43 PM...I bought many from then friend Andy Yanchus at a New Jersey show once.
Andy Yanchus - Monsterscenes (http://www.monsterscenes.net/vault_ay.htm)
I just sent Andy an email with a link to this forum.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 16, 2017, 12:15:22 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 16, 2017, 12:15:22 PM
Here are scans of six more of my comics featuring the indomitable Space Ranger:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120706AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120709AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120713AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-06-2012110533PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-06-2012110536PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-06-2012110540PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120706AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120709AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120713AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-06-2012110533PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-06-2012110536PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-06-2012110540PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Scatter on November 16, 2017, 07:29:14 PM
Post by: Scatter on November 16, 2017, 07:29:14 PM
Space Ranger? That some Canadian Concoction?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 17, 2017, 10:42:50 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 17, 2017, 10:42:50 AM
No, Space Ranger was a concoction of the same U.S. based comic publisher which had introduced Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Spectre, Green Arrow, etc.
Space Ranger was introduced in Showcase 15 cover dated July 1958. After a couple Showcase appearances, Space Ranger began a feature run in Tales of the Unexpected 40 cover dated August 1959 which lasted until issue #82 in 1964. Space Ranger then made ten more appearances in Mystery in Space before being dropped in 1965.
Space Ranger - Wikipedia (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=29649.840)
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Space Ranger was introduced in Showcase 15 cover dated July 1958. After a couple Showcase appearances, Space Ranger began a feature run in Tales of the Unexpected 40 cover dated August 1959 which lasted until issue #82 in 1964. Space Ranger then made ten more appearances in Mystery in Space before being dropped in 1965.
Space Ranger - Wikipedia (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=29649.840)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 19, 2017, 06:58:22 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 19, 2017, 06:58:22 PM
Here's Monolith's Standard Plastics Davey binder:
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_2070.jpg)
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(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_2070.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 22, 2017, 02:35:02 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 22, 2017, 02:35:02 AM
A couple of paperbacks with great James Bama covers. Couldn't find the FRANKENSTEIN book, so I substituted the original painting.
Click for larger images.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/9454/GxUDFc.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/a/img922/2442/zz1NPi.jpg)
Click for larger images.
(http://imageshack.com/a/img923/9454/GxUDFc.jpg) (http://imageshack.com/a/img922/2442/zz1NPi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 22, 2017, 10:10:03 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 22, 2017, 10:10:03 AM
The Frankenstein above is perhaps my very favourite James Bama piece.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 28, 2017, 01:52:20 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 28, 2017, 01:52:20 PM
I've always loved The Angry Red Planet movie poster:
(https://img.moviepostershop.com/the-angry-red-planet-movie-poster-1960-1020143993.jpg)
As a result one of the very few action figures that really tempts me is the rat-bat-spider by M1GO. It comes factory direct with different paint jobs so you can't have just one.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider_zpsce5f1f3e.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider_zpsce5f1f3e.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider3_zps389bcf4f.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider3_zps389bcf4f.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider2_zps7f2694c8.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider2_zps7f2694c8.jpg.html)
(http://www.m1go.com/img/rat_bat_spider.jpg)
You need a whole colony!
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(https://img.moviepostershop.com/the-angry-red-planet-movie-poster-1960-1020143993.jpg)
As a result one of the very few action figures that really tempts me is the rat-bat-spider by M1GO. It comes factory direct with different paint jobs so you can't have just one.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider_zpsce5f1f3e.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider_zpsce5f1f3e.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider3_zps389bcf4f.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider3_zps389bcf4f.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider2_zps7f2694c8.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%203/RatBatSpider2_zps7f2694c8.jpg.html)
(http://www.m1go.com/img/rat_bat_spider.jpg)
You need a whole colony!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 29, 2017, 03:11:33 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 29, 2017, 03:11:33 PM
A vending machine like these ones here is essential in any household where one or more monster kids reside:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/PEZ%209_zpsb8vrbd4a.jpg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/PEZ%206_zpserykzbkj.jpg)
Running out of candies for one's favourite PEZ dispenser just wouldn't do!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZGirl3_zpsf5ed2633.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/438/31483742863_299be00b93_o.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/PEZ%204_zpsymkbpyhh.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/PEZ%205_zpssw59hgcw.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/PEZ%209_zpsb8vrbd4a.jpg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/PEZ%206_zpserykzbkj.jpg)
Running out of candies for one's favourite PEZ dispenser just wouldn't do!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZGirl3_zpsf5ed2633.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/438/31483742863_299be00b93_o.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/PEZ%204_zpsymkbpyhh.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/PEZ%205_zpssw59hgcw.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 29, 2017, 04:09:10 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 29, 2017, 04:09:10 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 28, 2017, 01:52:20 PM
As a result one of the very few action figures that really tempts me is the rat-bat-spider by M1GO.
Those last two are great! Don't know which I like best?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 30, 2017, 04:33:49 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 30, 2017, 04:33:49 PM
The ones I posted above were evidently released as part of the glow-in-the-dark edition and look fabulous from every angle:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Bat%205_zpssi3kp2br.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat-Bat3_zpsb6gganlh.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Bat%206_zpsvehuhjl5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Bat%202_zps03hjqzec.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat-Bat%207_zpsenhqiryg.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/rat%20Bat%20Spider%2010_zps3hfuxihk.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Bat%2017_zpsnc25tlo5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/rat-Bat1_zpsktd8eqea.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat-Bat%2014_zpscuv6gbpc.jpg)
Even the packaging is cool!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat-Bat%2015_zpsytxwxxfh.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Bat%205_zpssi3kp2br.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat-Bat3_zpsb6gganlh.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Bat%206_zpsvehuhjl5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Bat%202_zps03hjqzec.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat-Bat%207_zpsenhqiryg.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/rat%20Bat%20Spider%2010_zps3hfuxihk.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Bat%2017_zpsnc25tlo5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/rat-Bat1_zpsktd8eqea.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat-Bat%2014_zpscuv6gbpc.jpg)
Even the packaging is cool!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat-Bat%2015_zpsytxwxxfh.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Sean on December 01, 2017, 09:07:39 PM
Post by: Sean on December 01, 2017, 09:07:39 PM
(https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.5P4j_pjRLwnr84Tyo_lQvgDcEs&w=158&h=211&c=7&qlt=90&o=4&dpr=1.25&pid=1.7)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on December 02, 2017, 12:11:23 PM
Post by: Monolith on December 02, 2017, 12:11:23 PM
Love that Rat Bat Spider. M-1 also made a Reptilicus. Here's a photo of mine...
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/35729799465/in/album-72157645810793225/)
How do I make a photo from flickr appear here?
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/35729799465/in/album-72157645810793225/)
How do I make a photo from flickr appear here?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 02, 2017, 12:35:55 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 02, 2017, 12:35:55 PM
Click on Share (bent arrow) and copy the BBCode. Cool Reptilicus! :)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4285/35729799465_d2ae02ffc3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wrjyzg)Vinyl Reptilicus ( M-1 2000 ) (https://flic.kr/p/Wrjyzg) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4285/35729799465_d2ae02ffc3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wrjyzg)Vinyl Reptilicus ( M-1 2000 ) (https://flic.kr/p/Wrjyzg) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on December 02, 2017, 01:51:44 PM
Post by: Monolith on December 02, 2017, 01:51:44 PM
Got it. Thanks Mike! Here's one more shot of him...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4152/35689850416_12748b9cc5_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnMP7y)Vinyl Reptilicus ( M-1 2000 ) (https://flic.kr/p/WnMP7y) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4152/35689850416_12748b9cc5_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnMP7y)Vinyl Reptilicus ( M-1 2000 ) (https://flic.kr/p/WnMP7y) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 02, 2017, 04:41:33 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 02, 2017, 04:41:33 PM
Reptilicus is a sadly underrated multi media star who doesn't get the recognition he deserves. How many other prehistoric menaces have chosen Copenhagen as the locale on which to vent their frustrations? You have to give Reptilicus credit for not going with the crowd.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/reptilicus-movie-poster-1961-1020251928_zpsdb61645c.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/reptilicus-movie-poster-1961-1020251928_zpsdb61645c.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on December 03, 2017, 12:36:51 AM
Post by: skully on December 03, 2017, 12:36:51 AM
Yes, Reptilicus was cool. Here again, going on a "rant" about the Reading Drive-in, I saw that movie when it was released, on the giant drive-in screen. It had everything going for it, everything a "monster" kid could want!!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 03, 2017, 10:15:11 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 03, 2017, 10:15:11 AM
Wow! Seeing Reptilicus for the first time at a drive-in as a kid would have been awesome!
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It was at the Sunset, Twilight or 401 Drive-Ins just outside of London that on separate occasions back in the late fifties I saw The Monolith Monsters and Day of the Triffids for the first time:
(https://3btheaterposterarchive.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/3_the-monolith-monsters-six-sheet-19571.jpg)
(http://marqueeposter.com/wp-content/uploads/posters/37-day-of-the-triffids-uk-quad-1963/37-day-of-the-triffids-uk-quad-1963-01-1200x898.jpg)
hmjfym
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It was at the Sunset, Twilight or 401 Drive-Ins just outside of London that on separate occasions back in the late fifties I saw The Monolith Monsters and Day of the Triffids for the first time:
(https://3btheaterposterarchive.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/3_the-monolith-monsters-six-sheet-19571.jpg)
(http://marqueeposter.com/wp-content/uploads/posters/37-day-of-the-triffids-uk-quad-1963/37-day-of-the-triffids-uk-quad-1963-01-1200x898.jpg)
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on December 03, 2017, 01:55:16 PM
Post by: skully on December 03, 2017, 01:55:16 PM
Hey Hep! Monolith Monsters was a very cool movie, I liked Day of the Triffids much better though, a bit more suspenseful. When I saw Reptilicus, with the rest of my family, I remember my mom going "eeeeewwwwwww", when the drillers at the start of the movie started hacking off pieces of "meat" from the well drill, along with the monster "up-chucking" blob type pieces throughout the movie, she also made a comment upon first seeing the creature in the field, saying that she thought it looked "sick". I totally enjoyed that flick, it was actually a little spooky at the lab scene with the thunderstorm brewing. We were at the drive-in a few weeks earlier and saw the coming attractions for the movie and I pleaded my parents to see this, which we did.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: lovemesomemonsters on December 09, 2017, 11:17:59 PM
Post by: lovemesomemonsters on December 09, 2017, 11:17:59 PM
I was lucky enough to have acquired this piece from one of the great sellers here and on eb; Allhallowsday.
Proudly displayed in my office now and its even more magnificent up-close and real lol!
Proudly displayed in my office now and its even more magnificent up-close and real lol!
Quote from: Hepcat on October 25, 2017, 01:24:29 PM
Here's a great Beistle owl cutout from the 1930's from the collection of Allhallowsday:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sHIAAOSwAFNZmk4w/s-l1600.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: lovemesomemonsters on December 09, 2017, 11:42:21 PM
Post by: lovemesomemonsters on December 09, 2017, 11:42:21 PM
This is one grail I have never owned, or even seen one live and up-close. On the old bucket list, but they are so cost prohibitive!
Great pix!!!
Great pix!!!
Quote from: Hepcat on May 03, 2017, 03:45:15 PM
Here are some great shots of Raycastile's Renzi Monstermobile:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7090/6886271296_c6ce0f02be_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7231/7032367639_aea6450f92_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/7032367745_b0739995f2_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7032367053_2ee76ca9b3_o.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/6886271032_909aa5c508_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6885481292_be6da4b253_c.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7031578025_e3c4299b2a_b.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/6885481262_37f524cf57_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Sean on December 10, 2017, 10:45:49 AM
Post by: Sean on December 10, 2017, 10:45:49 AM
Quote from: lovemesomemonsters on December 09, 2017, 11:42:21 PM
This is one grail I have never owned, or even seen one live and up-close. On the old bucket list, but they are so cost prohibitive!
Great pix!!!
Alright. Frank is driving. The Wolfman is in the backseat with what looks like the Devil in a smoking jacket??? Who is riding shotgun?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on December 10, 2017, 06:59:36 PM
Post by: Monolith on December 10, 2017, 06:59:36 PM
I love the Renzi monster mobile. I don't have one, though.
I do have one of these, though. My older brother bought it in the '60's. Sometime in the later '60's he gave it to me and I've had it ever since. It's what made me want to collect more monster things...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4298/35523888800_8f109b5466_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W88dvo)Frankenstein Speaker Head ( Actwell Plastics 1964 ) (https://flic.kr/p/W88dvo) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
I do have one of these, though. My older brother bought it in the '60's. Sometime in the later '60's he gave it to me and I've had it ever since. It's what made me want to collect more monster things...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4298/35523888800_8f109b5466_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W88dvo)Frankenstein Speaker Head ( Actwell Plastics 1964 ) (https://flic.kr/p/W88dvo) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 15, 2017, 11:02:28 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 15, 2017, 11:02:28 AM
It was this issue of Monster Times that helped make me a big fan of Christopher Lee's Hammer Studios Dracula flicks:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/13-06-2011104925PM.jpg)
I'd only seen Horror of Dracula and Scars of Dracula to that point. For reasons I can no longer recall though, I clipped the Christopher Lee picture from the cover at the time. Bummer. It would be a really nice copy otherwise.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/13-06-2011104925PM.jpg)
I'd only seen Horror of Dracula and Scars of Dracula to that point. For reasons I can no longer recall though, I clipped the Christopher Lee picture from the cover at the time. Bummer. It would be a really nice copy otherwise.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 15, 2017, 02:25:04 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 15, 2017, 02:25:04 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 15, 2017, 11:02:28 AM
For reasons I can no longer recall though, I clipped the Christopher Lee picture from the cover at the time.
Wallet photo? ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 21, 2017, 09:32:42 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 21, 2017, 09:32:42 AM
Here are the Funko figures based on the characters from the classic 1967 flick Mad Monster Party:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MadMonsterParty_zpsc6f7c181.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/MadMonsterParty_zpsc6f7c181.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MadMP_zps37b41027.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/MadMP_zps37b41027.jpg.html)
Frankenstein - Dracula - Werewolf - Zombie Bellhop
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/madmon2_zps17eeabb2.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/madmon2_zps17eeabb2.jpg.html)
Yetch - Mr. Hyde - Francesca - Skeleton Band Member
Frank Frazetta's artwork adorned some of the movie posters when Mad Monster Party was first released for theatrical distribution.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrazettaMadMonsterParty_zps263ce536.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/FrazettaMadMonsterParty_zps263ce536.jpg.html)
Evidently it was the inimitable Jack Davis who designed all the Mad Monster Party characters.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/madmonsterparty1_zpseb364459.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MadMonsterParty_zpsc6f7c181.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/MadMonsterParty_zpsc6f7c181.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MadMP_zps37b41027.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/MadMP_zps37b41027.jpg.html)
Frankenstein - Dracula - Werewolf - Zombie Bellhop
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/madmon2_zps17eeabb2.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/madmon2_zps17eeabb2.jpg.html)
Yetch - Mr. Hyde - Francesca - Skeleton Band Member
Frank Frazetta's artwork adorned some of the movie posters when Mad Monster Party was first released for theatrical distribution.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrazettaMadMonsterParty_zps263ce536.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/FrazettaMadMonsterParty_zps263ce536.jpg.html)
Evidently it was the inimitable Jack Davis who designed all the Mad Monster Party characters.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/madmonsterparty1_zpseb364459.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 11, 2018, 01:31:27 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 11, 2018, 01:31:27 PM
These Space Raiders made by Diener were a very popular toy in McDonald's Happy Meals in the mid to late seventies:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%20raiders_01_zps6dmlo98m.jpg)
Diener also subsequently marketed the Space Raiders as rack toys in the form of erasers:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/diener-sr-1981-1_zpsrd1i9c9v.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%20raiders_01_zps6dmlo98m.jpg)
Diener also subsequently marketed the Space Raiders as rack toys in the form of erasers:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/diener-sr-1981-1_zpsrd1i9c9v.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Dr Borgo on January 28, 2018, 03:58:38 PM
Post by: Dr Borgo on January 28, 2018, 03:58:38 PM
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm293/Dr_Borgo/8_zps9jjgchhd.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/Dr_Borgo/media/8_zps9jjgchhd.jpg.html) The life-size Creature Mountain Dew Pitch Black display in the corner. My in-laws owned a grocery store a few years ago and snagged it for me.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 28, 2018, 04:00:29 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 28, 2018, 04:00:29 PM
Doc, Photobucket doesn't work anymore, unless you have a premium account.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Dr Borgo on January 28, 2018, 04:24:05 PM
Post by: Dr Borgo on January 28, 2018, 04:24:05 PM
oh.... :-\ thanks
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Dr Borgo on January 28, 2018, 04:36:05 PM
Post by: Dr Borgo on January 28, 2018, 04:36:05 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/3myXv9u.jpg) The life-size Creature Mountain Dew Pitch Black display in the corner. My in-laws owned a grocery store a few years ago and snagged it for me.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 28, 2018, 05:02:17 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 28, 2018, 05:02:17 PM
I want that Creature Mt. Dew poster!! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Dr Borgo on January 28, 2018, 05:13:23 PM
Post by: Dr Borgo on January 28, 2018, 05:13:23 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 28, 2018, 05:02:17 PMIt's actually a cardboard, stand-up display piece. I didn't have any room in my "monster room" to stand him up, so I tacked it in the corner on the wall. I'm glad you like it. It's pretty cool.
I want that Creature Mt. Dew poster!! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 28, 2018, 05:22:11 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 28, 2018, 05:22:11 PM
Quote from: Dr Borgo on January 28, 2018, 05:13:23 PM
It's actually a cardboard, stand-up display piece.
I knew that! ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 29, 2018, 01:26:46 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 29, 2018, 01:26:46 PM
Rat Fink Rings made their appearance in candy and convenience stores in 1965. They consisted of a ring that was a base for a detachable Rat Fink figure:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/23/82/e5/2382e539811311e1bb937df12848451b.jpg)
(http://www.ratfinkring.net/fink1front.jpg)
(http://www.ratfinkring.net/fink9.jpg)
(http://www.ratfinkring.net/fink6.jpg)
The Rat Fink figures came in at least twenty(!) different colours with at least eight different eye colours making for a minimum of 160 different combinations! Any collector worthy of the term will of course not be satisfied until he has every possible combination.
While fakes from 1984 exist as well, they're bigger and marked 1984 on the back making them easy to tell from the originals. Here's a great website with lots more info on these rad cool rings:
RatFinkRing.Net (http://www.ratfinkring.net/)
Some of the Rat Fink charms that were sold in vending machines such as the ones on the card below were cheap knock-offs of these rings. The fellow running the above website calls the knock-offs Crap Finks.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/c3/cf/93/c3cf933ecec3f0bb9fb74992d6851029.jpg)
I keep wondering though whether the rings or any of the Rat Fink figures sold as charms in vending machines were properly licenced by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and what if anything he received from their production and sale.
:-\
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/23/82/e5/2382e539811311e1bb937df12848451b.jpg)
(http://www.ratfinkring.net/fink1front.jpg)
(http://www.ratfinkring.net/fink9.jpg)
(http://www.ratfinkring.net/fink6.jpg)
The Rat Fink figures came in at least twenty(!) different colours with at least eight different eye colours making for a minimum of 160 different combinations! Any collector worthy of the term will of course not be satisfied until he has every possible combination.
While fakes from 1984 exist as well, they're bigger and marked 1984 on the back making them easy to tell from the originals. Here's a great website with lots more info on these rad cool rings:
RatFinkRing.Net (http://www.ratfinkring.net/)
Some of the Rat Fink charms that were sold in vending machines such as the ones on the card below were cheap knock-offs of these rings. The fellow running the above website calls the knock-offs Crap Finks.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/c3/cf/93/c3cf933ecec3f0bb9fb74992d6851029.jpg)
I keep wondering though whether the rings or any of the Rat Fink figures sold as charms in vending machines were properly licenced by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and what if anything he received from their production and sale.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on January 29, 2018, 03:20:19 PM
Post by: skully on January 29, 2018, 03:20:19 PM
Hey Hep! Rat Fink pictures are great!! I actually have a full box, along with an empty box of these, also, I have a rather large,hollow plastic Rat Fink that has a cut out in the back, so it would lay flat, I believe, on a vending card.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 29, 2018, 04:45:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 29, 2018, 04:45:44 PM
Quote from: skully on January 29, 2018, 03:20:19 PMI actually have a full box, along with an empty box of these....
:o
Wow! Cool!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 30, 2018, 10:20:50 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 30, 2018, 10:20:50 AM
Interesting the history behind Rat Fink becoming a pop culture icon. "Big Daddy" Roth began selling airbrushed T-shirts at custom car shows and through ads in the pages of Car Craft magazine in the summer of 1958. Rat Fink was Roth's answer to Mickey Mouse and quickly became one of his most popular designs. It was in the July 1963 issue of Car Craft that a finished Rat Fink design was unveiled for the mass market:
(http://www.dialbforblog.com/archives/789/first-fink-carcraft.jpg)
Roth Studios at the time screen printed their designs on white T-shirts and sweat shirts. Streaks of spray paint were then applied across the design as per the example here:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/imageproxy.php?url=http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/RatFinkImage.jpg)
Revell had been producing model kits of some of "Big Daddy" Roth's custom cars since 1962 beginning with Tweedy Pie and Outlaw. By 1963 Revell was also issuing kits featuring Roth's fink designs. The first one was Mr. Gasser followed quickly by Mother's Worry, Drag Nut and then Rat Fink later in 1963:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Fink_zpscivccojx.jpg)
Wow, stoke!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/RevellratFink_zps656ab25d.jpg)
I was enraptured by the design as an eleven year old. It spoke to me. If I have to explain it to you, you wouldn't understand anyway.
;)
The rest is history.
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(http://www.dialbforblog.com/archives/789/first-fink-carcraft.jpg)
Roth Studios at the time screen printed their designs on white T-shirts and sweat shirts. Streaks of spray paint were then applied across the design as per the example here:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/imageproxy.php?url=http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/RatFinkImage.jpg)
Revell had been producing model kits of some of "Big Daddy" Roth's custom cars since 1962 beginning with Tweedy Pie and Outlaw. By 1963 Revell was also issuing kits featuring Roth's fink designs. The first one was Mr. Gasser followed quickly by Mother's Worry, Drag Nut and then Rat Fink later in 1963:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rat%20Fink_zpscivccojx.jpg)
Wow, stoke!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/RevellratFink_zps656ab25d.jpg)
I was enraptured by the design as an eleven year old. It spoke to me. If I have to explain it to you, you wouldn't understand anyway.
;)
The rest is history.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on January 30, 2018, 03:23:41 PM
Post by: skully on January 30, 2018, 03:23:41 PM
Hep, very true. I too was fascinated with the "Rat Fink culture" way back in the mid 60's. I was always buying the charms, (along with all the other gumball type stuff of the times). I also liked the glow in the dark bat rings. The early Roth custom cars "spoke volumes" to me at the time, with the model car craze going full tilt, the bubble top customs by Roth were the icing on the cake. They were just so cool, so wild, almost like they weren't real.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2018, 10:35:46 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2018, 10:35:46 AM
Here are scans of a few more of my Eerie magazines:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/03-07-201152141PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/03-07-201152145PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/03-07-201152148PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/03-07-201152158PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/03-07-201152141PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/03-07-201152145PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/03-07-201152148PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/03-07-201152158PM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on February 01, 2018, 01:25:34 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on February 01, 2018, 01:25:34 PM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qIMAAOSwubFabkQv/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2018, 02:14:58 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2018, 02:14:58 PM
I always drool when I see that (or any other) unopened rack pack of Pop-Top Horrors!
:)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 04, 2018, 07:59:51 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 04, 2018, 07:59:51 PM
Here are a few pictures of Japfeif's dinosaur playset collection:
(http://i.imgur.com/8Dod8dj.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KCGNDju.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/lqkVw4H.jpg)
And here's the book he wrote on the subject:
(http://i.imgur.com/BbvdpKEl.jpg)
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(http://i.imgur.com/8Dod8dj.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KCGNDju.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/lqkVw4H.jpg)
And here's the book he wrote on the subject:
(http://i.imgur.com/BbvdpKEl.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 08, 2018, 04:46:59 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 08, 2018, 04:46:59 PM
Monster figures were quite popular in various target sets back in the sixties and seventies. This Weirdo Target Set included Palmer monsters:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Palmer_zps7594f45f.png)
Palmer monsters were also repackaged in Dart Gun sets by Toy House of Wisconsin. Here are two examples of these sets from the book Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Monster Collection:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8030445249_876d391d6b_c.jpg)
These Toy House Dart Gun sets may have been the only way caramel coloured Palmer monsters were packaged and sold. Here are a few caramel coloured Palmers from the collection of Monsters for Sale:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3369083486_8195c5a60c_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3369083544_da597974f3_o.jpg)
The MPC Weird Monsters were the targets in this handsome Horror House Target Set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AHorrorHouse.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Palmer_zps7594f45f.png)
Palmer monsters were also repackaged in Dart Gun sets by Toy House of Wisconsin. Here are two examples of these sets from the book Too Much Horror Business - The Kirk Hammett Monster Collection:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/8030445249_876d391d6b_c.jpg)
These Toy House Dart Gun sets may have been the only way caramel coloured Palmer monsters were packaged and sold. Here are a few caramel coloured Palmers from the collection of Monsters for Sale:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3369083486_8195c5a60c_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3369083544_da597974f3_o.jpg)
The MPC Weird Monsters were the targets in this handsome Horror House Target Set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AHorrorHouse.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 12, 2018, 09:27:39 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 12, 2018, 09:27:39 AM
Here are scans of five more of my Mystery in Space comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-08-201173432PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-08-201173440PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145710PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145715PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-11-201174833PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-08-201173432PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-08-201173440PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145710PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145715PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-11-201174833PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: creaturefan95 on February 12, 2018, 09:09:34 PM
Post by: creaturefan95 on February 12, 2018, 09:09:34 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 12, 2018, 09:27:39 AM
Here are scans of five more of my Mystery in Space comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-08-201173432PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-08-201173440PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145710PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145715PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-11-201174833PM.jpg)
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I love datestamps and your Mystery in Space #83 has two!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 14, 2018, 10:37:43 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 14, 2018, 10:37:43 AM
Red date stamps are a hallmark of comics from the Bethlehem collection from which my #83 originated.
Here then are scans of a few more of my Mystery in Space comics featuring DC's most beloved spaceman, Adam Strange:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-11-201174838PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-11-201174842PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/19-12-2011120838AM.jpg)
I have fond memories of having bought the above comic the day of the annual charity bazaar at my local church in 1963.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/19-12-2011120842AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/19-12-2011120844AM.jpg)
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Here then are scans of a few more of my Mystery in Space comics featuring DC's most beloved spaceman, Adam Strange:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-11-201174838PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-11-201174842PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/19-12-2011120838AM.jpg)
I have fond memories of having bought the above comic the day of the annual charity bazaar at my local church in 1963.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/19-12-2011120842AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/19-12-2011120844AM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: creaturefan95 on February 14, 2018, 08:20:46 PM
Post by: creaturefan95 on February 14, 2018, 08:20:46 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 14, 2018, 10:37:43 AM
Red date stamps are a hallmark of comics from the Bethlehem collection from which my #83 originated.
Here then are scans of a few more of my Mystery in Space comics featuring DC's most beloved spaceman, Adam Strange:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-11-201174838PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-11-201174842PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/19-12-2011120838AM.jpg)
I have fond memories of having bought the above comic the day of the annual charity bazaar at my local church in 1963.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/19-12-2011120842AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/19-12-2011120844AM.jpg)
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Woah, a pedigree book. Now it's even cooler! Zombie Cool
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 26, 2018, 04:51:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 26, 2018, 04:51:44 PM
Bally issued a fabulous Creature from the Black Lagoon pinball game late in 1992:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/f6bc07d6-91af-44c7-9547-455aa08be738_zpswedgse2q.jpg)
Here's a close-up of the machine's back glass:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/creature_BG_zps3p1kxvkx.jpg)
And here's a close-up of the hologram the machine features:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/creature-hologram_zpsv0legtoz.jpg)
These machines have to be a holy grail for any self-respecting Creature collector.
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/f6bc07d6-91af-44c7-9547-455aa08be738_zpswedgse2q.jpg)
Here's a close-up of the machine's back glass:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/creature_BG_zps3p1kxvkx.jpg)
And here's a close-up of the hologram the machine features:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/creature-hologram_zpsv0legtoz.jpg)
These machines have to be a holy grail for any self-respecting Creature collector.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 26, 2018, 05:46:17 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 26, 2018, 05:46:17 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 26, 2018, 04:51:44 PM
These machines have to be a holy grail for any self-respecting Creature collector.
I have to limit myself to the various collectibles associated with the machine, like the brochure, the key fobs, the "3D" counter display, the embroidered patch and such.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 27, 2018, 11:37:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 27, 2018, 11:37:52 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 26, 2018, 05:46:17 PMI have to limit myself to the various collectibles associated with the machine, like the brochure, the key fobs, the "3D" counter display, the embroidered patch and such.
Good stuff! Once you pick up the Bally pinball machine then you'll be able to join that very select company of completists.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 27, 2018, 12:04:40 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 27, 2018, 12:04:40 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 27, 2018, 11:37:52 AM
Once you pick up the Bally pinball machine then you'll be able to join that very select company of completists.
A completist I'll never be! There are other Creature collectibles that cost even more than the pinball machine. And that's not counting movie posters!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 27, 2018, 01:57:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 27, 2018, 01:57:03 PM
It's not about the cost. It's about the aesthetic appeal of the artifact and the psychic pleasure one derives from its possession!
:)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 27, 2018, 02:51:49 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 27, 2018, 02:51:49 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 27, 2018, 01:57:03 PM
It's not about the cost.
It is if you don't have it. Besides, I don't even play pinball.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2018, 11:32:31 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2018, 11:32:31 AM
Me I'm a sordid pinball degenerate. I don't remember precisely where and when I encountered my first pinball machine but it must have been over sixty years ago before I discovered any kind of monster related toys/items and I've loved them ever since.
As a youngster in the early sixties I was usually required to attend supplemental Lithuanian language classes Saturdays between 4:00 and 5:30 PM during the school year. These classes were in the basement of St. Peter's elementary school just north of downtown London on Richmond Street by the cathedral. Dreadfully inconvenient to be sure.
There was a silver lining though. I'd be given $0.50 or so to go see a movie downtown prior to classes plus bus fare there and back. But St. Peter's was only about a mile and a half away from where we lived in Old South London. So I could walk there anyway. The bus fare I could then spend otherwise!
Sometimes I would indeed take in a movie. But often I'd elect to deploy my cash in other ways.
One temptation was a pinball machine at a diner that was right across from the Wishing Well Beverages bottling plant on Richmond Street which was on the southern edge of the downtown area about halfway to St. Peter's. I believe that it was this Gottlieb Sweet Hearts machine released in 1963:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Gottlieb%20sweet_back_zpst34jj225.gif)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Gottlieb%20SweetHearts_zpsxs9sh199.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/v/nViQpsT9Kvg&version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nViQpsT9Kvg#)
http://www.youtube.com/v/K6TOvPaGPJY&version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6TOvPaGPJY#)
But pinball machines were then banned in Canada as "illegal gambling devices" until January 1976. But when the new student recreation center at the University of Western Ontario was completed in 1971, it had five pinball machines! One of them was the Gottlieb 2001 released in 1971 which ended up becoming my own gateway machine to a lifetime of sordid pinball degeneracy.
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Gottlieb2_zps18fb0965.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Gottlieb1_zpscad71e14.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/v/fnn9Or6FhMo&version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnn9Or6FhMo#)
Now I was never short of cash as a student and so I fed many a quarter into that machine. But it couldn't last. You see under the law it was an "illegal gaming device". Accordingly a City of London police officer appeared at the rec center after about three months, played the machines for two or three hours to satisfy himself that they were indeed illegal gaming devices which could very well corrupt students, policemen and whoever else for life, and the machines were gone for good the next day. Yes, seized they were by the fascist State!
While the draconian law was repealed a few years later, I've never forgiven the bastiches. Smash the State I say!
When pinball machines were legalized in my environs in 1975 or so, two specific machines acted to set me on the path to permanent pinball degeneracy. These were both to be found at the York Hotel in downtown London directly across the street from the CNR passenger train station. The first was the Wizard released by Bally in 1975:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PinballWizard1_zps80733847.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PinballWizard2_zps1739fd18.jpg)
A very well designed game, it sold over 10,000 units which smashed Bally's previous production record of 5254 for a pinball machine. I had the game completely mastered and built up a total of nineteen free games on a single quarter one afternoon before I succumbed to fatigue.
The other game was in the other room by the old fashioned greasy spoon lunch counter attached to the York Hotel. (How I miss those greasy spoons now!) It was the Royal Flush machine which Gottlieb released in 1976:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/RoyalFlush1_zps24ba6afb.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Royal1_zpsec1852e2.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Royal3_zps1ab32c97.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SF5uccdQzQ# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SF5uccdQzQ#)
I had my best run ever on this machine one afternoon. I'd hit everything and I had the machine lit up like a Xmas tree. I was already up to five or so free games but I wasn't even targeting the free game hole. My timing was so good that I was hitting the silver ball hard enough to propel/bounce it right off the glass and I just wanted to keep hitting. And then believe it or not but a hippie watching me with astonishment leaned on the machine so hard that he tilted it thus ending my best run of all time. I wanted to belt him!
So no, I've never needed drugs or alcohol. Pinball, model kits, comic mags, gum cards and other baby boomer kids' stuff, muscle cars, and rock music and stereo equipment were all it took to set me on the path to ruin. I don't know whether I should laugh or cry.
;)
As a youngster in the early sixties I was usually required to attend supplemental Lithuanian language classes Saturdays between 4:00 and 5:30 PM during the school year. These classes were in the basement of St. Peter's elementary school just north of downtown London on Richmond Street by the cathedral. Dreadfully inconvenient to be sure.
There was a silver lining though. I'd be given $0.50 or so to go see a movie downtown prior to classes plus bus fare there and back. But St. Peter's was only about a mile and a half away from where we lived in Old South London. So I could walk there anyway. The bus fare I could then spend otherwise!
Sometimes I would indeed take in a movie. But often I'd elect to deploy my cash in other ways.
One temptation was a pinball machine at a diner that was right across from the Wishing Well Beverages bottling plant on Richmond Street which was on the southern edge of the downtown area about halfway to St. Peter's. I believe that it was this Gottlieb Sweet Hearts machine released in 1963:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Gottlieb%20sweet_back_zpst34jj225.gif)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Gottlieb%20SweetHearts_zpsxs9sh199.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/v/nViQpsT9Kvg&version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nViQpsT9Kvg#)
http://www.youtube.com/v/K6TOvPaGPJY&version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6TOvPaGPJY#)
But pinball machines were then banned in Canada as "illegal gambling devices" until January 1976. But when the new student recreation center at the University of Western Ontario was completed in 1971, it had five pinball machines! One of them was the Gottlieb 2001 released in 1971 which ended up becoming my own gateway machine to a lifetime of sordid pinball degeneracy.
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Gottlieb2_zps18fb0965.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Gottlieb1_zpscad71e14.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/v/fnn9Or6FhMo&version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnn9Or6FhMo#)
Now I was never short of cash as a student and so I fed many a quarter into that machine. But it couldn't last. You see under the law it was an "illegal gaming device". Accordingly a City of London police officer appeared at the rec center after about three months, played the machines for two or three hours to satisfy himself that they were indeed illegal gaming devices which could very well corrupt students, policemen and whoever else for life, and the machines were gone for good the next day. Yes, seized they were by the fascist State!
While the draconian law was repealed a few years later, I've never forgiven the bastiches. Smash the State I say!
When pinball machines were legalized in my environs in 1975 or so, two specific machines acted to set me on the path to permanent pinball degeneracy. These were both to be found at the York Hotel in downtown London directly across the street from the CNR passenger train station. The first was the Wizard released by Bally in 1975:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PinballWizard1_zps80733847.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PinballWizard2_zps1739fd18.jpg)
A very well designed game, it sold over 10,000 units which smashed Bally's previous production record of 5254 for a pinball machine. I had the game completely mastered and built up a total of nineteen free games on a single quarter one afternoon before I succumbed to fatigue.
The other game was in the other room by the old fashioned greasy spoon lunch counter attached to the York Hotel. (How I miss those greasy spoons now!) It was the Royal Flush machine which Gottlieb released in 1976:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/RoyalFlush1_zps24ba6afb.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Royal1_zpsec1852e2.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Royal3_zps1ab32c97.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SF5uccdQzQ# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SF5uccdQzQ#)
I had my best run ever on this machine one afternoon. I'd hit everything and I had the machine lit up like a Xmas tree. I was already up to five or so free games but I wasn't even targeting the free game hole. My timing was so good that I was hitting the silver ball hard enough to propel/bounce it right off the glass and I just wanted to keep hitting. And then believe it or not but a hippie watching me with astonishment leaned on the machine so hard that he tilted it thus ending my best run of all time. I wanted to belt him!
So no, I've never needed drugs or alcohol. Pinball, model kits, comic mags, gum cards and other baby boomer kids' stuff, muscle cars, and rock music and stereo equipment were all it took to set me on the path to ruin. I don't know whether I should laugh or cry.
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: djmadden99 on February 28, 2018, 02:20:06 PM
Post by: djmadden99 on February 28, 2018, 02:20:06 PM
That Hepcat sure plays a mean pinball!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2018, 02:35:12 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2018, 02:35:12 PM
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/catrs_zps3k6tnui5.jpg)
Be afraid, be very afraid of my pinball wizardry!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/bsdmali_zpsxqyqmhvh.jpg)
My pinball skills are held in such high renown that I've gone on from being a feature in certain machines:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Scard%20Stiff_zpsbb4lbjeg.jpg)
To being the actual subject matter!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/badcats3_zpsqtqotlcf.jpg)
cl:)
Be afraid, be very afraid of my pinball wizardry!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/bsdmali_zpsxqyqmhvh.jpg)
My pinball skills are held in such high renown that I've gone on from being a feature in certain machines:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Scard%20Stiff_zpsbb4lbjeg.jpg)
To being the actual subject matter!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/badcats3_zpsqtqotlcf.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 28, 2018, 04:55:41 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 28, 2018, 04:55:41 PM
Those your machines? They must take up a whole room!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2018, 05:13:37 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2018, 05:13:37 PM
No, no, sadly I don't have any pinball machines yet. But I have the rest of my life to rectify this failing!
Someday as well I'd like to make a trek to Las Vegas to check out this Pinball Hall of Fame (http://www.pinballmuseum.org/) which would be paradise found to any pinball buff.
Here as well is a great site for locating pinball machines:
PinballMap (https://pinballmap.com/)
Individual specimens of these three classic woodrail machines could until recently be found right here in Toronto!
(http://www.pinrepair.com/gtb/astro1.jpg)
(http://www.pinrepair.com/gtb/atlantis1.jpg)
(http://www.pinballrebel.com/game/pins/buccaneer/buccaneer_1.jpg)
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Someday as well I'd like to make a trek to Las Vegas to check out this Pinball Hall of Fame (http://www.pinballmuseum.org/) which would be paradise found to any pinball buff.
Here as well is a great site for locating pinball machines:
PinballMap (https://pinballmap.com/)
Individual specimens of these three classic woodrail machines could until recently be found right here in Toronto!
(http://www.pinrepair.com/gtb/astro1.jpg)
(http://www.pinrepair.com/gtb/atlantis1.jpg)
(http://www.pinballrebel.com/game/pins/buccaneer/buccaneer_1.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 28, 2018, 05:20:09 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 28, 2018, 05:20:09 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 28, 2018, 05:13:37 PM
No, no, sadly I don't have any pinball machines yet.
So, do you take your cat to the local pin ball hall? ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: creaturefan95 on March 04, 2018, 01:15:42 AM
Post by: creaturefan95 on March 04, 2018, 01:15:42 AM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/flvds5.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on March 04, 2018, 05:15:39 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on March 04, 2018, 05:15:39 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 28, 2018, 05:13:37 PM
No, no, sadly I don't have any pinball machines yet. But I have the rest of my life to rectify this failing!
Someday as well I'd like to make a trek to Las Vegas to check out this Pinball Hall of Fame (http://www.pinballmuseum.org/) which would be paradise found to any pinball buff.
Here as well is a great site for locating pinball machines:
PinballMap (https://pinballmap.com/)
Individual specimens of these three classic woodrail machines could until recently be found right here in Toronto!
(http://www.pinrepair.com/gtb/astro1.jpg)
(http://www.pinrepair.com/gtb/atlantis1.jpg)
(http://www.pinballrebel.com/game/pins/buccaneer/buccaneer_1.jpg)
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Hepcat.
Since I am a former resident of Vegas, I would have been a great tour guide for you and your visit Las Vegas. The Pinball of Fame is definitely a must-see, and witness the greatness.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 05, 2018, 10:42:13 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 05, 2018, 10:42:13 AM
Quote from: creaturefan95 on March 04, 2018, 01:15:42 AM(http://i67.tinypic.com/flvds5.jpg)
Interesting that cover artist Carmine Infantino ripped off Howard Purcell's monster from this 1966 issue of Sea Devils:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sea_Devils_31_zps0p8xg3ml.jpg)
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Sadly #31 is one of the few Sea Devils comics I lack in my collection.
:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: creaturefan95 on March 05, 2018, 06:00:38 PM
Post by: creaturefan95 on March 05, 2018, 06:00:38 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 05, 2018, 10:42:13 AM
Interesting that cover artist Carmine Infantino ripped off Howard Purcell's monster from this 1966 issue of Sea Devils:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sea_Devils_31_zps0p8xg3ml.jpg)
;)
Sadly #31 is one of the few Sea Devils comics I lack in my collection.
:(
I don't think Purcell swiped Infantino's monster. Both are pink but one features antenna while the other has horns and tusks ???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 06, 2018, 10:58:19 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 06, 2018, 10:58:19 AM
Purcell's monster came first; Infantino's was nine months later in 1967.
;)
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 10, 2018, 04:40:18 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 10, 2018, 04:40:18 PM
A very fondly remembered promotion in the late fifties by Nabisco was the distribution in cereal boxes of dinosaur figures that were likely based on the ones put out by Lido:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/nabiscocerealdinopic_zps77bbdcfd.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Nabisco5_zpsa364acc5.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/Nabisco5_zpsa364acc5.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lido_zps32763c2d.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/Lido_zps32763c2d.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/nabiscodinos2_zps677fed05.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/nabiscodinos2_zps677fed05.jpg.html)
The ten "Lido" dinosaurs above were also given away with Fritos Corn Chips in the late 1960's in most often a brownish colour.
When Nabisco revisited its dinosaur premium giveaway in the late sixties, the dinosaurs distributed were made by MPC:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Nabisco_zpse8c4749a.jpg)
The vast majority of the MPC dinosaurs were sold on blister cards and in play sets from around 1964 through the 1970's.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/nabiscocerealdinopic_zps77bbdcfd.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Nabisco5_zpsa364acc5.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/Nabisco5_zpsa364acc5.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Lido_zps32763c2d.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/Lido_zps32763c2d.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/nabiscodinos2_zps677fed05.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/Balticprince/media/General%20Album%202/nabiscodinos2_zps677fed05.jpg.html)
The ten "Lido" dinosaurs above were also given away with Fritos Corn Chips in the late 1960's in most often a brownish colour.
When Nabisco revisited its dinosaur premium giveaway in the late sixties, the dinosaurs distributed were made by MPC:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Nabisco_zpse8c4749a.jpg)
The vast majority of the MPC dinosaurs were sold on blister cards and in play sets from around 1964 through the 1970's.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 13, 2018, 08:53:03 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 13, 2018, 08:53:03 AM
Here are scans of a few more of my Creepy magazines:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/28-06-2011115445PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/28-06-2011115451PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/28-06-2011115511PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145813PM.jpg)]
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145817PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145820PM.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/28-06-2011115445PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/28-06-2011115451PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/28-06-2011115511PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145813PM.jpg)]
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145817PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145820PM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on March 14, 2018, 01:48:29 AM
Post by: Allhallowsday on March 14, 2018, 01:48:29 AM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/HsYAAOSw88xaSS5Y/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 14, 2018, 08:53:22 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 14, 2018, 08:53:22 AM
My word!
:o
Hilary Clinton on a bad hair day?
???
:o
Hilary Clinton on a bad hair day?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2018, 04:13:50 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2018, 04:13:50 PM
Here's a picture of Toyranch's Monster Candy cigarette box collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Candy_zps7pfm3da9.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Candy_zps7pfm3da9.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 24, 2018, 01:42:41 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 24, 2018, 01:42:41 PM
Another character actor that Charlton Publications helped turn into a multi-media sensation was Konga.
Konga exploded onto the silver screen in 1961 with this American International Pictures release:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/konga.jpg)
(https://badmoviesforbadpeople.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/konga_poster_03.jpg)
Charlton then provided Konga with a vehicle for his literary endeavours with a 23 issue run of his own title plus a couple of similarly titled one-shots from 1961 to 1965:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/KongasRevenge.jpg)
Konga then co-authored this issue with another multi media star in 1966:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/FantasticGiants.jpg)
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Konga exploded onto the silver screen in 1961 with this American International Pictures release:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/konga.jpg)
(https://badmoviesforbadpeople.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/konga_poster_03.jpg)
Charlton then provided Konga with a vehicle for his literary endeavours with a 23 issue run of his own title plus a couple of similarly titled one-shots from 1961 to 1965:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/KongasRevenge.jpg)
Konga then co-authored this issue with another multi media star in 1966:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/FantasticGiants.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on March 26, 2018, 02:24:10 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on March 26, 2018, 02:24:10 PM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/C1oAAOSwf~Jak2ri/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 27, 2018, 03:17:06 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 27, 2018, 03:17:06 PM
Here from Toyranch's collection are a couple of vending machine cards loaded with monsterific goodness:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Toy%20Ranch%202_zpsgwvfmq9x.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Toy%20Ranch%203_zps2z9mftkg.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Toy%20Ranch%202_zpsgwvfmq9x.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Toy%20Ranch%203_zps2z9mftkg.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Chiller zone on March 30, 2018, 11:17:08 PM
Post by: Chiller zone on March 30, 2018, 11:17:08 PM
Beautiful wallets
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 31, 2018, 01:15:26 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 31, 2018, 01:15:26 PM
Here then are the pictures I've taken over the years of my own two Standard Plastics monster wallets:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrankensteinDracula.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Frankenstein.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Dracula.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/ThePhantomTheMummy.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/ThePhantom.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheMummy.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MonsterWalletsFrankenstein.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MonsterWalletsPhantom.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrankensteinDracula.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Frankenstein.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Dracula.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/ThePhantomTheMummy.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/ThePhantom.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/TheMummy.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MonsterWalletsFrankenstein.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MonsterWalletsPhantom.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 02, 2018, 08:21:28 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 02, 2018, 08:21:28 AM
Here are a couple of photos of my Marx Nutty Mads Bagatelle Game:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/ActionBagatelleGame.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/NuttyMadsGame.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/ActionBagatelleGame.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/NuttyMadsGame.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on April 02, 2018, 03:07:28 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on April 02, 2018, 03:07:28 PM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6GkAAOSwRE5adliM/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 03, 2018, 08:45:02 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 03, 2018, 08:45:02 AM
Fabulous! Mint-on-card Palmer or MPC monsters can't be beat.
cl:)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2018, 09:43:01 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2018, 09:43:01 AM
Diener Industries manufactured a series of soft rubbery monster figures that were given away in McDonald's Happy Meals in the late seventies:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Diener%20Space%20Aliens%200_zpsurlyr4b2.jpg)
Vampire Bat Creature
Insectman
Tree Trunk Monster
Veined Cranium Creature
Winged Amphibian Creature
Horned Cyclops
Gill Face Creature
Lizard Man
Each figure was issued in multiple colours including orange, yellow, green, blue and brown. Diener also issued these figures billed Erasers as carded rack toys or even loose in clear plastic bins under at least a couple names:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/diener-sc-1981-2_zpstye8wq8k.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PBZi2jJab0Y/RxeqX9vtxQI/AAAAAAAACfQ/WxF-tVzFtG0/s1600/12.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/21/40/cf/2140cfeb382d9bdab7c78cacd3a1666c.jpg)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2707/4131150798_c12375f76b.jpg)
Light purple and it seems even grey coloured figures were made available with the other colours packaged within rack cards:
(http://soupie.littlerubberguys.com/images/MXD/DienerCreaturesTwo.jpg)
The only questions are whether the figures were available in Happy Meals before or after they were issued as rack toys, and whether the rubber of the figures found in Happy Meals was absolutely identical to the rubber of the figures issued otherwise.
Here's a good drawing of the Diener Space Creatures by Sean Hartter from the Retroist's blogspot:
(https://i0.wp.com/www.retroist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/space_1.jpg?fit=620%2C401)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Diener%20Space%20Aliens%200_zpsurlyr4b2.jpg)
Vampire Bat Creature
Insectman
Tree Trunk Monster
Veined Cranium Creature
Winged Amphibian Creature
Horned Cyclops
Gill Face Creature
Lizard Man
Each figure was issued in multiple colours including orange, yellow, green, blue and brown. Diener also issued these figures billed Erasers as carded rack toys or even loose in clear plastic bins under at least a couple names:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/diener-sc-1981-2_zpstye8wq8k.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PBZi2jJab0Y/RxeqX9vtxQI/AAAAAAAACfQ/WxF-tVzFtG0/s1600/12.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/21/40/cf/2140cfeb382d9bdab7c78cacd3a1666c.jpg)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2707/4131150798_c12375f76b.jpg)
Light purple and it seems even grey coloured figures were made available with the other colours packaged within rack cards:
(http://soupie.littlerubberguys.com/images/MXD/DienerCreaturesTwo.jpg)
The only questions are whether the figures were available in Happy Meals before or after they were issued as rack toys, and whether the rubber of the figures found in Happy Meals was absolutely identical to the rubber of the figures issued otherwise.
Here's a good drawing of the Diener Space Creatures by Sean Hartter from the Retroist's blogspot:
(https://i0.wp.com/www.retroist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/space_1.jpg?fit=620%2C401)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 12, 2018, 09:02:02 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 12, 2018, 09:02:02 AM
Here from the UMA Media Section:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_ThingBank_1_zpsaszbtwf4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_ThingBank_2_zpslckvvxoi.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_ThingBank_1_zpsaszbtwf4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_ThingBank_2_zpslckvvxoi.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 12, 2018, 09:19:11 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 12, 2018, 09:19:11 AM
"Thing" question. Was there a "Thing" in any of the Addams cartoons, before the TV show?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wolfman on April 12, 2018, 12:17:48 PM
Post by: Wolfman on April 12, 2018, 12:17:48 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 12, 2018, 09:02:02 AMI have this, along with The Addams Family board game from the 60's. No Uncle Fester light bulb however.
Here from the UMA Media Section:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_ThingBank_1_zpsaszbtwf4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_ThingBank_2_zpslckvvxoi.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 16, 2018, 09:42:32 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 16, 2018, 09:42:32 AM
Here's the very cool Swamp Thing bop bag:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Swamp%20Thing%201_zpsxpbqiixt.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Swamp%20Thing%202_zpsnrp7aclb.png)
(http://srbissette.com/uploaded_images/stbopbag-774202.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Swamp%20Thing%201_zpsxpbqiixt.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Swamp%20Thing%202_zpsnrp7aclb.png)
(http://srbissette.com/uploaded_images/stbopbag-774202.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on April 16, 2018, 10:33:23 AM
Post by: Allhallowsday on April 16, 2018, 10:33:23 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 12, 2018, 09:19:11 AMYes. Thing first appeared in the 1950s cartoons. I think the original Thing was not a disembodied hand, but an unseen horror which had a human hand, the only part of it tolerable to look at.
"Thing" question. Was there a "Thing" in any of the Addams cartoons, before the TV show?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 16, 2018, 12:23:11 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 16, 2018, 12:23:11 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on April 16, 2018, 10:33:23 AM
Yes. Thing first appeared in the 1950s cartoons.
Thanks! I couldn't remember if I'd seen him in any of the old cartoons. Maybe it was Cousin "It" who first appeared in the TV show?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on April 16, 2018, 12:51:30 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on April 16, 2018, 12:51:30 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 16, 2018, 12:23:11 PMThat is correct. "Itt".
Thanks! I couldn't remember if I'd seen him in any of the old cartoons. Maybe it was Cousin "It" who first appeared in the TV show?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 18, 2018, 11:41:32 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 18, 2018, 11:41:32 AM
MPC in the mid-sixties released a fabulous set of Daffy Daddy-Ohs to compete with the Marx Nutty Mads:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DaffyDaddy-Ohs_zps4340a63f.png)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6aEAAOSw32lYpMsu/s-l1600.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DaffyDaddy-Ohs_zps4340a63f.png)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6aEAAOSw32lYpMsu/s-l1600.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 20, 2018, 08:57:51 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 20, 2018, 08:57:51 AM
Here are scans of my four earliest issues of Famous Monsters of Filmland:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130906PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130911PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130916PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130855PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130906PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130911PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130916PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130855PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on April 22, 2018, 11:19:35 AM
Post by: Allhallowsday on April 22, 2018, 11:19:35 AM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/e5gAAOSwDNdVyAAe/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 23, 2018, 09:02:55 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 23, 2018, 09:02:55 AM
The Mad Mad Mad Scientist Laboratory is among the very toughest monster related items from the 1960's to find in Mint-in-Box (new old stock/warehouse find) condition. The set was so over-the-top fabulous that I can't see any kid just putting it on a shelf instead of breaking it open and trying out the various experiments.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MadScientistLab1-1_zps170325ab.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MadScientistLab1-1_zps170325ab.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 25, 2018, 03:19:49 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 25, 2018, 03:19:49 PM
Here are some more pics of the now fabled MPC Horrorscope which was hawked for years in the pages of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Horrorscope%202_zpsun1vwbly.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Horrorscope%20Movie%20Viewer%203_zps5e3ft00q.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Horrorscope_zps8ogzik3f.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Horrorscope%202_zpsun1vwbly.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Horrorscope%20Movie%20Viewer%203_zps5e3ft00q.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Horrorscope_zps8ogzik3f.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Haunted hearse on April 27, 2018, 01:51:50 PM
Post by: Haunted hearse on April 27, 2018, 01:51:50 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 12, 2018, 09:19:11 AMThere was a sign "Beware of the Thing" that appeared in the strip, and the phonograph with human hands in one cartoon. There are some who think the figure which peered between balustrades in the staircase in several cartoons may have been the thing. The TV series defined the characters and relationships to each other, and since the TV series debut, Thing is defined as a hand.
"Thing" question. Was there a "Thing" in any of the Addams cartoons, before the TV show?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 30, 2018, 12:26:52 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 30, 2018, 12:26:52 PM
Here are a couple of shots of the set of 1960's vintage Green Duck vending machine pins from the collection of Toy Ranch:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Green%20Duck%202_zpsiktrfb5h.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Green%20Duck%201_zps4hvy6wee.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Green%20Duck%202_zpsiktrfb5h.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Green%20Duck%201_zps4hvy6wee.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 07, 2018, 09:52:35 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 07, 2018, 09:52:35 AM
Despite no movie appearances, the Shock Monster still occupies a very special place within the hearts of monster kids everywhere. It was magazine and comic ads for a Shock Monster mask back in the 1960's that made the Shock Monster's handsome visage among the most iconic in all of monsterdom:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Shock4_zps3fc0wdyc.jpg)
Here are some great pictures of the Collegeville Shock Monster costume:
(http://www.mrfink.com/images/sm_cc1_600.jpg)
(http://www.mrfink.com/images/sm_cc2_600.jpg)
(http://www.mrfink.com/images/sm_cc3_600.jpg)
(http://www.mrfink.com/images/sm_cc4_600.jpg)
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NOTE:
Evidently the "Collegeville" Shock Monster costume and box pictured above were not actually part of Collegeville's product line. They were a one-off fan creation.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Shock4_zps3fc0wdyc.jpg)
Here are some great pictures of the Collegeville Shock Monster costume:
(http://www.mrfink.com/images/sm_cc1_600.jpg)
(http://www.mrfink.com/images/sm_cc2_600.jpg)
(http://www.mrfink.com/images/sm_cc3_600.jpg)
(http://www.mrfink.com/images/sm_cc4_600.jpg)
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NOTE:
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 22, 2020, 11:29:10 PM
Are you unaware that this is a fantasty creation and that there is no mass produced Shock Monster children's Halloween costume?
Evidently the "Collegeville" Shock Monster costume and box pictured above were not actually part of Collegeville's product line. They were a one-off fan creation.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 09, 2018, 09:30:31 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 09, 2018, 09:30:31 AM
The Philadelphia Chewing Gum Company released bright pink bordered Dark Shadows trading cards in 1968 and then lime green bordered ones in 1969. Here are scans of mine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255500PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255504PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255508PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255506PM.jpg)
The Philly Gum Co. also issued Quentin Postcards in 1969. Here are scans of two from my set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255511PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255514PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255500PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255504PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255508PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255506PM.jpg)
The Philly Gum Co. also issued Quentin Postcards in 1969. Here are scans of two from my set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255511PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/10-06-201255514PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 28, 2018, 10:01:06 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 28, 2018, 10:01:06 AM
Here's a book chronicling many of the collectibles in this thread:
(http://www.louisvillehalloween.com/wp-content/gallery/monster-mash/monstermash.jpg)
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(http://www.louisvillehalloween.com/wp-content/gallery/monster-mash/monstermash.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 30, 2018, 08:58:49 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 30, 2018, 08:58:49 AM
Here are a couple of photos of my Grandpa Munster Drag-U-La model kit:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DragULaModelKit.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DragULaModelKit2.jpg)
thrhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DragULaModelKit.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DragULaModelKit2.jpg)
thrhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on May 31, 2018, 01:56:08 AM
Post by: skully on May 31, 2018, 01:56:08 AM
I remember, almost like it was yesterday, buying this kit, along with the Koach, when they were brand new, liked the small plastic vials of paint, and the little tube of glue that was included with these,and the actual photos used on the boxes.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 01, 2018, 07:07:10 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 01, 2018, 07:07:10 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 28, 2018, 10:01:06 AM
Here's a book chronicling many of the collectibles in this thread:
(http://www.louisvillehalloween.com/wp-content/gallery/monster-mash/monstermash.jpg)
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Looks like a cool book.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 01, 2018, 03:58:42 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 01, 2018, 03:58:42 PM
Here are scans of a few more of my Mystery in Space comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-06-2012110543PM.jpg)
Northland copy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-06-2012110546PM.jpg)
Northland copy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/006_zps8dd5f379.jpg)
Northland copy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/007_zpsca9bef67.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/008_zps6d4312a1.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-06-2012110543PM.jpg)
Northland copy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-06-2012110546PM.jpg)
Northland copy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/006_zps8dd5f379.jpg)
Northland copy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/007_zpsca9bef67.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/008_zps6d4312a1.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 07, 2018, 09:36:13 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 07, 2018, 09:36:13 AM
Here from my collection is an uncut sheet of space themed rub off transfers from Cracker Jack:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/18-05-2011110242PM.jpg)
The transfers were included as premiums in Cracker Jack for a few years around 1960. I saw this uncut sheet hanging on the wall of a card shop in London over twenty years ago and I had to buy it. The sheet brought back an almost forgotten memory of these tattoos having been included in the boxes of Cracker Jack that were given out in the boodle bags at the Labatt's company Xmas party for kids at the London Arena. While we waited for Santa to make his appearance, we got cake, cookies and ice cream and were entertained by a wonderful magician. Every child's name was then called and we each received a wrapped present such as a model kit together with the boodle bag full of candy treats from Santa. It couldn't get any better than that for a kid at the time.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/18-05-2011110242PM.jpg)
The transfers were included as premiums in Cracker Jack for a few years around 1960. I saw this uncut sheet hanging on the wall of a card shop in London over twenty years ago and I had to buy it. The sheet brought back an almost forgotten memory of these tattoos having been included in the boxes of Cracker Jack that were given out in the boodle bags at the Labatt's company Xmas party for kids at the London Arena. While we waited for Santa to make his appearance, we got cake, cookies and ice cream and were entertained by a wonderful magician. Every child's name was then called and we each received a wrapped present such as a model kit together with the boodle bag full of candy treats from Santa. It couldn't get any better than that for a kid at the time.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: ChrisW on June 20, 2018, 11:43:44 AM
Post by: ChrisW on June 20, 2018, 11:43:44 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 07, 2018, 09:36:13 AM
Here from my collection is an uncut sheet of space themed rub off transfers from Cracker Jack:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/imageproxy.php?url=http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/18-05-2011110242PM.jpg)
The transfers were included as premiums in Cracker Jack for a few years around 1960. I saw this uncut sheet hanging on the wall of a card shop in London over twenty years ago and I had to buy it. The sheet brought back an almost forgotten memory of these tattoos having been included in the boxes of Cracker Jack that were given out in the boodle bags at the Labatt's company Xmas party for kids at the London Arena. While we waited for Santa to make his appearance, we got cake, cookies and ice cream and were entertained by a wonderful magician. Every child's name was then called and we each received a wrapped present such as a model kit together with the boodle bag full of candy treats from Santa. It couldn't get any better than that for a kid at the time.
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What great iconic 1950's space illustrations.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 20, 2018, 01:49:50 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 20, 2018, 01:49:50 PM
Quote from: ChrisW on June 20, 2018, 11:43:44 AM
What great iconic 1950's space illustrations.
Pic in the 3rd row is copied from Destination Moon.
(https://imageshack.com/a/img922/2813/8ZiEas.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 09, 2018, 10:33:50 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 09, 2018, 10:33:50 AM
Cool! I hadn't noticed that.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: jimm on July 17, 2018, 07:12:10 PM
Post by: jimm on July 17, 2018, 07:12:10 PM
Sci Fi? I'm in... took the battery ops out for their annual walk... only one didnt fire, the pesky AHI LIS robot ::)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1801/43477656601_d2c1d5f3d9_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1801/43477656601_d2c1d5f3d9_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 07, 2018, 02:27:40 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 07, 2018, 02:27:40 PM
Quote from: jimm on July 17, 2018, 07:12:10 PMSci Fi? I'm in... took the battery ops out for their annual walk... only one didnt fire, the pesky AHI LIS robot
::)
Great success ratio nonetheless!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 10, 2018, 03:59:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 10, 2018, 03:59:03 PM
Can any of the Dr. Seuss books be considered monster collectibles? Many are pretty beastly!
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51lELnwg%2B4L._SX365_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
???
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51lELnwg%2B4L._SX365_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 10, 2018, 04:12:35 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 10, 2018, 04:12:35 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 10, 2018, 03:59:03 PMI think so...
Can any of the Dr. Seuss books be considered monster collectibles? Many are pretty beastly!
(https://cdn0.rubylane.com/_pod/item/502406/GRINCHBOOK/How-Grinch-Stole-Christmasx21-Dr-Seuss-full-1-720%3A10.10-88-l-59-ea.jpg)
I still have my original copy of How The Grinch Stole Christmas! from the '60s when I belonged to the Beginner's Book Club. I kept all of my Seuss books, and several of them are very monstery, Bartholomew and the Oobleck for example. Also, the Grinch will be forever linked to King Karloff for the absolutely great '60s cartoon.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 10, 2018, 04:12:49 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 10, 2018, 04:12:49 PM
These movie posters are fabulous over-the-top cool:
(https://i.jeded.com/i/the-beast-from-20000-fathoms.24135.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ABeast.jpg)
cl:)
(https://i.jeded.com/i/the-beast-from-20000-fathoms.24135.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ABeast.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 10, 2018, 04:19:23 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 10, 2018, 04:19:23 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on August 10, 2018, 04:12:35 PM
I think so...
I still have my original copy of How The Grinch Stole Christmas! from the '60s when I belonged to the Beginner's Book Club. I kept all of my Seuss books, and several of them are very monstery, Bartholomew and the Oobleck for example. Also, the Grinch will be forever linked to King Karloff for the absolutely great '60s cartoon.
Moreover Seuss' On Beyond Zebra book absolutely, positively explores Outer Limits territory:
(https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/11830750?wid=488&hei=488&fmt=pjpeg)
Or even The Twilight Zone!
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on August 11, 2018, 02:00:31 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on August 11, 2018, 02:00:31 PM
Quote from: jimm on July 17, 2018, 07:12:10 PMBattery toys failing to start up was another reason to part with my robots.
Sci Fi? I'm in... took the battery ops out for their annual walk... only one didnt fire, the pesky AHI LIS robot ::)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1801/43477656601_d2c1d5f3d9_b.jpg)
In your pic, front left, Dynamic Fighter (smoking robot)? I see a Piston Robot, and an Attacking Martian (?) a Video Robot... nice group.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 11, 2018, 03:54:08 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 11, 2018, 03:54:08 PM
1960s Spooky Surprise Grab Bag w/contents, and the 3 Becker mini figures (MPC Weird Monsters knockoffs):
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3948/33841605932_2ee9ea500e_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3948/33841605932_2ee9ea500e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 11, 2018, 03:57:25 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 11, 2018, 03:57:25 PM
Custom Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea Playset:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1820/42147674060_6388cd30f1_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1820/42147674060_6388cd30f1_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 11, 2018, 04:23:55 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 11, 2018, 04:23:55 PM
Strange Change: The Lost World Playset (Mattel, 1967):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/941/30087510608_129db207ce_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/941/30087510608_129db207ce_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 11, 2018, 08:37:58 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 11, 2018, 08:37:58 PM
Here are scans of the first and last pages of a couple of five page Count Dragula stories from Drag Cartoons magazine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/DragCartoons7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181202PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181207PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/DragCartoons8-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181226PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181233PM.jpg)
I found Drag Cartoons to be powerfully compelling reading back in 1964. As a result my mind was already well and truly stoked and fully primed for that first issue of Creepy to hit the newsstands! Oh yes it was!
8)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/DragCartoons7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181202PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181207PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/DragCartoons8-1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181226PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181233PM.jpg)
I found Drag Cartoons to be powerfully compelling reading back in 1964. As a result my mind was already well and truly stoked and fully primed for that first issue of Creepy to hit the newsstands! Oh yes it was!
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 12, 2018, 07:19:17 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 12, 2018, 07:19:17 PM
Rat Finks and Martian Finks:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1797/29066793707_1789d2ff72_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1797/29066793707_1789d2ff72_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 12, 2018, 07:33:19 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 12, 2018, 07:33:19 PM
Creepy Crawley Castle Game:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1835/43098199505_babc1ae28f_b.jpg)
It was a freebie included in Creepy #55. Kid me drew the homemade game box after reading too many Eerie Pubs.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1835/43098199505_babc1ae28f_b.jpg)
It was a freebie included in Creepy #55. Kid me drew the homemade game box after reading too many Eerie Pubs.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 12, 2018, 07:40:30 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 12, 2018, 07:40:30 PM
Creeple Peeple Maker Pak with a gang of original Creeple Peeple from the '60s:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/932/43098186185_a64d3ac10a_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/932/43098186185_a64d3ac10a_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: jimm on August 13, 2018, 12:12:04 PM
Post by: jimm on August 13, 2018, 12:12:04 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on August 11, 2018, 02:00:31 PM
Battery toys failing to start up was another reason to part with my robots.
In your pic, front left, Dynamic Fighter (smoking robot)? I see a Piston Robot, and an Attacking Martian (?) a Video Robot... nice group.
Thanks... always looking for more vintage Bots... several did take a bit of coaxing but I've gotten pretty familiar with the tricks of the trade
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 14, 2018, 09:34:27 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 14, 2018, 09:34:27 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on August 12, 2018, 07:19:17 PMRat Finks and Martian Finks:
When were the Martian Finks released?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 14, 2018, 11:05:13 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 14, 2018, 11:05:13 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 14, 2018, 09:34:27 AMI don't know exactly but it had to be sometime in the '60s. A quick Googling turned up nada. I remember Martian Finks from kidhood but I never had any back then. They constantly turn up on eBay so they must have been pretty popular. I thought they looked cool with my other vending charms so I picked up those 3 when a good deal arose. Same for the card.
When were the Martian Finks released?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 16, 2018, 12:22:32 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 16, 2018, 12:22:32 PM
Here's a TV commercial for the rad cool Topper Motorized Monster Maker:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnt8Ck9IGo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnt8Ck9IGo)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Motorized%20Monster%20Maker_zpsney5ejxd.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Motorized%20Monster%20Maker%20Contents_zps9winjykf.jpg)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnt8Ck9IGo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wnt8Ck9IGo)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Motorized%20Monster%20Maker_zpsney5ejxd.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Motorized%20Monster%20Maker%20Contents_zps9winjykf.jpg)
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 16, 2018, 02:14:02 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 16, 2018, 02:14:02 PM
My Warren Publishing Fan Clubs items so far:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1833/43357988524_7001e52cb5_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1833/43357988524_7001e52cb5_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 16, 2018, 02:25:44 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 16, 2018, 02:25:44 PM
Custom Monster Halloween Treat Boxes in the vein of the Horror Monsters Grab Bags of old:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1772/44076209881_8c4df00610_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1772/44076209881_8c4df00610_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 17, 2018, 10:07:51 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 17, 2018, 10:07:51 PM
A scan of my Savage Tales #1 (May 1971):
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1841/44102957081_d65e3f1dc4_c.jpg)
Cover by "Big" John Buscema. 1st appearance of the Man-Thing by Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, and Gray Morrow. Also features a Barry Smith Conan story, "The Frost Giant's Daughter", and some other early '70s monster mag coolness.
Some minor creasing around the edges, it's in FN+ (6.5). Picked that up at a small show around 15 years back for $25, along with several other Marvel monster mags in the VF range for around $5 each. Cheap prices so few years ago...those days are gone, and the cheap prices with them.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1841/44102957081_d65e3f1dc4_c.jpg)
Cover by "Big" John Buscema. 1st appearance of the Man-Thing by Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, and Gray Morrow. Also features a Barry Smith Conan story, "The Frost Giant's Daughter", and some other early '70s monster mag coolness.
Some minor creasing around the edges, it's in FN+ (6.5). Picked that up at a small show around 15 years back for $25, along with several other Marvel monster mags in the VF range for around $5 each. Cheap prices so few years ago...those days are gone, and the cheap prices with them.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 02:23:46 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 02:23:46 PM
Rocketship To Venus Custom Playset:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/RTVP1_zps0c1cd56b.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/RTVP2_zps81d2d335.jpg)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg441443#msg441443 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg441443#msg441443)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/RTVP1_zps0c1cd56b.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/RTVP2_zps81d2d335.jpg)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg441443#msg441443 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg441443#msg441443)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 02:41:58 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 02:41:58 PM
Ancient Dark God Custom Playset:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/AncientDarkGodPlayset1_zpsfa277531.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/AncientDarkGodPlayset4_zpsf6763909.jpg)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg439081#msg439081 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg439081#msg439081)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/AncientDarkGodPlayset1_zpsfa277531.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/AncientDarkGodPlayset4_zpsf6763909.jpg)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg439081#msg439081 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg439081#msg439081)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 02:50:17 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 02:50:17 PM
Prehistoric Times Giant Playset #1400 (Marx, 1963) (Custom Playset):
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MarxPTgiantcustom1_zps4b7d73e6.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MarxPTgiantcustom2_zps4296e9e5.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MarxPTgiantcustom4_zps737ee625.jpg)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg441047#msg441047 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg441047#msg441047)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MarxPTgiantcustom1_zps4b7d73e6.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MarxPTgiantcustom2_zps4296e9e5.jpg)
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/MarxPTgiantcustom4_zps737ee625.jpg)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg441047#msg441047 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=23582.msg441047#msg441047)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 04:05:32 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 04:05:32 PM
An old pic of one of my Vampi door posters:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1871/30272370938_0198a8b981_c.jpg)
This is the Harris reprint. My Warren original is stored in a poster tube.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1871/30272370938_0198a8b981_c.jpg)
This is the Harris reprint. My Warren original is stored in a poster tube.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on August 20, 2018, 01:20:50 AM
Post by: Palifan on August 20, 2018, 01:20:50 AM
Hubba hubba! :D
Ian
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 22, 2018, 03:37:20 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 22, 2018, 03:37:20 PM
Souvenir Booklet for World Of The Unexplained, Gatlinburg, TN:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3842/33630329491_89a6c0a541_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2817/33718551426_e9227deeee_c.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1897/42396596750_c635209d9c_b.jpg)
I bought this at the attraction back in the late '70s. The second picture is the booklet without the overlay they added later. It began as a Witchcraft/Magic museum and later they added some UFO and Paranormal exhibits to spin it as World Of The Unexplained. This was one of my favorite hangouts in Gatlinburg. Sadly, it disappeared in the '80s.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3842/33630329491_89a6c0a541_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2817/33718551426_e9227deeee_c.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1897/42396596750_c635209d9c_b.jpg)
I bought this at the attraction back in the late '70s. The second picture is the booklet without the overlay they added later. It began as a Witchcraft/Magic museum and later they added some UFO and Paranormal exhibits to spin it as World Of The Unexplained. This was one of my favorite hangouts in Gatlinburg. Sadly, it disappeared in the '80s.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 23, 2018, 03:27:24 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 23, 2018, 03:27:24 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 02:23:46 PMRocketship To Venus Custom Playset:
Quote from: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 02:41:58 PMAncient Dark God Custom Playset:
Quote from: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 02:50:17 PMPrehistoric Times Giant Playset #1400 (Marx, 1963) (Custom Playset):
Those custom boxes you've drawn up are boss cool!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 23, 2018, 04:14:21 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 23, 2018, 04:14:21 PM
Here are some photos of my MIB (never played) Milton Bradley Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea board game:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Voyage%20Game%20December%202014/c408f6b6-13e3-426b-babd-c61b8060ced0_zps780617d8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Voyage%20Game%20December%202014/0ab66d4f-b7c1-4744-8130-afc27ddb0d88_zps752f51bc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Voyage%20Game%20December%202014/e89e05cc-b9f7-4c55-85d7-c73256e63853_zpsc74263b3.jpg)
:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Voyage%20Game%20December%202014/c408f6b6-13e3-426b-babd-c61b8060ced0_zps780617d8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Voyage%20Game%20December%202014/0ab66d4f-b7c1-4744-8130-afc27ddb0d88_zps752f51bc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Voyage%20Game%20December%202014/e89e05cc-b9f7-4c55-85d7-c73256e63853_zpsc74263b3.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 23, 2018, 06:47:27 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 23, 2018, 06:47:27 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 23, 2018, 04:14:21 PMReally impressive example of the classic boardgame, Hep!
Here are some photos of my MIB (never played) Milton Bradley Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea board game:
I've been watching VTTBOTS a lot over the past few weeks. I've always loved that show. The espionage episodes are good, but the show excels with the monster episodes... at least to the Monster Kid in me! ;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 24, 2018, 05:44:29 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 24, 2018, 05:44:29 PM
More Nutty Madness:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1854/43528574044_dc633f903c_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1854/43528574044_dc633f903c_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on August 24, 2018, 05:57:02 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on August 24, 2018, 05:57:02 PM
Addams Family thingies:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1895/43528558814_39b59033d5_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1895/43528558814_39b59033d5_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 28, 2018, 09:50:13 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 28, 2018, 09:50:13 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on August 24, 2018, 05:57:02 PM
Addams Family thingies:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1895/43528558814_39b59033d5_b.jpg)
So very cool!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 03, 2018, 07:19:23 PM
Post by: Monolith on September 03, 2018, 07:19:23 PM
I have a postcard of the witch posted above by Horrorhunter from the Museum of Witchcraft...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7647/16665011089_ddaf0eb833_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/roCxcp)Witch Postcard (1972) (https://flic.kr/p/roCxcp) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7647/16665011089_ddaf0eb833_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/roCxcp)Witch Postcard (1972) (https://flic.kr/p/roCxcp) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 03, 2018, 07:20:47 PM
Post by: Monolith on September 03, 2018, 07:20:47 PM
I also have a Baphomet postcard, too...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7635/16851139755_1bcb3ae9cd_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rF5uLk)Baphomet Post Card (1972) (https://flic.kr/p/rF5uLk) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7635/16851139755_1bcb3ae9cd_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rF5uLk)Baphomet Post Card (1972) (https://flic.kr/p/rF5uLk) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on September 03, 2018, 09:12:46 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on September 03, 2018, 09:12:46 PM
Those are wayyy cool, Monolith! Are those from the one in San Francisco or the one in Gatlinburg?
I've had saved searches on eBay for awhile and only a couple of postcards for the one in SF have surfaced. Nothing has popped up for the one in Gatlinburg yet.
Loved that place, man. :)
I've had saved searches on eBay for awhile and only a couple of postcards for the one in SF have surfaced. Nothing has popped up for the one in Gatlinburg yet.
Loved that place, man. :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 04, 2018, 12:46:32 AM
Post by: Monolith on September 04, 2018, 12:46:32 AM
These postcards are both from the one in San Francisco.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on September 04, 2018, 11:27:12 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on September 04, 2018, 11:27:12 AM
Quote from: Monolith on September 04, 2018, 12:46:32 AMThanks for the info, and I really appreciate you posting these, Monolith.
These postcards are both from the one in San Francisco.
It seems the only memorabilia available from The Museum Of Witchcraft And Magic (later World Of The Unexplained) are postcards and the souvenir booklets, and all are scarce in the marketplace. I've kept an eye on eBay for the stuff for awhile and the only things that come up are postcards from the Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco museum, and even those very seldom surface. I've seen no listings whatsoever for items from the one in Gatlinburg, TN. I guess most people who own them enjoyed the place(s) very much, like I did, and are loathe to let go. Funny how much personal value a simple thing like a $1 souvenir booklet can gain. It's another case of "if I sell it I'll probably never be able to find another".
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 04, 2018, 02:15:29 PM
Post by: Monolith on September 04, 2018, 02:15:29 PM
The two postcards from the SF museum are the only two items I think I've ever seen from the Witchcraft museums.
Here's something I found at a flea market that is rare and unusual. It's a coloring book based on the Gold Key comic book of the same title. It's unusual that a coloring book was made from characters that were just from a comic, with no other tie-ins like tv shows or toys...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1832/43289316634_ce6052d299_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28Xk4Eb)The Little Monsters Coloring Book ( Watkins-Strathmore 1966 ) (https://flic.kr/p/28Xk4Eb) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Here's something I found at a flea market that is rare and unusual. It's a coloring book based on the Gold Key comic book of the same title. It's unusual that a coloring book was made from characters that were just from a comic, with no other tie-ins like tv shows or toys...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1832/43289316634_ce6052d299_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28Xk4Eb)The Little Monsters Coloring Book ( Watkins-Strathmore 1966 ) (https://flic.kr/p/28Xk4Eb) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on September 04, 2018, 05:10:47 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on September 04, 2018, 05:10:47 PM
A couple of my old monster coloring books:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1867/44478890061_2307e3b966_b.jpg)
The Kong figure is flocked on the front cover of that one. It's seen some wear and has a few colored pages. That one was an eBay purchase. The Gwangi is in nice condition for a coloring book, in the VF range except for 1 neatly colored page. Kid-me bought the Gwangi book new back in that day we commonly reference.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1867/44478890061_2307e3b966_b.jpg)
The Kong figure is flocked on the front cover of that one. It's seen some wear and has a few colored pages. That one was an eBay purchase. The Gwangi is in nice condition for a coloring book, in the VF range except for 1 neatly colored page. Kid-me bought the Gwangi book new back in that day we commonly reference.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on September 05, 2018, 03:33:35 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on September 05, 2018, 03:33:35 PM
My Voodoo Lounge Figures by artist Gary Wray:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1897/29561418927_2be0671069_b.jpg)
I used one of Gary's creations for the idol of Agrezelh in my Ancient Dark God Playset.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/AncientDarkGodPlayset4_zpsf6763909.jpg)
Yeah, some of us are all about the weird. ;D
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1897/29561418927_2be0671069_b.jpg)
I used one of Gary's creations for the idol of Agrezelh in my Ancient Dark God Playset.
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/AncientDarkGodPlayset4_zpsf6763909.jpg)
Yeah, some of us are all about the weird. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 05, 2018, 04:28:41 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 05, 2018, 04:28:41 PM
Quote from: Monolith on September 03, 2018, 07:20:47 PM
I also have a Baphomet postcard, too...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7635/16851139755_1bcb3ae9cd_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rF5uLk)Baphomet Post Card (1972) (https://flic.kr/p/rF5uLk) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Incredible, Monolith
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 06, 2018, 12:59:45 AM
Post by: Monolith on September 06, 2018, 12:59:45 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 04, 2018, 05:10:47 PM
A couple of my old monster coloring books:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1867/44478890061_2307e3b966_b.jpg)
The Kong figure is flocked on the front cover of that one. It's seen some wear and has a few colored pages. That one was an eBay purchase. The Gwangi is in nice condition for a coloring book, in the VF range except for 1 neatly colored page. Kid-me bought the Gwangi book new back in that day we commonly reference.
Love those two coloring books. I have both of them, too. I also have this Japanese coloring book based on the King Kong cartoons...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4463/37587276781_ccbf165a16_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZgsBSe)King Kong Show Coloring Book ( Whitman 1971 ) (https://flic.kr/p/ZgsBSe) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 06, 2018, 01:07:11 AM
Post by: Monolith on September 06, 2018, 01:07:11 AM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 05, 2018, 04:28:41 PM
Incredible, Monolith
Thanks. Here's another postcard I have that I got at the Movieland Wax Museum when I went there in the 1970's. I have a Frankenstein postcard, also.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4275/34182446104_cb49f2f4fc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U5zYk3)Bela Lugosi Postcard From The Movieland Wax Museum 1970's (https://flic.kr/p/U5zYk3) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 06, 2018, 01:14:48 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 06, 2018, 01:14:48 AM
That's some elaborate set-up to just show off a couple of wax figures!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 06, 2018, 01:54:42 PM
Post by: Monolith on September 06, 2018, 01:54:42 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 06, 2018, 01:14:48 AM
That's some elaborate set-up to just show off a couple of wax figures!
It is elaborate. Here's the Frankenstein postcard that I got when I went there in the 1970's, too. I also have postcards from the Movieland Wax Museum of the Marx Bros, Nancy Sinatra, and Brigette Bardot. If you want to see any of them just let me know.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4197/34182444694_5b894a94df_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U5zXUJ)Boris Karloff Postcard From The Movieland Wax Museum 1970's (https://flic.kr/p/U5zXUJ) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Jimi Bat on September 06, 2018, 09:24:39 PM
Post by: Jimi Bat on September 06, 2018, 09:24:39 PM
That Drac postcard looks like Lugosi with Veronica Carlson as the victim. Interesting combo.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Wicked Lester on September 07, 2018, 06:24:09 AM
Post by: Wicked Lester on September 07, 2018, 06:24:09 AM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on September 05, 2018, 04:28:41 PM
Incredible, Monolith
You Do know you are damned to hell for this don't you. And whatever you do,absolutely DO NOT say the name of a higher demon aloud.
For instance if you were to at a loud voice yell out loud BELIAL, BELIAL,BELIAL. Then you are so screwed. He will make bad things happen ALL the time and make your life filled with misery.
To put it into laymans terms,Belial is like a 4 star general for the prince of lies and grand deceiver.
If you still decide to go this route then make SURE you do so in a circle of salt. Last evening I was checking out of the local grocery store when I saw a middle aged man behind me put down 2 1# containers of salt. Jokingly I asked him what he was going to with all that salt,maybe to stop a haunting ;D He looked at me very seriously for close to a minute then just replied with a heavy Eastern European accent. PRO-TECTION!
:o K ,now I'm Scared. Guess I'll be looking over my shoulder for awhile.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 12, 2018, 09:31:25 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 12, 2018, 09:31:25 AM
Quote from: Monolith on September 06, 2018, 01:54:42 PMI also have postcards from the Movieland Wax Museum of the Marx Bros, Nancy Sinatra, and Brigette Bardot. If you want to see any of them just let me know.
I want to see Nancy Sinatra and especially Brigitte Bardot!
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 13, 2018, 12:15:59 AM
Post by: Monolith on September 13, 2018, 12:15:59 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on September 12, 2018, 09:31:25 AM
I want to see Nancy Sinatra and especially Brigitte Bardot!
:)
Okay. Here's Nancy Sinatra...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4219/35026048475_ada998c15a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vn8DVv)Nancy Sinatra Postcard From The Movieland Wax Museum 1970's (https://flic.kr/p/Vn8DVv) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 13, 2018, 12:17:14 AM
Post by: Monolith on September 13, 2018, 12:17:14 AM
And here's Brigitte Bardot...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1878/44587633191_95d27b775a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aW4gWp)Movieland Wax Museum Postcard - Brigitte Bardot ( 1960's ) (https://flic.kr/p/2aW4gWp) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1878/44587633191_95d27b775a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aW4gWp)Movieland Wax Museum Postcard - Brigitte Bardot ( 1960's ) (https://flic.kr/p/2aW4gWp) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 13, 2018, 10:50:55 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 13, 2018, 10:50:55 AM
Quote from: Wicked Lester on September 07, 2018, 06:24:09 AMYou Do know you are damned to hell for this don't you. And whatever you do,absolutely DO NOT say the name of a higher demon aloud.
For instance if you were to at a loud voice yell out loud BELIAL, BELIAL,BELIAL. Then you are so screwed. He will make bad things happen ALL the time and make your life filled with misery.
To put it into laymans terms,Belial is like a 4 star general for the prince of lies and grand deceiver.
My word! So how much worse the trouble for you if you actually type out the fellow's name (in CAPITALS to boot) three times?
:o
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on September 16, 2018, 02:47:03 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on September 16, 2018, 02:47:03 PM
Classic Beistle Halloween decorations I ordered off of eBay:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XBMAAMXQHRFR6EQx/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SpEAAOSwKQ9aG2IA/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~2wAAOSwdnZaG22T/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jZUAAOSwDyBbdeNc/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/MNMAAOSwsc5beeco/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YxQAAOSwfjdbY1va/s-l1600.jpg)
For me, this classic artwork exudes the very spirit of the holiday.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XBMAAMXQHRFR6EQx/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SpEAAOSwKQ9aG2IA/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~2wAAOSwdnZaG22T/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jZUAAOSwDyBbdeNc/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/MNMAAOSwsc5beeco/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YxQAAOSwfjdbY1va/s-l1600.jpg)
For me, this classic artwork exudes the very spirit of the holiday.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Gojirafan on September 16, 2018, 10:06:30 PM
Post by: Gojirafan on September 16, 2018, 10:06:30 PM
My favorite would have to be my only 2 surviving original Godzilla toys that I still own and on the Sci-fi side, my Star Wars figures:
Mattel Godzilla Game (1978)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img924/2488/wRxwCi.jpg)
Carlin Playthings Bendy Godzilla (1978)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img922/645/Wh4ZRq.jpg)
Kenner Star Wars Figures (1977-1980)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img924/1353/iE8VdJ.jpg)
If I was to say most memorable...Aurora Glow Godzilla Model....all the glow ones really. They stand out as coolest collectible to me. Box art was amazing and the fact it glowed topped it off.
Aurora Glow Godzilla Model (1969)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img922/8544/WIXKrk.jpg)
Mattel Godzilla Game (1978)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img924/2488/wRxwCi.jpg)
Carlin Playthings Bendy Godzilla (1978)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img922/645/Wh4ZRq.jpg)
Kenner Star Wars Figures (1977-1980)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img924/1353/iE8VdJ.jpg)
If I was to say most memorable...Aurora Glow Godzilla Model....all the glow ones really. They stand out as coolest collectible to me. Box art was amazing and the fact it glowed topped it off.
Aurora Glow Godzilla Model (1969)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img922/8544/WIXKrk.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 19, 2018, 11:38:02 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 19, 2018, 11:38:02 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 16, 2018, 02:47:03 PMClassic Beistle Halloween decorations I ordered off of eBay:
Just recently?
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 16, 2018, 02:47:03 PM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XBMAAMXQHRFR6EQx/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YxQAAOSwfjdbY1va/s-l1600.jpg)
For me, this classic artwork exudes the very spirit of the holiday.
Oh, absolutely! Those decorations just shout good old traditional Halloween. And I love all those black cats!
8)
Beistle decorations make me wish I had a house big enough for a Halloween-themed room.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on September 19, 2018, 11:58:15 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on September 19, 2018, 11:58:15 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on September 19, 2018, 11:38:02 AMYeah, just a few days ago. Several more arrived yesterday and I'll be posting eBay pics of those soon.
Just recently?
Beistle still makes them and you can get the new releases of the classic decorations relatively inexpensively. I shopped around on eBay for the best combination of prices figuring in combined shipping. Prices vary widely as can be expected. I checked the Beistle website but they only sell wholesale to dealers. You could register as a dealer, as the eBay sellers must have, but I believe Beistle only sells the items by the case. The price-per-item is great, but I didn't want to sink that much money into it. I just wanted some for my collection.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 19, 2018, 12:12:13 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 19, 2018, 12:12:13 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 19, 2018, 11:58:15 AMBeistle still makes them and you can get the new releases of the classic decorations relatively inexpensively.
You know I think I'll get some just to use as display decorations this Halloween. The little tricksters coming to the door might or might not be impressed, but I certainly will!
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on September 20, 2018, 12:02:14 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on September 20, 2018, 12:02:14 PM
More Beistle Halloweenery:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/fA4AAOSwj4dbnM3H/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/HdEAAOxy0QtR8-v5/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Y4YAAOxy2E1SD4IV/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NLcAAOSwxfVZyx6o/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LXQAAOSw2j9bPnSV/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KmUAAOSwjdpbPnkQ/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/fA4AAOSwj4dbnM3H/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/HdEAAOxy0QtR8-v5/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Y4YAAOxy2E1SD4IV/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NLcAAOSwxfVZyx6o/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LXQAAOSw2j9bPnSV/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KmUAAOSwjdpbPnkQ/s-l500.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on September 21, 2018, 04:43:12 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on September 21, 2018, 04:43:12 PM
HELLISH MONSTERS bagged monster playset figures with custom header card:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1883/43019856730_cb34f48136_b.jpg)
Back:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1943/43019872190_5b5cd6ee09_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1883/43019856730_cb34f48136_b.jpg)
Back:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1943/43019872190_5b5cd6ee09_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Ugly_Thing on September 21, 2018, 05:04:41 PM
Post by: Ugly_Thing on September 21, 2018, 05:04:41 PM
Quote from: Gojirafan on September 16, 2018, 10:06:30 PM
My favorite would have to be my only 2 surviving original Godzilla toys that I still own and on the Sci-fi side, my Star Wars figures:
Mattel Godzilla Game (1978)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img924/2488/wRxwCi.jpg)
Carlin Playthings Bendy Godzilla (1978)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img922/645/Wh4ZRq.jpg)
Kenner Star Wars Figures (1977-1980)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img924/1353/iE8VdJ.jpg)
If I was to say most memorable...Aurora Glow Godzilla Model....all the glow ones really. They stand out as coolest collectible to me. Box art was amazing and the fact it glowed topped it off.
Aurora Glow Godzilla Model (1969)
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/a/img922/8544/WIXKrk.jpg)
Yayyyy, the Carlin Godzilla! Love this guy! I chewed up a couple during bath time! (But enough about what I did yesterday -- zing!)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on September 23, 2018, 08:23:03 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on September 23, 2018, 08:23:03 PM
Mexican bootleg Universal Monsters playset figures:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1948/31002868838_69b40fb0bc_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1948/31002868838_69b40fb0bc_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Haunted hearse on September 27, 2018, 11:50:10 AM
Post by: Haunted hearse on September 27, 2018, 11:50:10 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 23, 2018, 08:23:03 PMI love those. They even included Dracula. So are these close to the size of the Marx figures, or are they the size of the Palmer figures.
Mexican bootleg Universal Monsters playset figures:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1948/31002868838_69b40fb0bc_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on September 27, 2018, 12:52:40 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on September 27, 2018, 12:52:40 PM
Quote from: Haunted hearse on September 27, 2018, 11:50:10 AMBetween them, the Frankenstein Monster is just under 4" tall (about 3 3/4").
I love those. They even included Dracula. So are these close to the size of the Marx figures, or are they the size of the Palmer figures.
These sets popped up on eBay for awhile from Mexican vendors, but this is the only set I've seen in the swamp green. The other sets I saw were all multi colors within the same set. I'm not sure where the molds came from for these but they sure are cool. I thought about letting them star in a custom playset but I haven't found the right scenery pieces and victims/villagers to include yet.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2018, 05:33:29 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2018, 05:33:29 PM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NkYAAOSw8JZblKd4/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/fUoAAOSwh49blKWh/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/H3QAAOSwhSVbgFOL/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/fUoAAOSwh49blKWh/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/H3QAAOSwhSVbgFOL/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2018, 05:36:43 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2018, 05:36:43 PM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CBcAAOSwtOZbehdf/s-l1600.jpg)
All of the above are images hosted by eBay so, they won't be there long, auctions closed. Pix by me.
All of the above are images hosted by eBay so, they won't be there long, auctions closed. Pix by me.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 27, 2018, 06:51:34 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 27, 2018, 06:51:34 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 16, 2018, 02:47:03 PM
Classic Beistle Halloween decorations I ordered off of eBay:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XBMAAMXQHRFR6EQx/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SpEAAOSwKQ9aG2IA/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~2wAAOSwdnZaG22T/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jZUAAOSwDyBbdeNc/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/MNMAAOSwsc5beeco/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YxQAAOSwfjdbY1va/s-l1600.jpg)
For me, this classic artwork exudes the very spirit of the holiday.
Behold, awesomeness.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2018, 09:52:41 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2018, 09:52:41 PM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8fYAAOSwh81bfOUy/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1qsAAOSwJJtbeGX1/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mP0AAOSwF91beGUA/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xqwAAOSwGUhbeIJ1/s-l1600.jpg)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-uwAAOSwMPxbeIFr/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1qsAAOSwJJtbeGX1/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mP0AAOSwF91beGUA/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xqwAAOSwGUhbeIJ1/s-l1600.jpg)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-uwAAOSwMPxbeIFr/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2018, 10:06:36 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2018, 10:06:36 PM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yBAAAOSwq9ZbgGKv/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xrUAAOSwBydbfeTq/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bncAAOSwNgNbgIXi/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xrUAAOSwBydbfeTq/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bncAAOSwNgNbgIXi/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on September 29, 2018, 09:13:14 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on September 29, 2018, 09:13:14 PM
Ye olde Rotkin:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1957/44087471825_d9c20605d2_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1957/44087471825_d9c20605d2_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on October 22, 2018, 01:16:46 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on October 22, 2018, 01:16:46 PM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5J8AAOSwVYtby9ow/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Ugly_Thing on October 22, 2018, 06:48:57 PM
Post by: Ugly_Thing on October 22, 2018, 06:48:57 PM
This guy!! I got my first one on Christmas morning, 1979. It was one HELL of a Christmas that year, I received three classic Mattel heavy hitters -- Krusher, Gre-Gory, and Suckerman! My mom must have simply taken one look at the Sears Wishbook page, thought "huh, well I've got a monster kid", and bought me all three, ha!
(http://i68.tinypic.com/30wscw3.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/fnwbp0.jpg)
"Monster! Monster! Show us your MIGHT!!"
(http://[url=https://vintageactionfigures.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/krusher-mattel-catalog2.jpg%5Dhttps://vintageactionfigures.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/krusher-mattel-catalog2.jpg%5B/url%5D)
(https://vintageactionfigures.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/krusher-mattel-catalog.jpg)
(http://i68.tinypic.com/30wscw3.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/fnwbp0.jpg)
"Monster! Monster! Show us your MIGHT!!"
(http://[url=https://vintageactionfigures.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/krusher-mattel-catalog2.jpg%5Dhttps://vintageactionfigures.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/krusher-mattel-catalog2.jpg%5B/url%5D)
(https://vintageactionfigures.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/krusher-mattel-catalog.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on October 22, 2018, 07:21:19 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on October 22, 2018, 07:21:19 PM
Here's Gre-Gory.
(https://terrordaves.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/gregory1.jpg)
I always kicked myself for not getting one of these even though I was probably 20 at the time. :laugh:
Comic book ad:
(http://www.x-entertainment.com/halloweencountdown/2003/september23/comic.gif)
(https://terrordaves.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/gregory1.jpg)
I always kicked myself for not getting one of these even though I was probably 20 at the time. :laugh:
Comic book ad:
(http://www.x-entertainment.com/halloweencountdown/2003/september23/comic.gif)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Ugly_Thing on October 22, 2018, 07:34:08 PM
Post by: Ugly_Thing on October 22, 2018, 07:34:08 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 22, 2018, 07:21:19 PM
Here's Gre-Gory.
(https://terrordaves.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/gregory1.jpg)
I always kicked myself for not getting one of these even though I was probably 20 at the time. :laugh:
Yeah man, an excellent toy. He's a king among rubbery bats. I tossed mine around for years, having him terrorize endless action figures...limbs & heads conveniently fit nicely in his claws & jaws. Just imagine how he felt in my six-year-old hands. The 'blood' in mine never seemed to dry up. Quality product.
My friend tossed a clear green Suckerman at one of the school windows SO hard that it spider cracked, lol, causing a chorus of audible gasps and obvious consequences. Good times.
Fun fact: Mattel repurposed this 'blood bellows' gimmick several times over the course of a decade, using it in a Big Jim doll, Gre-Gory, Mosquitor, and who knows what else.
Remember unbridled ingenuity in the toy biz? I sure do.
(https://pm1.narvii.com/6738/6becd38d4820f4b0eb36b8990a3e59385bda82b8v2_hq.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Ugly_Thing on October 22, 2018, 08:33:55 PM
Post by: Ugly_Thing on October 22, 2018, 08:33:55 PM
For those that might give a rat's ass, there are intended and obvious connections between the classic/legendary monsters -- and yes, our beloved Universal Monsters were a large influence -- and this subset of 'evil monster' figures from the 1980s Masters of the Universe line.
All and then some are present: Dracula/vampire, water creature, reanimated/zombie, werewolf/sasquatch, witch/sorceress, mummy, alien/mutant, robot, etc....
(It was revealed in a recently reprinted style guide that they WERE, in fact, the toy designers loving homage to the Universal Monsters.)
(https://battleram.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/horde-faction.jpg?w=749&h=960)
A figure they added to the line this year, based on designs from 1983!
(https://i2.wp.com/thefwoosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Super-7-Masters-of-the-Universe-Classics-Club-Grayskull-Wrap-Trap-Review-turn-1.jpg)
All and then some are present: Dracula/vampire, water creature, reanimated/zombie, werewolf/sasquatch, witch/sorceress, mummy, alien/mutant, robot, etc....
(It was revealed in a recently reprinted style guide that they WERE, in fact, the toy designers loving homage to the Universal Monsters.)
(https://battleram.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/horde-faction.jpg?w=749&h=960)
A figure they added to the line this year, based on designs from 1983!
(https://i2.wp.com/thefwoosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Super-7-Masters-of-the-Universe-Classics-Club-Grayskull-Wrap-Trap-Review-turn-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 23, 2018, 03:37:31 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 23, 2018, 03:37:31 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on September 21, 2018, 04:43:12 PM
HELLISH MONSTERS bagged monster playset figures with custom header card:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1883/43019856730_cb34f48136_b.jpg)
Back:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1943/43019872190_5b5cd6ee09_b.jpg)
The header card artwork looks like your own. Am I right?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 23, 2018, 03:39:31 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 23, 2018, 03:39:31 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2018, 05:33:29 PM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NkYAAOSw8JZblKd4/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/fUoAAOSwh49blKWh/s-l1600.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/H3QAAOSwhSVbgFOL/s-l1600.jpg)
Those are originals, are they not?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 23, 2018, 03:44:28 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 23, 2018, 03:44:28 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on September 27, 2018, 09:52:41 PM(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xqwAAOSwGUhbeIJ1/s-l1600.jpg)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-uwAAOSwMPxbeIFr/s-l1600.jpg)
hmjfym
Wow! Them fearsome Halloween squirrels not be often seen!
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on October 23, 2018, 04:00:46 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on October 23, 2018, 04:00:46 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 23, 2018, 03:37:31 PMYes. I tried to do that in '60s cheap rack-toy style. Though I did base the monster on the header card front on a Frank Frazetta illustration of the creature from his legendary Werewolf story from Creepy #1, so there's quality in the illo I aped anyway. The rest is just cheezy monster stuff I dreamed up, and the back of the header card is crude Eerie Pubs type stuff that was common on '60s cheap monster rack toys. I made 13 of those, kept 2 and sold 9, then decided to keep the last 2 to sell at some future date. You would be surprised what some of those brought at eBay auction. And, yes, I was 100% truthful in my descriptions as them being custom toys based on '60s monster rack toys. I guess the header card art being limited to 13 made it more desirable for some bidders, and lots of collectors just love classic-style cheapass Monster Kid fare like we do. ;D
The header card artwork looks like your own. Am I right?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 23, 2018, 10:44:36 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 23, 2018, 10:44:36 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on October 23, 2018, 04:00:46 PM...and lots of collectors just love classic-style cheapass Monster Kid fare like we do. ;D
Sure! We cheapass Monster Kids just gotta love cheapass Monster Kid fare!
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on October 24, 2018, 08:47:20 AM
Post by: Allhallowsday on October 24, 2018, 08:47:20 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 23, 2018, 03:39:31 PMYes'm. All from the 1960s, early 1970s, except the "silver" pair (Beistle) 1930s.
Those are originals, are they not?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 10, 2018, 02:44:19 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 10, 2018, 02:44:19 PM
Here are scans of five more of my Eerie magazines:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110301PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110305PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110309PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110312PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110316PM.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110301PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110305PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110309PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110312PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/31-05-2012110316PM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 11, 2018, 03:55:55 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 11, 2018, 03:55:55 PM
Transogram released this hypnotic in appearance Ka-Bala game in 1967:
(http://dollypythonvintage.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120815-143137.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ka-Bala_zps9yk3qinz.jpg)
It included some very neat Tarot card images:
(http://www.samstoybox.com/toypics/kabala1.png) (http://www.samstoybox.com/toypics/kabala2.png)
The game got this cool plug in the DC comics of the time:
(http://www.littlestuffedbull.com/images/2013/transogram/batman203.jpg)
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(http://dollypythonvintage.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120815-143137.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ka-Bala_zps9yk3qinz.jpg)
It included some very neat Tarot card images:
(http://www.samstoybox.com/toypics/kabala1.png) (http://www.samstoybox.com/toypics/kabala2.png)
The game got this cool plug in the DC comics of the time:
(http://www.littlestuffedbull.com/images/2013/transogram/batman203.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 12, 2018, 12:06:35 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 12, 2018, 12:06:35 PM
Here are a couple of very cool pics of the Topper Motorized Monster Maker from 1969:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Motorized%201_zpswnk6qfjn.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Motorized%202_zpsufoytbwp.jpg)
Can you imagine how great it would have been to get one of these for Xmas as a ten year old?
???
Can you imagine how great it would be to get one M.I.B. today?
;)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Motorized%201_zpswnk6qfjn.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Motorized%202_zpsufoytbwp.jpg)
Can you imagine how great it would have been to get one of these for Xmas as a ten year old?
???
Can you imagine how great it would be to get one M.I.B. today?
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 13, 2018, 10:58:49 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 13, 2018, 10:58:49 AM
Here are a few pictures of the fabled MPC Haunted Hulk in the original shrink wrap!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Haunted%20Hulk%203_zpseajdb9ca.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MPCHaunted_zpsd29120b1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Haunted%20Hulk%202_zpsjh5sprmc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Haunted%20Hulk_zpswnbgdht2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hauntedhulk_zpsovz59jwf.jpg)
Here Toy Ranch has filled out the rest of his own Haunted Hulk's crew with the other MPC Weird Monsters:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Haunted%20Hulk%201_zps977ja9rr.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Haunted%20Hulk%203_zpseajdb9ca.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MPCHaunted_zpsd29120b1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Haunted%20Hulk%202_zpsjh5sprmc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Haunted%20Hulk_zpswnbgdht2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hauntedhulk_zpsovz59jwf.jpg)
Here Toy Ranch has filled out the rest of his own Haunted Hulk's crew with the other MPC Weird Monsters:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Haunted%20Hulk%201_zps977ja9rr.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 14, 2018, 09:43:27 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 14, 2018, 09:43:27 AM
Here are scans of a few more of my Mystery in Space comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/009_zpsae321661.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/010_zps271ab8ed.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/011_zps6383278a.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/012_zps1b65f713.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/013_zpsbcf3ee28.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/009_zpsae321661.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/010_zps271ab8ed.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/011_zps6383278a.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/012_zps1b65f713.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/013_zpsbcf3ee28.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 14, 2018, 11:49:21 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 14, 2018, 11:49:21 PM
Quote from: Ugly_Thing on October 22, 2018, 07:34:08 PMYeah man, an excellent toy. He's a king among rubbery bats. I tossed mine around for years, having him terrorize endless action figures...limbs & heads conveniently fit nicely in his claws & jaws. Just imagine how he felt in my six-year-old hands. The 'blood' in mine never seemed to dry up. Quality product.
You bet!
Quote from: Ugly_Thing on October 22, 2018, 07:34:08 PMMy friend tossed a clear green Suckerman at one of the school windows SO hard that it spider cracked, lol, causing a chorus of audible gasps and obvious consequences. Good times.
:o
I'll say!
;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 14, 2018, 11:53:08 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 14, 2018, 11:53:08 PM
Quote from: Ugly_Thing on October 22, 2018, 08:33:55 PMFor those that might give a rat's ass, there are intended and obvious connections between the classic/legendary monsters -- and yes, our beloved Universal Monsters were a large influence -- and this subset of 'evil monster' figures from the 1980s Masters of the Universe line.
All and then some are present: Dracula/vampire, water creature, reanimated/zombie, werewolf/sasquatch, witch/sorceress, mummy, alien/mutant, robot, etc....
(It was revealed in a recently reprinted style guide that they WERE, in fact, the toy designers loving homage to the Universal Monsters.)
(https://battleram.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/horde-faction.jpg?w=749&h=960)
I would have gone for those big time as a kid!
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Gojirafan on December 17, 2018, 07:17:39 AM
Post by: Gojirafan on December 17, 2018, 07:17:39 AM
Quote from: Ugly_Thing on October 22, 2018, 07:34:08 PM
Yeah man, an excellent toy. He's a king among rubbery bats. I tossed mine around for years, having him terrorize endless action figures...limbs & heads conveniently fit nicely in his claws & jaws. Just imagine how he felt in my six-year-old hands. The 'blood' in mine never seemed to dry up. Quality product.
My friend tossed a clear green Suckerman at one of the school windows SO hard that it spider cracked, lol, causing a chorus of audible gasps and obvious consequences. Good times.
I remember vividly as a kid finding $7 on the floor in Alexander's department store and immediately buying my green suckerman with it.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2018, 01:18:05 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2018, 01:18:05 PM
Here are scans from TheHoldingCoat's set of Monsters Magic Action Trading Cards:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2313/5740757780_7290dafef6_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/5740757712_da582b0cf3_b.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5740757384_f96705e4f0_b.jpg)
The 24 cards all have the same back:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5740757830_6faf821d95_z.jpg)
A piece of clear ribbed plastic is provided with the set. Sliding the plastic across the cards makes the images seem to move! Wow, too cool!
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2313/5740757780_7290dafef6_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/5740757712_da582b0cf3_b.jpg)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5740757384_f96705e4f0_b.jpg)
The 24 cards all have the same back:
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5740757830_6faf821d95_z.jpg)
A piece of clear ribbed plastic is provided with the set. Sliding the plastic across the cards makes the images seem to move! Wow, too cool!
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 18, 2018, 04:46:09 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 18, 2018, 04:46:09 PM
Here are a few pictures of the Collegeville Surfink costume from 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surfink%203_zpsocueda4u.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surfink%202_zpstvuhsgdg.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surfink%204_zps65abjrij.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surfink%206_zpsm1wbraoi.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surfink%201_zps3sjixin8.png)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surfink%203_zpsocueda4u.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surfink%202_zpstvuhsgdg.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surfink%204_zps65abjrij.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surfink%206_zpsm1wbraoi.png)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surfink%201_zps3sjixin8.png)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 19, 2018, 04:19:43 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 19, 2018, 04:19:43 PM
Here's a scan of issue #8 of Warren's Spacemen magazine from 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130803PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130803PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 20, 2018, 05:23:20 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 20, 2018, 05:23:20 PM
Now here's a toy with which every self-respecting monster kid could have terrorized the family dog in the mid-sixties!
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Big%20Loo%20Marx_zpsiiw8to3n.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%203_zpszhsygkon.jpg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%206_zpsxece0g4z.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Big%20Loo_zpskyk3gxta.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Big%2011_zps2rsk7vdk.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%207_zpskh8s8zd7.jpg)
Introduced by Marx in the fall of 193 at a retail price point of $9.99, Big Loo was 37" tall, 12" wide, and 9" deep:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Big%20Loo%2010_zps0k7mosmo.jpg)
Here's the TV commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhH0MW44d78 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhH0MW44d78)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Big%20Loo%20Marx_zpsiiw8to3n.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%203_zpszhsygkon.jpg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%206_zpsxece0g4z.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Big%20Loo_zpskyk3gxta.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Big%2011_zps2rsk7vdk.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%207_zpskh8s8zd7.jpg)
Introduced by Marx in the fall of 193 at a retail price point of $9.99, Big Loo was 37" tall, 12" wide, and 9" deep:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Big%20Loo%2010_zps0k7mosmo.jpg)
Here's the TV commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhH0MW44d78 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhH0MW44d78)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 21, 2018, 10:41:24 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 21, 2018, 10:41:24 AM
The first Prehistoric Times play set Marx issued was in 1957:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3099)
Here's a picture of the contents from Bigbud's collection:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4074)
Marx reissued somewhat smaller versions of this play set in various boxes until 1963:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4072&t=1)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4073) (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4075)
Marx reissued a variant of this play set with cliff terrain pieces in 1970 under the name One Million B.C.:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4076)
I believe the Prehistoric Play Set then followed:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4110)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3100)
And the Prehistoric Dinosaur Play Set:
(https://davesdinosaurs.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/prehistoric-dinosaur.jpg?w=670&h=514)
And then Prehistoric Mountain:
(https://davesdinosaurs.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/marx-prehistoric-playset.jpg?w=670&h=636)
And finally Giant Prehistoric Mountain with even taller cliff terrain pieces:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4071&t=1)
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(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3099)
Here's a picture of the contents from Bigbud's collection:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4074)
Marx reissued somewhat smaller versions of this play set in various boxes until 1963:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4072&t=1)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4073) (https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4075)
Marx reissued a variant of this play set with cliff terrain pieces in 1970 under the name One Million B.C.:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4076)
I believe the Prehistoric Play Set then followed:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4110)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3100)
And the Prehistoric Dinosaur Play Set:
(https://davesdinosaurs.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/prehistoric-dinosaur.jpg?w=670&h=514)
And then Prehistoric Mountain:
(https://davesdinosaurs.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/marx-prehistoric-playset.jpg?w=670&h=636)
And finally Giant Prehistoric Mountain with even taller cliff terrain pieces:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4071&t=1)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 24, 2018, 12:17:18 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 24, 2018, 12:17:18 PM
I really like these Insult Postcards with Wally Wood and Dan Adkins artwork that Topps issued in 1966:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/01-06-201393929PM_zps8efebf66.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/01-06-201393935PM_zps5f559c9c.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/02-06-201325700PM_zps07eaaccc.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/01-06-201393929PM_zps8efebf66.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/01-06-201393935PM_zps5f559c9c.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/02-06-201325700PM_zps07eaaccc.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on December 26, 2018, 02:09:26 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on December 26, 2018, 02:09:26 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 21, 2018, 10:41:24 AMThe Giant Prehistoric Mountain is the same size as the mountain included in earlier Marx Mountain sets (Prehistoric Mountain and One Million B. C.). The pieces were from the same molds. When Marx was bought by Dunbee-Combex they added the word "Giant" to the name for the reissue of the Prehistoric Mountain set in 1977. The biggest difference was that the mountain pieces were molded in gray plastic for the newer "Giant" version, whereas they were brown in the previous sets. Same size, though.
And finally Giant Prehistoric Mountain with even taller cliff terrain pieces:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4071&t=1)
The photo you posted above is actually a Giant Prehistoric Mountain box beside one of the previous mountain setups in the brown plastic.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 26, 2018, 10:07:29 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 26, 2018, 10:07:29 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on December 26, 2018, 02:09:26 PMThe Giant Prehistoric Mountain is the same size as the mountain included in earlier Marx Mountain sets (Prehistoric Mountain and One Million B. C.). The pieces were from the same molds. When Marx was bought by Dunbee-Combex they added the word "Giant" to the name for the reissue of the Prehistoric Mountain set in 1977. The biggest difference was that the mountain pieces were molded in gray plastic for the newer "Giant" version, whereas they were brown in the previous sets. Same size, though.
Pretty sneaky!
:o
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 31, 2018, 10:43:29 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 31, 2018, 10:43:29 AM
Here are a couple good pictures I lifted from the net of the wild cool Friendly Folk of Gruesome Mansion made by Steven Manufacturing Co. in 1973:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/gruesome%20Mansion_zpstppgegye.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Friendly%20Folk_zpsmpjxxpu0.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/gruesome%20Mansion_zpstppgegye.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Friendly%20Folk_zpsmpjxxpu0.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 31, 2018, 01:04:22 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 31, 2018, 01:04:22 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 31, 2018, 10:43:29 AM
Here are a couple good pictures I lifted from the net of the wild cool Friendly Folk of Gruesome Mansion made by Steven Manufacturing Co. in 1973:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/gruesome%20Mansion_zpstppgegye.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Friendly%20Folk_zpsmpjxxpu0.jpg)
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I never witnessed the awesomeness of this item, until today. Is this toy rare?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 31, 2018, 07:02:46 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 31, 2018, 07:02:46 PM
Actually, no, it's not particularly rare.
:)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on January 01, 2019, 05:15:14 PM
Post by: Monolith on January 01, 2019, 05:15:14 PM
Here's a photo of my Colorforms Outer Space Men. Four of them I bought in 1968, or so when they came out. The other three I bought over more recent years to complete my collection.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4245/34774795182_4813c38768_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UYVV5b)Colorforms Outer Space Men (1968) (https://flic.kr/p/UYVV5b) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4245/34774795182_4813c38768_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UYVV5b)Colorforms Outer Space Men (1968) (https://flic.kr/p/UYVV5b) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 01, 2019, 07:25:10 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 01, 2019, 07:25:10 PM
Those Outer Space Men are wild cool!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: StyreneDude on January 01, 2019, 09:26:18 PM
Post by: StyreneDude on January 01, 2019, 09:26:18 PM
My favorite Frankenstein!
(https://i.postimg.cc/jd9x3hwx/Kenner-Universal-Frankenstein.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJ6bJCf3)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jd9x3hwx/Kenner-Universal-Frankenstein.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJ6bJCf3)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 01, 2019, 10:26:44 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 01, 2019, 10:26:44 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 01, 2019, 07:25:10 PM
Those Outer Space Men are wild cool!
I like the MAN FROM PLANET X one! What do these things go for?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 01, 2019, 11:02:51 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 01, 2019, 11:02:51 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 01, 2019, 10:26:44 PM
What do these things go for?
Yikes! Never mind.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on January 02, 2019, 12:05:36 AM
Post by: Monolith on January 02, 2019, 12:05:36 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 01, 2019, 11:02:51 PM
Yikes! Never mind.
You must've looked on E-bay. In good condition with his helmet and gun they're usually more than $200. There's a company called Four Horsemen that made smaller plastic versions of them in the past few years, but even those are around $60 and up. The one you like is called Electron. Here's another shot of my Electron.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4199/34472627950_bbbdeb7bea_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Uweehj)The Outer Space Men - Electron + (Colorforms 1968) (https://flic.kr/p/Uweehj) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on January 02, 2019, 12:10:34 AM
Post by: Monolith on January 02, 2019, 12:10:34 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 01, 2019, 07:25:10 PM
Those Outer Space Men are wild cool!
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Thanks. I like them a lot, especially because some of them I've had since I was a kid. Here's a photo I took of some of them back in 1972. I wish I still had that rubber dragon jiggler in the photo, too. I think it's a Russ Berrie. I don't remember what happened to it, but it disappeared over the years.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4250/34774799922_5877d8601b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UYVWtU)Colorforms Outer Space Men Photo I took in 1972 (https://flic.kr/p/UYVWtU) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 02, 2019, 12:42:54 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 02, 2019, 12:42:54 AM
Quote from: Monolith on January 02, 2019, 12:05:36 AM
There's a company called Four Horsemen that made smaller plastic versions of them in the past few years, but even those are around $60 and up.
$20 and I'd go for it! ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 02, 2019, 10:13:31 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 02, 2019, 10:13:31 AM
Quote from: Monolith on January 02, 2019, 12:10:34 AMHere's a photo I took of some of them back in 1972.
Do you still bury your Outer Space men in the garden on occasion, at least for old times' sake?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on January 02, 2019, 02:55:33 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on January 02, 2019, 02:55:33 PM
Quote from: Monolith on January 01, 2019, 05:15:14 PMI had three of those COLORFORMS OUTERSPACE MEN about 50 years ago... I remember buying the Man from Mars on the card out of a bargain bin and think I paid a whopping 50 cents!!! I later lost all of them, then built a collection of the ones I could find, but now only have Electron +, the replacement for the one I had so long ago.
Here's a photo of my Colorforms Outer Space Men. Four of them I bought in 1968, or so when they came out. The other three I bought over more recent years to complete my collection.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4245/34774795182_4813c38768_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UYVV5b)Colorforms Outer Space Men (1968) (https://flic.kr/p/UYVV5b) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on January 03, 2019, 01:26:53 AM
Post by: Monolith on January 03, 2019, 01:26:53 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 02, 2019, 12:42:54 AM
$20 and I'd go for it! ;D
That's about what their original retail price was when they came out. I bought a few of them. They've gone up in price now.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on January 03, 2019, 01:28:16 AM
Post by: Monolith on January 03, 2019, 01:28:16 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 02, 2019, 10:13:31 AM
Do you still bury your Outer Space men in the garden on occasion, at least for old times' sake?
???
No. I haven't done that in a long, long, time. I remember I buried their legs because I couldn't get them to stand up in the dirt for the photo.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 03, 2019, 01:38:43 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 03, 2019, 01:38:43 AM
Quote from: Monolith on January 03, 2019, 01:26:53 AM
That's about what their original retail price was when they came out.
$20 each? In 1972?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 03, 2019, 10:06:06 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 03, 2019, 10:06:06 AM
I believe that they originally hit store shelves in 1968. The full retail price must have been less than $1.00 at the time.
:-\
Quote from: Allhallowsday on January 02, 2019, 02:55:33 PMI had three of those COLORFORMS OUTERSPACE MEN about 50 years ago... I remember buying the Man from Mars on the card out of a bargain bin and think I paid a whopping 50 cents!!!
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on January 03, 2019, 02:38:58 PM
Post by: Monolith on January 03, 2019, 02:38:58 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 03, 2019, 01:38:43 AM
$20 each? In 1972?
No, I was talking about the new reproductions made by a company called Four Horsemen. the original Colorforms Outer Space Men were about a dollar or so each in 1968 when they came out. The Four Horsemen action figures that came out a few years back were originally priced around $14-20 -they are smaller, articulated hard plastic figures based on the original figures from the '60's. The Four Horsemen figures have gone up in price now to about $60 to $100 each. Original Colorforms aliens from the '60's are much more than that now-they are around $200+ for a nice loose figure and thousands of dollars for one in it's original packaging.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on January 04, 2019, 12:24:22 AM
Post by: Monolith on January 04, 2019, 12:24:22 AM
Here's a photo of my collection where you can see the difference between the original Colorforms Outer Space Men and the newer action figure.
On the right is an original from 1968. They have wire inside so you can bend them into poses.And they came with translucent plastic helmets and weapons ( he's not wearing his helmet in this shot )
On the left is a Four Horsemen action figure that was made a few years ago. They are hard plastic, and much smaller.
And in the middle ( the small pink one ) is a knock-off from either the late 1960's or early 1970's. These are harder to find than the originals and very expensive for their size. They're usually around $100.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/14984069091_9165a358b7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oQ6gGP)Colorforms Xodiac x 3 (https://flic.kr/p/oQ6gGP) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
On the right is an original from 1968. They have wire inside so you can bend them into poses.And they came with translucent plastic helmets and weapons ( he's not wearing his helmet in this shot )
On the left is a Four Horsemen action figure that was made a few years ago. They are hard plastic, and much smaller.
And in the middle ( the small pink one ) is a knock-off from either the late 1960's or early 1970's. These are harder to find than the originals and very expensive for their size. They're usually around $100.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/14984069091_9165a358b7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oQ6gGP)Colorforms Xodiac x 3 (https://flic.kr/p/oQ6gGP) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 04, 2019, 03:19:14 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 04, 2019, 03:19:14 PM
Quote from: Monolith on January 03, 2019, 02:38:58 PMOriginal Colorforms aliens from the '60's are much more than that now-they are around $200+ for a nice loose figure and thousands of dollars for one in it's original packaging.
While this gbs4783qxp fellow has little imagination when it comes to selecting a log-in handle for himself on Ebay, his imagination when it comes to the pricing of his Colorforms Outer Space Men seems unconstrained by earthly bonds:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COLORFORMS-OUTER-SPACE-MEN-VINTAGE-1968-COMPLETE-CARDED-SET-OF-7-ACTION-FIGURES-/151622681877 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/COLORFORMS-OUTER-SPACE-MEN-VINTAGE-1968-COMPLETE-CARDED-SET-OF-7-ACTION-FIGURES-/151622681877)
While these figures aren't common MOC, his asking price of $35,000 is more than a touch optimistic.
::)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 04, 2019, 03:36:10 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 04, 2019, 03:36:10 PM
Quote from: Monolith on January 03, 2019, 02:38:58 PMThe Four Horsemen action figures that came out a few years back were originally priced around $14-20 -they are smaller, articulated hard plastic figures based on the original figures from the '60's.
Here are pics of a couple of the Four Horsemen Outer Space Men MOC:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/colorforms-aliens-four-horsemen-outer_1_8bc0d039fb8a9e7f4fbd3f4457e1118c_zpsljlh5doo.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/colorforms-aliens-four-horsemen-outer_1_765c71202226904933991c585f9dc388_zpswpn3r9nj.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 04, 2019, 05:27:47 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 04, 2019, 05:27:47 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 04, 2019, 03:19:14 PM
While these figures aren't common MOC, his asking price of $35,000 is more than a touch optimistic.
Was there a MAN FROM MERCURY? Seems the only planet not represented, except Earth. (BOB: The Man From Earth)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on January 04, 2019, 10:46:37 PM
Post by: Monolith on January 04, 2019, 10:46:37 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 04, 2019, 05:27:47 PM
Was there a MAN FROM MERCURY? Seems the only planet not represented, except Earth. (BOB: The Man From Earth)
In the Colorforms Outer Space Men second series of figures, which didn't make it beyond prototypes, there was a man from Mercury named Inferno. The Cyclops pictured above made by Four Horsemen recently is another character from the second series.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 04, 2019, 11:53:12 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 04, 2019, 11:53:12 PM
Quote from: Monolith on January 04, 2019, 10:46:37 PM
In the Colorforms Outer Space Men second series of figures, which didn't make it beyond prototypes, there was a man from Mercury named Inferno.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on January 05, 2019, 04:09:36 AM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on January 05, 2019, 04:09:36 AM
Quote from: Monolith on January 04, 2019, 10:46:37 PM
In the Colorforms Outer Space Men second series of figures, which didn't make it beyond prototypes, there was a man from Mercury named Inferno. The Cyclops pictured above made by Four Horsemen recently is another character from the second series.
The second series made it into at least the packaging if not sales samples stage - Mel Birnkrant, creator of the OSM has and has sold a set and is on record saying that Colorforms received four sets of the second series that he saw and therefore knew of.
Personally, I think they made it through manufacturing and an initial wave of packaging and shipping, resulting in incredibly limited distribution because I have seen in person a carded Mystron mixed with carded examples of series one from a garage find that was brought onto the floor of the San Diego Comic Con and I spoke with the man selling them - a longtime con staff member - whose mother bought them along with Major Matt items on closeout in SoCal. Despite many reports to the contrary, the OSM debuted in 1969 and Mel has also spoken of a longshoreman's strike that, in conjunction with the moon landing, killed the demand for the OSM, relegating them to discount bins in their after Christmas arrival, meaning the glut would have been in stores during Toy Fair 1970, thus killing wave 2 orders and wave 1 reorders. It's all interesting to me, but adds up to the same thing: series two in all but impossible to acquire.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 05, 2019, 11:26:47 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 05, 2019, 11:26:47 AM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on January 05, 2019, 04:09:36 AM...Mel has also spoken of a longshoreman's strike that, in conjunction with the moon landing, killed the demand for the OSM, relegating them to discount bins in their after Christmas arrival....
I don't understand. Why would the moon landing have killed demand for the Outer Space Men? I would have guessed the effect to be the opposite.
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on January 05, 2019, 06:06:09 PM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on January 05, 2019, 06:06:09 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 05, 2019, 11:26:47 AM
I don't understand. Why would the moon landing have killed demand for the Outer Space Men? I would have guessed the effect to be the opposite.
???
According to Mel, we got to the moon and *no aliens* created a disillusionment with space fantasy. His website, http://melbirnkrant.com/ (http://melbirnkrant.com/) has multiple takes on the history of the toy line.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 05, 2019, 09:28:58 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 05, 2019, 09:28:58 PM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on January 05, 2019, 06:06:09 PM
According to Mel, we got to the moon and *no aliens* created a disillusionment with space fantasy.
And it took 8 years for everybody to get over it! ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on January 06, 2019, 02:45:52 AM
Post by: Monolith on January 06, 2019, 02:45:52 AM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on January 05, 2019, 04:09:36 AM
The second series made it into at least the packaging if not sales samples stage - Mel Birnkrant, creator of the OSM has and has sold a set and is on record saying that Colorforms received four sets of the second series that he saw and therefore knew of.
Personally, I think they made it through manufacturing and an initial wave of packaging and shipping, resulting in incredibly limited distribution because I have seen in person a carded Mystron mixed with carded examples of series one from a garage find that was brought onto the floor of the San Diego Comic Con and I spoke with the man selling them - a longtime con staff member - whose mother bought them along with Major Matt items on closeout in SoCal. Despite many reports to the contrary, the OSM debuted in 1969 and Mel has also spoken of a longshoreman's strike that, in conjunction with the moon landing, killed the demand for the OSM, relegating them to discount bins in their after Christmas arrival, meaning the glut would have been in stores during Toy Fair 1970, thus killing wave 2 orders and wave 1 reorders. It's all interesting to me, but adds up to the same thing: series two in all but impossible to acquire.
Cool. Was that carded Mystron for sale? And if so how much?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: StyreneDude on January 06, 2019, 02:59:23 PM
Post by: StyreneDude on January 06, 2019, 02:59:23 PM
Here's a shot of some of my Outer Space Men...
(https://i.postimg.cc/fb6cCL3W/Outer-Space-Men-1-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJ1QPKbN)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fb6cCL3W/Outer-Space-Men-1-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJ1QPKbN)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 07, 2019, 10:10:44 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 07, 2019, 10:10:44 AM
Quote from: StyreneDude on January 06, 2019, 02:59:23 PM
Here's a shot of some of my Outer Space Men...
(https://i.postimg.cc/fb6cCL3W/Outer-Space-Men-1-4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hJ1QPKbN)
How on earth do you other fellows take such great pics? Expensive cameras, lighting, tripods?
How do you do it? I'm just pleased if I can avoid the flash reflection blotting out part of what I'm trying to photograph.
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Halloween%202013%20%20Deuce%20Styx%20Cowboy%20Cake/DSCN3173_zpsea8058c8.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 08, 2019, 10:24:30 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 08, 2019, 10:24:30 AM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on January 05, 2019, 06:06:09 PMAccording to Mel, we got to the moon and *no aliens* created a disillusionment with space fantasy.
True enough. After all our exploration, we've not yet found even the most rudimentary life outside of Earth, let alone any "aliens" or impressive beasties of any sort.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 09, 2019, 02:11:38 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 09, 2019, 02:11:38 PM
Quote from: Monolith on January 04, 2019, 10:46:37 PMIn the Colorforms Outer Space Men second series of figures, which didn't make it beyond prototypes, there was a man from Mercury named Inferno.
Here's a carded Inferno from the Four Horsemen series of Outer Space Men:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Colorforms%20Inferno_zpsuabmrcnw.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Colorforms%20Inferno%202_zpsy8v0qifj.jpg)
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 04, 2019, 05:27:47 PMWas there a MAN FROM MERCURY? Seems the only planet not represented, except Earth. (BOB: The Man From Earth)
Here are some pics of Terra Firma, the Earthling from the Four Horsemen series of Outer Space Men:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Four%20horsemen%203_zpshzug9kfs.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Four%20Horsemen%202_zps2trcd2sy.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Four%20Horsemen%205_zpsqfdi2jwe.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 09, 2019, 03:59:16 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 09, 2019, 03:59:16 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 09, 2019, 02:11:38 PM
Here are some pics of Terra Firma, the Earthling from the Four Horsemen series of Outer Space Men:
She looks firma! ;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on January 09, 2019, 04:54:57 PM
Post by: Palifan on January 09, 2019, 04:54:57 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on January 09, 2019, 03:59:16 PM
She looks firma! ;)
And she only just fits into that suit :o
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 10, 2019, 09:55:25 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 10, 2019, 09:55:25 AM
Terra Firma may be pricier than some of the other Four Horsemen Outer Space Men. A MOC Four Horsemen Terra Firma fetched $101.00 on Fleabay on December 22nd. Meanwhile a MOC Electron went for "only" $65.00 on January 4th and a MOC Astro-Nautilus commanded $69.99 on January 8th.
Therefore Terra Firma was/is either:
1. Produced in more limited quantities.
2. More often freed from her packaging for the play value provided by her action figure.
3. Simply in higher demand these days for whatever arcane reason.
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Therefore Terra Firma was/is either:
1. Produced in more limited quantities.
2. More often freed from her packaging for the play value provided by her action figure.
3. Simply in higher demand these days for whatever arcane reason.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 10, 2019, 11:05:18 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 10, 2019, 11:05:18 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 10, 2019, 09:55:25 AM
1. Produced in more limited quantities.
2. More often freed from her packaging for the play value provided by her action figure.
3. Simply in higher demand these days for whatever arcane reason.
4. Just one of those freaky eBay things.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 11, 2019, 11:51:31 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 11, 2019, 11:51:31 AM
Quote from: Monolith on January 01, 2019, 05:15:14 PMHere's a photo of my Colorforms Outer Space Men.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4245/34774795182_4813c38768_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UYVV5b)Colorforms Outer Space Men (1968) (https://flic.kr/p/UYVV5b) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
The Colorforms Outer Space Men stand out beautifully against a black background. Black really makes the colours pop. Here are some more examples of such pics I lifted off the net:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Colorforms%207_zpsedihavuv.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Colorforms%202_zpsaidgmdtk.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Colorforms_zpsdmaegsqv.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 12, 2019, 02:36:13 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 12, 2019, 02:36:13 PM
Warren published this fabulous one-shot magazine in 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130757PM.jpg)
The movie though had been released eight years earlier in 1956:
(http://wrongsideoftheart.com/wp-content/gallery/posters-m/mole_people_poster_01.jpg)
Further evidence that great classics endure!
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Pity though that Aurora never got around to producing a Mole Man kit.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130757PM.jpg)
The movie though had been released eight years earlier in 1956:
(http://wrongsideoftheart.com/wp-content/gallery/posters-m/mole_people_poster_01.jpg)
Further evidence that great classics endure!
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Pity though that Aurora never got around to producing a Mole Man kit.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 14, 2019, 11:59:24 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 14, 2019, 11:59:24 AM
Another cool bagatelle Marx issued was this Prehistoric Pinball Game in both item specific and then some years later generic packaging:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20bagatelle_zpsnsz0t3t6.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Prehistoric_zpsbvm1cpri.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20prehistoric%20bagatelle_zpsrl89l0z4.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20bagatelle_zpsnsz0t3t6.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Prehistoric_zpsbvm1cpri.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20prehistoric%20bagatelle_zpsrl89l0z4.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 14, 2019, 01:55:05 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 14, 2019, 01:55:05 PM
Nice dino graphics! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: The Batman on January 16, 2019, 12:36:46 AM
Post by: The Batman on January 16, 2019, 12:36:46 AM
Pred suit for Halloween 2019
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2ly60wn.jpg)
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2ly60wn.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 16, 2019, 10:57:20 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 16, 2019, 10:57:20 AM
Here are some excellent shots of the wild and crazy Weird-ohs Helmet that Ideal came out with in 1964:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ideal%204_zps6uqspyfb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ideal2_zpsdt9pgw1t.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ideal_zpssz512mtc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ideal%205_zps3t2ddfeq.jpg)
Ideal for either schoolyard or office wear!
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ideal%204_zps6uqspyfb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ideal2_zpsdt9pgw1t.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ideal_zpssz512mtc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ideal%205_zps3t2ddfeq.jpg)
Ideal for either schoolyard or office wear!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 17, 2019, 11:51:45 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 17, 2019, 11:51:45 AM
The Kenner Toy Company released several sets of these wild monsterrific Glow-Globs in 1967:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20glow-globs_zpsogbvq1gf.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Glow-Globs%203_zps7g5kpvbl.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Kenner%20Glo_zpsbu94no3r.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/kenners-glow-globs-1967_1_5dbc055999e8ba2a5e77e7c2367f6f8b_zps38mqcbz4.jpg)
As such the Glow-Globs seemed to be simply an application of the glow-in-the-dark technology that had in 1967 taken the world by a storm to Kenner's Gloppy modeling compound:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Gloppy%206_zpsubjk7xkb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Gloppy_zps5budv1e5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Gloppy%207_zpsw25g7jvy.jpg)
cl:)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20glow-globs_zpsogbvq1gf.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Glow-Globs%203_zps7g5kpvbl.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Kenner%20Glo_zpsbu94no3r.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/kenners-glow-globs-1967_1_5dbc055999e8ba2a5e77e7c2367f6f8b_zps38mqcbz4.jpg)
As such the Glow-Globs seemed to be simply an application of the glow-in-the-dark technology that had in 1967 taken the world by a storm to Kenner's Gloppy modeling compound:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Gloppy%206_zpsubjk7xkb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Gloppy_zps5budv1e5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Gloppy%207_zpsw25g7jvy.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 17, 2019, 12:29:46 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 17, 2019, 12:29:46 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 17, 2019, 11:51:45 AM
The Kenner Toy Company released several sets of these wild monsterrific Glow-Globs in 1967:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20glow-globs_zpsogbvq1gf.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Glow-Globs%203_zps7g5kpvbl.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Kenner%20Glo_zpsbu94no3r.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/kenners-glow-globs-1967_1_5dbc055999e8ba2a5e77e7c2367f6f8b_zps38mqcbz4.jpg)
As such the Glow-Globs seemed to be simply an application of the glow-in-the-dark technology that had in 1967 taken the world by a storm to Kenner's Gloppy modeling compound:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Gloppy%206_zpsubjk7xkb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Gloppy_zps5budv1e5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Kenner%20Gloppy%207_zpsw25g7jvy.jpg)
cl:)
Super neato.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 18, 2019, 11:07:54 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 18, 2019, 11:07:54 AM
Here's a photo of my Revell Phantom model kit:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ThePhantomVooDooWitchDoctor2.jpg)
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And pictures I lifted off the net of the fabulous Transogram Phantom board game that I wish I had but do not:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PHANTOMBOARDGAME_zpsfb669e33.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Phantom%201_zps8ixv8eht.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Phantom%202_zpsk2ufcwzp.jpg)
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Hey, my 15,000th post on UMA!
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ThePhantomVooDooWitchDoctor2.jpg)
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And pictures I lifted off the net of the fabulous Transogram Phantom board game that I wish I had but do not:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PHANTOMBOARDGAME_zpsfb669e33.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Phantom%201_zps8ixv8eht.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Phantom%202_zpsk2ufcwzp.jpg)
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Hey, my 15,000th post on UMA!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 18, 2019, 03:36:58 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 18, 2019, 03:36:58 PM
Excellent PHANTOM art!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 22, 2019, 12:58:52 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 22, 2019, 12:58:52 PM
Here are some close-up shots of my Star Trek model kits:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/EnterpriseandKlingonShips.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/StarTrekModelKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/K-7SpaceStationGalileo7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MrSpock.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/EnterpriseandKlingonShips.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/StarTrekModelKits.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/K-7SpaceStationGalileo7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MrSpock.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 23, 2019, 12:42:28 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 23, 2019, 12:42:28 PM
The MPC Checkers set wasn't very popular when it was released. As a result it's really tough to find these days. Here are some pictures of one:
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/9826834955_823614f719_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/9826841316_089845a435_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/9826811814_e19c96f731_o.jpg)
I believe it was the only way the red MPC Weird Monsters could be gotten.
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(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/9826834955_823614f719_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/9826841316_089845a435_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/9826811814_e19c96f731_o.jpg)
I believe it was the only way the red MPC Weird Monsters could be gotten.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2019, 01:12:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2019, 01:12:44 PM
Jack Davis did the artwork on the Monster Tatoos that Topps released in 1962. Here are some pictures that I lifted off the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattooGum.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/a2/96/75/a2967564354dc63202d2bbdecdedde40.jpg) (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/39/aa/a4/39aaa444d858d2039973a02d26d7adc0.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Monstertattoos5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos1.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/9a/10/4c/9a104c37fe17fea2668625fca5de8cb9.jpg)
And here are pictures of some of Jack's original drawings before they were coloured in for printing:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos4.jpg)
Due to the near total destruction factor when it comes to kids' tattoos, these tattoos are very hard to find today. I like Jack Davis' artwork so much though that they're one of my collecting priorities.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattooGum.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/a2/96/75/a2967564354dc63202d2bbdecdedde40.jpg) (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/39/aa/a4/39aaa444d858d2039973a02d26d7adc0.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Monstertattoos5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos1.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/9a/10/4c/9a104c37fe17fea2668625fca5de8cb9.jpg)
And here are pictures of some of Jack's original drawings before they were coloured in for printing:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos4.jpg)
Due to the near total destruction factor when it comes to kids' tattoos, these tattoos are very hard to find today. I like Jack Davis' artwork so much though that they're one of my collecting priorities.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 29, 2019, 10:45:26 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 29, 2019, 10:45:26 AM
Here's a good pic of Horrorhunter's Halloween blowmold candy containers from the 1960's:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1780/29018220657_6296ab69cc_b.jpg)
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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1780/29018220657_6296ab69cc_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2019, 04:45:30 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2019, 04:45:30 PM
If Invasion of the Saucer-Men doesn't make my list of the top five movies of all-time, it's still up there in the top ten for its unbounded pathos if nothing else.
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If I ever get into collecting movie posters or lobby cards, you can therefore be assured that those from Invasion of the Saucer-Men would be near the very top of my list:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Invasion_zps2qygoqot.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/invasion_of_saucer_men_poster_02_zps6deq3jzk.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Invasion%203_zpsuc2gtkx8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Invasion-of-the-Saucer-Men-classic-science-fiction-films-719446_1024_768_zpszvjzmnot.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Invasion%204_zpsoozjvvcw.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/invasionsaucermenlobby3large1-482x379_zpsuzhtzhqz.jpg)
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If I ever get into collecting movie posters or lobby cards, you can therefore be assured that those from Invasion of the Saucer-Men would be near the very top of my list:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Invasion_zps2qygoqot.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/invasion_of_saucer_men_poster_02_zps6deq3jzk.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Invasion%203_zpsuc2gtkx8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Invasion-of-the-Saucer-Men-classic-science-fiction-films-719446_1024_768_zpszvjzmnot.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Invasion%204_zpsoozjvvcw.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/invasionsaucermenlobby3large1-482x379_zpsuzhtzhqz.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 05, 2019, 11:22:36 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 05, 2019, 11:22:36 AM
Here's Horrorhunter's set of wild cool Monster Head Rings:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2910/33496085910_083c1c8649_b.jpg)
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2910/33496085910_083c1c8649_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 08, 2019, 11:36:45 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 08, 2019, 11:36:45 AM
Here are scans of five more of my Mystery in Space comics from 1965-66 featuring Ultra the Multi-Alien:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/014_zps02b727de.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/016_zps9ab9b72c.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/017_zpsdf37a823.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/018_zps42a2c59b.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/019_zps22bcab49.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/014_zps02b727de.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/016_zps9ab9b72c.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/017_zpsdf37a823.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/018_zps42a2c59b.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/019_zps22bcab49.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 11, 2019, 09:46:18 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 11, 2019, 09:46:18 AM
Here are some pictures of my two Buck Rogers model kits:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersStarfighter_zpsf5f4da94.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersStarfighter_zps632f708b.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersStarfighter3_zps6530fdce.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersStarfighter2_zps67d83a93.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersStarfighter4_zps541f860e.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersMarauder_zps081dd727.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersMarauder3_zps04cc7d02.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/e0fb086c-c0fa-492e-88f1-2b0c57b31571_zps489af67d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersMarauder2_zpsb0c812a7.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersStarfighter_zpsf5f4da94.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersStarfighter_zps632f708b.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersStarfighter3_zps6530fdce.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersStarfighter2_zps67d83a93.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersStarfighter4_zps541f860e.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersMarauder_zps081dd727.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersMarauder3_zps04cc7d02.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/e0fb086c-c0fa-492e-88f1-2b0c57b31571_zps489af67d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/BuckRogersMarauder2_zpsb0c812a7.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on February 12, 2019, 07:51:53 AM
Post by: Palifan on February 12, 2019, 07:51:53 AM
These 2 buck Rogers kits are very nice looking, were they released back in the day?
Ian
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 12, 2019, 09:57:15 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 12, 2019, 09:57:15 AM
Yes. They were released in the 1979-81 period when the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century TV show was being aired on NBC. When I bought the kits at the time, I just considered them "new stuff" but I picked them up anyway because I was trying to build a collection and the older Aurora, Revell, Hawk and Monogram kits from the sixties which were the ones I really wanted were so difficult to find. Now here 38 years later these Buck Rogers kits have themselves acquired a "vintage" flavour!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on February 12, 2019, 12:04:22 PM
Post by: Palifan on February 12, 2019, 12:04:22 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 12, 2019, 09:57:15 AM
Yes. They were released in the 1979-81 period when the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century TV show was being aired on NBC. When I bought the kits at the time, I just considered them "new stuff" but I picked them up anyway because I was trying to build a collection and the older Aurora, Revell, Hawk and Monogram kits from the sixties which were the ones I really wanted were so difficult to find. Now here 38 years later these Buck Rogers kits have themselves acquired a "vintage" flavour!
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Thanks for the info and they do look very box fresh but have that vintage feel as you say. They're not something I've ever thought to look for but after seeing yours I think I may start a new hunt ;D
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 15, 2019, 11:43:59 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 15, 2019, 11:43:59 AM
I'm not sure whether it was Aurora or some other company that was the first to introduce glow-in-the-dark technology to toys in the late sixties. Kenner though embraced the technology in a major way. Here are a couple more examples:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Kenner%20Glo-Sticks%201_zpsmbpawtkj.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Kenner%20Lightning%20Bug_zpsqtaxhe8r.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Kenner%20Glo-Sticks%201_zpsmbpawtkj.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Kenner%20Lightning%20Bug_zpsqtaxhe8r.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 18, 2019, 10:39:24 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 18, 2019, 10:39:24 PM
Here are pictures of the wild cool thermometer that Aurora distributed as a promo to dealers in the late 1960's:
(http://www.landlcollectables.com/catalog/images/ModelKits/AMKTherm160612Small.jpg)
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(http://www.landlcollectables.com/catalog/images/ModelKits/AMKTherm160612Small.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 21, 2019, 10:18:21 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 21, 2019, 10:18:21 AM
Aurora offered a set of six tins of Humbrol paints with fabulous James Bama box art in 1963:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Aurora%203_zpsho0biaqy.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Aurora%204_zpsvl8hgfon.jpg)
Sadly very few if any of these sets have survived intact.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Aurora%203_zpsho0biaqy.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Aurora%204_zpsvl8hgfon.jpg)
Sadly very few if any of these sets have survived intact.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 23, 2019, 07:19:32 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 23, 2019, 07:19:32 PM
Here are scans of a couple of my Munsters comics:
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/13-11-2011125909PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/13-11-2011125915PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/13-11-2011125909PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/13-11-2011125915PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2019, 09:58:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2019, 09:58:52 AM
There were two different application technologies for kids' tattoos from the fifties to the seventies. The first involved wetting one's skin with water or more commonly spit and then applying the tattoo to one's dampened skin. The Topps Monster Tatoos were of this type:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos1.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/9a/10/4c/9a104c37fe17fea2668625fca5de8cb9.jpg)
So were the nifty Fleer Justice League of America tattoos:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/JLATattoos2_zpsa0d8d9fd.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/JLA_tattoos_1.jpg)
But as part of a few sports card sets Topps also issued rub-on transfers that were applied by placing the image against one's skin and then rubbing the backing paper with a coin edge. This technology enabled a bolder, brighter image on one's skin.
I have a set of 24 Topps 1961 CFL Transfers employing this technology. Here are some pictures:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/CFL%203_zpsa8tolhby.jpg)
As you can see the images came reversed. Here's a look at a computer "corrected" group of nine transfers which is of course how the images would appear on one's skin:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/CFL%202_zpsi77rvodp.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/TOPPS%20CFL%20RUBOFFS%20SCAN%202_zpsau5pvrio.jpg)
And the back:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/CFL%204_zpsdpgqt4cs.jpg)
I also have an uncut sheet of space themed rub-on transfers from Cracker Jack:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/18-05-2011110242PM.jpg)
I remember these transfers being included as premiums in Cracker Jack for a few years around 1960. I saw the above uncut sheet hanging on the wall of the Let's Collect card shop in London's Treasure Island Gardens Mall over twenty years ago and I had to buy it.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterTattoos1.jpg)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/9a/10/4c/9a104c37fe17fea2668625fca5de8cb9.jpg)
So were the nifty Fleer Justice League of America tattoos:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/JLATattoos2_zpsa0d8d9fd.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/JLA_tattoos_1.jpg)
But as part of a few sports card sets Topps also issued rub-on transfers that were applied by placing the image against one's skin and then rubbing the backing paper with a coin edge. This technology enabled a bolder, brighter image on one's skin.
I have a set of 24 Topps 1961 CFL Transfers employing this technology. Here are some pictures:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/CFL%203_zpsa8tolhby.jpg)
As you can see the images came reversed. Here's a look at a computer "corrected" group of nine transfers which is of course how the images would appear on one's skin:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/CFL%202_zpsi77rvodp.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/TOPPS%20CFL%20RUBOFFS%20SCAN%202_zpsau5pvrio.jpg)
And the back:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/CFL%204_zpsdpgqt4cs.jpg)
I also have an uncut sheet of space themed rub-on transfers from Cracker Jack:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/18-05-2011110242PM.jpg)
I remember these transfers being included as premiums in Cracker Jack for a few years around 1960. I saw the above uncut sheet hanging on the wall of the Let's Collect card shop in London's Treasure Island Gardens Mall over twenty years ago and I had to buy it.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on February 28, 2019, 01:23:47 PM
Post by: Palifan on February 28, 2019, 01:23:47 PM
That's an amazing collection you have there, very nice to see so thanks for posting them up as ever ;D
Ian
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Dr. Acula on February 28, 2019, 02:46:37 PM
Post by: Dr. Acula on February 28, 2019, 02:46:37 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 28, 2019, 09:58:52 AM
I have a set of 24 Topps 1961 CFL Transfers employing this technology. Here are some pictures:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/CFL%203_zpsa8tolhby.jpg)
As you can see the image came reversed. Here's a look at a computer "corrected" group of nine transfers which is of course how the images would appear on one's skin:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/CFL%202_zpsi77rvodp.jpg)
Were those football transfers drawn by Jack Davis? They look like they might be his work.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2019, 02:52:40 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2019, 02:52:40 PM
Good observation! They may indeed have been. Jack Davis was at the time doing a lot of artwork for Topps including for the backs of sports cards. Here for example is the reverse of a card from the 1960-61 Topps Hockey set:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Dit_Clapper_snip.PNG)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Dit_Clapper_snip.PNG)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on February 28, 2019, 02:59:46 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on February 28, 2019, 02:59:46 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 21, 2019, 10:18:21 AM
Aurora offered a set of six tins of Humbrol paints with fabulous James Bama box art in 1963:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Aurora%203_zpsho0biaqy.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Aurora%204_zpsvl8hgfon.jpg)
Sadly very few if any of these sets have survived intact.
:(
I would love to own this. Wow!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 04, 2019, 11:06:20 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 04, 2019, 11:06:20 AM
Quote from: Dr. Acula on February 28, 2019, 02:46:37 PMWere those football transfers drawn by Jack Davis? They look like they might be his work.
I've now determined that they were almost certainly rendered by Jack Davis. As well as drawing images on the back of many other Topps sports cards in 1961, he did these Make-A-Photo Magic Rub-Offs on the back of the 1961 CFL cards:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topps%20CFL%20B_zpshxaepy5n.jpg)
It's therefore safe to conclude that Jack Davis also rendered the Rub-On Transfers included with the 1961 CFL cards.
Jack Davis was also the artist of record for the 1961 Topps Giant Funny Valentine cards:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175004PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/26-10-201175010PM.jpg)
Davis also drew these previous "giant" cards called Wacky Plaks for Topps in 1959:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/WackyPlaksCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/04-12-201284646PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 06, 2019, 10:59:03 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 06, 2019, 10:59:03 AM
Here are some pics of Ideal's fabulous Robot Commando from 1961:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Robot%20Commando%204_zpscv54rhzp.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Robot%20Commando%202_zpsldv0r6le.jpg)
And here's the TV commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkXkFEXllQM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkXkFEXllQM)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Robot%20Commando%204_zpscv54rhzp.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Robot%20Commando%202_zpsldv0r6le.jpg)
And here's the TV commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkXkFEXllQM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkXkFEXllQM)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 08, 2019, 09:29:29 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 08, 2019, 09:29:29 AM
Here are scans of my Twilight Zone comics:
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201175050PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201175056PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201175103PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201175050PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201175056PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201175103PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Jim Bertges on March 08, 2019, 01:19:05 PM
Post by: Jim Bertges on March 08, 2019, 01:19:05 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 06, 2019, 10:59:03 AM
Here are some pics of Ideal's fabulous Robot Commando from 1961:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Robot%20Commando%204_zpscv54rhzp.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Robot%20Commando%202_zpsldv0r6le.jpg)
This guy was so cool that he even made a guest appearance on The Man From UNCLE TV show.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 08, 2019, 01:55:41 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 08, 2019, 01:55:41 PM
Neat! I just found the scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgX7opYMdPo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgX7opYMdPo#)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgX7opYMdPo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgX7opYMdPo#)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: ChristineBCW on March 08, 2019, 07:15:40 PM
Post by: ChristineBCW on March 08, 2019, 07:15:40 PM
"Dear David McCallum... how far you've come!" This is hilarious. I didn't know if this would be a Walking Dead scene where he had to shoot them in the head, or if Agnes Moorehead would pop up and use a broom.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 12, 2019, 11:31:32 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 12, 2019, 11:31:32 AM
Here's a photo of my Seaview model kit that Aurora released in 1966:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SeaviewAurora.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SeaviewAurora.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 12, 2019, 11:47:25 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 12, 2019, 11:47:25 AM
Why don't they ever mold models in the color they are supposed to be, so that you only have to paint details?
I wonder what a black Seaview would look like?
I wonder what a black Seaview would look like?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 12, 2019, 04:33:42 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 12, 2019, 04:33:42 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 12, 2019, 11:47:25 AMWhy don't they ever mold models in the color they are supposed to be, so that you only have to paint details?
I wonder what a black Seaview would look like?
I fully agree. I've never understood that either.
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Moreover Aurora in particular far too often used black plastic, when black is a particularly difficult colour within which to see details and thus paint!
>:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 12, 2019, 05:14:23 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 12, 2019, 05:14:23 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 12, 2019, 04:33:42 PM
when black is a particularly difficult colour within which to see details
Plus, you can't see it in the dark. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 13, 2019, 09:50:56 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 13, 2019, 09:50:56 PM
Here are shots of a few more of my Aurora model kits molded in black plastic:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DraculaModelKit_zpsf6fd8324.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/ThePhantomoftheOpera_zps00609423.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DraculasDragster.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/GermanWolfpackUBoatModelKit_zps86a20803.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/P-61BlackWidow_zps3de1b19a.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Focke-Wulf190_zps8a4eadd2.jpg)
Aurora also molded Black Beauty and the Confederate Raider kits in black plastic. I also seem to recall that the Canadian issues of Frankenstein and Frankenstein's Flivver were molded in black plastic.
I'm wondering whether any of the expert painters we have here on UMA might want to weigh in on the subject of whether black styrene plastic is more difficult to paint than are lighter colours.
???
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DraculaModelKit_zpsf6fd8324.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/ThePhantomoftheOpera_zps00609423.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/DraculasDragster.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/GermanWolfpackUBoatModelKit_zps86a20803.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/P-61BlackWidow_zps3de1b19a.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Focke-Wulf190_zps8a4eadd2.jpg)
Aurora also molded Black Beauty and the Confederate Raider kits in black plastic. I also seem to recall that the Canadian issues of Frankenstein and Frankenstein's Flivver were molded in black plastic.
I'm wondering whether any of the expert painters we have here on UMA might want to weigh in on the subject of whether black styrene plastic is more difficult to paint than are lighter colours.
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 13, 2019, 10:27:50 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 13, 2019, 10:27:50 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 13, 2019, 09:50:56 PM
I'm wondering whether any of the expert painters we have here on UMA might want to weigh in on the subject of whether black styrene plastic is more difficult to paint than are lighter colours.
Well, in general, it's more difficult to paint light colors over dark, than dark colors over light. You might need 2 coats of primer over the former.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: StyreneDude on March 14, 2019, 09:45:05 AM
Post by: StyreneDude on March 14, 2019, 09:45:05 AM
I've never really cared one way or the other because I basecoat all of my kits with white, black, or gray primer, depending on what color I'm applying over it.
My Aurora Phantom for example, was molded in black, but the entire body was painted flat black anyway. The head and hands were primed with light gray to paint the flesh colors over it.
My Aurora Phantom for example, was molded in black, but the entire body was painted flat black anyway. The head and hands were primed with light gray to paint the flesh colors over it.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Jim Bertges on March 14, 2019, 11:24:28 AM
Post by: Jim Bertges on March 14, 2019, 11:24:28 AM
It's pretty much like Dwayne said, if you're an experienced builder the basic color of the plastic isn't an issue because you'll be doing other work on a kit as you go along; filling seams or other modifications and that all requires a coat of primer afterward. It is true that the color of the primer or for that matter the color of the plastic can affect the paint job. Darker under colors will darken the final paint and lighter ones will help brighten light colors. There was a mention of selective priming of certain parts of a kit with lighter or darker colored primers which makes a lot of sense because areas that will be lighter in color in the final rendering will benefit from a lighter undercoat.
Red plastic has been notorious through the years for bleeding through paint for some reason. Primers can help that as well.
As to the question of the manufacturer's choice of plastic colors for a particular kit, I think it was mainly an economic decision. They probably just used what ever color of plastic they had on hand at the time to mold any particular kit they were molding. Gray and black seem to be the most prevalent choices for Aurora kits, but there were instances where other choices were made, not necessarily to match the kit's subject matter, but for expediency's sake. Godzilla comes to mind.
Red plastic has been notorious through the years for bleeding through paint for some reason. Primers can help that as well.
As to the question of the manufacturer's choice of plastic colors for a particular kit, I think it was mainly an economic decision. They probably just used what ever color of plastic they had on hand at the time to mold any particular kit they were molding. Gray and black seem to be the most prevalent choices for Aurora kits, but there were instances where other choices were made, not necessarily to match the kit's subject matter, but for expediency's sake. Godzilla comes to mind.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: StyreneDude on March 14, 2019, 03:42:28 PM
Post by: StyreneDude on March 14, 2019, 03:42:28 PM
^Yep.
It does get confusing with Aurora...you might assume they were trying to get the plastic as close to the color of the character as possible with the metallic green Creature, dark grey Wolfman, black Dracula, etc, but then they go and make a bright fuschia Godzilla, so who the hell knows.
It does get confusing with Aurora...you might assume they were trying to get the plastic as close to the color of the character as possible with the metallic green Creature, dark grey Wolfman, black Dracula, etc, but then they go and make a bright fuschia Godzilla, so who the hell knows.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2019, 01:36:01 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2019, 01:36:01 PM
Here are scans of some of my Dinosaur cards from a set that was issued with York Peanut Butter in 1962:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201362758PM_zps65cc0274.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201362803PM_zps4c1ff3a8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201362817PM_zps1c18bd7f.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201371747PM_zps2b65082d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/17-07-2012112824PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/17-07-2012112829PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201371751PM_zps1b1bc8a4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201371753PM_zps85b665b2.jpg)
Here are a few closeup scans:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/09-06-201325500PM_zps9c304c44.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/09-06-201325508PM_zpsbda5a8d5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/09-06-201325450PM_zps35cf817d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/09-06-201325455PM_zpsdbd6677f.jpg)
Here's a picture of the album for the cards that I lifted off the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/YorkP_zpsa6b80055.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201362758PM_zps65cc0274.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201362803PM_zps4c1ff3a8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201362817PM_zps1c18bd7f.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201371747PM_zps2b65082d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/17-07-2012112824PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/17-07-2012112829PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201371751PM_zps1b1bc8a4.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/12-09-201371753PM_zps85b665b2.jpg)
Here are a few closeup scans:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/09-06-201325500PM_zps9c304c44.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/09-06-201325508PM_zpsbda5a8d5.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/09-06-201325450PM_zps35cf817d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/09-06-201325455PM_zpsdbd6677f.jpg)
Here's a picture of the album for the cards that I lifted off the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/YorkP_zpsa6b80055.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2019, 10:29:46 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2019, 10:29:46 AM
Here are a couple great pictures Street Worm took of his MPC Weird Monsters:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Pop-Top-01_zpsckl7k3jr.png)
Vampire - Creature of Doom - Wolfman - Witch
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Pop-Top-2_zps7dbcpjbv.png)
Monster - Mummy - Skeleton - Executioner
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Pop-Top-01_zpsckl7k3jr.png)
Vampire - Creature of Doom - Wolfman - Witch
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Pop-Top-2_zps7dbcpjbv.png)
Monster - Mummy - Skeleton - Executioner
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 25, 2019, 09:08:21 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 25, 2019, 09:08:21 AM
Remco released a Helmet as part of its fabled Hamilton's Invaders toy line in 1964:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/helmet_zpsi28ypalb.jpg) (https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hamilton%202_zps6qv5prxv.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hamilton%201_zpswazinbx0.jpg)
The Helmet was also offered packaged together with a Grenade Pistol:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_1_03_07_10_12_50_13_zpswmxtxbb6.jpeg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_1_03_07_10_12_52_06_zpsrr3yugbj.jpeg)
And the mold was then repurposed and the Helmet was rereleased by Remco as a Star Trek Astro-Helmet in 1967:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Helmet%203_zpsy4iynbnw.jpg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hamilton%205_zps8ks9sqx2.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/helmet_zpsi28ypalb.jpg) (https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hamilton%202_zps6qv5prxv.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hamilton%201_zpswazinbx0.jpg)
The Helmet was also offered packaged together with a Grenade Pistol:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_1_03_07_10_12_50_13_zpswmxtxbb6.jpeg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_1_03_07_10_12_52_06_zpsrr3yugbj.jpeg)
And the mold was then repurposed and the Helmet was rereleased by Remco as a Star Trek Astro-Helmet in 1967:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Helmet%203_zpsy4iynbnw.jpg) (http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hamilton%205_zps8ks9sqx2.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 27, 2019, 02:11:01 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 27, 2019, 02:11:01 PM
Here are scans of my Outer Limits comics:
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-09-2011104307PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-09-2011104327PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-09-2011104337PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-09-2011104344PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-09-2011104307PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-09-2011104327PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-09-2011104337PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/11-09-2011104344PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 28, 2019, 08:25:19 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 28, 2019, 08:25:19 PM
Here are some fabulous shots of Marx Universal Monster figures in which the detail of these figures really pops out!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/MarxMummy_zps6118ebf1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/MarxCreature_zps6b40fce7.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img537/4876/IgtJ8x.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/MarxMummy_zps6118ebf1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/MarxCreature_zps6b40fce7.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img537/4876/IgtJ8x.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 28, 2019, 09:23:27 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 28, 2019, 09:23:27 PM
Great photography!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: creaturefan95 on March 31, 2019, 03:16:12 PM
Post by: creaturefan95 on March 31, 2019, 03:16:12 PM
(https://d3nvbf5pqk2vjh.cloudfront.net/cgccomics/monthly_2019_03/1215700713_WeirdFantasy18_1.jpg.90cfad5c16ff4d43abea05db87f4946e.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on March 31, 2019, 06:49:46 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on March 31, 2019, 06:49:46 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 28, 2019, 08:25:19 PM
Here are some fabulous shots of Marx Universal Monster figures in which the detail of these figures really pops out!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/MarxMummy_zps6118ebf1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/MarxCreature_zps6b40fce7.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img537/4876/IgtJ8x.jpg)
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Beautiful colors.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 01, 2019, 07:53:48 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 01, 2019, 07:53:48 AM
Quote from: creaturefan95 on March 31, 2019, 03:16:12 PM(http://i68.tinypic.com/5mbkhz.jpg)
I was intrigued when I first saw cover blurbs trumpeting Ray Bradbury stories on the covers of EC Comics. Evidently the first few Bradbury stories published by EC were done without Bradbury's knowledge. When he learned of one of these stories, he responded by sending EC a very cleverly penned letter:
Quote from: Ray BradburyJust a note to remind you of an oversight. You have not as yet sent on the check for $50.00 to cover the use of secondary rights on my two stories "The Rocket Man" and "Kaleidoscope". I feel this was probably overlooked in the general confusion of office work, and look forward to your payment in the near future.
That could not have been put better!
Ray Bradbury and EC - Comic Book Urban Legends
And so began the ongoing relationship between Ray Bradbury and EC!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 03, 2019, 10:54:28 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 03, 2019, 10:54:28 AM
I really like the Topps Frankenstein Stickers set from 1966. Here are some from the collection of Shiverbones:
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc238/matthewkirscht/Untitled-1x_zps77083af4.jpg)
Here are pictures of a few more that I lifted off the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrankensteinValentineStickers_zps891f2c7d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AValentines1.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/13/02/7a/13027aa65f1f092af6728fc3ddbe48cd--vintage-valentines-valentine-cards.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e4/33/34/e43334503dcec1675f910b80ea76e4eb--frankensteins-monster-norman.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/22/49/a0/2249a01c9dabb00f569f91a6716b0590--collectible-cards-vintage-valentines.jpg)
They were another card set with art by the incomparable Norm Saunders! They're hard to find though for an issue that dates back only to 1966 because they were stickers and kids used them as such.
The display box was also out-of-sight fabulous:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Frank%201_zps3xtcptjb.jpg)
Sadly I have nothing but the wrapper:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/15-04-201381329PM_zps65359a5d.jpg)
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(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc238/matthewkirscht/Untitled-1x_zps77083af4.jpg)
Here are pictures of a few more that I lifted off the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrankensteinValentineStickers_zps891f2c7d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AValentines1.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/13/02/7a/13027aa65f1f092af6728fc3ddbe48cd--vintage-valentines-valentine-cards.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e4/33/34/e43334503dcec1675f910b80ea76e4eb--frankensteins-monster-norman.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/22/49/a0/2249a01c9dabb00f569f91a6716b0590--collectible-cards-vintage-valentines.jpg)
They were another card set with art by the incomparable Norm Saunders! They're hard to find though for an issue that dates back only to 1966 because they were stickers and kids used them as such.
The display box was also out-of-sight fabulous:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Frank%201_zps3xtcptjb.jpg)
Sadly I have nothing but the wrapper:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/15-04-201381329PM_zps65359a5d.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 05, 2019, 03:24:36 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 05, 2019, 03:24:36 PM
The Metaluna Mutant has long been much beloved by monster kids far and wide. Particularly striking is this likeness here below captured by the incomparable Basil Gogos:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BasilGogos-ThisIslandEarth-8x6.jpg)
The Metaluna Mutant first exploded onto drive-in screens across the country in 1955 in the movie This Island Earth:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/This%20Island%201_zpszlsfeec8.jpg)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/14658215575_908a69352d_o.jpg)
Unfortunately he was typecast by his part in This Island Earth and never got another acting engagement to the dismay of his many fans.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BasilGogos-ThisIslandEarth-8x6.jpg)
The Metaluna Mutant first exploded onto drive-in screens across the country in 1955 in the movie This Island Earth:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/This%20Island%201_zpszlsfeec8.jpg)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/14658215575_908a69352d_o.jpg)
Unfortunately he was typecast by his part in This Island Earth and never got another acting engagement to the dismay of his many fans.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 05, 2019, 05:02:55 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 05, 2019, 05:02:55 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 05, 2019, 03:24:36 PM
Unfortunately he was typecast by his part in This Island Earth and never got another acting engagement to the dismay of his many fans.
He tried out for THE BRAIN FROM PLANET AROUS and THE BRAIN EATERS, but was told they were looking for a fresh face.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 07, 2019, 03:25:45 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 07, 2019, 03:25:45 PM
He also put in for the part of Brainiac in the Superman: Brainiaqc Attacks movie but was told that the producers wanted to go in a different direction.
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/5/57/Action_Comics_242.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130504094757)
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(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/5/57/Action_Comics_242.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130504094757)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 10, 2019, 11:52:19 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 10, 2019, 11:52:19 AM
Here's a picture of the very cool Star Trek Tracer Gun:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Star20Trek_zpsymsjwthg.jpg)
The Star Trek Tracer Gun is now one of my collecting regrets. You see I bought one cheap at a toy show about thirty years ago. There must have been a warehouse find of these since every second dealer at the show seemed to have at least one on display. Since I wasn't either a Trekkie nor was I much interested in collecting toys in general at the time, I gave it away a few years later to a down on his luck buddy of mine who was a Trekkie. I figured I wouldn't miss it. Well now that I am more of a toy collector I do miss it!
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Star20Trek_zpsymsjwthg.jpg)
The Star Trek Tracer Gun is now one of my collecting regrets. You see I bought one cheap at a toy show about thirty years ago. There must have been a warehouse find of these since every second dealer at the show seemed to have at least one on display. Since I wasn't either a Trekkie nor was I much interested in collecting toys in general at the time, I gave it away a few years later to a down on his luck buddy of mine who was a Trekkie. I figured I wouldn't miss it. Well now that I am more of a toy collector I do miss it!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 12, 2019, 10:02:02 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 12, 2019, 10:02:02 AM
Here are scans of four more of my Creepy magazines:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145824PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145827PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145831PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/24-06-2012112024PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145824PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145827PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145831PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/24-06-2012112024PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 18, 2019, 11:46:44 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 18, 2019, 11:46:44 AM
The Milton Bradley Monster Mansion board game from 1981 has fabulous box graphics:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Man%201_zpsfiv3q9vq.jpg)
Sadly the game board is rather plain, and overall the game is simply uninspired in general according to longtime UMA member Monsters for Sale:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2875/33337812223_c736565751_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2910/34018462731_6547d7471e_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2934/33337811673_a57a7ae1fa_o.jpg)
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(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Man%201_zpsfiv3q9vq.jpg)
Sadly the game board is rather plain, and overall the game is simply uninspired in general according to longtime UMA member Monsters for Sale:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2875/33337812223_c736565751_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2910/34018462731_6547d7471e_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2934/33337811673_a57a7ae1fa_o.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 22, 2019, 11:35:57 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 22, 2019, 11:35:57 AM
Here's a good shot of Bigbud's M.I.B. AMT Munster Koach Toy:
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/munsters002.jpg)
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(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/munsters002.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 24, 2019, 11:35:54 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 24, 2019, 11:35:54 AM
Here's a good pic of Hororhunter's Best Plastics Corp. collection missing only the Smilodon:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1816/43955688541_556ffc414c_b.jpg)
A very cool collection indeed! Best Plastic's figures are really tough to find.
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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1816/43955688541_556ffc414c_b.jpg)
A very cool collection indeed! Best Plastic's figures are really tough to find.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 24, 2019, 12:00:58 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 24, 2019, 12:00:58 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 22, 2019, 11:35:57 AM
Here's a good shot of Bigbud's M.I.B. AMT Munster Koach Toy:
(http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd344/bigbud3/munsters002.jpg)
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I wish I had this Munsters' Koach
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 25, 2019, 03:20:33 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 25, 2019, 03:20:33 PM
Here's a scan of my Dell comic adaptation of the Die, Monster, Die movie from 1965:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-12-201273203PM.jpg)
The cover of the comic though was surprisingly drab in comparison with the imagery featured on the movie posters and lobby cards:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Die%20Monster%20Die_zpsnvrw2ryq.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Die%20Monster%201_zpsaliwiwcx.jpg)
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(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-12-201273203PM.jpg)
The cover of the comic though was surprisingly drab in comparison with the imagery featured on the movie posters and lobby cards:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Die%20Monster%20Die_zpsnvrw2ryq.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Die%20Monster%201_zpsaliwiwcx.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: John Pertwee on April 28, 2019, 07:47:40 PM
Post by: John Pertwee on April 28, 2019, 07:47:40 PM
My oldest Doctor Who item. The Doctor Who Give A Show Projector. Antiques Roadshow appraised it for $400 to $800
(https://i.postimg.cc/157MSdCj/20190428-182032.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BXD2cmGT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nchT6xkm/20190428-182102.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HjFQyfFW)
(https://i.postimg.cc/G3Qq7tkr/20190428-182140.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pymfy2G1)
My Dapol 25th Anniversary Set.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZn1BZnW/20190428-075118.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/21rLdmGY)
(https://i.postimg.cc/157MSdCj/20190428-182032.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BXD2cmGT)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nchT6xkm/20190428-182102.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HjFQyfFW)
(https://i.postimg.cc/G3Qq7tkr/20190428-182140.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/pymfy2G1)
My Dapol 25th Anniversary Set.
(https://i.postimg.cc/RZn1BZnW/20190428-075118.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/21rLdmGY)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 28, 2019, 10:16:28 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 28, 2019, 10:16:28 PM
Quote from: John Pertwee on April 28, 2019, 07:47:40 PM
My oldest Doctor Who item. The Doctor Who Give A Show Projector. Antiques Roadshow appraised it for $400 to $800
(https://i.postimg.cc/157MSdCj/20190428-182032.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BXD2cmGT)
Nice! That's gotta be old. Looks like the Hartnell "Doctor Who" on the packaging.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 29, 2019, 09:02:39 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 29, 2019, 09:02:39 AM
Quote from: John Pertwee on April 28, 2019, 07:47:40 PMMy oldest Doctor Who item. The Doctor Who Give A Show Projector.
Wow! That's in really nice condition. The slides in old Give-A-Show Projectors are usually much more warped the way they are in my set:
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=19972)
:)
I believe the Chad Valley Doctor Who Give-A-Show Projector was U.K. only. I don't think it was ever released by Kenner in North America.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: John Pertwee on April 29, 2019, 01:48:54 PM
Post by: John Pertwee on April 29, 2019, 01:48:54 PM
It came out in 1965. I got it back when things like this often went cheap on ebay. It was never released in the USA.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 29, 2019, 02:01:11 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 29, 2019, 02:01:11 PM
(https://www.hakes.com/Image/MediumRes/43790/1/image.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on April 30, 2019, 02:20:27 AM
Post by: Palifan on April 30, 2019, 02:20:27 AM
Quote from: John Pertwee on April 29, 2019, 01:48:54 PM
It came out in 1965. I got it back when things like this often went cheap on ebay. It was never released in the USA.
Well those eBay days are well and truly over unless you're lucky enough to find something miss-listed.
Great set though and as I've been listening to a lot of Podstallions Podcasts recently it was nice to see as the hosts of that show are massive Dr Who fans (as I was growing up in the UK in the 70's as a boy :D), and have been talking about the old merchandise.
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 01, 2019, 02:42:34 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 01, 2019, 02:42:34 PM
Athol Research released this Creature Feature board game in 1975:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Creature%20Feature%202_zpsywbpgmgj.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Creature%20Feature%205_zpsdqvfi3ik.jpg)
Very cool graphics! Here's a look at the contents of the one owned by Monsters for Sale:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/296/19299491375_013ab3a2e6_b.jpg) (https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3760/19113566649_caa7649a2f_o.jpg)
It's evidently based on Monopoly.
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Creature%20Feature%202_zpsywbpgmgj.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Creature%20Feature%205_zpsdqvfi3ik.jpg)
Very cool graphics! Here's a look at the contents of the one owned by Monsters for Sale:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/296/19299491375_013ab3a2e6_b.jpg) (https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3760/19113566649_caa7649a2f_o.jpg)
It's evidently based on Monopoly.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 03, 2019, 02:40:38 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 03, 2019, 02:40:38 PM
The Hasbro Horror House Paint and Pencil by Number set was a Sears exclusive listed for $3.97 in the 1963 and 1964 Sears Xmas catalogues:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_DSC_0035.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
It was the mother of all paint and colour by number sets! Included were:
1. The three individual 12" X 16" canvases from the Hasbro Frankenstein, Dracula and Wolf Man Paint by Number sets.
2. A whopping 36 8" X 10" sheets of sundry horror-themed scenes from the Hasbro Frankenstein, Dracula and Wolf Man Paint and Pencil sets for colouring with pencil crayons or water paints. The 36 sheets included cropped versions of the Frankenstein, Dracula and Wolf Man canvases mentioned in the line above.
3. Two racks of oil paints with a combined total of 28 vials.
4. Two mixed packs of pencil crayons and water paint cakes with a combined total of 20 pencils and 20 paint cakes.
5. Three oil paint brushes and two water paint brushes.
6. Two pencil sharpeners.
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%20Pai_zpsuev1ialo.jpg?t=1576338381)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%201_zpsbzgxqks2.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%202_zps7omuqkym.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%203_zpskufxal8e.jpg)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_DSC_0035.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
It was the mother of all paint and colour by number sets! Included were:
1. The three individual 12" X 16" canvases from the Hasbro Frankenstein, Dracula and Wolf Man Paint by Number sets.
2. A whopping 36 8" X 10" sheets of sundry horror-themed scenes from the Hasbro Frankenstein, Dracula and Wolf Man Paint and Pencil sets for colouring with pencil crayons or water paints. The 36 sheets included cropped versions of the Frankenstein, Dracula and Wolf Man canvases mentioned in the line above.
3. Two racks of oil paints with a combined total of 28 vials.
4. Two mixed packs of pencil crayons and water paint cakes with a combined total of 20 pencils and 20 paint cakes.
5. Three oil paint brushes and two water paint brushes.
6. Two pencil sharpeners.
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%20Pai_zpsuev1ialo.jpg?t=1576338381)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%201_zpsbzgxqks2.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%202_zps7omuqkym.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%203_zpskufxal8e.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 03, 2019, 03:04:23 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 03, 2019, 03:04:23 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 03, 2019, 02:40:38 PM
The Hasbro Horror House Paint and Pencil by Number set was a Sears exclusive listed for $3.97 in the 1963 and 1964 Sears Xmas catalogues...
I'll give you $5.00 for yours... No, I need to take into account collector value... Make it $5.50.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 03, 2019, 03:09:13 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 03, 2019, 03:09:13 PM
Rad!!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 06:42:35 PM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 06:42:35 PM
Phantom, Mummy and Creature canvases are not included in that set, also the Paint and Pencil sets don't contain canvases at all and the size of all of the sheets included with them (which includes portrait images cropped out of the images used for the D, F, W oil paint sets) are 8 x 10. Is that 2/3 the size of the oil paint by number canvases?
Here are some good discussions with images from over the years:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=25572.msg415747#msg415747 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=25572.msg415747#msg415747)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788)
Be sure to scroll back as well if you are interested.
Here are some good discussions with images from over the years:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=25572.msg415747#msg415747 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=25572.msg415747#msg415747)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788)
Be sure to scroll back as well if you are interested.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 03, 2019, 09:54:03 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 03, 2019, 09:54:03 PM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 06:42:35 PM
. . are 8 x 10. Is that 2/3 the size of the oil paint by number canvases?
8x10 is 2/3 of 12x15. Canvases (from original paint-by sets) are 12x16.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 09:59:24 PM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 09:59:24 PM
Ah, didn't realize it was Mike and not Hep who responded.
Where's all this contradictory info comng from, Hep?
Where's all this contradictory info comng from, Hep?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 03, 2019, 10:23:51 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 03, 2019, 10:23:51 PM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 09:59:24 PM
Where's all this contradictory info comng from, Hep?
In case it was coming from me, I edited my previous post.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 11:25:36 PM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 11:25:36 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 03, 2019, 10:23:51 PM
In case it was coming from me, I edited my previous post.
Well, I am feverish and fighting a nasty bronchitis, but the erroneous info is in Hep's post. It's all pretty well laid out in the old posts I linked (with the exception of me thinking the canvases were x 19 back when). The Sears set is just the six sets available in 1963 minus the packaging and some supplies.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 03, 2019, 11:48:04 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 03, 2019, 11:48:04 PM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 11:25:36 PM
Well, I am feverish and fighting a nasty bronchitis,
Bad stuff! Hope you're taking anti-biotics. Also, drink plenty of water and do deep breathing exercises.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 04, 2019, 12:04:04 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 04, 2019, 12:04:04 PM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 09:59:24 PMWhere's all this contradictory info comng from, Hep?
From precisely one of the two threads to which you provided links! I picked up on some misinformation that had been posted and then failed to note that it was subsequently corrected.
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.45 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.45)
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 06:42:35 PMPhantom, Mummy and Creature canvases are not included in that set.
Here are some good discussions with images from over the years:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=25572.msg415747#msg415747 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=25572.msg415747#msg415747)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=31063.msg516788#msg516788)
Be sure to scroll back as well if you are interested.
Oh scream! I looked up the Hasbro Horror House set months ago but deferred on posting it here because I wanted to provide a list of contents and I wasn't quite sure of the contents. Seems I badly blew the job yesterday anyway.
>:(
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 11:25:36 PM...but the erroneous info is in Hep's post.
True. Damn it! >:( I think I've corrected it now though.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 11:25:36 PMIt's all pretty well laid out in the old posts I linked (with the exception of me thinking the canvases were x 19 back when). The Sears set is just the six sets available in 1963 minus the packaging and some supplies.
Hmmmmm. "Pretty" well? Not so well that I couldn't bungle the job of summarizing it all accurately in one post it seems. I should have taken more time and read through the threads from start to finish.
Where's the smilie for flagellating myself?
I've now edited my post above(#1159). Please look it over and tell me whether any false or misleading information remains. I really don't like to leave misleading info for posterity.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 06:42:35 PM...also the Paint and Pencil sets don't contain canvases at all and the size of all of the sheets included with them (which includes portrait images cropped out of the images used for the D, F, W oil paint sets) are 8 x 10.
I take it that you're not classifying the 36 pencil/water-colour sheets as "canvases".
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on May 03, 2019, 06:42:35 PMIs that 2/3 the size of the oil paint by number canvases?
Well when it comes to actual size the 8" X 10" water-colour sheets have only 41.67% of the total area of the 12" X 16" canvases.
C:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on May 05, 2019, 09:51:43 AM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on May 05, 2019, 09:51:43 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 04, 2019, 12:04:04 PM
Where's the smilie for flagellating myself?
;D
Still recovering here but I'll read it over. The main thing to know is that the Horror House box is the unique part of the gift set, and that the second assortment of oil paint by numbers is NOT included.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 05, 2019, 11:08:10 AM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 05, 2019, 11:08:10 AM
Yeah... Well.
I never got a response on my generous offer of $5.50.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 05, 2019, 11:16:03 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 05, 2019, 11:16:03 AM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 05, 2019, 11:08:10 AM
I never got a response on my generous offer of $5.50.
$10.00 !!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 05, 2019, 11:18:14 AM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 05, 2019, 11:18:14 AM
I never got a response on my generous offer of $5.50.
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 05, 2019, 11:16:03 AM
$10.00 !!
Right.
There's always some guy driving prices up.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 05, 2019, 09:39:38 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 05, 2019, 09:39:38 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 05, 2019, 11:16:03 AMQuote from: Monsters For Sale on May 05, 2019, 11:18:14 AMI never got a response on my generous offer of $5.50.
$10.00 !!
I wish I were in a position to cavalierly dismiss your kind offers, but a Hasbro Horror House set is yet to make its way into my collection. I'd suggest you direct your entreaties to Monster Bob, RPM or Darkmonkeygod who may, or may not, have such a set sitting half forgotten in their domiciles.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 05, 2019, 10:07:20 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 05, 2019, 10:07:20 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 05, 2019, 09:39:38 PM
. . who may, or may not, have such a set sitting half forgotten in their domiciles.
I doubt they're all that forgotten.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 06, 2019, 09:27:30 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 06, 2019, 09:27:30 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 03, 2019, 02:40:38 PMThe Hasbro Horror House Paint and Pencil by Number set ... was the mother of all paint and colour by number sets!
When it comes to sheer magnificence, the Hasbro Horror House Paint and Pencil by Number set by a wide margin outshines even my very best paint sets:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BatmanPrestoPaints.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BatmanPrestoPaints2.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BatmanSparklePaints.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/RockyBullwinklePrestoBox.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/RockyBullwinklePresto2.jpg)
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 08, 2019, 12:14:12 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 08, 2019, 12:14:12 PM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 03, 2019, 03:04:23 PMQuote from: Hepcat on May 03, 2019, 02:40:38 PMThe Hasbro Horror House Paint and Pencil by Number set was a Sears exclusive listed for $3.97 in the 1963 and 1964 Sears Xmas catalogues:
I'll give you $5.00 for yours... No, I need to take into account collector value... Make it $5.50.
Looking at the original prices in ads of the monster toys we've been coveting since our younger days is simply heartrending:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/SPPad_zpsx2w0w8bn.jpg)
Meanwhile I got my Creature-Wolfman wallet "free" back in 1964 for selling fifteen newspapers in an afternoon!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/walletdz9.jpg)
Check out the prices from these ads in Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201162531PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201162528PM.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/4562075255_671eaa206b_b.jpg)
And the prices for the Aurora monster model kits in the ads that ran on the back covers of DC comic mags in 1963-65:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201184028PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-10-201145730PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-09-201183950PM.jpg)
:o
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 08, 2019, 12:20:39 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 08, 2019, 12:20:39 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 08, 2019, 12:14:12 PM
Meanwhile I got my Creature-Wolfman wallet "free" back in 1964 for selling fifteen newspapers in an afternoon!
How much were the newspapers? I might have just bought them, myself! ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 08, 2019, 12:44:21 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 08, 2019, 12:44:21 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 08, 2019, 12:20:39 PMHow much were the newspapers? I might have just bought them, myself! ;D
The Globe & Mail was a Toronto newspaper and thus priced at a whopping fifteen cents in London compared with the ten cent price of the London Free Press. This made the Globe & Mail a bitch to sell in London. But since I wanted the monster wallet so bad, I bought the last three myself with my cash earnings that day and then flipped them to my father and next door neighbours!
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 08, 2019, 01:02:01 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 08, 2019, 01:02:01 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 08, 2019, 12:44:21 PM
I bought the last three myself
;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 08, 2019, 01:08:11 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 08, 2019, 01:08:11 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 08, 2019, 12:14:12 PM
... Looking at the original prices in ads of the monster toys we've been coveting since our younger days is simply heartrending: ...
Christmas of 1966 brought catalogs with prices that are very nostalgic these days:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33928663958_02e716bff9_c.jpg)
But, the real heartbreak is in the detail:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46889234165_75d8388ba3.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 08, 2019, 03:11:55 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 08, 2019, 03:11:55 PM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 08, 2019, 01:08:11 PM
But, the real heartbreak is in the detail:
Frankie Bike Buddy for $.79! :'(
Kickstands were "accessories"?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 10, 2019, 09:06:09 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 10, 2019, 09:06:09 AM
Here are scans of four of my pre-code sci-fi comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/StrangeWorlds7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/SpaceWestern44.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Planet72.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-05-201182253PM.jpg)
:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/StrangeWorlds7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/SpaceWestern44.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Planet72.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-05-201182253PM.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 10, 2019, 11:06:58 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 10, 2019, 11:06:58 AM
I like the little guys humping the big guy's legs. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 10, 2019, 11:42:16 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 10, 2019, 11:42:16 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 10, 2019, 11:06:58 AM
I like the little guys humping the big guy's legs. ;D
Yozzers!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on May 10, 2019, 03:28:56 PM
Post by: Palifan on May 10, 2019, 03:28:56 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 10, 2019, 11:06:58 AM
I like the little guys humping the big guy's legs. ;D
Is that the Death Star they're coming out of as well?!
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 10, 2019, 04:01:03 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 10, 2019, 04:01:03 PM
Quote from: Palifan on May 10, 2019, 03:28:56 PM
Is that the Death Star they're coming out of as well?!
A miniature one. ;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2019, 12:35:07 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2019, 12:35:07 PM
Here are pics of Horrorhunter's refurbished Fright Factory Thingmaker:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1837/43050841075_7b1956bbca_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1773/29018245077_8312bb077b_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/937/43908316902_f3dcedfa76_b.jpg)
These are available from the Thingmaker Guru, John Nettles:
Creeple Peeple Store (http://creepycrawlers.homestead.com/)
8)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1837/43050841075_7b1956bbca_b.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1773/29018245077_8312bb077b_b.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/937/43908316902_f3dcedfa76_b.jpg)
These are available from the Thingmaker Guru, John Nettles:
Creeple Peeple Store (http://creepycrawlers.homestead.com/)
8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 15, 2019, 02:57:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 15, 2019, 02:57:57 PM
Here are scans of five more of my Eerie mags:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-06-2012114254PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-06-2012114258PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-06-2012114301PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-06-2012114305PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-06-2012114308PM.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-06-2012114254PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-06-2012114258PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-06-2012114301PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-06-2012114305PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/21-06-2012114308PM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2019, 04:15:19 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2019, 04:15:19 PM
Here are pictures of four mint-in-package MPC Pop-Top Horrors sets that had a home in Raycastile's collection for many years:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MPC%203_zps0k5ono0y.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MPC%204_zpsreyofeu3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MPC%202_zpsw265rfpx.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MPC%201_zpskbu1jegg.jpg)
And here's the carded set of MPC Weird Monsters that Ray also owned for many years:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MPC%205_zpskm27ux54.jpg)
cl:)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MPC%203_zps0k5ono0y.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MPC%204_zpsreyofeu3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MPC%202_zpsw265rfpx.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MPC%201_zpskbu1jegg.jpg)
And here's the carded set of MPC Weird Monsters that Ray also owned for many years:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MPC%205_zpskm27ux54.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 21, 2019, 08:20:32 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 21, 2019, 08:20:32 AM
Here are some good shots of the fabled Milton Bradley Addams Family Card Game from 1965:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family_zpsegbcgfvo.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%202_zps5fwhusfy.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%203_zpse8rdciep.jpg)
cl:)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family_zpsegbcgfvo.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%202_zps5fwhusfy.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%203_zpse8rdciep.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 23, 2019, 12:07:45 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 23, 2019, 12:07:45 PM
Here are scans of six more of my House of Secrets comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104304PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-11-201175222AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-11-201175225AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-11-201175228AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245101PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245106PM.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/30-10-2011104304PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-11-201175222AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-11-201175225AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/23-11-201175228AM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245101PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245106PM.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 23, 2019, 01:03:32 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 23, 2019, 01:03:32 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 21, 2019, 08:20:32 AM
Here are some good shots of the fabled Milton Bradley Addams Family Card Game from 1965:
Those cards and box look like they'd be the same size as the "Monster Old Maid" game.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 23, 2019, 01:16:18 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 23, 2019, 01:16:18 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 23, 2019, 01:03:32 PM
Those cards and box look like they'd be the same size as the "Monster Old Maid" game.
Speaking of Monster Old Maid. I dig the set I own. However, the card set being in storage, I cannot enjoy them as of yet. :(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 24, 2019, 09:49:18 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 24, 2019, 09:49:18 AM
The Monster Old Maid set has fabulous graphics. It was released by Milton Bradley in 1964 and features twenty cards plus an instruction card:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/monster-old-maid-by-milton-bradley_zpsxaog6vgr.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Old%20Maid_zpsgpzlqpzh.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Old_zps5qqnkl3a.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/monster-old-maid-instructions-1964_zpsuw66zkxa.png)
The card that serves as the Old Maid is Dracula's Daughter which is actually Gina from Hammer's Brides of Dracula flick. Not at all surprising since few potential suitors would be comfortable with a woman sporting her kind of overbite.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3751/11691330226_2ef47e2301_b.jpg)
thrhrt
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/monster-old-maid-by-milton-bradley_zpsxaog6vgr.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Old%20Maid_zpsgpzlqpzh.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Old_zps5qqnkl3a.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/monster-old-maid-instructions-1964_zpsuw66zkxa.png)
The card that serves as the Old Maid is Dracula's Daughter which is actually Gina from Hammer's Brides of Dracula flick. Not at all surprising since few potential suitors would be comfortable with a woman sporting her kind of overbite.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3751/11691330226_2ef47e2301_b.jpg)
thrhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 27, 2019, 10:38:53 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 27, 2019, 10:38:53 AM
Speaking of Brides of Dracula, the movie was I think among Hammer's very best offerings:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR8CaOgSSuc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR8CaOgSSuc)
Even the posters for the flick were mega cool:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Brides%203_zpsjvyyfqng.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Brides%204_zpshsa3xv6s.jpg)
So cool in fact that they've spawned T-shirts!
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Brides%205_zpsn5rk6ia3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Brides%207_zpschlfqnit.jpg)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR8CaOgSSuc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR8CaOgSSuc)
Even the posters for the flick were mega cool:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Brides%203_zpsjvyyfqng.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Brides%204_zpshsa3xv6s.jpg)
So cool in fact that they've spawned T-shirts!
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Brides%205_zpsn5rk6ia3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Brides%207_zpschlfqnit.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 28, 2019, 01:36:30 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 28, 2019, 01:36:30 PM
Here is a German embossed Halloween Devil, not mine, never owned one, 1920s or 30s, and it is cool:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pIUAAOSwqZVc5bmm/s-l1600.jpg)
This is at an auction closing tomorrow. It's already up to $1200.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pIUAAOSwqZVc5bmm/s-l1600.jpg)
This is at an auction closing tomorrow. It's already up to $1200.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 28, 2019, 04:07:40 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 28, 2019, 04:07:40 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on May 28, 2019, 01:36:30 PM
Here is a German embossed Halloween Devil, not mine, never owned one, 1920s or 30s...
How big is it?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 28, 2019, 04:21:46 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 28, 2019, 04:21:46 PM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 28, 2019, 04:07:40 PM
How big is it?
12" h x 14" w
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 28, 2019, 04:55:30 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 28, 2019, 04:55:30 PM
That German Devil would look good fashioned in Bronze or stone and hung in a garden year-round.
VERY COOL!
What material is it made of?
(I hope someone scans it and uses the info for 3-D printing - so it is preserved in some permanent form.)
________________________________________
NEVER MIND - I FOUND IT ON E-BAY
I wish I had one stamped out of some no-rust metal. I'd hang it in my little courtyard.
VERY COOL!
What material is it made of?
(I hope someone scans it and uses the info for 3-D printing - so it is preserved in some permanent form.)
________________________________________
NEVER MIND - I FOUND IT ON E-BAY
I wish I had one stamped out of some no-rust metal. I'd hang it in my little courtyard.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 29, 2019, 02:50:58 PM
Post by: Allhallowsday on May 29, 2019, 02:50:58 PM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 28, 2019, 04:55:30 PM
That German Devil would look good fashioned in Bronze or stone and hung in a garden year-round.
VERY COOL!
What material is it made of?
(I hope someone scans it and uses the info for 3-D printing - so it is preserved in some permanent form.)
________________________________________
NEVER MIND - I FOUND IT ON E-BAY
I wish I had one stamped out of some no-rust metal. I'd hang it in my little courtyard.
Thick embossed cardboard, like an egg carton. It's over 2k and closing in 4 hours.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 29, 2019, 03:38:40 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 29, 2019, 03:38:40 PM
Quote from: Allhallowsday on May 29, 2019, 02:50:58 PM
Thick embossed cardboard, like an egg carton. It's over 2k and closing in 4 hours.
Wow!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 30, 2019, 10:43:26 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 30, 2019, 10:43:26 AM
Here are a couple of pictures of the very cool Bat Slide Puzzle from 1966:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bat%20Slide_zpsoypq1nuq.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bat%20Slide%202_zpsjb11guld.jpg)
Unlicenced evidently, but still very cool!
cl:)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bat%20Slide_zpsoypq1nuq.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bat%20Slide%202_zpsjb11guld.jpg)
Unlicenced evidently, but still very cool!
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 30, 2019, 11:04:50 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 30, 2019, 11:04:50 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 30, 2019, 10:43:26 AM
Unlicenced evidently
Yeah, but, it's "official"! ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 03, 2019, 03:27:41 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 03, 2019, 03:27:41 PM
Most of the ABG monster pencil Sharpeners from 1964 were I think purchased out of display boxes such as this:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/ABG_zpshmvnrn6e.jpg)
So the individually packaged ones such as this orange Wolf Man below are a rare find indeed these days:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/ABG%203_zpsmwqmly2y.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/ABG_zpshmvnrn6e.jpg)
So the individually packaged ones such as this orange Wolf Man below are a rare find indeed these days:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/ABG%203_zpsmwqmly2y.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 03, 2019, 05:43:23 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 03, 2019, 05:43:23 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 03, 2019, 03:27:41 PM
So the individually packaged ones such as this orange Wolf Man below are a rare find indeed these days:
And they'll cost you 4 more cents!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 05, 2019, 08:46:05 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 05, 2019, 08:46:05 AM
Here are pics of some of the most fabled monster cereals that have been sold over the last fifty+ years:
Boo Berry - General Mills
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cereal5.jpg)
Count Chocula - General Mills
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cereal3.jpg)
Franken Berry - General Mills
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/cereal4.jpg)
Freakies - Ralston
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cereal2.jpg)
Fruit Brute - General Mills
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cereal7.jpg)
Quisp - Quaker
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Ceral1.jpg)
Yummy Mummy - General Mills
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cereal6.jpg)
Then of course there's the never ending question of whether Lucky Charms should be classified as a monster cereal because of the menacing leprechaun with whom the cereal is closely associated:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/LuckyCharms.jpg)
:-\
Boo Berry - General Mills
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cereal5.jpg)
Count Chocula - General Mills
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cereal3.jpg)
Franken Berry - General Mills
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/cereal4.jpg)
Freakies - Ralston
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cereal2.jpg)
Fruit Brute - General Mills
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cereal7.jpg)
Quisp - Quaker
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Ceral1.jpg)
Yummy Mummy - General Mills
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cereal6.jpg)
Then of course there's the never ending question of whether Lucky Charms should be classified as a monster cereal because of the menacing leprechaun with whom the cereal is closely associated:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/LuckyCharms.jpg)
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 07, 2019, 11:03:26 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 07, 2019, 11:03:26 AM
And the cereals very naturally spawned associated wild cool Wacky Wobblers!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/funko3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wobblerboo_berry_zpscc7b1a92.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FreakiesWackyWobbler1_zpsba941f4a.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Wackquisp_copy1_zps2b7a0871.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/lucky-charms-funko-wacky-wobbler-nodder-bobblehead-lrg.png)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/funko3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wobblerboo_berry_zpscc7b1a92.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FreakiesWackyWobbler1_zpsba941f4a.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Wackquisp_copy1_zps2b7a0871.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/lucky-charms-funko-wacky-wobbler-nodder-bobblehead-lrg.png)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 12, 2019, 10:36:14 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 12, 2019, 10:36:14 AM
Here from a March 2017 Hake's Auction are shots of several boxed Hamilton's Invaders sets that are right off-the-scale rad cool!
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders2_zpsqnuqynqy.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders3_zps0onvcr0e.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders4_zpscnqzpsum.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders5_zpsjosij5lf.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders6_zpsrezeutkm.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders1_zpsl3arsgvd.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hamilton%20Inva3_zps2ka1akvc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hanilton%20Hakes_zpsbilmrhsr.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hamilton%20Inv2_zpsgzehlx0e.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders2_zpsqnuqynqy.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders3_zps0onvcr0e.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders4_zpscnqzpsum.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders5_zpsjosij5lf.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders6_zpsrezeutkm.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/hamiltonsinvaders1_zpsl3arsgvd.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hamilton%20Inva3_zps2ka1akvc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hanilton%20Hakes_zpsbilmrhsr.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hamilton%20Inv2_zpsgzehlx0e.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 14, 2019, 12:16:12 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 14, 2019, 12:16:12 PM
Here are some good pics of the Diener Mythical Creatures:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener_zpsnzhdwgzd.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nQDNpywnsT8/Uf7ko_n9CLI/AAAAAAAAB8g/iCRLCAeSElQ/s1600/dienermyth01.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%201_zpsvyps7sk3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%203_zpsxpnbbcbx.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%202_zpsvvplufcu.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener_zpsnzhdwgzd.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nQDNpywnsT8/Uf7ko_n9CLI/AAAAAAAAB8g/iCRLCAeSElQ/s1600/dienermyth01.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%201_zpsvyps7sk3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%203_zpsxpnbbcbx.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%202_zpsvvplufcu.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 14, 2019, 07:08:54 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on June 14, 2019, 07:08:54 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 14, 2019, 12:16:12 PM
Here are some good pics of the Diener Mythical Creatures:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener_zpsnzhdwgzd.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nQDNpywnsT8/Uf7ko_n9CLI/AAAAAAAAB8g/iCRLCAeSElQ/s1600/dienermyth01.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%201_zpsvyps7sk3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%203_zpsxpnbbcbx.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%202_zpsvvplufcu.jpg)
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Well...I now want that rad-looking Medusa
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 18, 2019, 08:51:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 18, 2019, 08:51:52 AM
Here are some pics of the boss cool Hasbro Funny Mooners set from 1968:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%20Funny_zps6jjzixqf.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%20Funny%205_zpsvv4i2e1s.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%20Funny%202_zpshz8szqif.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%20Funny_zps6jjzixqf.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%20Funny%205_zpsvv4i2e1s.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Hasbro%20Funny%202_zpshz8szqif.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 18, 2019, 09:48:38 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 18, 2019, 09:48:38 AM
If you ever loose those Styrofoam pieces, you could probably use, oh I don't know, a potato, or something. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 18, 2019, 11:15:06 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 18, 2019, 11:15:06 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on June 18, 2019, 09:48:38 AMIf you ever loose those Styrofoam pieces, you could probably use, oh I don't know, a potato, or something.
Mr. Potato Head meets the Lindy Loonys!
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lindberg_zpsi4vjpcy0.jpg)
;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Barlow on June 20, 2019, 12:06:42 AM
Post by: Barlow on June 20, 2019, 12:06:42 AM
That is so cool! How rare is it? I've never even heard of it before!
Quote from: Hepcat on June 14, 2019, 12:16:12 PM
Here are some good pics of the Diener Mythical Creatures:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener_zpsnzhdwgzd.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nQDNpywnsT8/Uf7ko_n9CLI/AAAAAAAAB8g/iCRLCAeSElQ/s1600/dienermyth01.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%201_zpsvyps7sk3.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%203_zpsxpnbbcbx.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Diener%202_zpsvvplufcu.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 20, 2019, 09:29:23 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 20, 2019, 09:29:23 AM
Quote from: Barlow on June 20, 2019, 12:06:42 AMThat is so cool! How rare is it? I've never even heard of it before!
Diener figures of all kinds are quite common loose since they were given out as premiums in McDonald's Happy Meals in addition to being sold by Diener both loose and as rack toys through traditional toy channels.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/21/40/cf/2140cfeb382d9bdab7c78cacd3a1666c.jpg)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2707/4131150798_c12375f76b.jpg)
I'm not sure how common or scarce they are in unopened box/new old stock form.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 21, 2019, 02:03:48 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 21, 2019, 02:03:48 PM
Here's a magic slate with an evil sorcerer preparing to pull a long-eared hell spawn from his top hat:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Magic%20Slate_zpsv2kvcym0.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Magic%20Slate_zpsv2kvcym0.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 24, 2019, 10:42:27 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 24, 2019, 10:42:27 AM
Here are some pictures of the wild cool Marx Yeti from 1963:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Yeti%2019_zpsbgkg6pif.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Yeti%202_zpszovr4tz5.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Yeti%2015_zpsqfhtnfcf.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Yeti%2017_zpswgysd474.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20yeti%2018_zpsoccmsiuw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Yeti%209_zpsfeifn0wc.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Yeti%2019_zpsbgkg6pif.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Yeti%202_zpszovr4tz5.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Yeti%2015_zpsqfhtnfcf.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Yeti%2017_zpswgysd474.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20yeti%2018_zpsoccmsiuw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Yeti%209_zpsfeifn0wc.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 26, 2019, 09:06:57 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 26, 2019, 09:06:57 AM
Here are pictures of the gorgeous Remco Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Seaview Submarine Set that Hake's auctioned off in March 2016:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Voyage%201_zpsh9ifixsc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Voyage%202_zpsmlamcgx9.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Voyage%203_zpsxx51l5kc.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Voyage%201_zpsh9ifixsc.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Voyage%202_zpsmlamcgx9.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Voyage%203_zpsxx51l5kc.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 02, 2019, 04:24:51 PM
Post by: Hepcat on July 02, 2019, 04:24:51 PM
Monsterrific magic slates are tough to find. This Beetlejuice one from 1990 is the best I can manage on short notice:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Beetlejuice%202_zpstt2ugcpp.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Beetlejuice%202_zpstt2ugcpp.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 05, 2019, 10:40:23 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 05, 2019, 10:40:23 AM
Here are scans of five more of my Famous Monsters of Filmland issues:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsuczbtvsm.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsw6ljeixr.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpslhjm7xrc.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zps6vfqweg7.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsxdwqscx1.png)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsuczbtvsm.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsw6ljeixr.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpslhjm7xrc.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zps6vfqweg7.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsxdwqscx1.png)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 08, 2019, 09:30:22 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 08, 2019, 09:30:22 AM
Here are scans of my Halloween-themed Mad magazines:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181120PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181132PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181120PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/20-10-201181132PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 08, 2019, 03:52:37 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 08, 2019, 03:52:37 PM
Mattel Godzilla( the Godzilla in this photo is not mine. Mine is not available at the moment. All I need is the box)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f0/59/9d/f0599de0bb80098ebdfb555d4e8b63da.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f0/59/9d/f0599de0bb80098ebdfb555d4e8b63da.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on July 09, 2019, 12:45:11 AM
Post by: Monolith on July 09, 2019, 12:45:11 AM
The Mattel Godzilla is a fun toy. Here's my Rodan. I don't have his box, though...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4772/26965254578_a764938160_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H5PYJo)World's Greatest Monsters - Rodan ( Mattel 1979 ) (https://flic.kr/p/H5PYJo) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4772/26965254578_a764938160_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H5PYJo)World's Greatest Monsters - Rodan ( Mattel 1979 ) (https://flic.kr/p/H5PYJo) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 09, 2019, 07:50:14 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 09, 2019, 07:50:14 AM
Cool! Rodan is boss.
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Is Rodan part of that same Mattel Shogun Warriors series?
???
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Is Rodan part of that same Mattel Shogun Warriors series?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on July 09, 2019, 12:04:02 PM
Post by: Palifan on July 09, 2019, 12:04:02 PM
A couple of fantastic Shogun Warriors on display here, I'd really love one of them but I'm not sure it's going to ever happen. Still, it's nice to see some of there people's collections :D
Ian
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on July 10, 2019, 12:50:10 AM
Post by: Monolith on July 10, 2019, 12:50:10 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on July 09, 2019, 07:50:14 AM
Cool! Rodan is boss.
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Is Rodan part of that same Mattel Shogun Warriors series?
???
People generally consider Mattel's Rodan to be part of the Shogun Warriors line, but actually he's a stand-alone figure. On his box it says he's part of The World's Greatest Monsters series, although Rodan is the only figure in this line that they made. Godzilla is part of the Shogun Warriors line and Rodan is a great companion piece for Mattel's Shogun Godzilla. I wish they did make more World's Greatest Monsters. I would've loved to see a big Mecha Kong or a King Ghidorah, or Mothra.
I don't have the box for my Rodan, but I do have the instructions...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/816/40126438754_f28360c96e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/248QufW)World's Greatest Monsters - Rodan Instructions ( Mattel 1979 ) (https://flic.kr/p/248QufW) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 10, 2019, 08:58:35 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 10, 2019, 08:58:35 AM
Quote from: Monolith on July 10, 2019, 12:50:10 AMGodzilla is part of the Shogun Warriors line and Rodan is a great companion piece for Mattel's Shogun Godzilla.
Which other Shogun Warriors did Mattel make then?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on July 11, 2019, 01:35:45 PM
Post by: Monolith on July 11, 2019, 01:35:45 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on July 10, 2019, 08:58:35 AM
Which other Shogun Warriors did Mattel make then?
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Mattel's SHOGUN WARRIORS line were actually a bunch of different big robot characters from Japanese cartoons and manga like Mazinger, and Gaiking, and Raideen, that were repackaged and sold in the U.S. In Japan they had many more giant robot characters that weren't remade by Mattel. So, Mattel took a bunch of Japanese toys and put them together and called them SHOGUN WARRIORS. The Japanese kids actually had many more giant robot toys calle jumbo machinders, that Mattel didn't make in their Shogun line.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on July 11, 2019, 01:46:10 PM
Post by: Monolith on July 11, 2019, 01:46:10 PM
Here's an image from online showing the five Mattel Shogun Warriors. Godzilla makes the sixth figure in the line...
(http://blogphotos.thetoyarchives.com/wordpress-media/2018/08/Shogun-Warriors-24-Inch-Lineup.jpeg)
(http://blogphotos.thetoyarchives.com/wordpress-media/2018/08/Shogun-Warriors-24-Inch-Lineup.jpeg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on July 11, 2019, 01:49:45 PM
Post by: Mord on July 11, 2019, 01:49:45 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on July 08, 2019, 03:52:37 PMI have an interesting, true story about this fella. Decades ago, my friend was showing me how cool the flying fist was. The fist flew right into his wife's face. She politely asked me to leave. A few months later, they divorced. Lucky guy.
Mattel Godzilla( the Godzilla in this photo is not mine. Mine is not available at the moment. All I need is the box)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f0/59/9d/f0599de0bb80098ebdfb555d4e8b63da.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on July 11, 2019, 02:05:23 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on July 11, 2019, 02:05:23 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 11, 2019, 01:49:45 PM
I have an interesting, true story about this fella. Decades ago, my friend was showing me how cool the flying fist was. The fist flew right into his wife's face. She politely asked me to leave. A few months later, they divorced. Lucky guy.
Un huh...
But the guy got to keep all his toys, right?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on July 11, 2019, 02:08:38 PM
Post by: Mord on July 11, 2019, 02:08:38 PM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on July 11, 2019, 02:05:23 PMYou bet. In retrospect, I'm not really sure how "accidental" it was.
Un huh...
But the guy got to keep all his toys, right?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 11, 2019, 02:17:53 PM
Post by: Hepcat on July 11, 2019, 02:17:53 PM
Quote from: Monolith on July 11, 2019, 01:46:10 PMHere's an image from online showing the five Mattel Shogun Warriors. Godzilla makes the sixth figure in the line...
(http://blogphotos.thetoyarchives.com/wordpress-media/2018/08/Shogun-Warriors-24-Inch-Lineup.jpeg)
Hmmmmm. I'd be putting Godzilla and Rodan up against them all!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on July 11, 2019, 02:33:19 PM
Post by: Mord on July 11, 2019, 02:33:19 PM
My money's on the big, green guy.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on July 11, 2019, 03:52:30 PM
Post by: Monolith on July 11, 2019, 03:52:30 PM
I'm guessing that the rising price of oil in the late 1970's is why Mattel didn't make any more four-foot-tall toys after Rodan.
The trend then was to make four inch tall figures like Mego's Micronauts, or Kenner's Star Wars line.
The trend then was to make four inch tall figures like Mego's Micronauts, or Kenner's Star Wars line.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 12, 2019, 09:08:51 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 12, 2019, 09:08:51 AM
Actually I don't think that would have been any kind of even noticeable cost factor. The direct cost of the plastic to produce a four inch figure might have been $0.005 at $25 per barrel oil, meaning the direct cost of the plastic to produce a two foot figure might have been $0.75. Compare those figures to the prices at retail. The cost factor behind all these toys is in design, marketing, packaging and distribution.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 13, 2019, 09:23:18 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 13, 2019, 09:23:18 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 11, 2019, 01:49:45 PM
I have an interesting, true story about this fella. Decades ago, my friend was showing me how cool the flying fist was. The fist flew right into his wife's face. She politely asked me to leave. A few months later, they divorced. Lucky guy.
About five or six years ago. I purchased a Mattel Godzilla on ebay. Missing lever and the fist mechanism, for a totally ridiculous amount. Later that month, I found another in a Antique shop. At a great price of forty plus dollars. Nevertheless. I should have waited.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on July 13, 2019, 09:29:03 PM
Post by: Mord on July 13, 2019, 09:29:03 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on July 13, 2019, 09:23:18 PMThink of it this way. Your were willing to pay that much for a broken one, right? Just pretend you paid the big bucks for the good one, and paid 40 bucks for a spare to bash around. Every monster needs a mate.
About five or six years ago. I purchased a Mattel Godzilla on ebay. Missing lever and the fist mechanism, for a totally ridiculous amount. Later that month, I found another in a Antique shop. At a great price of forty plus dollars. Nevertheless. I should have waited.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 14, 2019, 10:16:57 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 14, 2019, 10:16:57 AM
Here are scans of a few more of my House of Secrets comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-07-201172814PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245113PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-08-2011105854PM.jpg)
I had fun posing for that last cover, yes I did! The MAN's Corgi car collection will never be quite the same though....
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245117PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-07-201235844PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-07-201235853PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-07-201172814PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245113PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-08-2011105854PM.jpg)
I had fun posing for that last cover, yes I did! The MAN's Corgi car collection will never be quite the same though....
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245117PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-07-201235844PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-07-201235853PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 16, 2019, 09:07:24 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 16, 2019, 09:07:24 AM
Here are a couple pictures I lifted off the net of the wild cool Fireball Bagatelle that Marx issued in the late fifties(?):
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%204_zpsztjmbmsm.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%207_zpsbbzh30al.png)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%204_zpsztjmbmsm.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%207_zpsbbzh30al.png)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 16, 2019, 09:33:27 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 16, 2019, 09:33:27 AM
Love that FIREBALL art! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 19, 2019, 09:46:35 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 19, 2019, 09:46:35 AM
In the summer of 1964(?) I bought a Revell Brother Rat Fink T-Shirt Iron-On Transfer at the Seven Mile Hobby Shop just west of the Southfield Expressway in Detroit and successfully applied it to one of my T-shirts.
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Brother_zpsff8qhble.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/RatFinktransfer3.jpg)
My very old-school father though took one look at it, confiscated it and used it for a rag in the garage. Very sad. The same fate befell the Rat Fink sweatshirt I ordered up and received from "Big Daddy" Roth's shop in the winter of 1965-66.
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Roth%20Ad%20Modern%20rod_zps5v3qhuch.jpg) (https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/db0fcbf50563b5d6d8fd465203426a15_zpsvui31a1h.jpg)
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Oh well. I have all the T-shirts and loose T-shirt designs any self-respecting "Big Daddy" Roth fanatic could ask for these days. It's the Brother Rat Fink T-Shirt Iron-On Transfer I lack and of course really want these days.
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Brother_zpsff8qhble.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/RatFinktransfer3.jpg)
My very old-school father though took one look at it, confiscated it and used it for a rag in the garage. Very sad. The same fate befell the Rat Fink sweatshirt I ordered up and received from "Big Daddy" Roth's shop in the winter of 1965-66.
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Roth%20Ad%20Modern%20rod_zps5v3qhuch.jpg) (https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/db0fcbf50563b5d6d8fd465203426a15_zpsvui31a1h.jpg)
:o
Oh well. I have all the T-shirts and loose T-shirt designs any self-respecting "Big Daddy" Roth fanatic could ask for these days. It's the Brother Rat Fink T-Shirt Iron-On Transfer I lack and of course really want these days.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 23, 2019, 10:09:34 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 23, 2019, 10:09:34 AM
Here's a good shot of the Dracula pinball machine Stern released in 1979:
(https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2018/6/27/d/4/3/d4304747-7774-49f6-bac0-7119af06c75d.jpg)
And here's a good video featuring the machine's game play:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYRBEZzsPQI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYRBEZzsPQI)
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(https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2018/6/27/d/4/3/d4304747-7774-49f6-bac0-7119af06c75d.jpg)
And here's a good video featuring the machine's game play:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYRBEZzsPQI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYRBEZzsPQI)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: geezer butler on July 23, 2019, 03:23:46 PM
Post by: geezer butler on July 23, 2019, 03:23:46 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on July 08, 2019, 03:52:37 PM
Mattel Godzilla( the Godzilla in this photo is not mine. Mine is not available at the moment. All I need is the box)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f0/59/9d/f0599de0bb80098ebdfb555d4e8b63da.jpg)
Awesome Mars! He's my favorite part of my collection. I had an original when I was kid but beat the sh%# out of it :'(.
I found one for $50 like 10 yrs ago. Defective lever, but still not bad price.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: geezer butler on July 23, 2019, 03:24:20 PM
Post by: geezer butler on July 23, 2019, 03:24:20 PM
Quote from: Monolith on July 09, 2019, 12:45:11 AM
The Mattel Godzilla is a fun toy. Here's my Rodan. I don't have his box, though...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4772/26965254578_a764938160_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H5PYJo)World's Greatest Monsters - Rodan ( Mattel 1979 ) (https://flic.kr/p/H5PYJo) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
That's my holy grail. One of these days . . .
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: geezer butler on July 23, 2019, 03:26:09 PM
Post by: geezer butler on July 23, 2019, 03:26:09 PM
Quote from: Monolith on July 11, 2019, 01:46:10 PM
Here's an image from online showing the five Mattel Shogun Warriors. Godzilla makes the sixth figure in the line...
(http://blogphotos.thetoyarchives.com/wordpress-media/2018/08/Shogun-Warriors-24-Inch-Lineup.jpeg)
Pretty awesome collection. I have the colorforms and set of Marvel comics. One of these days I'd like to add Mattel Raydeen and Mazinga.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 23, 2019, 06:36:01 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 23, 2019, 06:36:01 PM
Quote from: geezer butler on July 23, 2019, 03:23:46 PM
Awesome Mars! He's my favorite part of my collection. I had an original when I was kid but beat the sh%# out of it :'(.
I found one for $50 like 10 yrs ago. Defective lever, but still not bad price.
So awesome!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 26, 2019, 11:37:43 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 26, 2019, 11:37:43 AM
Here are some great shots I lifted off the net of the fabled Marx Hootin Hollow Haunted House from the early sixties:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20H10_zpswt7edytq.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20H3_zpspz7ck53c.jpeg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20H7_zpsijlo5d9n.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20H9_zpsggyea0su.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20H2_zpsy1kmo8rb.jpeg)
And a repro box:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Hootin_zpsrqvsm8bu.jpg)
And here's a video of the thing in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-IzaMps7KI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-IzaMps7KI)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20H10_zpswt7edytq.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20H3_zpspz7ck53c.jpeg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20H7_zpsijlo5d9n.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20H9_zpsggyea0su.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20H2_zpsy1kmo8rb.jpeg)
And a repro box:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Hootin_zpsrqvsm8bu.jpg)
And here's a video of the thing in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-IzaMps7KI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-IzaMps7KI)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 26, 2019, 12:47:56 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 26, 2019, 12:47:56 PM
Me want!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 26, 2019, 12:54:39 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 26, 2019, 12:54:39 PM
Classic tin toy! You know every Marx collector and tin toy collector wants one of those!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 26, 2019, 01:38:04 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 26, 2019, 01:38:04 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 26, 2019, 12:54:39 PM
Classic tin toy! You know every Marx collector and tin toy collector wants one of those!
Yeah! Plus, the Hallowe'en/Haunted House collectors. Such as myself.🎃💀⚰🧟♂️
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on July 26, 2019, 02:07:53 PM
Post by: Mord on July 26, 2019, 02:07:53 PM
Love that Marx Haunted House. My brother had one as a kid (Christmas), while I got the Marx Frankenstein. Another great Marx tin is the Spooky, Whisling Tree. Really cool toys.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on July 26, 2019, 02:50:12 PM
Post by: Palifan on July 26, 2019, 02:50:12 PM
What an amazing toy :o
They sure don't make em' like that any more and I'm thinking one of these in the condition on the one on youtube would set you back a fair price?
Ian
They sure don't make em' like that any more and I'm thinking one of these in the condition on the one on youtube would set you back a fair price?
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 26, 2019, 03:23:46 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 26, 2019, 03:23:46 PM
Quote from: Palifan on July 26, 2019, 02:50:12 PM
I'm thinking one of these in the condition of the one on youtube would set you back a fair price?
It doesn't look like it has a scratch or a dent on it!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on July 26, 2019, 03:24:40 PM
Post by: Mord on July 26, 2019, 03:24:40 PM
Quote from: Palifan on July 26, 2019, 02:50:12 PM
What an amazing toy :o
They sure don't make em' like that any more and I'm thinking one of these in the condition on the one on youtube would set you back a fair price?
Ian
The last one I saw was 15 years ago at a toy con. It was mint in box, with all features working. At that time, it was a very reasonable $900. I kick myself for not picking it up.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on July 26, 2019, 04:17:32 PM
Post by: Palifan on July 26, 2019, 04:17:32 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 26, 2019, 03:24:40 PM
The last one I saw was 15 years ago at a toy con. It was mint in box, with all features working. At that time, it was a very reasonable $900. I kick myself for not picking it up.
I figured it would be around this price although I bet it's a lot more if one came up now in that sort of condition.
One for the ever growing wish list.
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 26, 2019, 04:44:00 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 26, 2019, 04:44:00 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 26, 2019, 03:24:40 PM
The last one I saw was 15 years ago at a toy con. It was mint in box, with all features working. At that time, it was a very reasonable $900. I kick myself for not picking it up.
900?! Reasonable?! Lol!!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on July 26, 2019, 04:59:00 PM
Post by: Mord on July 26, 2019, 04:59:00 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on July 26, 2019, 04:44:00 PM
900?! Reasonable?! Lol!!!
Dude, these Marx tin toys are near priceless in mint condition with box. I wouldn't doubt a comparable one could could fetch $1,500 to $2,000 today.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 26, 2019, 05:41:10 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 26, 2019, 05:41:10 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 26, 2019, 04:59:00 PM
Dude, these Marx tin toys are near priceless in mint condition with box. I wouldn't doubt a comparable one could could fetch $1,500 to $2,000 today.
Wow!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 29, 2019, 03:26:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on July 29, 2019, 03:26:57 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 26, 2019, 02:07:53 PMAnother great Marx tin is the Spooky, Whisling Tree. Really cool toys.
Here are some rad pictures I lifted off the net of the Whistling Spooky Kooky Tree that Marx released in 1962 or so:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Spooky%20K_zps4tplwerb.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Spooky%20Kooky%202_zpsspo4frga.jpeg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Spooky%203_zpskqaju5iz.jpg)(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Spooky%204_zpsnf3kcafm.jpg) (https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Spooky%205_zpsrdvl5icx.jpg)
And here it is in action!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf7xBzFIAGY# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf7xBzFIAGY#)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on July 29, 2019, 03:49:48 PM
Post by: Mord on July 29, 2019, 03:49:48 PM
That's it! A very dangerous toy. Play safe kids.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 29, 2019, 03:57:33 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 29, 2019, 03:57:33 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on July 29, 2019, 03:26:57 PM
And here it is in action!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf7xBzFIAGY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf7xBzFIAGY)
Something's wrong with you Roomba.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 29, 2019, 03:58:34 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 29, 2019, 03:58:34 PM
He'll branch out someday.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 29, 2019, 04:30:01 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 29, 2019, 04:30:01 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on July 29, 2019, 03:58:34 PM
He'll branch out someday.
In about tree more days.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 31, 2019, 12:04:15 PM
Post by: Hepcat on July 31, 2019, 12:04:15 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 26, 2019, 02:07:53 PMLove that Marx Haunted House. My brother had one as a kid (Christmas), while I got the Marx Frankenstein.
Really nice specimens of the Marx Frankenstein can be found in the collections of some of the members of this very board. Here are pictures of one from Richard's collection:
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/Franky5.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/franky1.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/Franky4.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/Franky3.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/Franky2.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/PuddyandKittywithrobots.jpg)
Here's one packed with different cardboard inserts than Richard's:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/390536394_fea2d83b02_o.jpg)
And here is Raycastile's:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3525025002_fba1632023_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3525024884_905553e3aa_o.jpg)
And here's one in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHWxvrk46aE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHWxvrk46aE)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on July 31, 2019, 01:45:28 PM
Post by: Mord on July 31, 2019, 01:45:28 PM
Hep, thats my all time favorite toy. I finally got one in minty shape about six years ago. Cost me a fortune, but I feel that I finally have my Golden Grail. Anything else I get is just gravy, at this point. Thanks for the pics. Marx was the best.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 31, 2019, 04:08:09 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on July 31, 2019, 04:08:09 PM
Oh my Lanta!!!!! I want a Marx Frankenstein's Monster, badly. With all the vintage Universal Monsters goodness
in my collection. He would look great, nestled with the other Uni-Monsters. Woe is me.😔🎃💀
in my collection. He would look great, nestled with the other Uni-Monsters. Woe is me.😔🎃💀
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on July 31, 2019, 10:13:53 PM
Post by: Mord on July 31, 2019, 10:13:53 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on July 31, 2019, 12:04:15 PMRichard? Which Richard...Anton?
Really nice specimens of the Marx Frankenstein can be found in the collections of some of the members... Here are pictures of one from Richard's collection:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 31, 2019, 11:05:34 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 31, 2019, 11:05:34 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 31, 2019, 10:13:53 PM
Richard? Which Richard...Anton?
Olsen, I imagine.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 01, 2019, 02:39:33 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 01, 2019, 02:39:33 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 31, 2019, 10:13:53 PMRichard? Which Richard...Anton?
Nope. Just straight Richard with 561 posts.
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Kidagain on August 01, 2019, 04:27:08 PM
Post by: Kidagain on August 01, 2019, 04:27:08 PM
Had that baby back in the day,good likeness and the box art looks great.Sad to say it's long gone,didn't think back then to put all of my monster stuff in storage until I became an oldster and now just look at pics of these fantastic products from back then.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 01, 2019, 05:07:50 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 01, 2019, 05:07:50 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 01, 2019, 02:39:33 PM
Nope. Just straight Richard with 561 posts.
That's Richard Olsen.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 02, 2019, 11:32:03 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 02, 2019, 11:32:03 AM
What's remarkable is that the tin "robot" toys from the last few pages were released by the same company that also released all the mega cool plastic playsets such as these:
Prehistoric Times
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3099)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3100)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4071&t=1)
Ben Hur
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3102&t=1)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3101)
Western sets featuring Cowboys and Indians.
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3097)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3098)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/marx20Fort20Mohawk202_zpsgfyt5tuy.jpg)
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Prehistoric Times
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3099)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3100)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=4071&t=1)
Ben Hur
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3102&t=1)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3101)
Western sets featuring Cowboys and Indians.
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3097)
(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/marvelmasterworksfansite/download/file.php?id=3098)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/marx20Fort20Mohawk202_zpsgfyt5tuy.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on August 02, 2019, 11:46:02 AM
Post by: Mord on August 02, 2019, 11:46:02 AM
I always felt that Ben Hur set was a toy work of art. Let's not forget their beautiful set of Marx Uni Monsters. Those were the best sculpted Uni figures until Sideshow in the late 90s.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 02, 2019, 11:58:09 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 02, 2019, 11:58:09 AM
Quote from: Mord on August 02, 2019, 11:46:02 AMLet's not forget their beautiful set of Marx Uni Monsters. Those were the best sculpted Uni figures until Sideshow in the late 90s.
Yes. Here's a good shot of the Marx universal monsters from Toyranch's collection:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6825354538_719bc62c77_b.jpg)
And get a load of this artsy pic!
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/96/60/9c/96609c10d7f5bb4eb072ef280e5ad49e.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 06, 2019, 03:40:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 06, 2019, 03:40:03 PM
Here are scans of five of my Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea comics:
1
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120624AM-1.jpg)
2
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120630AM-1.jpg)
3
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120635AM-1.jpg)
4
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120639AM-1.jpg)
5
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120643AM-1.jpg)
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1
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120624AM-1.jpg)
2
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120630AM-1.jpg)
3
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120635AM-1.jpg)
4
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120639AM-1.jpg)
5
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/14-11-2011120643AM-1.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 09, 2019, 10:44:18 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 09, 2019, 10:44:18 AM
Bobbleheads are a very popular collectible these days. Antecedents of the modern bobblehead can be traced back several centuries in time.
My understanding is that despite the occasional release of bobbleheads with a different theme, e.g. the Beatles, the sports ones dominated the market. And bobbleheads never occupied more than a small niche of the sports collectibles market.
This all changed with the founding of the Funko company in 1998. Funko was originally founded with a goal of focusing on low-tech, nostalgia-themed toys. In effect it was to be basically a bobblehead company. The first Funko Wacky Wobbler sold in stores was the restaurant advertising icon Big Boy.
Many hundreds of designs have been produced since that initial Big Boy. Funko released this fabulous series of Universal Monster Wacky Wobblers back in 2011:
cl:)
Quote from: WikipediaDuring the nineteenth century, bisque porcelain bobbleheads were being made in limited quantities for the US market. Many of the bobbleheads in the US were produced in Germany, with an increase in imports during the 1920s and 30s. By the 1950s, bobbleheads had a substantial surge in popularity, with items made of either plastic or bisque porcelain.
By 1960, Major League Baseball produced a series of papier-mâché Bobblehead dolls, one for each team, all with the same cherubic face, and a few select players over time. The World Series held that year brought the first player-specific baseball bobbleheads, for Roberto Clemente, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris and Willie Mays, still all with the same face. Over the next decade bobbleheads were also made of ceramic. Within a few years, they would be produced for other sports, as well as cartoon characters.
My understanding is that despite the occasional release of bobbleheads with a different theme, e.g. the Beatles, the sports ones dominated the market. And bobbleheads never occupied more than a small niche of the sports collectibles market.
This all changed with the founding of the Funko company in 1998. Funko was originally founded with a goal of focusing on low-tech, nostalgia-themed toys. In effect it was to be basically a bobblehead company. The first Funko Wacky Wobbler sold in stores was the restaurant advertising icon Big Boy.
Many hundreds of designs have been produced since that initial Big Boy. Funko released this fabulous series of Universal Monster Wacky Wobblers back in 2011:
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 09, 2019, 12:08:40 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 09, 2019, 12:08:40 PM
Plus box sets of "Silver Screen" (LE 240) and Metallic "Silver Screen" (LE 12).
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8854/yTHnka.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7202/c8ugIA.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/8854/yTHnka.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7202/c8ugIA.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 10, 2019, 11:52:03 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 10, 2019, 11:52:03 AM
Here are four more Funko Wacky Wobblers that appeal strongly to much of the membership of this board:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/wackyc_zpsb26d0fd7.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sOIAAMXQobdQ8I~E/s-l300.jpg)
(https://cdn.poppriceguide.com/guide/itmimg/3562_martian.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Funko%20Roth%202_zpsekyw7hok.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surf_zpsfjm9xh5m.jpeg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/wackyc_zpsb26d0fd7.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sOIAAMXQobdQ8I~E/s-l300.jpg)
(https://cdn.poppriceguide.com/guide/itmimg/3562_martian.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Funko%20Roth%202_zpsekyw7hok.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Surf_zpsfjm9xh5m.jpeg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 10, 2019, 04:59:10 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 10, 2019, 04:59:10 PM
This series also had THE FLY and 3 robots (Robbie, Gort and Metro/Maria).
Quote from: Hepcat on August 10, 2019, 11:52:03 AM
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sOIAAMXQobdQ8I~E/s-l300.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on August 10, 2019, 05:55:04 PM
Post by: Mord on August 10, 2019, 05:55:04 PM
Those are some of the best Funko pieces. Love that Saucerman. They made some variants. I'm fond of the original green and the reddish one (like the color, behind-the-scenes photoz).
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 10, 2019, 08:17:20 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 10, 2019, 08:17:20 PM
Quote from: Mord on August 10, 2019, 05:55:04 PM
Those are some of the best Funko pieces. They made some variants.
It wouldn't be Funko, without variants. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on August 10, 2019, 08:57:14 PM
Post by: Mord on August 10, 2019, 08:57:14 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 10, 2019, 08:17:20 PM
It wouldn't be Funko, without variants. ;D
In this case, the reddish one makes sense. That's the real color, as revealed by behind the scenes photos. The green one is like the posters/lobby cards. All we need is a silver screen one and (maybe) glow version. I'm not really craving a fuschia or purple variant.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 10, 2019, 08:57:35 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 10, 2019, 08:57:35 PM
Years ago I was able to purchase Gort, Robby, Mars Alien, Frankenstein, Creature, Rat Fink and Invasion of....
I could never find any variants. There is a Universal Monster set in round containers, also. Does anyone have photo of those?
I could never find any variants. There is a Universal Monster set in round containers, also. Does anyone have photo of those?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on August 10, 2019, 09:03:15 PM
Post by: Mord on August 10, 2019, 09:03:15 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 10, 2019, 08:57:35 PM
Years ago I was able to purchase Gort, Robby, Mars Alien, Frankenstein, Creature, Rat Fink and Invasion of....
I could never find any variants. There is a Universal Monster set in round containers, also. Does anyone have photo of those?
Those are a different series. They're called "Funko Force" ( not bobbles). I got a set for Chrismas. You can find them reasobly price on eBay ( except Creech... He fetches around a hundred).
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on August 10, 2019, 09:04:34 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on August 10, 2019, 09:04:34 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 10, 2019, 08:57:35 PM
Years ago I was able to purchase Gort, Robby, Mars Alien, Frankenstein, Creature, Rat Fink and Invasion of....
I could never find any variants. There is a Universal Monster set in round containers, also. Does anyone have photo of those?
Those are the Funko Force figures with regular heads. This was the FranK
(https://live.staticflickr.com/430/32544024476_a5d008cb67_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 10, 2019, 09:13:53 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 10, 2019, 09:13:53 PM
Thanks, Mord and MFS. I did find the all four and sold Dr. Acula and Wolfy. When these four were released, I grabbed all of them.
There is a complete set being sold on eBAY for over 300 dollars. Yikes!
There is a complete set being sold on eBAY for over 300 dollars. Yikes!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 10, 2019, 10:23:12 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 10, 2019, 10:23:12 PM
Quote from: Mord on August 10, 2019, 09:03:15 PM
They're called "Funko Force" ( not bobbles).
And, of course, there are variants. B/W, metallic, maybe glow and some really limited ones.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 12, 2019, 09:08:42 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 12, 2019, 09:08:42 AM
And of course there's still the longstanding question as to whether any monster fan's Wacky Wobbler collection is complete without the Harvey Comics figures:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WackyCasper_zps66bec9c5.jpg)
Casper
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WackyHotStuff_zps26830420.jpg)
Hot Stuff
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Wendy_zps2i60t0sg.jpeg)
Wendy
???
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WackyCasper_zps66bec9c5.jpg)
Casper
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WackyHotStuff_zps26830420.jpg)
Hot Stuff
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Wendy_zps2i60t0sg.jpeg)
Wendy
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 13, 2019, 10:16:30 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 13, 2019, 10:16:30 AM
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Nightmare%201_zpsdxfarhsu.jpg) (https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Nightmare%202_zpssfm62ydc.jpg)
Fans of Tim Burton's now classic The Nightmare Before Christmas flick from 1993 might want to add these Wacky Wobblers to their collection as well:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wacky3_zps87fdfe47.jpg)
Barrel
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/wacky5_zps76699d46.jpg)
Jack Skellington
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wackyw_zpsdf36d375.jpg)
Lock
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wacky4_zpsfccdd35e.jpg)
Oogie Boogie
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/WackyW1_zpsfdbe93da.jpg)
Sally
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wacky5_zps36b1e765.jpg)
Shock
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Fans of Tim Burton's now classic The Nightmare Before Christmas flick from 1993 might want to add these Wacky Wobblers to their collection as well:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wacky3_zps87fdfe47.jpg)
Barrel
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/wacky5_zps76699d46.jpg)
Jack Skellington
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wackyw_zpsdf36d375.jpg)
Lock
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wacky4_zpsfccdd35e.jpg)
Oogie Boogie
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/WackyW1_zpsfdbe93da.jpg)
Sally
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wacky5_zps36b1e765.jpg)
Shock
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 13, 2019, 12:48:02 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 13, 2019, 12:48:02 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 13, 2019, 10:16:30 AM
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Nightmare%201_zpsdxfarhsu.jpg) (https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Nightmare%202_zpssfm62ydc.jpg)
Fans of Tim Burton's now classic The Nightmare Before Christmas flick from 1993 might want to add these Wacky Wobblers to their collection as well:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wacky3_zps87fdfe47.jpg)
Barrel
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/wacky5_zps76699d46.jpg)
Jack Skellington
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wackyw_zpsdf36d375.jpg)
Lock
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wacky4_zpsfccdd35e.jpg)
Oogie Boogie
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/WackyW1_zpsfdbe93da.jpg)
Sally
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Wacky5_zps36b1e765.jpg)
Shock
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Especially, Lock, Shock and Barrel
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 15, 2019, 10:37:46 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 15, 2019, 10:37:46 AM
Here are scans of a few more of my Famous Monsters of Filmland magazines:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsqmthru7v.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zps9k7qejlx.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsgqf6brxe.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsotea9cz1.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpst14psmyv.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpspgx0u65q.png)
cl:)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsqmthru7v.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zps9k7qejlx.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsgqf6brxe.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsotea9cz1.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpst14psmyv.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpspgx0u65q.png)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 12:35:42 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 12:35:42 PM
The 1966 Yearbook is super cool. I found a copy years ago.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 12:43:56 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 12:43:56 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 12:35:42 PM
The 1966 Yearbook is super cool. I found a copy years ago.
Was it the only Gogos painting of a Don Post mask? (Anyone?)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 12:47:32 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 12:47:32 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 12:43:56 PM
Was it the only Gogos painting of a Don Post mask? (Anyone?)
Wow! I didn't even correlate the Gogos painting with Don Post mask.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 12:59:22 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 12:59:22 PM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/1571/k4JLvb.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 01:01:32 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 01:01:32 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 12:59:22 PM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/1571/k4JLvb.jpg)
Just looked at my mask. Duh, on my part.👀
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 15, 2019, 01:27:14 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 15, 2019, 01:27:14 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 12:43:56 PMWas it the only Gogos painting of a Don Post mask? (Anyone?)
Mask?! And here I thought it was a self-portrait.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 02:08:55 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 02:08:55 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 15, 2019, 01:27:14 PM
Mask?! And here I thought it was a self-portrait.
:-\
Hey yo!!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 03:06:11 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 03:06:11 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 15, 2019, 01:27:14 PM
Mask?! And here I thought it was a self-portrait.
Of Gogos?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 15, 2019, 03:33:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 15, 2019, 03:33:44 PM
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsqmthru7v.png)
Hmmmm. Here's a photo of Basil:
(https://d3trabu2dfbdfb.cloudfront.net/9/1/9159962_300x300.jpeg)
What do you think?
:-\
Hmmmm. Here's a photo of Basil:
(https://d3trabu2dfbdfb.cloudfront.net/9/1/9159962_300x300.jpeg)
What do you think?
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 04:31:22 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 15, 2019, 04:31:22 PM
Nope.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 04:40:04 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 15, 2019, 04:40:04 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 15, 2019, 03:33:44 PM
What do you think?
Maybe a little around the eyes?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 19, 2019, 01:52:05 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 19, 2019, 01:52:05 PM
Imperial released a very interesting set of Universal Monster themed pogs with Slammer Whammers in 1994-95:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/7250984380_443238d3ea_b.jpg) (//)
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/7250984380_443238d3ea_b.jpg) (//)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on August 19, 2019, 02:23:59 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on August 19, 2019, 02:23:59 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 19, 2019, 01:52:05 PM
Imperial released a very interesting set of Universal Monster themed pogs with Slammer Whammers in 1994-95:...
The U.K. issued this special Brass Frankenstein Slammer - not available in the U.S.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3835/14674836698_6105ee169f_b.jpg)
FRANKENSTEIN - Pog - Brass Slammer - Imperial - 1994
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3853/14674925667_473018d62d_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3887/14674819109_0d32d1ef90_c.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 19, 2019, 04:49:30 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 19, 2019, 04:49:30 PM
Not a sci-fi collectible. But....Out of sight!
(https://images1.novica.net/pictures/27/p350038_2.jpg)
(https://images1.novica.net/pictures/27/p350038_2.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 20, 2019, 09:42:42 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 20, 2019, 09:42:42 AM
A scary cool optical illusion to be sure!
cl:)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 20, 2019, 11:15:48 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 20, 2019, 11:15:48 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 20, 2019, 09:42:42 AM
A scary cool optical illusion to be sure!
cl:)
Indeed.😊
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 21, 2019, 12:38:48 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 21, 2019, 12:38:48 PM
Here are scans of another half dozen of my House of Secrets comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-07-201235856PM.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245110PM.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/Huse_zpsa3ayrix6.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/Huse20f20Secrets2078_zpstvmzrjv0.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/Huse20f20Secrets2079_zpsantvbw5o.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/Huse20f20Secrets2080_zps9kkwunq8.jpg)
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(//)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/15-07-201235856PM.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245110PM.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/Huse_zpsa3ayrix6.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/Huse20f20Secrets2078_zpstvmzrjv0.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/Huse20f20Secrets2079_zpsantvbw5o.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Comics001/Huse20f20Secrets2080_zps9kkwunq8.jpg)
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(//)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 21, 2019, 12:54:56 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 21, 2019, 12:54:56 PM
If ECLIPSO is hero and villain in one, why doesn't he just fight himself?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 21, 2019, 01:05:14 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 21, 2019, 01:05:14 PM
That's exactly what he does, every issue! Bruce Gordon from whom Eclipso emerges works to thwart Eclipso's evil machinations by reabsorbing Eclipso into his own self in every story. Compelling drama!
;)
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 21, 2019, 03:19:48 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 21, 2019, 03:19:48 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 21, 2019, 01:05:14 PM
That's exactly what he does, every issue!
On a couple of the covers it sounds like Ra-Man is going to fight him.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 21, 2019, 03:32:49 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 21, 2019, 03:32:49 PM
Prince Ra-Man was the reincorporated Mark Merlin and was the co-feature in House of Secrets with Eclipso at the time. In most issues they each had a separate story but in issues #76 and #79 they crossed over into the same story to face each other.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Jim Bertges on August 22, 2019, 02:04:32 PM
Post by: Jim Bertges on August 22, 2019, 02:04:32 PM
Prince Ra-Man should be a villain made entirely of noodles.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 23, 2019, 10:58:01 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 23, 2019, 10:58:01 AM
Here are some good pics of the Bally Centaur machine from 1981:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20Centaur_zpsb2ljphv3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20Centaur%206_zpsa5zwiach.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20Centaue%202_zpsqtxgkepw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20Centaur%203_zpsqiwox0iz.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20Centaur%205_zps6geglq2h.jpg)
And here it is in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1BMuCddyTU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1BMuCddyTU)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20Centaur_zpsb2ljphv3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20Centaur%206_zpsa5zwiach.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20Centaue%202_zpsqtxgkepw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20Centaur%203_zpsqiwox0iz.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bally%20Centaur%205_zps6geglq2h.jpg)
And here it is in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1BMuCddyTU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1BMuCddyTU)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 23, 2019, 11:05:40 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 23, 2019, 11:05:40 AM
I dig it.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on August 26, 2019, 01:01:29 AM
Post by: Lazarus on August 26, 2019, 01:01:29 AM
That Pinball machine is preeeeettty metal. I just saw a Universal Monsters one that was brand new (to me) the other day. Pinball machines never cease to have something interesting you haven't seen before.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 26, 2019, 01:00:45 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 26, 2019, 01:00:45 PM
Was it this Monster Bash pinball machine that Williams released in July 1998?
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20bash%206_zpswocuue3r.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/monster-bash-pinball_zps8l5mliuc.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Bash%209_zpsb85mxd7c.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20bash%203_zpsz0u1nsl1.gif)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Bash%208_zpsutu31cr5.jpg)
Here's the promo video:
Monster Bash Promo (https://youtu.be/4_eSu-Mkzfk)
And here's a clip of some play action:
Monster Bash Play Action (https://youtu.be/JNO25LS6Re0)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20bash%206_zpswocuue3r.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/monster-bash-pinball_zps8l5mliuc.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Bash%209_zpsb85mxd7c.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20bash%203_zpsz0u1nsl1.gif)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Bash%208_zpsutu31cr5.jpg)
Here's the promo video:
Monster Bash Promo (https://youtu.be/4_eSu-Mkzfk)
And here's a clip of some play action:
Monster Bash Play Action (https://youtu.be/JNO25LS6Re0)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2019, 02:30:43 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2019, 02:30:43 PM
There is a Monster Bash pinball machine at the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on August 26, 2019, 05:29:17 PM
Post by: Lazarus on August 26, 2019, 05:29:17 PM
That's the one. I think it was missing the topper though. It was very out of my price range. But it was lovely.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 26, 2019, 06:51:43 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 26, 2019, 06:51:43 PM
Huh?! You mean somebody was trying to sell a Monster Mash pinball machine bereft of the top piece?
???
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on August 26, 2019, 08:31:51 PM
Post by: Lazarus on August 26, 2019, 08:31:51 PM
Not the backboard, but I don't think it had the ornaments that are on top in that picture.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 26, 2019, 09:32:45 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 26, 2019, 09:32:45 PM
The "Topper". The little piece with Frank, Bride and Drac on it.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: John Pertwee on August 26, 2019, 09:56:39 PM
Post by: John Pertwee on August 26, 2019, 09:56:39 PM
My Doctor Who pinball machine had an optional topper, perhaps not all of them came with one.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 27, 2019, 09:12:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 27, 2019, 09:12:52 AM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on August 26, 2019, 02:30:43 PMThere is a Monster Bash pinball machine at the Pinball Hall of Fame in Las Vegas.
Oh man! I'm all over any cool pinball machines:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Scard%20Stiff_zpsbb4lbjeg.jpg)
I play them every chance I get:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/catrs_zps3k6tnui5.jpg)
So someday I absolutely, positively have to swing for another trip to Vegas if only for the Pinball Hall of Fame (http://www.pinballmuseum.org/)!
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Pinball%20Hall%201_zpsk9akh3va.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/pinball%20Hall%202_zpsigozpbwq.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 27, 2019, 12:51:21 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on August 27, 2019, 12:51:21 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 27, 2019, 09:12:52 AM
Oh man! I'm all over any cool pinball machines:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Scard%20Stiff_zpsbb4lbjeg.jpg)
I play them every chance I get:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/catrs_zps3k6tnui5.jpg)
So someday I absolutely, positively have to swing for another trip to Vegas if only for the Pinball Hall of Fame (http://www.pinballmuseum.org/)!
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Pinball%20Hall%201_zpsk9akh3va.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/pinball%20Hall%202_zpsigozpbwq.jpg)
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Hepcat.
The Pinball Hall of Fame is a super rad place and experience.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 27, 2019, 09:59:58 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 27, 2019, 09:59:58 PM
I just found out earlier this evening that a Bally Elvira and the Party Monsters pinball machine has been installed at the Time Capsule Board Game Cafe just a kilometre down the road from my house!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Elvira%20Pinball_zpsvzcem0vv.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Elvira_zpsdyx05jka.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Elvira%20Pinball_zpsvzcem0vv.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Elvira_zpsdyx05jka.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 28, 2019, 12:57:13 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 28, 2019, 12:57:13 PM
Quote from: John Pertwee on August 26, 2019, 09:56:39 PMMy Doctor Who pinball machine had an optional topper, perhaps not all of them came with one.
Oh wow! If you mean the Bally Dr. Who machine from 1992, I'm very jealous.
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Doctor-Who-Pinball-Machine_zpsyidc7ihf.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/doctorw_bg_1_zpslo1fxbwv.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Doctor-Who-Pinball-Machine%201_zpsoyp4u3pc.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Doctor%20Who%20p3_zps0cfxel9h.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAVIKu34PBE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAVIKu34PBE)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on August 28, 2019, 07:43:00 PM
Post by: Lazarus on August 28, 2019, 07:43:00 PM
They have that Elvira one at the local arcade. It's a good one. The place USED to have an Addams Family one but they sold it. The putzs
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 30, 2019, 12:19:12 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 30, 2019, 12:19:12 PM
Speaking of Party Monsters, here's the trailer for the classic Mad Monster Party flick from 1967:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5fe7D14Jp8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5fe7D14Jp8)
And here are a couple of the promo posters Frank Frazetta rendered for the movie:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mad%20Monster%20Party_zpsroinjhoc.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mad%20Monster%20Party%202_zpsqvgo1cxg.jpg)
But it was Jack Davis who designed the characters who appeared in the Mad Monster Party movie. Here are a few of his sketches:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/mad-monster-werewolf-invisible_zps70b87791.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/DavisMMP_zps321c177d.jpg)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5fe7D14Jp8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5fe7D14Jp8)
And here are a couple of the promo posters Frank Frazetta rendered for the movie:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mad%20Monster%20Party_zpsroinjhoc.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mad%20Monster%20Party%202_zpsqvgo1cxg.jpg)
But it was Jack Davis who designed the characters who appeared in the Mad Monster Party movie. Here are a few of his sketches:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/mad-monster-werewolf-invisible_zps70b87791.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/DavisMMP_zps321c177d.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: John Pertwee on August 31, 2019, 06:43:58 PM
Post by: John Pertwee on August 31, 2019, 06:43:58 PM
Yes. Mine looks just like that with the topper. They originally planned to motorize the Dalek head so it would move. The game is programmed to do it and only a few had the motor installed before they stopped. I know a guy that rebuilt his so it would move.
Quote from: Hepcat on August 28, 2019, 12:57:13 PM
Oh wow! If you mean the Bally Dr. Who machine from 1992, I'm very jealous.
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Doctor-Who-Pinball-Machine_zpsyidc7ihf.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/doctorw_bg_1_zpslo1fxbwv.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Doctor-Who-Pinball-Machine%201_zpsoyp4u3pc.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Doctor%20Who%20p3_zps0cfxel9h.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAVIKu34PBE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAVIKu34PBE)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on August 31, 2019, 08:30:45 PM
Post by: Lazarus on August 31, 2019, 08:30:45 PM
That would have been AWESOME. Weird to think the property was practically dead at the time.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: John Pertwee on September 01, 2019, 09:54:33 PM
Post by: John Pertwee on September 01, 2019, 09:54:33 PM
The machine came out in 92, and even though the TV show had ended they still were releasing a new story once a month in book form and the Magazine kept interest going. They produced hundreds of original novels that kept us happy until it came back in full force.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 03, 2019, 10:52:55 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 03, 2019, 10:52:55 AM
Pinball machines are not just amusement devices to me but are works of art.
Skateboards too can be works of art. I have a vintage Nash Shark skateboard very similar to the skateboard I had as a kid:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Nash_zpsyjkghnk4.jpg)
When the first generation of skateboards hit store shelves in the early 1960's, the boards were made of wood and the wheels were steel.
More recent boards that The WOMAN has been admiring since early this century are these wild Emily the Strange models:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%201_zpsfsa4v1wj.jpg) (https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%207_zpsmqfgy4wx.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%209_zpsyfhkn1es.jpg) (https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%202_zps3eymjvyt.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%2011_zpsqpkvsiyr.jpg) (https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%2012_zpssguib8xm.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%208_zps59az8qtk.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%206_zpsu89gvbhj.jpeg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/emily-the-strange-skate-strange_zps7fd94fb5.jpg)
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Skateboards too can be works of art. I have a vintage Nash Shark skateboard very similar to the skateboard I had as a kid:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Nash_zpsyjkghnk4.jpg)
When the first generation of skateboards hit store shelves in the early 1960's, the boards were made of wood and the wheels were steel.
More recent boards that The WOMAN has been admiring since early this century are these wild Emily the Strange models:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%201_zpsfsa4v1wj.jpg) (https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%207_zpsmqfgy4wx.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%209_zpsyfhkn1es.jpg) (https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%202_zps3eymjvyt.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%2011_zpsqpkvsiyr.jpg) (https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%2012_zpssguib8xm.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%208_zps59az8qtk.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Emily%206_zpsu89gvbhj.jpeg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/emily-the-strange-skate-strange_zps7fd94fb5.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on September 03, 2019, 11:38:39 AM
Post by: Lazarus on September 03, 2019, 11:38:39 AM
There are a lot of cool skateboards. I used to get the Transworld Catalogue just to look at decks and shirts because I liked the art. I didn't actually skateboard.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 04, 2019, 02:01:11 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 04, 2019, 02:01:11 PM
My main ride these days:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Ratfink3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Ratfink2.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cat%20Photos/CowboyStyxSkateboard.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cat%20Photos/Styxskateboard2-2_1.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cat%20Photos/Styxskateboard_1.jpg)
The neighbours all cower in horror whenever I bring out my Rat Fink speedboard to terrorize young and old, pedestrians and motorists alike, on the slopes and hills crisscrossing my old hood!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/031_zps4a789b72.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Ratfink3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Ratfink2.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cat%20Photos/CowboyStyxSkateboard.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cat%20Photos/Styxskateboard2-2_1.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Cat%20Photos/Styxskateboard_1.jpg)
The neighbours all cower in horror whenever I bring out my Rat Fink speedboard to terrorize young and old, pedestrians and motorists alike, on the slopes and hills crisscrossing my old hood!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/031_zps4a789b72.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 06, 2019, 02:54:42 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 06, 2019, 02:54:42 PM
Here are scans of five more of my Creepy magazines:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsaobwlqxi.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsdnghzmrx.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsyot1moea.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsqbjz12eu.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201232313PM.jpg)
:)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsaobwlqxi.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsdnghzmrx.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsyot1moea.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsqbjz12eu.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201232313PM.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 07, 2019, 07:12:56 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 07, 2019, 07:12:56 AM
Truly fantastic artwork.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 14, 2019, 11:24:10 PM
Post by: Monolith on September 14, 2019, 11:24:10 PM
I got this gumball machine card before I actually got the buttons. It's an original. I like these little Elwar buttons. I have a set of the big Elwar buttons, too-- I love the painted artwork on those. Just wanted to show them off.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4254/34920483082_014bd6a719_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VcNB1w)Famous Monster Buttons (Elwar 1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/VcNB1w) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4254/34920483082_014bd6a719_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VcNB1w)Famous Monster Buttons (Elwar 1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/VcNB1w) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 14, 2019, 11:35:09 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 14, 2019, 11:35:09 PM
Quote from: Monolith on September 14, 2019, 11:24:10 PM
I got this gumball machine card before I actually got the buttons.
Very nice! Needs framing. :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 15, 2019, 12:04:23 PM
Post by: Monolith on September 15, 2019, 12:04:23 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 14, 2019, 11:35:09 PM
Very nice! Needs framing. :)
Thanks. You're right, maybe I should frame them along with these. I've had these Frankenstein and Dracula buttons since I was a kid, I think they were originally my older brothers because I don't remember actually buying them, but I've had them most of my life.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4261/34920488752_c25163beef_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VcNCGh)Monster Buttons (Elwar 1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/VcNCGh) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 15, 2019, 12:43:47 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 15, 2019, 12:43:47 PM
Quote from: Monolith on September 15, 2019, 12:04:23 PM
You're right, maybe I should frame them along with these.
Or frame these separately with a copy of an old FM ad?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 16, 2019, 10:01:34 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 16, 2019, 10:01:34 PM
Quote from: Monolith on September 14, 2019, 11:24:10 PMI got this gumball machine card before I actually got the buttons. It's an original.
Very cool! I love both gumball machines and gumball machine vending cards of any kind.
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Post by: marsattacks666 on September 17, 2019, 11:31:33 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 17, 2019, 11:31:33 AM
Quote from: Monolith on September 14, 2019, 11:24:10 PM
I got this gumball machine card before I actually got the buttons. It's an original. I like these little Elwar buttons. I have a set of the big Elwar buttons, too-- I love the painted artwork on those. Just wanted to show them off.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4254/34920483082_014bd6a719_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VcNB1w)Famous Monster Buttons (Elwar 1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/VcNB1w) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Awesome, Monolith. Thank you for sharing .
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 18, 2019, 10:55:17 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 18, 2019, 10:55:17 AM
Roundabout the 1963 Xmas season Remco released a Supercar loosely resembling the Mike Mercury piloted Super Car from the popular Gerry Anderson produced TV show:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Remco%203_zpscwyqnc7z.jpg)
Here's one complete with the now scarce original Sears Roebuck shipping box:
(http://www.mikemercury.net/2004_1031Supercar10002_op_600x800.jpg)
Within a year or two Remco spiffed up the presentation of its Supercar with a fancier more colourful bubble box:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Remco%201_zpsom5snjf5.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Remco%203_zpscwyqnc7z.jpg)
Here's one complete with the now scarce original Sears Roebuck shipping box:
(http://www.mikemercury.net/2004_1031Supercar10002_op_600x800.jpg)
Within a year or two Remco spiffed up the presentation of its Supercar with a fancier more colourful bubble box:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Remco%201_zpsom5snjf5.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 20, 2019, 03:41:36 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 20, 2019, 03:41:36 PM
Perhaps not coincidentally, the Land of the Giants Space Sled Remco released in 1968 bore a striking resemblance to the Remco Super Car shown above:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Land%20of%20the%20Giaants_zpsegbrfndz.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Land%20of%20the%20Giants%202_zpsg6bxexyc.jpg)
I'd be grateful if somebody could explain that seeming coincidence to me.
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Land%20of%20the%20Giaants_zpsegbrfndz.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Land%20of%20the%20Giants%202_zpsg6bxexyc.jpg)
I'd be grateful if somebody could explain that seeming coincidence to me.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 20, 2019, 06:01:22 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 20, 2019, 06:01:22 PM
What are the 4 round things that go with each of those?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 20, 2019, 07:27:23 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 20, 2019, 07:27:23 PM
Those are the four Flight Path Selector programming discs. Attaching them under the rear deck behind the driver of the Remco Supercar/Space Sled would induce it to move in one of eight different patterns:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Remco%2023_zpsve90xmxk.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAR01WwMEWE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAR01WwMEWE#)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Remco%2023_zpsve90xmxk.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAR01WwMEWE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAR01WwMEWE#)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 20, 2019, 07:56:56 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 20, 2019, 07:56:56 PM
Cool! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 21, 2019, 12:23:06 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 21, 2019, 12:23:06 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on September 20, 2019, 03:41:36 PMFor no accountable reason, the Land of the Giants Space Sled Remco released in 1968 bore a striking resemblance to the Remco Super Car shown above.
The more I think about it, the more I'm impressed by the cleverness of the Supercar's design. There was no computer programming involved in toy designs in the sixties. It was all straightforward electro-mechanical ingenuity back in those days and it took some real wizardry to conceive of and execute the Supercar's capability of motion. Most impressive of all was the fact that the electro-mechanical engineers designing the Supercar and other toys were operating under two other constraints, production costs had to be minimal, i.e. measured in pennies, and any six year old had to be able to understand and master the workings of the toy.
The fact that Remco chose to repurpose the Supercar into a Space Sled a few years later doesn't surprise me at all therefore. It was a great design!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 21, 2019, 06:48:12 PM
Post by: Monolith on September 21, 2019, 06:48:12 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on September 20, 2019, 07:27:23 PM
Those are the four Flight Path Selector programming discs. Attaching them under the rear deck behind the driver of the Remco Supercar/Space Sled would induce it to move in one of eight different patterns:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Remco%2023_zpsve90xmxk.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAR01WwMEWE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAR01WwMEWE#)
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I have a vintage robot that operates the same way. You place the different brains in his head to make him move in different patterns...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2932/33181771744_1eaa7a8eb5_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SyafGQ)Computer Robot (Bandai 1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/SyafGQ) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 21, 2019, 06:49:53 PM
Post by: Monolith on September 21, 2019, 06:49:53 PM
And here's a pic of his instructions on the side of his box..
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3936/33895161891_ace8043271_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TDcyJX)Computer Robot Box Side (Bandai 1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/TDcyJX) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3936/33895161891_ace8043271_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TDcyJX)Computer Robot Box Side (Bandai 1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/TDcyJX) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 22, 2019, 03:10:58 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 22, 2019, 03:10:58 PM
Quote from: Monolith on September 21, 2019, 06:48:12 PMI have a vintage robot that operates the same way. You place the different brains in his head to make him move in different patterns....
I'm simply overawed by the ingenuity of those designs. 'Nuff said!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 24, 2019, 10:22:24 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 24, 2019, 10:22:24 AM
And speaking of robots, here are some pics of the Lost in Space Robot Remco released in 1966:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%205_zpsmf1y6lwl.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%204_zpswxpdqcp8.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%203_zpsez7x09c4.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%202_zpshysfvyuu.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%207_zpsnb3s8wsl.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%205_zpsmf1y6lwl.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%204_zpswxpdqcp8.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%203_zpsez7x09c4.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%202_zpshysfvyuu.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%207_zpsnb3s8wsl.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on September 24, 2019, 11:47:14 PM
Post by: Monolith on September 24, 2019, 11:47:14 PM
I have one of those Remo Lost In Space Robots. It's one of my favorite robots I have. I don't have his box, though. Here he is...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5785/30995536785_c181f2dc97_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PdYedD)Lost In Space Robot (Remco 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/PdYedD) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5785/30995536785_c181f2dc97_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PdYedD)Lost In Space Robot (Remco 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/PdYedD) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 25, 2019, 12:01:49 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 25, 2019, 12:01:49 AM
Three different color variations!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 25, 2019, 10:39:21 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 25, 2019, 10:39:21 AM
Any self-respecting Lost in Space or robot collector would need to get them all of course.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on September 25, 2019, 12:28:06 PM
Post by: Mord on September 25, 2019, 12:28:06 PM
I have the same color as Monolith. I think the previous black one was only sold at Sears.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 25, 2019, 01:15:31 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on September 25, 2019, 01:15:31 PM
Beautiful toy/robot. REMCO was the King or Queen in making great toys.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 27, 2019, 09:43:08 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 27, 2019, 09:43:08 AM
Here are scans of a few of my House of Secrets comics with Neal Adams covers:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245121PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Houseofsecrets82.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets84.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Houseofsecrets85.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245121PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Houseofsecrets82.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets84.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Houseofsecrets85.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 27, 2019, 10:27:07 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 27, 2019, 10:27:07 AM
You got a whole "dogs" theme goin' there. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 27, 2019, 11:31:15 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 27, 2019, 11:31:15 AM
Neal Adams evidently modeled the family of kids after his own.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 02, 2019, 09:39:01 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 02, 2019, 09:39:01 AM
Here are pictures front-and-back of the fabled Famous Monsters Speak LP that was released in 1963:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Famous%20Monsters%20speak_zpsol8a64mw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Famous-Monsters-Speak-back_zpsst6rsaya.jpg)
And here's the audio:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5p-l2-rSLU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5p-l2-rSLU)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Famous%20Monsters%20speak_zpsol8a64mw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Famous-Monsters-Speak-back_zpsst6rsaya.jpg)
And here's the audio:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5p-l2-rSLU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5p-l2-rSLU)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on October 02, 2019, 08:29:55 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on October 02, 2019, 08:29:55 PM
I totally own a nice near mint copy w/shrink wrap of that very same LP.
Years ago I purchased a copy in a thrift store. Which later on with the rest of my vinyl was stolen. I found another copy in an Antique shop. Lucky me.
Years ago I purchased a copy in a thrift store. Which later on with the rest of my vinyl was stolen. I found another copy in an Antique shop. Lucky me.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on October 02, 2019, 08:54:27 PM
Post by: Mord on October 02, 2019, 08:54:27 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on October 02, 2019, 08:29:55 PMSorry to hear about your vinyl. That's happened to a few of my friends. Records are like gold, these days.
I totally own a nice near mint copy w/shrink wrap of that very same LP.
Years ago I purchased a copy in a thrift store. Which later on with the rest of my vinyl was stolen. I found another copy in an Antique shop. Lucky me.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 03, 2019, 09:12:37 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 03, 2019, 09:12:37 AM
Here's the ad for the LP that appeared in issue #28 of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Famous%20LP_zpsbreuhpvt.jpg)
And here's one of the later Warren Captain Company ads:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Famous%20Monsters%20Speak%204_zpsnxu0l7j3.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Famous%20LP_zpsbreuhpvt.jpg)
And here's one of the later Warren Captain Company ads:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Famous%20Monsters%20Speak%204_zpsnxu0l7j3.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 04, 2019, 03:38:27 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 04, 2019, 03:38:27 PM
Quote from: Monolith on September 24, 2019, 11:47:14 PMI have one of those Remo Lost In Space Robots.
Speaking of Lost in Space, here are some pics I lifted from the net of the box and contents of the fabulous Lost in Space Switch 'n Go set that Mattel released in 1966:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%20in%20Space_zpslelqqx87.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%20in%20Space%202_zpszgzavt6x.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%20playset_zpsg7peozrk.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%20playset%202_zps6bz3lvfv.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%206_zpswcs3xhte.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%20in%20Space%205_zpswcoxpxjw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%2010_zpsmtmesssb.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%20in%208_zpsrhemunrx.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%209_zps6wf4bcjg.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%207_zpsuq9rth6l.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 05, 2019, 09:28:56 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 05, 2019, 09:28:56 AM
Quote from: Mord on October 02, 2019, 08:54:27 PMRecords are like gold, these days.
Comparing the two, gold is a lot shinier but records sound way better. In fact when it comes to sound, records also beat digital sources hands down.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on October 06, 2019, 05:32:06 PM
Post by: Mord on October 06, 2019, 05:32:06 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 05, 2019, 09:28:56 AM
Comparing the two, gold is a lot shinier but records sound way better. In fact when it comes to sound, records also beat digital sources hands down.
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Preaching to the choir, brother. I love my record collection.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: MadCow on October 08, 2019, 01:49:47 AM
Post by: MadCow on October 08, 2019, 01:49:47 AM
One of my favorites is this Remco Mummy that someone decided to customize with surgical tape and weathering.
(https://i.imgur.com/FDdfKdQl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eJ5ftael.jpg)
A buddy found it for me at a toy show years ago and I absolutely love it.
(https://i.imgur.com/FDdfKdQl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eJ5ftael.jpg)
A buddy found it for me at a toy show years ago and I absolutely love it.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 08, 2019, 08:18:55 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 08, 2019, 08:18:55 PM
Interesting that Imgur images don't show up on my office computer but do on my antiquated home laptop.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: MadCow on October 09, 2019, 12:30:58 AM
Post by: MadCow on October 09, 2019, 12:30:58 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 08, 2019, 08:18:55 PM
Interesting that Imgur images don't show up on my office computer but do on my antiquated home laptop.
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It's possible that imgur has been blocked on your work's network. We have the same problem here at work with certain sites.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 09, 2019, 09:08:10 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 09, 2019, 09:08:10 AM
With respect to Lost in Space, Western Publishing(Gold Key) launched a comic entitled Space Family Robinson in the fall of 1962 with the first issue cover dated December.
The Lost in Space CBS TV series starring the Space Family Robinson was created and produced by Irwin Allen and filmed by 20th Century Fox. The first episode aired on 15 September 1965. The Lost in Space TV series had very obviously "borrowed" heavily from the comic.
This created a dilemma for Western Publishing. The company didn't really want to sue Irwin Allen or CBS for copyright violations since the company was licensing a number of other Allen and CBS TV shows for various Gold Key titles. An amicable settlement was reached whereby Western Publishing received an unspecified cash payment and was allowed to add "Lost in Space" to the title of the Space Family Robinson comic book beginning with issue #15 cover dated January 1966 thus benefiting from any spillover of popularity from the TV show. Here's a scan of issue #30 from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-07-2012104900PM.jpg)
The comic was not, however, based on the TV show. Unlike the TV series, the comic never degenerated into campiness as did the TV show in its last two seasons. The comic ran until issue #36 cover dated October 1969. It was revived in October 1973 and another thirteen issues were published until it was curtailed again with the December 1977 issue.
The TV show ran for three seasons, the last two in colour. A total of 83 episodes were aired. Despite being slotted opposite Batman on ABC, the Lost in Space TV show drew noticeably better ratings than did Star Trek during their initial runs.
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The Lost in Space CBS TV series starring the Space Family Robinson was created and produced by Irwin Allen and filmed by 20th Century Fox. The first episode aired on 15 September 1965. The Lost in Space TV series had very obviously "borrowed" heavily from the comic.
This created a dilemma for Western Publishing. The company didn't really want to sue Irwin Allen or CBS for copyright violations since the company was licensing a number of other Allen and CBS TV shows for various Gold Key titles. An amicable settlement was reached whereby Western Publishing received an unspecified cash payment and was allowed to add "Lost in Space" to the title of the Space Family Robinson comic book beginning with issue #15 cover dated January 1966 thus benefiting from any spillover of popularity from the TV show. Here's a scan of issue #30 from my collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-07-2012104900PM.jpg)
The comic was not, however, based on the TV show. Unlike the TV series, the comic never degenerated into campiness as did the TV show in its last two seasons. The comic ran until issue #36 cover dated October 1969. It was revived in October 1973 and another thirteen issues were published until it was curtailed again with the December 1977 issue.
The TV show ran for three seasons, the last two in colour. A total of 83 episodes were aired. Despite being slotted opposite Batman on ABC, the Lost in Space TV show drew noticeably better ratings than did Star Trek during their initial runs.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 09, 2019, 01:47:25 PM
Post by: Jim Bertges on October 09, 2019, 01:47:25 PM
I'm not sure if this is just a rumor or a jumbled memory, but wasn't Space Family Robinson created by Ib Melchior? He is familiar to us for his SF movies like Robinson Crusoe on Mars, Journey to the 7th Planet, Reptilicus and others.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 09, 2019, 02:07:08 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 09, 2019, 02:07:08 PM
Hmmmm, Ib Melchior you say? From Wikipedia:
So his may have been the idea around which the Gold Key comic title was based.
Still, anyone involved in films such as The Angry Red Planet and Reptilicus richly deserves our highest regards!
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Quote from: WikipediaHe claimed to be the creator of the original idea upon which Irwin Allen based his television series Lost in Space, although he never received onscreen credit for this. In 1960, Melchior had created an outline for a series he called Space Family Robinson, which later became a Gold Key comic book.
So his may have been the idea around which the Gold Key comic title was based.
Quote from: WikipediaAs a filmmaker, Melchior wrote and directed The Angry Red Planet (1959) and The Time Travelers (1964). His most high-profile credit was as co-screenwriter (along with John C. Higgins) of Byron Haskin's critically acclaimed Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964). He cowrote the screenplays for two U.S.–Danish coproductions, Reptilicus (1961) and Journey to the Seventh Planet (1962), and provided the English language script for Mario Bava's Planet of the Vampires (1965).
Still, anyone involved in films such as The Angry Red Planet and Reptilicus richly deserves our highest regards!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 11, 2019, 08:57:57 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 11, 2019, 08:57:57 AM
Here are some pictures I lifted off the net of one of the few beings that could stand up to the Great Garloo!
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M11_zpsl7iotogh.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M%203_zpsqqzcbkd2.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M%206_zpsfj45npav.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M%207_zpsxfg8m0rg.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Mighty_zpsbomkfoku.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M1_zpstahjs3zu.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M10_zpswptaps4h.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Mighty%20Kong%203_zpszzpp7gsj.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M8_zpskudukxjt.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M%204_zpsheaceith.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M%205_zpszstqegcy.png)
Yes, the Mighty Kong released by Marx in 1962! Here's a video of one in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pe3dFtCUNg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pe3dFtCUNg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M11_zpsl7iotogh.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M%203_zpsqqzcbkd2.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M%206_zpsfj45npav.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M%207_zpsxfg8m0rg.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20Mighty_zpsbomkfoku.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M1_zpstahjs3zu.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M10_zpswptaps4h.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Mighty%20Kong%203_zpszzpp7gsj.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M8_zpskudukxjt.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M%204_zpsheaceith.png)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20M%205_zpszstqegcy.png)
Yes, the Mighty Kong released by Marx in 1962! Here's a video of one in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pe3dFtCUNg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Pe3dFtCUNg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 11, 2019, 09:49:05 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 11, 2019, 09:49:05 AM
Those box graphics are great!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 16, 2019, 12:39:15 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 16, 2019, 12:39:15 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 11, 2019, 08:57:57 AMHere are some pictures I lifted off the net of one of the few beings that could stand up to the Great Garloo!
And here are some pictures of Marx's fabled Great Garloo who enthralled youngsters from coast-to-coast in 1961:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Great%20Garloo%201_zpsmdgc0wzt.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/GreatGarloo-7w_zpsodl6afcb.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20G2_zpsb5qngn5g.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20G1_zpshxon1t6t.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 18, 2019, 08:24:33 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 18, 2019, 08:24:33 AM
If there's anything better than robots, it's making your robots fight! Here from 1964 are the Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots designed by Marvin Glass and Associates for Marx:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20RS_zpseutpsgll.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20R1_zpsb0nnhe4h.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%202_zpsltzibbbq.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20RS_zpseutpsgll.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20R1_zpsb0nnhe4h.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%202_zpsltzibbbq.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 18, 2019, 10:39:46 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 18, 2019, 10:39:46 AM
"Hey! You knocked my block off!"
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on October 19, 2019, 11:12:41 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on October 19, 2019, 11:12:41 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 18, 2019, 08:24:33 AMI love these classic, plastic automatons.
If there's anything better than robots, it's making your robots fight! Here from 1964 are the Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots designed by Marvin Glass and Associates for Marx:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20RS_zpseutpsgll.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%20R1_zpsb0nnhe4h.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Marx%202_zpsltzibbbq.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 20, 2019, 09:34:28 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 20, 2019, 09:34:28 PM
Here are two Famous Monster of Filmland one-shots whose pictures I lifted off the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/FamousMonstersGamebook_zpsb997deef.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Famous2_zps1f2eeed3.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/FamousMonstersGamebook_zpsb997deef.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Famous2_zps1f2eeed3.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 20, 2019, 11:36:05 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 20, 2019, 11:36:05 PM
If you like Warren one-shots . . .
http://monstermagazinegalleries.blogspot.com/2009/09/warren-miscellany-1960s.html (http://monstermagazinegalleries.blogspot.com/2009/09/warren-miscellany-1960s.html)
http://monstermagazinegalleries.blogspot.com/2009/10/warren-presents-1977-1983.html (http://monstermagazinegalleries.blogspot.com/2009/10/warren-presents-1977-1983.html)
http://monstermagazinegalleries.blogspot.com/2009/09/warren-miscellany-1960s.html (http://monstermagazinegalleries.blogspot.com/2009/09/warren-miscellany-1960s.html)
http://monstermagazinegalleries.blogspot.com/2009/10/warren-presents-1977-1983.html (http://monstermagazinegalleries.blogspot.com/2009/10/warren-presents-1977-1983.html)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 21, 2019, 08:11:15 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 21, 2019, 08:11:15 AM
Very cool! I didn't even know that Warren had published any paperbacks.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 22, 2019, 09:27:32 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 22, 2019, 09:27:32 AM
By 1964 the burgeoning population of fervid monster kids had made Famous Monsters of Filmland a tremendous sales success on newsstands. Instead of upping the publication schedule from bi-monthly to monthly, Jim Warren elected to launch a companion magazine entitled Monster World published in the months Famous Monsters of Filmland was not. Here are scans of five Monster World issues from my collection:
1
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zps3omarxwo.jpg)
2
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zps37uwj4az.jpg)
4
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zps3k15f286.jpg)
5
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsrdegandr.jpg)
7
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsnl7piuun.jpg)
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1
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zps3omarxwo.jpg)
2
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zps37uwj4az.jpg)
4
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zps3k15f286.jpg)
5
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsrdegandr.jpg)
7
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsnl7piuun.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 24, 2019, 09:16:42 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 24, 2019, 09:16:42 AM
Mattel released this rad cool Suckerman figure in 1978-79:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Suckerman%203_zpsott2bktn.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Suckerman%202_zpseaosyuxi.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Suckerman_zpstyd5aank.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Suckerman%204_zpsssvltkoo.png)
I wonder how many windows were broken for the price of only $4.96?
???
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Suckerman%203_zpsott2bktn.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Suckerman%202_zpseaosyuxi.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Suckerman_zpstyd5aank.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Suckerman%204_zpsssvltkoo.png)
I wonder how many windows were broken for the price of only $4.96?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2019, 01:37:16 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2019, 01:37:16 PM
Here's a wild cool 1950's vintage Halloween sparkler from the collection of Carbon:
(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/81e6/oikzmaklmv1qpjo6g.jpg)
If one pushes the plunger at the handle, then the inside of the litho disc spins and generates sparks.
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(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/81e6/oikzmaklmv1qpjo6g.jpg)
If one pushes the plunger at the handle, then the inside of the litho disc spins and generates sparks.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2019, 10:59:45 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2019, 10:59:45 AM
Here from the collection of Allhallowsday is a Halloween haunted house dating back to the 1970's made by the Belco Lights Corp:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20House_zpsefiqi3qc.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20House_zpsefiqi3qc.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2019, 10:16:06 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 29, 2019, 10:16:06 PM
Here's a great Halloween LP from 1974:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%20Make%201_zpsvkctk0tl.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%202_zpsoiuuroud.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%203_zpsvu3gqokw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%204_zpsdbly3d0b.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8QpjNVZr3Y# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8QpjNVZr3Y#)
tynhrt
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%20Make%201_zpsvkctk0tl.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%202_zpsoiuuroud.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%203_zpsvu3gqokw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%204_zpsdbly3d0b.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8QpjNVZr3Y# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8QpjNVZr3Y#)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2019, 10:09:55 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2019, 10:09:55 AM
Here from 1977 is another great Halloween LP:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20Horrors%201_zpstceef3fm.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20of%20Halloween_zpsvucuwhj2.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9TsHehltcQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9TsHehltcQ)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Halloween%20Horrors%201_zpstceef3fm.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20of%20Halloween_zpsvucuwhj2.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9TsHehltcQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9TsHehltcQ)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2019, 08:39:28 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2019, 08:39:28 AM
One more LP, this one from 1974:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Spooky%20Halloween%20LP_zpslcfszo05.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Spooky%20Halloween%20b_zpsrdwscr00.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub1CpU_RiGE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub1CpU_RiGE#)
tynhrt
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Spooky%20Halloween%20LP_zpslcfszo05.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Spooky%20Halloween%20b_zpsrdwscr00.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub1CpU_RiGE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub1CpU_RiGE#)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 04, 2019, 11:53:51 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 04, 2019, 11:53:51 AM
Here are scans of a few House of Mystery comics featuring Neal Adams covers:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245137PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245140PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofMystery177.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245137PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245140PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofMystery177.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 06, 2019, 12:54:55 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 06, 2019, 12:54:55 PM
While Rodan might not make my list of the top ten greatest movies of all time, it certainly makes my top twenty. It has everything - plot, characterization, setting, a theme, pathos, a motif, a giant flying monster destroying everything in its path - like I say everything one could ask for in a movie. Here are pics of some of the print material produced to promote the movie:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/rodan-movie-poster-1957-1020199132_zpsa762507f.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rodan%201_zpsfq1qdjkh.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rodan%203_zpsfeysq1pl.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/rodan-movie-poster-1957-1020199132_zpsa762507f.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rodan%201_zpsfq1qdjkh.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Rodan%203_zpsfeysq1pl.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 07, 2019, 09:10:28 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 07, 2019, 09:10:28 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 29, 2019, 10:16:06 PM
Here's a great Halloween LP from 1974:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%20Make%201_zpsvkctk0tl.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%202_zpsoiuuroud.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%203_zpsvu3gqokw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Sounds%20to%204_zpsdbly3d0b.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8QpjNVZr3Y# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8QpjNVZr3Y#)
tynhrt
I own a copy of this LP and I dig it.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 08, 2019, 01:21:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 08, 2019, 01:21:03 PM
Here are some pics I lifted off the net of the Monster Print Putty set released by Colorforms in 1964:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Color%20Forms%204_zpstj015s5s.jpg)
The booklet by itself:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Color%20Forms_zpsmfsfpxtb.jpg)
A couple of the inside pages:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Putty%201_zps8uz7ifsh.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Putty%202_zpsdyvpxbzt.jpg)
Unbelievably cool! But the Colorforms Monster Print Putty just never gets the respect from collectors that it deserves.
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Color%20Forms%204_zpstj015s5s.jpg)
The booklet by itself:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Color%20Forms_zpsmfsfpxtb.jpg)
A couple of the inside pages:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Putty%201_zps8uz7ifsh.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Putty%202_zpsdyvpxbzt.jpg)
Unbelievably cool! But the Colorforms Monster Print Putty just never gets the respect from collectors that it deserves.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on November 08, 2019, 06:16:45 PM
Post by: Lazarus on November 08, 2019, 06:16:45 PM
I am all about that turtle monster.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 09, 2019, 11:00:47 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 09, 2019, 11:00:47 AM
That Turtle Monster is the coolest! Hammer Studios should have licenced him for a flick and cast him opposite Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Ingrid Pitt and Madeline Smith. Day of the Terrapin! We'd all be demanding it be released on Blu-ray today.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on November 09, 2019, 03:16:47 PM
Post by: Mord on November 09, 2019, 03:16:47 PM
The theme song would be done by....The Turtles!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monster Mike on November 10, 2019, 06:36:38 PM
Post by: Monster Mike on November 10, 2019, 06:36:38 PM
Maybe it's suppose to be Gamera?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 10, 2019, 10:28:51 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 10, 2019, 10:28:51 PM
Hmmmm, I'd say you have it backward. Gamera appears to be based on the Colorform's turtle since Daiei Film's Gamera, the Giant Monster flick didn't come out until 1965.
Here anyway are a couple of good action shots of Gamera:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/FamousM_262_A_zps9ywf0l5m.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/FamousM_280_B_zpsh77jtz46.jpg)
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Here anyway are a couple of good action shots of Gamera:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/FamousM_262_A_zps9ywf0l5m.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/FamousM_280_B_zpsh77jtz46.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 12, 2019, 03:47:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 12, 2019, 03:47:57 PM
Here are a few M.O.C. rack toys from the collection of Toy Ranch:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2391402260_320ab8d985_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2391402148_56ce06b8f3_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2391402062_a9c40ecc33_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2391401980_d4571ef269_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2390570439_2f922b5749_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2295/2391401854_6837115803_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2390570309_7091233f1a_o.jpg)
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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2391402260_320ab8d985_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2391402148_56ce06b8f3_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2391402062_a9c40ecc33_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2391401980_d4571ef269_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2390570439_2f922b5749_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2295/2391401854_6837115803_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3193/2390570309_7091233f1a_o.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 14, 2019, 03:22:34 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 14, 2019, 03:22:34 PM
Here are scans of five more of my Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea comics:
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-07-201260838PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-07-201260844PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-07-201260847PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-07-201260850PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-07-201260854PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-07-201260838PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-07-201260844PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-07-201260847PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-07-201260850PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/02-07-201260854PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 14, 2019, 04:03:40 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 14, 2019, 04:03:40 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 14, 2019, 03:22:34 PM
Here are scans of five more of my Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea comics:
Those covers are all great! Wish they were episodes! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 18, 2019, 10:14:40 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 18, 2019, 10:14:40 AM
Mani-Yack released multifold series of stickers and iron-on transfers in the 1960's:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mani-Yack%208_zpsqle1ud4n.jpg)
An early series was this one entitled Famous Movie Monsters from 1964:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mani-Yack%201_zpsipgdncq4.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mani_Yack%208_zpss2mpo5em.jpg)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=205)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=321)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=868)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=914)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=421)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=979)
Mike Scott has indicated that the monster heads at the bottom of these cards were also the ones on the Monstertoons transfer set.
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mani-Yack%208_zpsqle1ud4n.jpg)
An early series was this one entitled Famous Movie Monsters from 1964:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mani-Yack%201_zpsipgdncq4.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mani_Yack%208_zpss2mpo5em.jpg)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=205)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=321)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=868)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=914)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=421)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=979)
Mike Scott has indicated that the monster heads at the bottom of these cards were also the ones on the Monstertoons transfer set.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 18, 2019, 11:32:02 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 18, 2019, 11:32:02 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 18, 2019, 10:14:40 AM
Mani-Yack released multifold series of stickers and iron-on transfers in the 1960's:
That top photo is all new stuff being done by one of our members (though I can't remember who).
Quote from: Hepcat on November 18, 2019, 10:14:40 AM
Mike Scott has indicated that the monster heads at the bottom of these cards were also the ones on the Monstertoons transfer set
They just added the little bodies. :)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/5192/q8pyGh.jpg) (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1526)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=898)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 18, 2019, 11:38:37 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 18, 2019, 11:38:37 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on November 18, 2019, 11:32:02 AMThat top photo is all new stuff being done by one of our members (though I can't remember who).
Hmmmmm. Gillman-Fan perhaps?
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=9378.msg145407#msg145407 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=9378.msg145407#msg145407)
Mani-Yack though did produce all kinds of iron-on transfers in the 1960's though:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mani-Yack%2017_zpsxecgznaw.jpg)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=12257.300 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=12257.300)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 18, 2019, 11:59:52 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 18, 2019, 11:59:52 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 18, 2019, 11:38:37 AM
Hmmmmm. Gillman-Fan perhaps?
Yeah, I think that's him.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 20, 2019, 10:58:41 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 20, 2019, 10:58:41 AM
Super rad
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 20, 2019, 10:41:10 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 20, 2019, 10:41:10 PM
Here are a few pics of Mattel 's Strange Change Toy from 1968:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MATTEL-THINGMAKER-1_zpsivgossgy.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mattel%20Strange%20Change%203_zps9q83n9nu.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mattel%20Strange_zpslovby84a.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mattel%20StrangeChange1_zpsxrpld40m.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Strange%20Change%201_zps8shuoyva.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Strange%20Change%20M_zpsvhsvylb4.jpg?t=1574221146)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/MATTEL-THINGMAKER-1_zpsivgossgy.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mattel%20Strange%20Change%203_zps9q83n9nu.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mattel%20Strange_zpslovby84a.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mattel%20StrangeChange1_zpsxrpld40m.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Strange%20Change%201_zps8shuoyva.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Strange%20Change%20M_zpsvhsvylb4.jpg?t=1574221146)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 22, 2019, 01:24:01 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 22, 2019, 01:24:01 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 20, 2019, 10:41:10 PMHere are a few pics of Mattel 's Strange Change Toy from 1968:
The "Lost World" sub-title of the Strange Change Game was probably in reference to the terrific 1960 fantasy adventure flick of the same name:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%20World%205_zpstegmujfb.jpg) (https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%20World%205_zpsve7mgpjg.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%20World%201_zpsycovcwpl.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%20World%204_zpsrdbcsqlb.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Lost%20World%202_zpsxhckjd9s.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 25, 2019, 01:37:23 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 25, 2019, 01:37:23 PM
Mattel released this Incredible Edibles variant of its Thingmaker in 1966:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Incredible%201_zpsrpdktddy.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/IncredibleEdiblesBoxTube_zpsxcnhj1qd.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/IncredibleEdiblesContentsSquare_zpszc5k61vp.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Incredible%20Ed_zpsqbpljuhy.jpg)
The candy-like gel which went into the molds was labelled Gobble-Degoop. A special Halloween variant was marketed as Gobble-Despooks!
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mattel%20Gobble%20Despooks_zps6khuh1m2.jpg)
Too cool, and delicious too I'm assuming!
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Incredible%201_zpsrpdktddy.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/IncredibleEdiblesBoxTube_zpsxcnhj1qd.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/IncredibleEdiblesContentsSquare_zpszc5k61vp.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Incredible%20Ed_zpsqbpljuhy.jpg)
The candy-like gel which went into the molds was labelled Gobble-Degoop. A special Halloween variant was marketed as Gobble-Despooks!
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mattel%20Gobble%20Despooks_zps6khuh1m2.jpg)
Too cool, and delicious too I'm assuming!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 25, 2019, 01:49:06 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 25, 2019, 01:49:06 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 25, 2019, 01:37:23 PM
Mattel released this Incredible Edibles variant of its Thingmaker in 1966:
What do you do after you use all the goop?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 25, 2019, 01:56:40 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 25, 2019, 01:56:40 PM
Buy more. It was also sold separately in refill packages.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 27, 2019, 05:27:13 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 27, 2019, 05:27:13 PM
When Mattel released Slime in 1976:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Slime_zpsjx5mwtzz.jpg)
It was such a big hit with youngsters that Mattel followed up the compound in a canister with other variants including a board game:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Slime%2010_zpsqodwd9xh.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpshcaxogpa.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsdokwuqb0.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Slime%2012_zps8kgwhfjc.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Slime%202_zps6mr45ofh.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Slime_zpsjx5mwtzz.jpg)
It was such a big hit with youngsters that Mattel followed up the compound in a canister with other variants including a board game:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Slime%2010_zpsqodwd9xh.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpshcaxogpa.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsdokwuqb0.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Slime%2012_zps8kgwhfjc.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Slime%202_zps6mr45ofh.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 30, 2019, 10:57:47 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 30, 2019, 10:57:47 AM
Here's great pic of the 1965 Tico Toys Frankenstein Bike Buddy:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/8030247300_af9be259d5_c.jpg)
And a side shot of the box:
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1453)
A much coveted classic! What more needs to be said?
cl:)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/8030247300_af9be259d5_c.jpg)
And a side shot of the box:
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1453)
A much coveted classic! What more needs to be said?
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 30, 2019, 11:16:10 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 30, 2019, 11:16:10 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 30, 2019, 10:57:47 AM
Here's a great pic of the 1965 Tico Toys Frankenstein Bike Buddy:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/8030247300_af9be259d5_c.jpg)
A much coveted classic! What more needs to be said?
cl:)
A Holy Grail that I want...and will never be.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 02, 2019, 10:35:14 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 02, 2019, 10:35:14 AM
Here are front-and-back scans of a few more of my Monster World magazines:
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpstjfgskyo.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpso5hvhmkw.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpso0vwazpn.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsnpb0gtox.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsm4nt9x0t.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsrhfy1tyj.jpg)
cl:)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpstjfgskyo.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpso5hvhmkw.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpso0vwazpn.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsnpb0gtox.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsm4nt9x0t.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsrhfy1tyj.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on December 02, 2019, 12:13:26 PM
Post by: Mord on December 02, 2019, 12:13:26 PM
Those Monster World were what monsterkid's dreams were made of. The front covers were always on prominent display in my bedroom. The ads were my wishlist for Christmas and birthday gifts. Simpler times.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 02, 2019, 06:36:31 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 02, 2019, 06:36:31 PM
Quote from: Mord on December 02, 2019, 12:13:26 PM
The ads were my wishlist for Christmas and birthday gifts. Simpler times.
I still want some of that stuff!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 04, 2019, 03:13:04 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 04, 2019, 03:13:04 PM
Here are some pics of a full Monster Finger Puppet Charms vending machine card!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4325/35138676843_16117afece_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4316/35138676503_e1839cd197_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4291/35907006766_5493f9dab3_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4292/35138676353_41cf7f8402_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4324/35907006416_7c884d98df_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4313/35138676163_ad9182fde4_h.jpg)
Monsters for Sale knows of a collector who has identified 24 different Monster Finger Puppet Charms:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4311/35559532310_1c85a9e354_h.jpg)
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4325/35138676843_16117afece_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4316/35138676503_e1839cd197_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4291/35907006766_5493f9dab3_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4292/35138676353_41cf7f8402_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4324/35907006416_7c884d98df_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4313/35138676163_ad9182fde4_h.jpg)
Monsters for Sale knows of a collector who has identified 24 different Monster Finger Puppet Charms:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4311/35559532310_1c85a9e354_h.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Rex fury on December 05, 2019, 11:58:27 AM
Post by: Rex fury on December 05, 2019, 11:58:27 AM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on November 30, 2019, 11:16:10 AMNever say never! It seems to me that the bearded guy from the AMC show Comicbook Men found one at a garage sale in one of the shows earlier episodes. I still hold out hope to at least see the Ghostrider mask that was offered in ME comics back in the 50's.
A Holy Grail that I want...and will never be.
RF
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 06, 2019, 12:57:13 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 06, 2019, 12:57:13 PM
Here are some vending machine charms and other sundry paraphernalia from Toy Ranch's magnificent collection:
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2750/13210121993_7602716d7a_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/13209969025_9b006d2182_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2840/13210120353_3257d7dfdf_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3832/13209967165_f3dffe868f_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3677/13210118783_25b52bdc7d_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2812/13209967495_9553828e16_b.jpg)
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(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2750/13210121993_7602716d7a_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/13209969025_9b006d2182_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2840/13210120353_3257d7dfdf_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3832/13209967165_f3dffe868f_b.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3677/13210118783_25b52bdc7d_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2812/13209967495_9553828e16_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 09, 2019, 09:34:07 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 09, 2019, 09:34:07 AM
Here are scans of a few more of my House of Secrets comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Houseofsecrets86.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245125PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets88.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets91.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/Houseofsecrets86.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/10-06-201245125PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets88.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/HouseofSecrets91.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 11, 2019, 11:01:05 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 11, 2019, 11:01:05 AM
Here are a couple of good pictures I lifted off the net of the Milton Bradley Munsters Card game from 1964:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20game_zpsx6vtandw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Munsters%20Card%204_zpsgi7nu4qc.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20game_zpsx6vtandw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Munsters%20Card%204_zpsgi7nu4qc.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 11, 2019, 02:13:05 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 11, 2019, 02:13:05 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 11, 2019, 11:01:05 AM
Here are a couple of good pictures I lifted off the net of the Milton Bradley Munsters Card game from 1964:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20game_zpsx6vtandw.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Munsters%20Card%204_zpsgi7nu4qc.jpg)
cl:)
I wonder out of the two games, which is rare? Originally, the blonde boy was present on the box. Correct?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 11, 2019, 03:58:00 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 11, 2019, 03:58:00 PM
Off hand I can't say. When I get a chance I'll research the subject in some of my books and other sources for game info.
:-\
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 11, 2019, 06:25:05 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 11, 2019, 06:25:05 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 11, 2019, 03:58:00 PM
Off hand I can't say. When I get a chance I'll research the subject in some of my books and other sources for game info.
:-\
😁
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 12, 2019, 05:03:13 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 12, 2019, 05:03:13 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on December 11, 2019, 02:13:05 PMI wonder out of the two games, which is rare? Originally, the blonde boy was present on the box. Correct?
The game featuring a blonde Eddie is definitely the less common of the two. It seems to have been a design error that was quickly corrected.
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on December 12, 2019, 08:29:54 PM
Post by: Lazarus on December 12, 2019, 08:29:54 PM
Honestly, I don't think the kid is supposed to be Eddie. I think he's supposed to be a normal kid that's terrified that he's getting instruction from actual Dracula.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 12, 2019, 10:14:52 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 12, 2019, 10:14:52 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on December 12, 2019, 08:29:54 PM
I think he's supposed to be a normal kid that's terrified that he's getting instruction from actual Dracula.
Yeah, Eddie wouldn't be scared of his own family.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 13, 2019, 09:50:33 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 13, 2019, 09:50:33 AM
Steve Ditko fans might want to pick up these IDW hardcovers compiling some of his best work. There's one devoted to Gorgo:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/IDW%20Gorgo%202_zpsq6plfzxa.jpg)
And one to Konga as well:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/ditko_konga11_zpsjnpn3pmi.jpg)
I'm among those who would argue that Ditko did much/most of his best work for Charlton.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/IDW%20Gorgo%202_zpsq6plfzxa.jpg)
And one to Konga as well:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/ditko_konga11_zpsjnpn3pmi.jpg)
I'm among those who would argue that Ditko did much/most of his best work for Charlton.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on December 14, 2019, 09:48:11 PM
Post by: Lazarus on December 14, 2019, 09:48:11 PM
We had these at my store. I didn't buy them and I regret it. There have been a number of top quality Ditko compilations the last few years.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 16, 2019, 04:52:16 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 16, 2019, 04:52:16 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on December 14, 2019, 09:48:11 PMWe had these at my store.
Which store was this?
???
Quote from: Lazarus on December 14, 2019, 09:48:11 PMI didn't buy them and I regret it.
Here then is another book I have and highly recommend to all Marvel comic fans:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/610t1DygREL._SY445_.jpg)
And here's the sequel:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/614g248D77L._SX327_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
Did you buy these?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Doh! on December 17, 2019, 01:15:15 AM
Post by: Doh! on December 17, 2019, 01:15:15 AM
Thanks for that Ditko tip -- I never heard of his monster books!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2019, 11:09:50 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2019, 11:09:50 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 13, 2019, 09:50:33 AMAnd one to Konga as well:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/ditko_konga11_zpsjnpn3pmi.jpg)
Hey! I just noticed that IDW bowdlerized the original cover to Konga 4 for the book!
(https://iwt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/cbr-covers/0f034de31a5346b60693e1c15df137f4_xl.jpg)
IDW replaced the swastika on the tank with some sort of a generic non-denominational symbol.
:o
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on December 17, 2019, 11:44:03 AM
Post by: Lazarus on December 17, 2019, 11:44:03 AM
Emerald City Comics in Florida. I don't think I have that Marvel Monsters Hardcover. Wasn't that the one that collected the 00s era one shots? I have most of the individual comics form that. I don't have any of the big Omnibuses. I'd like to, I just can't afford them.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 17, 2019, 01:02:38 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 17, 2019, 01:02:38 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 17, 2019, 11:09:50 AM
IDW replaced the swastika on the tank with some sort of a generic non-denominational symbol.
They mirror imaged the left side of the tank. That's why it looks like some goofy robot tank. They even left in part of Konga's arm and fingers.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/1192/tkvrjc.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2019, 03:06:09 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2019, 03:06:09 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on December 17, 2019, 11:44:03 AMI don't think I have that Marvel Monsters Hardcover. Wasn't that the one that collected the 00s era one shots?
No!!! The stories collected and reprinted in the two books were from the pre-1963 Marvel sci-fi themed anthology titles. Most featured Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko artwork.
Here's a good selection of covers:
https://www.pinterest.ca/blochp70/marvel-pre-hero-comics/?autologin=true (https://www.pinterest.ca/blochp70/marvel-pre-hero-comics/?autologin=true)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2019, 03:08:15 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2019, 03:08:15 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 17, 2019, 01:02:38 PMThey mirror imaged the left side of the tank. That's why it looks like some goofy robot tank. They even left in part of Konga's arm and fingers.
:o
Arrrrggghhhh!!! Bad sloppiness on IDW's part.
>:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on December 17, 2019, 03:18:22 PM
Post by: Lazarus on December 17, 2019, 03:18:22 PM
I think it is. The only cover I could find for Monsterbus vol 1 was the Tales to Astonish Groot cover. Normally they do offer variant covers with more contemporary artists providing an original image, but I couldn't find an example for either volume in this case.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/6187a%2B823CL._SX327_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
The amazon entry for the Marvel Monsters HC:https://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Monsters-Peter-David/dp/0785121412 (https://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Monsters-Peter-David/dp/0785121412)
Marvel's monsters unleashed in four timeless tales by today's hottest creators! In Monsters on the Prowl, it's the Hulk, the Thing, Giant-Man and the Beast vs. a tidal wave of classic creatures when the Collector inadvertently lets loose Droom, Grogg, Goom, Rombuu, Grattu and more on New York City! In Devil Dinosaur, two young Celestials debate prehistoric Earth's superior life form. But when the ferocity of Devil Dinosaur proves no match for the opposition, a savage from the future is brought back for a battle you thought you'd never see: Hulk vs. Devil Dino! In Fin Fang Four, four giant monsters - incarcerated for years for their crimes against humanity - now find themselves shrunk to human size and working at the home of the very people who captured them: the Fantastic Four! Meet Googam, Son of Goom; Elektro; Gorgilla; and Fin Fang Foom! But when Goom's mad plan to rescue his father goes awry, the quartet must put aside their differences and become - the Fin Fang Four! And in Where Monsters Dwell, witness the terror of Monstrollo, the horror of Manoo and the fright of Bombu! Collects Marvel Monsters: Devil Dinosaur, Fin Fang Four, Monsters on the Prowl, Where Monsters Dwell & Marvel Monster Handbook.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/6187a%2B823CL._SX327_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
The amazon entry for the Marvel Monsters HC:https://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Monsters-Peter-David/dp/0785121412 (https://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Monsters-Peter-David/dp/0785121412)
Marvel's monsters unleashed in four timeless tales by today's hottest creators! In Monsters on the Prowl, it's the Hulk, the Thing, Giant-Man and the Beast vs. a tidal wave of classic creatures when the Collector inadvertently lets loose Droom, Grogg, Goom, Rombuu, Grattu and more on New York City! In Devil Dinosaur, two young Celestials debate prehistoric Earth's superior life form. But when the ferocity of Devil Dinosaur proves no match for the opposition, a savage from the future is brought back for a battle you thought you'd never see: Hulk vs. Devil Dino! In Fin Fang Four, four giant monsters - incarcerated for years for their crimes against humanity - now find themselves shrunk to human size and working at the home of the very people who captured them: the Fantastic Four! Meet Googam, Son of Goom; Elektro; Gorgilla; and Fin Fang Foom! But when Goom's mad plan to rescue his father goes awry, the quartet must put aside their differences and become - the Fin Fang Four! And in Where Monsters Dwell, witness the terror of Monstrollo, the horror of Manoo and the fright of Bombu! Collects Marvel Monsters: Devil Dinosaur, Fin Fang Four, Monsters on the Prowl, Where Monsters Dwell & Marvel Monster Handbook.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2019, 11:00:58 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 17, 2019, 11:00:58 PM
So I just checked my copy of this book:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/610t1DygREL._SY445_.jpg)
It contains six new stories and five reprints from 1959-61. Jack Kirby was the artist on four of the reprints and Don Heck on the other one.
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(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/610t1DygREL._SY445_.jpg)
It contains six new stories and five reprints from 1959-61. Jack Kirby was the artist on four of the reprints and Don Heck on the other one.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on December 21, 2019, 02:20:40 PM
Post by: Lazarus on December 21, 2019, 02:20:40 PM
Still good stuff then. I like all those 00's one shots.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 23, 2019, 12:33:19 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 23, 2019, 12:33:19 PM
Speaking of books, does anyone have any of these?
(https://images.randomhouse.com/cover/9781845761851)
(https://mcfarlandbooks.com/mcwp17/wp-content/uploads/978-1-4766-7007-2.jpg)
(https://media.titanbooks.com/catalog/products/4828/Art_of_Hammer_front_cover.jpg)
???
(https://images.randomhouse.com/cover/9781845761851)
(https://mcfarlandbooks.com/mcwp17/wp-content/uploads/978-1-4766-7007-2.jpg)
(https://media.titanbooks.com/catalog/products/4828/Art_of_Hammer_front_cover.jpg)
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on December 23, 2019, 01:24:40 PM
Post by: Mord on December 23, 2019, 01:24:40 PM
No, but I really wish I did (especially the bottom one).
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 23, 2019, 03:52:22 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 23, 2019, 03:52:22 PM
Quote from: Mord on December 23, 2019, 01:24:40 PM
No, but I really wish I did (especially the bottom one).
Same here!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 24, 2019, 03:35:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 24, 2019, 03:35:44 PM
Speaking of Xmas themed books, here's another monsterrific one written by Dr. Seuss and released by Random House in 1957:
(https://images3.penguinrandomhouse.com/cover/9780739339251)
The book was turned into an animated movie for TV in 1966:
(https://img.reelgood.com/content/movie/ae1d56ec-ceae-437e-8b44-4e4cfbcb6715/poster-780.jpg)
Here's the trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1AXS8C20M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1AXS8C20M)
:)
(https://images3.penguinrandomhouse.com/cover/9780739339251)
The book was turned into an animated movie for TV in 1966:
(https://img.reelgood.com/content/movie/ae1d56ec-ceae-437e-8b44-4e4cfbcb6715/poster-780.jpg)
Here's the trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1AXS8C20M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J1AXS8C20M)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Haunted hearse on December 25, 2019, 11:47:23 AM
Post by: Haunted hearse on December 25, 2019, 11:47:23 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49244628793_0e2abb13e9_z.jpg)
Here's an actual Munsters lunchbox from the 1960's, and the more recent collectable Tote. This is part of a collection of Lunchboxes I have, including a vintage Casper Lunchbox, whuch was the style used by girls. This Lunchbox was the exact one used by my late sister, when she went to school.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49245104506_395f0fd773_n.jpg)
Here's an actual Munsters lunchbox from the 1960's, and the more recent collectable Tote. This is part of a collection of Lunchboxes I have, including a vintage Casper Lunchbox, whuch was the style used by girls. This Lunchbox was the exact one used by my late sister, when she went to school.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49245104506_395f0fd773_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 25, 2019, 08:09:01 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 25, 2019, 08:09:01 PM
Quote from: Haunted hearse on December 25, 2019, 11:47:23 AMThis is part of a collection of Lunchboxes I have, including a vintage Casper Lunchbox, whuch was the style used by girls. This Lunchbox was the exact one used by my late sister, when she went to school.
You mean your sister kept the lunch box she'd used as a young girl and you now keep it with the other lunch boxes in your collection?
And what's the lunch box on the shelf above the Casper lunch box and the one on the bottom shelf?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Haunted hearse on December 26, 2019, 09:54:42 PM
Post by: Haunted hearse on December 26, 2019, 09:54:42 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 25, 2019, 08:09:01 PMYes. My sister loved Casper, and she always kept it. I keep it as a way to remember her. It even has the thermos. The one on the bottom shelf is a Scooby Do lunchbox. I have it so the side with Shaggy and Scooby being afraid of the Headless Horseman, shows.
You mean your sister kept the lunch box she'd used as a young girl and you now keep it with the other lunch boxes in your collection?
And what's the lunch box on the shelf above the Casper lunch box and the one on the bottom shelf?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 27, 2019, 01:31:08 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 27, 2019, 01:31:08 PM
Quote from: Mord on December 23, 2019, 01:24:40 PMNo, but I really wish I did (especially the bottom one).
How about these three then?
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51oui+6Q65L._SY431_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51M89+YzhdL._SX421_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51cwB3rBDgL._SX352_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
Note that four of the six are authored by Marcus Hearn.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 08, 2020, 12:52:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 08, 2020, 12:52:44 PM
Norm Saunders also did the artwork for the fabulous Topps Frankenstein Stickers set from 1966. Here are two of the sticker cards from Monolith's collection:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48725184233_106ed4b4a2_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48772069416_c2dc6210f5_b.jpg)
Here are a few more:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrankensteinValentineStickers_zps891f2c7d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AValentines1.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/13/02/7a/13027aa65f1f092af6728fc3ddbe48cd--vintage-valentines-valentine-cards.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e4/33/34/e43334503dcec1675f910b80ea76e4eb--frankensteins-monster-norman.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/22/49/a0/2249a01c9dabb00f569f91a6716b0590--collectible-cards-vintage-valentines.jpg)
They're very hard to find these days because they were stickers and kids used them as such.
The display box was also out-of-sight fabulous and looks as if the box art was done by Norm:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Frank%201_zps3xtcptjb.jpg)
Sadly I have nothing but the wrapper myself:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/15-04-201381329PM_zps65359a5d.jpg)
:(
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48725184233_106ed4b4a2_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48772069416_c2dc6210f5_b.jpg)
Here are a few more:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/FrankensteinValentineStickers_zps891f2c7d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AValentines1.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/13/02/7a/13027aa65f1f092af6728fc3ddbe48cd--vintage-valentines-valentine-cards.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/e4/33/34/e43334503dcec1675f910b80ea76e4eb--frankensteins-monster-norman.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/22/49/a0/2249a01c9dabb00f569f91a6716b0590--collectible-cards-vintage-valentines.jpg)
They're very hard to find these days because they were stickers and kids used them as such.
The display box was also out-of-sight fabulous and looks as if the box art was done by Norm:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Frank%201_zps3xtcptjb.jpg)
Sadly I have nothing but the wrapper myself:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/15-04-201381329PM_zps65359a5d.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 08, 2020, 02:26:46 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 08, 2020, 02:26:46 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 08, 2020, 12:52:44 PM
Norm Saunders also did the artwork for the fabulous Topps Frankenstein Stickers set from 1966.
Here is the whole set in "Media".
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=101 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=101)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 09, 2020, 01:24:59 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 09, 2020, 01:24:59 PM
Those are fabulous! And some are so rarely pictured that I've never even seen scans previously!
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I take it that they're not your own though.
???
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I take it that they're not your own though.
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 09, 2020, 04:13:14 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 09, 2020, 04:13:14 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 09, 2020, 01:24:59 PM
Those are fabulous! And some are so rarely pictured that I've never even seen scans previously!
That's why I did the album. :)
Quote from: Hepcat on January 09, 2020, 01:24:59 PM
I take it that they're not your own though.
I don't even have the 3 Creature ones. :(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 11, 2020, 06:18:18 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 11, 2020, 06:18:18 PM
Here are a couple of really good pictures of the Friendly Folk of Gruesome Mansion bagatelle made by Steven Manufacturing Co. in 1973:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/gruesome%20Mansion_zpstppgegye.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_7_23_12_07_7_52_21_0_zpskhaedqze.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/gruesome%20Mansion_zpstppgegye.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/preview_7_23_12_07_7_52_21_0_zpskhaedqze.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 17, 2020, 11:53:17 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 17, 2020, 11:53:17 AM
Here are scans of five more of my Creepy magazines:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201232320PM.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201232323PM.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201232327PM.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201232330PM.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsesubuxyf.jpg)
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(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201232320PM.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201232323PM.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201232327PM.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/29-09-201232330PM.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsesubuxyf.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: BigShadow on January 18, 2020, 03:45:17 PM
Post by: BigShadow on January 18, 2020, 03:45:17 PM
Those old Creepy covers were always extremely well done. Another title I enjoyed was Eerie. They always seemed to have artwork that made you think and allowed your mind to drift off to another plane or dimension into something wonderfully horrible.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 19, 2020, 10:27:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 19, 2020, 10:27:44 PM
Speaking of Eerie, PEZ issued a series of six Eerie Spectre Softhead dispensers in 1978-79:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bGwEKUbxrbI/TJAK8OQ_qjI/AAAAAAAAAfE/wFI8t7JkhvI/s1600/es+airspirit.jpg)
Air Spirit - Diabolic - Scarewolf - Spook - Vamp - Zombie
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESairspiri_zpsa65d935a.jpg)
Air Spirit
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESdiabolic_zps2a5c685a.jpg)
Diabolic
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESscarewo2_zpsdba7bcc7.jpg)
Scarewolf
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESspook_zpsc508a674.jpg)
Spook
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESvamp_000_zps9097ca00.jpg)
Vamp
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESzombie_zpsc0e02e99.jpg)
Zombie
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(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bGwEKUbxrbI/TJAK8OQ_qjI/AAAAAAAAAfE/wFI8t7JkhvI/s1600/es+airspirit.jpg)
Air Spirit - Diabolic - Scarewolf - Spook - Vamp - Zombie
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESairspiri_zpsa65d935a.jpg)
Air Spirit
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESdiabolic_zps2a5c685a.jpg)
Diabolic
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESscarewo2_zpsdba7bcc7.jpg)
Scarewolf
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESspook_zpsc508a674.jpg)
Spook
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESvamp_000_zps9097ca00.jpg)
Vamp
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/ESzombie_zpsc0e02e99.jpg)
Zombie
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 21, 2020, 12:35:38 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 21, 2020, 12:35:38 PM
Quote from: BigShadow on January 18, 2020, 03:45:17 PMAnother title I enjoyed was Eerie. They always seemed to have artwork that made you think and allowed your mind to drift off to another plane or dimension into something wonderfully horrible.
And speaking of Eerie magazine, here are scans of five more issues from my collection:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsbhdxhwkx.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpslgadp19r.jpg?t=1579541547)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zps81ty6vtq.jpg?t=1579541628)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsssldpccz.jpg?t=1579541641)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsouozoabh.jpg?t=1579541675)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 21, 2020, 01:21:52 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 21, 2020, 01:21:52 PM
Is that #30 cover a Gogos?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 21, 2020, 03:18:43 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 21, 2020, 03:18:43 PM
Yes it is. Good eye!
:)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 21, 2020, 08:22:41 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 21, 2020, 08:22:41 PM
This is the coolest.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a6/a1/f9/a6a1f9556a139f5c83eb8b2609631f40.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a6/a1/f9/a6a1f9556a139f5c83eb8b2609631f40.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 21, 2020, 08:26:06 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 21, 2020, 08:26:06 PM
...and this, too.
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/70/f9/b2/70f9b20878f4ac60c234bf3a704ff962--classic-toys-toy-art.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/70/f9/b2/70f9b20878f4ac60c234bf3a704ff962--classic-toys-toy-art.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on January 22, 2020, 02:29:29 AM
Post by: Palifan on January 22, 2020, 02:29:29 AM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on January 21, 2020, 08:22:41 PM
This is the coolest.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a6/a1/f9/a6a1f9556a139f5c83eb8b2609631f40.jpg)
I remember someone bringing one of these to work once and seeing how big it is. It's absolutely huge but a really lovely item. :D
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 22, 2020, 12:04:11 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 22, 2020, 12:04:11 PM
(http://www.bugeyedmonster.com/toys/pulsar/pulsar/blowup/hypnosboxed.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 22, 2020, 03:39:34 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 22, 2020, 03:39:34 PM
Quote from: Palifan on January 22, 2020, 02:29:29 AMI remember someone bringing one of these to work once and seeing how big it is. It's absolutely huge but a really lovely item.
This video provides a good indication of just how big those Mattel Eagle 1 Spaceships actually were:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKGW8lVLQPQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKGW8lVLQPQ)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 22, 2020, 04:56:58 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 22, 2020, 04:56:58 PM
A rad ship.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 22, 2020, 05:00:48 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 22, 2020, 05:00:48 PM
One of my favorite collectibles. I once had two.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/eXgAAOSwSK9eFQpc/s-l640.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/eXgAAOSwSK9eFQpc/s-l640.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 22, 2020, 05:08:53 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 22, 2020, 05:08:53 PM
Cool! Who made that big fellow, and when?
???
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Gojirafan on January 23, 2020, 06:31:19 AM
Post by: Gojirafan on January 23, 2020, 06:31:19 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 22, 2020, 05:08:53 PMMattel made it as part of their shogun warriors line. Without looking, I believe in 1977-1979. They also made a Rodan which is less common to find but very impressiveas well.
Cool! Who made that big fellow, and when?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 23, 2020, 11:14:57 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 23, 2020, 11:14:57 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 22, 2020, 05:08:53 PM
Cool! Who made that big fellow, and when?
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Mattel, circa-1977( that reads bottom of Godzilla's foot.)
I believe there are three different color versions of this King of the Monsters.🎃
Fortunately. I was lucky enough to find one a third of the prices that is being auctioned for on eBAY.
The problem with these Green beasts, are, fist-firing mechanism stops working. Due to spring inside wrist. Red lever on back of neck is broken or will break, eventually. Tail falls off. Yellow feet, specifically, toenails( claws), break or crack. So to find one in near mint or mint condition is rare. A person who have better luck finding a Unicorn.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 23, 2020, 11:56:01 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 23, 2020, 11:56:01 AM
Quote from: Gojirafan on January 23, 2020, 06:31:19 AMThey also made a Rodan which is less common to find but very impressiveas well.
Here's Monolith's Rodan:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4772/26965254578_a764938160_k.jpg)
It seems that while Godzilla was for some unaccountable reason labelled as a Shogun Warrior, Rodan was the one and only member of Mattel's World's Greatest Monsters set. How that somehow came about was a topic of conversation just over a half year ago here in this thread:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=29649.1215 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=29649.1215)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2020, 12:37:39 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2020, 12:37:39 PM
Topps released a fabulous series of Monster Initial Stickers in 1974. There were 132 different combinations of two letter/character cards in the set. They were marketed in packs of four tan backed sticker cards with one puzzle piece plus gum or three white backed sticker cards with one puzzle piece plus gum. Here are some more pics of some of the sticker combinations that were available:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topps-Monster-Initials-Stickers-05_zpszfoqq6pc.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topps-Monster-Initials-Stickers-14_zpsmhlecr93.jpg)
Nine puzzle pieces were required to put together the following picture:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Initial%202_zps7zsnqdyd.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Initial%203_zpsrhrri4ye.jpg)
A couple different wrapper variants:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topps-Monster-Initial-Stickers-Wrapper%20B-US_zpsz2ewghrp.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Initial%20Stickers_zpsbaasr2vp.jpg)
And the display box:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topps-Monster-INitial-Stickers-Box-angle_zpskpegtmrd.jpg)
Sets though are really tough to complete these days because so many of the stickers were used as such by kids.
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topps-Monster-Initials-Stickers-05_zpszfoqq6pc.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topps-Monster-Initials-Stickers-14_zpsmhlecr93.jpg)
Nine puzzle pieces were required to put together the following picture:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Initial%202_zps7zsnqdyd.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Initial%203_zpsrhrri4ye.jpg)
A couple different wrapper variants:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topps-Monster-Initial-Stickers-Wrapper%20B-US_zpsz2ewghrp.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Initial%20Stickers_zpsbaasr2vp.jpg)
And the display box:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Topps-Monster-INitial-Stickers-Box-angle_zpskpegtmrd.jpg)
Sets though are really tough to complete these days because so many of the stickers were used as such by kids.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: BigShadow on January 25, 2020, 11:28:44 PM
Post by: BigShadow on January 25, 2020, 11:28:44 PM
Oh wow, the artwork on those stickers is awesome! Would make for a cool poster.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 28, 2020, 11:44:39 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 28, 2020, 11:44:39 AM
Milton Bradley released at least two Addams Family puzzles in 1965. There's this one:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%20Puzzle%202_zpsxn3z9yi4.jpg)
And then this one:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%20Puzzle_zps81xsbeei.jpg)
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(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%20Puzzle%202_zpsxn3z9yi4.jpg)
And then this one:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%20Puzzle_zps81xsbeei.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 30, 2020, 04:36:54 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 30, 2020, 04:36:54 PM
The Mole People was filmed with a budget of $200,000 by Universal Picture Company and was released to mass critical acclaim in 1956. It seems though that the marketing people couldn't make up their minds on the colour combinations to use for the posters:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/mole_people_poster_02_zps2bd2d13d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/mole_people_poster_03_zpsd6538770.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MolePeople.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MolePeople2.jpg)
Here as well is a scan of my Warren Mole People magazine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130757PM.jpg)
hmjfym
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/mole_people_poster_02_zps2bd2d13d.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/mole_people_poster_03_zpsd6538770.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MolePeople.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MolePeople2.jpg)
Here as well is a scan of my Warren Mole People magazine:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130757PM.jpg)
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 30, 2020, 05:41:51 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 30, 2020, 05:41:51 PM
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/fa/09/dcfa0955a28056a79359ac6fcf59c87b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 30, 2020, 10:19:39 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 30, 2020, 10:19:39 PM
Hmmmmm. By this point in the long run of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, it would seem that James Warren and Forrest Ackerman were stretching the definition of "monster". But then again sometimes I resort to doing the same in this very thread!
;D
;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 31, 2020, 08:35:25 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 31, 2020, 08:35:25 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 30, 2020, 10:19:39 PM
Hmmmmm. By this point in the long run of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, it would seem that James Warren and Forrest Ackerman were stretching the definition of "monster". But then again sometimes I resort to doing the same in this very thread!
;D
In my opinion, I feel the Tusken Raider(s) are definitely classic Monsters. Albeit these Creatures are not large in size. Tusken Raiders are frightening and dangerous. Plus. Not just in the Star Wars universe are they classic. But as a whole in the classic Monsters' universe. Yep!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 05, 2020, 01:31:11 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 05, 2020, 01:31:11 PM
Here are some good pics of the fabled and now highly coveted Frankenstein head speaker from 1965:
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2860095489_92f026dba4.jpg)
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2860095493_a91604c101.jpg)
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/42/87379753_6d655a5925_o.jpg)
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/108/307660912_6b51345a3f_o.jpg)
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/101/307660987_d736911a87_o.jpg)
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/102/307660952_c5b2724edc_o.jpg)
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/103/307661034_2fbaac3cef_o.jpg)
And here's a Captain Company ad:
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/120/301889278_148369a0fd_o.jpg)
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(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2860095489_92f026dba4.jpg)
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2860095493_a91604c101.jpg)
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/42/87379753_6d655a5925_o.jpg)
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/108/307660912_6b51345a3f_o.jpg)
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/101/307660987_d736911a87_o.jpg)
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/102/307660952_c5b2724edc_o.jpg)
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/103/307661034_2fbaac3cef_o.jpg)
And here's a Captain Company ad:
(https://farm1.static.flickr.com/120/301889278_148369a0fd_o.jpg)
ededed
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 07, 2020, 10:06:37 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 07, 2020, 10:06:37 AM
Here are a couple of variants of the very cool ad for the Mad Mad Mad Scientist Laboratory:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mad%20Scientist%20ad_zpsw4dzrlyb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201162528PM.jpg)
The one above I scanned from my copy of the 1966 Famous Monsters of Filmland Yearbook.
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Mad%20Scientist%20ad_zpsw4dzrlyb.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/26-10-201162528PM.jpg)
The one above I scanned from my copy of the 1966 Famous Monsters of Filmland Yearbook.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 09, 2020, 10:36:54 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 09, 2020, 10:36:54 PM
Here are some good shots of the Friendly Monster Game by the Wolverine Toy Co. that Tomsmonstertoys scored at the St. Louis Toyman Show in September of 2014:
(http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/friendlymonster1.jpg)
(http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/friendlymonster4.jpg)
(http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/friendlymonster3.jpg)
(http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/friendlymonster2.jpg)
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(http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/friendlymonster1.jpg)
(http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/friendlymonster4.jpg)
(http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/friendlymonster3.jpg)
(http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/friendlymonster2.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 11, 2020, 05:36:03 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 11, 2020, 05:36:03 PM
The MPC Checkers set wasn't very popular when it was released in 1965 or so. As a result it's really tough to find these days. Here are some pictures of one:
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/9826834955_823614f719_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/9826841316_089845a435_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/9826811814_e19c96f731_o.jpg)
The only way red MPC Weird Monsters were made available was with this set. They could not be gotten otherwise.
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(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/9826834955_823614f719_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/9826841316_089845a435_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/9826811814_e19c96f731_o.jpg)
The only way red MPC Weird Monsters were made available was with this set. They could not be gotten otherwise.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 15, 2020, 07:09:52 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 15, 2020, 07:09:52 PM
Here are scans of five more of my Famous Monsters of Filmland magazines:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpswlrgb8al.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsqkktumqp.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsawn3mhgd.jpg?t=1581725999)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsyb5znpai.jpg?t=1581725999)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpseej2za7q.jpg?t=1581725283)
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(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpswlrgb8al.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsqkktumqp.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsawn3mhgd.jpg?t=1581725999)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsyb5znpai.jpg?t=1581725999)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpseej2za7q.jpg?t=1581725283)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 15, 2020, 07:46:31 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 15, 2020, 07:46:31 PM
Some great covers!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: John Pertwee on February 16, 2020, 06:15:51 PM
Post by: John Pertwee on February 16, 2020, 06:15:51 PM
As a Famous Monsters fan, I'm gutted that https://captainco.com/ is shutting down. Last call for orders is Feb. 23rd.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on February 16, 2020, 06:55:23 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on February 16, 2020, 06:55:23 PM
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/planetoftheapes/images/e/ee/Planet_of_the_Apes_Magazine_11.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20091104171922)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 18, 2020, 12:09:30 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 18, 2020, 12:09:30 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 15, 2020, 07:46:31 PMSome great covers!
Well then you might like these as well. Here are scans of the covers of the first few Vampirella magazines from my collection:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpskml23ufd.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsej8nowso.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpshsyl6sku.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsedo4imco.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/edited-image_zpsxeg4zfbu.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 26, 2020, 11:14:18 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 26, 2020, 11:14:18 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 06, 2017, 04:02:03 PM
Two main variants of the Mad Mad Mad Scientist Laboratory were produced.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/4562075255_671eaa206b_b.jpg)
First the one I had as a kid:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MadScientistLab1-1_zps170325ab.jpg)
And then the slightly more elaborate one with the square foil-lined cardboard tray for surplus chemicals or whatever:
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4562075583_9cfa4cffaf_b.jpg)
Here courtesy of Mike Scott are some really good pictures of the companion Mad Mad Mad Magician set that's missing a few pieces:
(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/1039/cL39Ua.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img924/3701/lqh8XA.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/8527/zwIYXX.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img922/6476/Md35CK.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img924/3659/HDfzGG.jpg)
Monster Bob I believe has a more complete one.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on February 26, 2020, 11:25:24 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on February 26, 2020, 11:25:24 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 26, 2020, 11:14:18 AM
Here courtesy of Mike Scott are some really good pictures of the companion Mad Mad Mad Magician set that's missing a few pieces:
Between "good" and "pictures" should be the word "auction". :laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 26, 2020, 11:41:43 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 26, 2020, 11:41:43 AM
Well you should have bought it!
;)
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2020, 01:16:19 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 28, 2020, 01:16:19 PM
I file my cards in binders by subject category. Here are a few of my non-sport binders:
Jack Davis
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentineCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentines.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentineWrappers.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/WackyPlaksCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AYoullDieLaughing-1.jpg)
Monsters/Horror
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HammerDracula.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpookStories.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTales.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTales2.jpg)
Science Fiction
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MarsAttacks.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpaceCards-1.jpg)
Superheroes - DC
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Funnyfoldingcards.jpg)
Superheroes - Marvel & Other
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SuperHeroCards.jpg)
War & Military Stuff
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/CivilWar-1.jpg)
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Jack Davis
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentineCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentines.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FunnyValentineWrappers.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/WackyPlaksCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AYoullDieLaughing-1.jpg)
Monsters/Horror
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/HammerDracula.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpookStories.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTales.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTales2.jpg)
Science Fiction
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/MarsAttacks.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpaceCards-1.jpg)
Superheroes - DC
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Funnyfoldingcards.jpg)
Superheroes - Marvel & Other
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SuperHeroCards.jpg)
War & Military Stuff
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/CivilWar-1.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 02, 2020, 11:30:28 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 02, 2020, 11:30:28 AM
Here's a good shot of the Hasbro Munsters Picnic Game from 1964:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20game%202_zpsjxqqdoza.jpg)
And the Munsters Masquerade Party Game released at about the same time:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Masq%207_zpsmiepaucf.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Masq%2013_zpsaj53qdse.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Masq%209_zpsufslakhd.jpg)
And the Munsters Drag Race Game from 1964 as well:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Drag_zpswiykzhx3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Drag%207_zpsxjwklzum.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Drag2_zpsexryrhcb.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Drag%203_zpsi8fik4dc.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20game%202_zpsjxqqdoza.jpg)
And the Munsters Masquerade Party Game released at about the same time:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Masq%207_zpsmiepaucf.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Masq%2013_zpsaj53qdse.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Masq%209_zpsufslakhd.jpg)
And the Munsters Drag Race Game from 1964 as well:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Drag_zpswiykzhx3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Drag%207_zpsxjwklzum.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Drag2_zpsexryrhcb.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Drag%203_zpsi8fik4dc.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 05, 2020, 12:40:47 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 05, 2020, 12:40:47 PM
Here are scans of three fabulous Beyond the Unknown covers from my comic collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-07-2011105351PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/.highres/12-07-2011105355PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/.highres/12-07-2011105358PM.jpg)
Joe Kubert, Neal Adams and Murphy Anderson were the respective cover artists for the above issues.
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/12-07-2011105351PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/.highres/12-07-2011105355PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/.highres/12-07-2011105358PM.jpg)
Joe Kubert, Neal Adams and Murphy Anderson were the respective cover artists for the above issues.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 09, 2020, 12:07:07 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 09, 2020, 12:07:07 AM
Here's a very cool Plas-Trix Harry Gruesome slide puzzle from the collection of Monolith:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1942/31274769448_c4297b9495_k.jpg)
I like Horrible Horace!
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/1942/31274769448_c4297b9495_k.jpg)
I like Horrible Horace!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 09, 2020, 12:41:19 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 09, 2020, 12:41:19 AM
Do they call those "slide puzzles"?
I wonder how many monster related ones were made in the '60s - '70s? Looks like 3, here. There was the UM one and the Munsters one. Can't remember any others.
I wonder how many monster related ones were made in the '60s - '70s? Looks like 3, here. There was the UM one and the Munsters one. Can't remember any others.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 09, 2020, 08:17:01 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 09, 2020, 08:17:01 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 09, 2020, 12:41:19 AMDo they call those "slide puzzles"?
Yes.
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 09, 2020, 12:41:19 AMI wonder how many monster related ones were made in the '60s - '70s? Looks like 3, here. There was the UM one and the Munsters one. Can't remember any others.
These are the other ones of which I'm aware:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Roalex%20Frankenstein_zpsbdclx3s3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20Family%20slide%20puzzle_zpsfv7fwzod.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Slide%20Puzzle_zpsjng5qevu.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bat%20Slide%202_zpsjb11guld.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on March 09, 2020, 04:46:36 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on March 09, 2020, 04:46:36 PM
I remember the Addams and Bat ones, now. Thanks for the visual!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mord on March 09, 2020, 05:17:21 PM
Post by: Mord on March 09, 2020, 05:17:21 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 28, 2020, 01:16:19 PM
I file my cards in binders by subject category. Here are a few of my non-sport binders:
Monsters/Horror
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsCards.jpg)
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Amazing card collection, Hep. By far my favorite is that great Outer Limits set. Those are still vivid memories from my childhood.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 19, 2020, 06:13:34 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 19, 2020, 06:13:34 PM
So we've completed 100 pages of this thread! 8) Here now is the first post of 100 more:
MPC (which was by then billing itself as Multiple Toymakers) released a fantastic King Kong Jungle Set in 1967. Here are some pictures I lifted from the net:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%208(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/mpc-king-kong-playset-king-kong_1_cd0bfe15a574ad465a8d9b61362669bb1(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%202.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%203.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-N8AAOSww5NZBejV/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_5329.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%204.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%205.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%209.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Horrorhunter has a really nice one but unfortunatelv the pictures he posted have been blurred by Photobucket.
The MPC playset was based on Rankin/Bass Productions' 24 half hour episodes of The King Kong Show cartoon series which ran on ABC from 6 September 1966 to 31 August 1969. The show featured characters based on designs by the incomparable Jack Davis. Here's a cool comic magazine ad mentioning the show:
(http://www.dialbforblog.com/archives/329/saturday_cartoons.gif)
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MPC (which was by then billing itself as Multiple Toymakers) released a fantastic King Kong Jungle Set in 1967. Here are some pictures I lifted from the net:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%208(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/mpc-king-kong-playset-king-kong_1_cd0bfe15a574ad465a8d9b61362669bb1(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%202.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%203.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-N8AAOSww5NZBejV/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_5329.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%204.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%205.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%209.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Horrorhunter has a really nice one but unfortunatelv the pictures he posted have been blurred by Photobucket.
The MPC playset was based on Rankin/Bass Productions' 24 half hour episodes of The King Kong Show cartoon series which ran on ABC from 6 September 1966 to 31 August 1969. The show featured characters based on designs by the incomparable Jack Davis. Here's a cool comic magazine ad mentioning the show:
(http://www.dialbforblog.com/archives/329/saturday_cartoons.gif)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2020, 11:49:53 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 21, 2020, 11:49:53 PM
MPC also issued the King Kong Jungle Set in this seldom seen but very snazzy window box:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%2011.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Horrorhunter also has one of these but the pictures he posted are also Photobucket blurred.
It's quite uncommon these days which means that it was either an exclusive offer on the part of some chain retailer such as Sears or else MPC issued it late in the set's production history in an effort to revive flagging sales.
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/MPC%20King%20Kong%20Set%2011.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Horrorhunter also has one of these but the pictures he posted are also Photobucket blurred.
It's quite uncommon these days which means that it was either an exclusive offer on the part of some chain retailer such as Sears or else MPC issued it late in the set's production history in an effort to revive flagging sales.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 22, 2020, 01:13:21 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 22, 2020, 01:13:21 AM
I've been a fan of the Kong cartoons since I was a kid and have collected some of the memorabilia associated with it over the years. Here's a hard to find bop bag made by Multiple Toymakers. They also made a Flipper, Tarzan, Bozo, Batman and some others in this large size bop bag line, too.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1892/29731638377_befa553fe6_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MihqfM)King Kong Bop Bag ( Multiple Toymakers 1968 ) (https://flic.kr/p/MihqfM) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1892/29731638377_befa553fe6_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MihqfM)King Kong Bop Bag ( Multiple Toymakers 1968 ) (https://flic.kr/p/MihqfM) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2020, 10:15:43 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2020, 10:15:43 AM
Quote from: Monolith on March 22, 2020, 01:13:21 AMHere's a hard to find bop bag made by Multiple Toymakers. They also made a Flipper, Tarzan, Bozo, Batman and some others in this large size bop bag line, too.
Hey! I didn't know about those Multiple Toymakers' bop bags! I just did a Search and I can't find any previous mention on this board.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 22, 2020, 12:52:20 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 22, 2020, 12:52:20 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 22, 2020, 10:15:43 AM
Hey! I didn't know about those Multiple Toymakers' bop bags! I just did a Search and I can't find any previous mention on this board.
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Not too surprised--they're pretty hard to find. I remember of seeing an ad for them that had a photo of all of them in it.
Here's another hard to find piece, it's a Marx mini metal license plate. They also made a Godzilla, which I have, too.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5553/15114641972_704b1e3828_3k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p2Cuto)1967 Marx King Kong License Plate (https://flic.kr/p/p2Cuto) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2020, 05:44:49 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 22, 2020, 05:44:49 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 22, 2020, 10:15:43 AMQuote from: Monolith on March 22, 2020, 01:13:21 AMHere's a hard to find bop bag made by Multiple Toymakers.
Hey! I didn't know about those Multiple Toymakers' bop bags!
And speaking of bop bags, the Imperial Toy Corporation put out some interesting ones in the 1980's. I saw some in a sundry item shop back in the late eighties but I foolishly failed to buy any. This incidentally led to me making the first thread I started on UMA an inquiry about the bop bags I'd seen twenty or more years earlier!
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=12236.msg195955#msg195955 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=12236.msg195955#msg195955)
The first monster bop bag that Imperial released was evidently this Godzilla in 1983:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/l9sAAOSwyjBW4GeV/s-l400.jpg)
Here's a page from Imperial's 1987 catalogue:
(https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2875043689_167a4d85c9_o.jpg)
And here are pictures I've been able to find of two of the bop bags shown in the catalogue:
(https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/2126790911_233e7c603e.jpg)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=545)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on March 23, 2020, 12:38:57 AM
Post by: Lazarus on March 23, 2020, 12:38:57 AM
I'm finding Dracula's expression very funny. He looks like he farted and it didn't end the way he thought it would.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 23, 2020, 05:59:01 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 23, 2020, 05:59:01 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 19, 2020, 06:13:34 PMHorrorhunter has a really nice one but unfortunatelv the pictures he posted have been blurred by Photobucket.
Here are a couple of pictures of the King Kong Jungle Sets from Horrorhunter's collection:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/Horrorhunter%20MPC%202.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/Horrorhunter%20MPC.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Horrorhunter can't log in to post. I believe a combination of Google Chrome and his anti-virus protection is preventing him from doing so.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 24, 2020, 12:33:14 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 24, 2020, 12:33:14 AM
Here's a hard to find King Kong that was based on the 1960's cartoons. It's a wind-up that was made in Japan, he stands about 8 inches tall. His arms legs and mouth all move. I only ever saw one with it's original box and it sold for more than three thousand dollars.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1494/25008069673_00a578183b_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E6STR4)King Kong Wind-Up (1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/E6STR4) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1494/25008069673_00a578183b_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E6STR4)King Kong Wind-Up (1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/E6STR4) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: mjaycox on March 24, 2020, 10:32:13 PM
Post by: mjaycox on March 24, 2020, 10:32:13 PM
Damn you Monolith! That's amazing
I love it when I find out about toys that I didn't know existed
Let the hunt begin!!!!!
I love it when I find out about toys that I didn't know existed
Let the hunt begin!!!!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 25, 2020, 12:16:56 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 25, 2020, 12:16:56 AM
Quote from: mjaycox on March 24, 2020, 10:32:13 PM
Damn you Monolith! That's amazing
I love it when I find out about toys that I didn't know existed
Let the hunt begin!!!!!
Thanks, glad you like him. In the post above I meant to say that I have only ever seen one with the original box once before, it was on e-bay about five or six years ago and it sold for more than three thousand. I bid on it but got way outbid. I'll probably never find a box for him that I could afford, but I'm happy just having the toy itself. If you keep looking, you'll eventually find one. It might take a while, though. Here's another shot of him...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1462/25004119984_069dbe6108_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E6wDJY)King Kong Wind-Up (1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/E6wDJY) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 25, 2020, 04:36:27 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 25, 2020, 04:36:27 PM
Here's a King Kong talking hand puppet made by Mattel in 1966. I bought this off the store shelf and still have it. He's missing the Bobby Bond that goes in his hand.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7576/15846374730_abd4fba61a_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/q9hP8q)King Kong Hand Puppet (Mattel 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/q9hP8q) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7576/15846374730_abd4fba61a_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/q9hP8q)King Kong Hand Puppet (Mattel 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/q9hP8q) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Haunted hearse on March 25, 2020, 06:08:36 PM
Post by: Haunted hearse on March 25, 2020, 06:08:36 PM
Quote from: Monolith on March 25, 2020, 12:16:56 AMAlthough not nearly as rare, I had bought a Real Ghostbusters firehouse playhouse on Ebay several years ago. Sometime later, there was an auction house, and among the things they had to pack up what people had won, was a box for the toy. When I asked them if I could buy it, they just gave it to me. It's great to have the two together.
Thanks, glad you like him. In the post above I meant to say that I have only ever seen one with the original box once before, it was on e-bay about five or six years ago and it sold for more than three thousand. I bid on it but got way outbid. I'll probably never find a box for him that I could afford, but I'm happy just having the toy itself. If you keep looking, you'll eventually find one. It might take a while, though. Here's another shot of him...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1462/25004119984_069dbe6108_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E6wDJY)King Kong Wind-Up (1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/E6wDJY) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 25, 2020, 11:43:16 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 25, 2020, 11:43:16 PM
Haunted hearse-- congratulations on getting a box, and for free! It's always fun when something like that happens.
I also have the Mattel talking King Kong doll. This one has the Bobby Bond in his hand. It's the same Bobby Bond that they made for the puppet.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3874/14863762209_c2e5fc599d_3k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oDsEEe)1966 Mattel Talking King Kong Doll (https://flic.kr/p/oDsEEe) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
I also have the Mattel talking King Kong doll. This one has the Bobby Bond in his hand. It's the same Bobby Bond that they made for the puppet.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3874/14863762209_c2e5fc599d_3k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oDsEEe)1966 Mattel Talking King Kong Doll (https://flic.kr/p/oDsEEe) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 26, 2020, 11:07:55 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 26, 2020, 11:07:55 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 09, 2020, 12:07:07 AM
Here's a very cool Plas-Trix Harry Gruesome slide puzzle from the collection of Monolith:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1942/31274769448_c4297b9495_k.jpg)
I like Horrible Horace!
Here are some more pictures of these Plas-Trix Monster Puzzles that I found on the net:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/Plas-Trix%20Monster%20Puzzle%206.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/Slide%20Puzzle%204.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/Slide%20Puzzle%203.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Evidently these Plas-Trix Monster Puzzles were produced in at least three different colours - green, blue and black. And they were attached to cards of at least two different colours - red and orange.
There was also at least one subsequent production run and re-release after the initial one:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/Slide%20Puzzle.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Note the absence of the 29 cent price plus the change in the ordering of the pictures on the re-issue. The fine print at the bottom reveals that the production and printing of the earlier ones was in the States sometime before 1 July 1963 when zip codes were introduced but that production was subsequently moved to Hong Kong.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on March 27, 2020, 03:33:27 AM
Post by: Palifan on March 27, 2020, 03:33:27 AM
These Plas-Trix puzzles are amazing but what year were they released?
Ian
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 27, 2020, 10:13:44 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 27, 2020, 10:13:44 AM
So far I've been able to determine only that the initial production run was sometime before 1 July 1963 when zip codes were introduced since the address of Plas-Trix was given as Brooklyn 8. Interesting this detail though:
This does not necessarily mean that no toys branded Plas-Trix could have been produced after 1960 since the original Plas-Trix could have been re-organized under different ownership or another company could have purchased the brand name.
I've not been able to determine when production was shifted to Hong Kong, or even whether production of the re-issued puzzles was authorized by whoever owned the Plas-Trix brand name at the time. It could well have been the case that the company Plas-Trix disappeared after 1960 and some fly-by-night outfit pirated their puzzles for reproduction a few years later. If Plas-Trix was no longer around to defend its intellectual property, such theft might have been relatively easy.
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Quote from: National Museum of American HistoryAccording to advertisements and articles in the New York Times, Plas-Trix Company was in business in Brooklyn by 1950 and went bankrupt in 1960.
This does not necessarily mean that no toys branded Plas-Trix could have been produced after 1960 since the original Plas-Trix could have been re-organized under different ownership or another company could have purchased the brand name.
I've not been able to determine when production was shifted to Hong Kong, or even whether production of the re-issued puzzles was authorized by whoever owned the Plas-Trix brand name at the time. It could well have been the case that the company Plas-Trix disappeared after 1960 and some fly-by-night outfit pirated their puzzles for reproduction a few years later. If Plas-Trix was no longer around to defend its intellectual property, such theft might have been relatively easy.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Palifan on March 27, 2020, 12:37:54 PM
Post by: Palifan on March 27, 2020, 12:37:54 PM
Thanks for the info, I didn't realise these were made so early as I thought that might have been released a bit later. Maybe they were bought up though by someone else as I remember these slide puzzles being quite big through the 70's.
Ian
Ian
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 27, 2020, 02:27:56 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 27, 2020, 02:27:56 PM
The ones without the 29 cent price on the card from Hong Kong could very well have been sold into the 1970's.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 28, 2020, 02:18:44 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 28, 2020, 02:18:44 PM
I like the cheap '60's monsteryness of those Plastrix puzzles
Here's another hard to find 1960's cartoon King Kong related item. It's a bank made by Transogram...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3835/32701194874_aeb533039d_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RPGaWJ)Rare King Kong Bank By Transogram (1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/RPGaWJ) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Here's another hard to find 1960's cartoon King Kong related item. It's a bank made by Transogram...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3835/32701194874_aeb533039d_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RPGaWJ)Rare King Kong Bank By Transogram (1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/RPGaWJ) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 28, 2020, 06:26:14 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 28, 2020, 06:26:14 PM
Here's another hard to find item from 1966. It's the 45RPM record with the King Kong theme song from the cartoon.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4263/34743877680_c92a68e05a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UWcsnN)King Kong Theme Record (Epic 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/UWcsnN) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4263/34743877680_c92a68e05a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UWcsnN)King Kong Theme Record (Epic 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/UWcsnN) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 28, 2020, 06:28:06 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 28, 2020, 06:28:06 PM
On the flip side of the 45 is the Tom Of T.H.U.M.B. theme...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4238/34743873610_1212de9c02_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UWcraC)King Kong Theme/Tom Of T.H.U.M.B. Theme Record (Epic 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/UWcraC) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4238/34743873610_1212de9c02_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UWcraC)King Kong Theme/Tom Of T.H.U.M.B. Theme Record (Epic 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/UWcraC) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 28, 2020, 06:30:00 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 28, 2020, 06:30:00 PM
And here's the whole album which has the theme song, plus four stories...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5563/14883391487_cad9561cf4_3k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oFcgL4)1966 King Kong Record Front (https://flic.kr/p/oFcgL4) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5563/14883391487_cad9561cf4_3k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oFcgL4)1966 King Kong Record Front (https://flic.kr/p/oFcgL4) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2020, 02:48:51 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2020, 02:48:51 PM
This is actually a King Kong cartoon item thats easy to find. It usually sells for as little as twenty-five dollars. It's the 1966 Milton Bradley board game.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8561/16067404806_937595284d_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qtPDEN)King Kong Board Game (Milton Bradley 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/qtPDEN) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8561/16067404806_937595284d_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qtPDEN)King Kong Board Game (Milton Bradley 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/qtPDEN) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2020, 02:50:36 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2020, 02:50:36 PM
Here's a shot of the playing board.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7567/15470878234_4bc83b73e6_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pz7i6U)King Kong Board Game Board (MB 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/pz7i6U) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7567/15470878234_4bc83b73e6_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pz7i6U)King Kong Board Game Board (MB 1966) (https://flic.kr/p/pz7i6U) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2020, 06:51:27 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 29, 2020, 06:51:27 PM
This is the Rubb' R Nik by Multiple Toymakers from 1967...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4181/35434691502_18b5fd59c3_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZf4fW)King Kong Rubb'r Nik (Multiple Toymakers 1967) (https://flic.kr/p/VZf4fW) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4181/35434691502_18b5fd59c3_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VZf4fW)King Kong Rubb'r Nik (Multiple Toymakers 1967) (https://flic.kr/p/VZf4fW) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 29, 2020, 11:19:09 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 29, 2020, 11:19:09 PM
Cool! You've probably got the finest collection of King Kong Show related collectibles on this board.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 30, 2020, 12:50:25 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 30, 2020, 12:50:25 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 29, 2020, 11:19:09 PM
Cool! You've probably got the finest collection of King Kong Show related collectibles on this board.
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Thanks. Here's another item--it's the King Kong magic slate from 1968.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5556/15299024631_f0bebbff27_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/piVv1K)1968 King Kong Magic Slate (https://flic.kr/p/piVv1K) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on March 30, 2020, 12:52:25 AM
Post by: Lazarus on March 30, 2020, 12:52:25 AM
Is there any way to get the kinks out of that plastic? Heat maybe?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 30, 2020, 10:11:03 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 30, 2020, 10:11:03 AM
Quote from: Lazarus on March 30, 2020, 12:52:25 AM
Is there any way to get the kinks out of that plastic? Heat maybe?
I never tried it. Maybe heat would work.
Here's a Kong coloring book. This was made with a flocked cover version and also a non-flocked cover. I have the flocked.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3864/14990323406_4a78441cd5_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oQDjTQ)1967 King Kong Coloring Book Cover (https://flic.kr/p/oQDjTQ) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 30, 2020, 10:22:02 AM
Post by: Hepcat on March 30, 2020, 10:22:02 AM
Quote from: Monolith on March 30, 2020, 12:50:25 AMThanks. Here's another item--it's the King Kong magic slate from 1968.
I loved magic slates as a kid! Therefore I still love them now. Someday I may expand my collecting activities into magic slates. A good sized collection could be entirely stored in plastic sheets within one tall artist portfolio type of binder.
Here are a few pictures from my small present collection:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Weird-OhMagicSlates2_zps1e5d60f0.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DeputyDawyCleanSlate.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/DinkyDoodler.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 30, 2020, 01:54:02 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 30, 2020, 01:54:02 PM
Those are great slates! I especially like the Weird-Oh's. I have a few more, too like Rocky and Bullwinkle and some other cartoon related magic slates. The slates I really want are the Munsters and Addams Family, but I always get outbid on them.
That King Kong coloring book I posted was made by Whitman, a company that made many coloring books. Here's another coloring book they made that was just for the Asian market. This coloring book is much harder to find than the other King Kong one. It's a larger size, too.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4463/37587276781_19a90bbfbe_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZgsBSe)King Kong Show Coloring Book ( Whitman 1971 ) (https://flic.kr/p/ZgsBSe) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
That King Kong coloring book I posted was made by Whitman, a company that made many coloring books. Here's another coloring book they made that was just for the Asian market. This coloring book is much harder to find than the other King Kong one. It's a larger size, too.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4463/37587276781_19a90bbfbe_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZgsBSe)King Kong Show Coloring Book ( Whitman 1971 ) (https://flic.kr/p/ZgsBSe) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 30, 2020, 01:56:33 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 30, 2020, 01:56:33 PM
Here's a page of the coloring book so you can see what the art looks like. The copy that I have is actually the only copy I've ever seen.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4488/37538368806_24e27817af_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zc8Xeh)King Kong Show Coloring Book ( Whitman 1971 ) (https://flic.kr/p/Zc8Xeh) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4488/37538368806_24e27817af_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zc8Xeh)King Kong Show Coloring Book ( Whitman 1971 ) (https://flic.kr/p/Zc8Xeh) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 31, 2020, 12:32:49 AM
Post by: Monolith on March 31, 2020, 12:32:49 AM
This is the King Kong slide from the Kenner Give A Show Projector from 1968.I have a boxed projector and a bunch of other slides, too.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1499/24431632611_a06a9e174b_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DdWvc2)Kenner Give-A-Show King Kong Slide ( 1968 ) (https://flic.kr/p/DdWvc2) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1499/24431632611_a06a9e174b_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DdWvc2)Kenner Give-A-Show King Kong Slide ( 1968 ) (https://flic.kr/p/DdWvc2) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 31, 2020, 11:19:12 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 31, 2020, 11:19:12 PM
I have these three King Kong notebooks that were made in Japan in 1966. These are hard to find.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/619/23583077090_8aa0f39572_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BVXrcq)Japanese King Kong Notebook (1966) (https://flic.kr/p/BVXrcq) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/619/23583077090_8aa0f39572_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BVXrcq)Japanese King Kong Notebook (1966) (https://flic.kr/p/BVXrcq) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 31, 2020, 11:20:58 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 31, 2020, 11:20:58 PM
Here's the second one.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7841/32025797197_a3b88ad8a5_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QN1zKc)King Kong Notebook ( Seika 1966 ) (https://flic.kr/p/QN1zKc) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7841/32025797197_a3b88ad8a5_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QN1zKc)King Kong Notebook ( Seika 1966 ) (https://flic.kr/p/QN1zKc) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on March 31, 2020, 11:22:50 PM
Post by: Monolith on March 31, 2020, 11:22:50 PM
And here's the third notebook. The company that made these also made notebooks with Speed Racer and Astro Boy.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4879/46200198241_259970e165_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2doy6m6)King Kong Note Pad ( Seika 1966 ) (https://flic.kr/p/2doy6m6) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4879/46200198241_259970e165_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2doy6m6)King Kong Note Pad ( Seika 1966 ) (https://flic.kr/p/2doy6m6) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on April 01, 2020, 12:29:43 PM
Post by: Lazarus on April 01, 2020, 12:29:43 PM
LOVE the notebooks
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 01, 2020, 04:15:19 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 01, 2020, 04:15:19 PM
Quote from: Monolith on March 31, 2020, 12:32:49 AMThis is the King Kong slide from the Kenner Give A Show Projector from 1968.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1499/24431632611_a06a9e174b_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DdWvc2)Kenner Give-A-Show King Kong Slide ( 1968 ) (https://flic.kr/p/DdWvc2) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
How did you keep your slides so straight? I've found that the slides warp badly over the years.
Here are a couple of pictures of the Kenner Give-a-Show Projector from my own collection with the warped slides:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/16/Kenner%20Give%201.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/16/Kenner%20Give%202.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on April 02, 2020, 12:13:26 PM
Post by: Monolith on April 02, 2020, 12:13:26 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on April 01, 2020, 12:29:43 PM
LOVE the notebooks
On the inside of each there's a picture to color. Here's an example...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4830/46200195611_03c6f983fa_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2doy5yK)King Kong Note Pad Inside Illustration ( Seika 1966 ) (https://flic.kr/p/2doy5yK) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on April 02, 2020, 12:20:12 PM
Post by: Monolith on April 02, 2020, 12:20:12 PM
Hepcat---most of the Kenner Give A Show slides I see are warped. The slides I have inside by boxed set are also warped. I also have a bunch of loose slides that I store sandwiched between two pieces of cardboard that I cut so their just a little bit bigger than the slides, then I taped them together. This seems to keep them fairly flat.
I also have this ABC Comic, which was a one-off. It has King Kong comics inside, and others, showing why I would wake up early on Saturday morning--it was so I could watch all these cool cartoons.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7576/15996794919_eccaf18f16_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qnzKNX)ABC TV Comics 1967 (https://flic.kr/p/qnzKNX) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
I also have this ABC Comic, which was a one-off. It has King Kong comics inside, and others, showing why I would wake up early on Saturday morning--it was so I could watch all these cool cartoons.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7576/15996794919_eccaf18f16_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qnzKNX)ABC TV Comics 1967 (https://flic.kr/p/qnzKNX) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 02, 2020, 08:06:24 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 02, 2020, 08:06:24 PM
Quote from: Monolith on April 02, 2020, 12:20:12 PMI also have this ABC Comic, which was a one-off. It has King Kong comics inside, and others, showing why I would wake up early on Saturday morning--it was so I could watch all these cool cartoons.
I've now decided that there's a place for that comic in my collection even though I typically steer away from Marvel comics since they're so widely collected by most other comic fans.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 02, 2020, 08:07:23 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 02, 2020, 08:07:23 PM
Whoops! Looks like Photobucket has now begun to crackdown on users such as myself who have found a way to skirt Photobucket's limits on uploading when we exceed the bandwidth usage ceiling. Hmmmmm. Not good. I might now have to pay more.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on April 04, 2020, 05:13:54 PM
Post by: Monolith on April 04, 2020, 05:13:54 PM
I also have this Handkerchief from the 1960's that was made for the Japanese market.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4622/25109289327_adb161a3c9_3k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EfPEVv)King Kong Handkerchief ( 1966 ) (https://flic.kr/p/EfPEVv) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4622/25109289327_adb161a3c9_3k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EfPEVv)King Kong Handkerchief ( 1966 ) (https://flic.kr/p/EfPEVv) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 08, 2020, 06:11:48 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 08, 2020, 06:11:48 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 26, 2020, 11:07:55 PMThere was also at least one subsequent production run and re-release (of the Plas-Trix Monster Puzzles) after the initial one:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/Slide%20Puzzle.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Note the absence of the 29 cent price plus the change in the ordering of the pictures on the re-issue. The fine print at the bottom reveals that the production and printing of the earlier ones was in the States sometime before 1 July 1963 when zip codes were introduced but that production was subsequently moved to Hong Kong.
Quote from: Hepcat on March 27, 2020, 10:13:44 AMSo far I've been able to determine only that the initial production run was sometime before 1 July 1963 when zip codes were introduced since the address of Plas-Trix was given as Brooklyn 8. Interesting this detail though:Quote from: National Museum of American HistoryAccording to advertisements and articles in the New York Times, Plas-Trix Company was in business in Brooklyn by 1950 and went bankrupt in 1960.
This does not necessarily mean that no toys branded Plas-Trix could have been produced after 1960 since the original Plas-Trix could have been re-organized under different ownership or another company could have purchased the brand name.
I've not been able to determine when production was shifted to Hong Kong, or even whether production of the re-issued puzzles was authorized by whoever owned the Plas-Trix brand name at the time. It could well have been the case that the company Plas-Trix disappeared after 1960 and some fly-by-night outfit pirated their puzzles for reproduction a few years later. If Plas-Trix was no longer around to defend its intellectual property, such theft might have been relatively easy.
The fact that the original Plas-Trix Company appears to have gone bankrupt in 1960 raises an interesting question about the Official Bat Puzzle from 1966 pictured below:
Note how the puzzle image is strikingly similar to Batman's image on the classic cover of Detective Comics 31:
Now previously I'd thought that this Bat-Ree Corp. was just a transparent attempt by Plas-Trix to distance itself from legal liability for evading paying licensing fees to DC. Plas-Trix's previous bankruptcy though raises the question of whether some fly-by-night outfit wasn't also ripping off Plas-Trix copyrights/trademarks with this Bat Puzzle. I mean if some outfit was bold enough to rip off a successful publishing colossus like DC, why would it not also be willing to rip-off the owners of the copyrights of a bankrupt company?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on April 11, 2020, 11:51:27 PM
Post by: Monolith on April 11, 2020, 11:51:27 PM
This is a 1960's Japanese Menko card with King Kong and Bobby Bond on it. Sometimes in Japan they portrayed the animated Kong more realistically, like this.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49763642022_5194828a79_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iPrF2Y)1960's King Kong Menko Card (https://flic.kr/p/2iPrF2Y) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49763642022_5194828a79_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iPrF2Y)1960's King Kong Menko Card (https://flic.kr/p/2iPrF2Y) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 15, 2020, 11:04:25 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 15, 2020, 11:04:25 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 09, 2020, 08:17:01 AMQuote from: Mike Scott on March 09, 2020, 12:41:19 AMI wonder how many monster related ones were made in the '60s - '70s?
These are the other ones of which I'm aware:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Roalex%20Frankenstein_zpsbdclx3s3.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20Family%20slide%20puzzle_zpsfv7fwzod.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Slide%20Puzzle_zpsjng5qevu.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Bat%20Slide%202_zpsjb11guld.jpg)
If these two count, they then bring the total up to nine:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/Slide%20Puzzle%20Spider%20Web.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Roalex%20F_zpsa4yuxect.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Buzzybean on April 16, 2020, 09:57:40 PM
Post by: Buzzybean on April 16, 2020, 09:57:40 PM
Less than two years old and these Ed Repka prints are some of my favorites...
(https://i.ibb.co/nnxR7b4/46687664-1984758031591285-1482677518656864256-n.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/nnxR7b4/46687664-1984758031591285-1482677518656864256-n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 16, 2020, 10:37:15 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 16, 2020, 10:37:15 PM
Nice!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 18, 2020, 02:05:26 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 18, 2020, 02:05:26 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 02:41:58 PMAncient Dark God Custom Playset:
Here are some good replacement shots of horrorhunter's custom Ancient Dark Gods Playset:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Horrorhunter%20Dark%20Gods%202.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Horrorhunter%20Dark%20Gods.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Horrorhunter%20Dark%20Gods%203.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Horrorhunter%20Dark%20Gods%204.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 20, 2020, 09:57:14 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 20, 2020, 09:57:14 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 09, 2020, 12:41:19 AMI wonder how many monster related (slide puzzles) were made in the '60s - '70s?
I'm not sure whether these two from my collection of a ghost and a black cat should count or not....
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/CasperhisTVPals.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/FelixGame.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 21, 2020, 06:15:16 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 21, 2020, 06:15:16 PM
Failed attempt to post pic. ::)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 21, 2020, 09:45:20 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 21, 2020, 09:45:20 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 21, 2020, 06:15:16 PM
Failed attempt to post pic. ::)
If you had left it, maybe I could have figured out what went wrong.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 24, 2020, 12:48:17 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 24, 2020, 12:48:17 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on August 19, 2018, 02:23:46 PMRocketship To Venus Custom Playset:
Here are some good replacement shots of horrorhunter's custom Rocketship to Venus Playset:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Rocketship%20to%20Venus%201.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Rocketship%20to%20Venus%205.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Rocketship%20to%20Venus%202.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Rocketship%20to%20Venus%204.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Rocketship%20to%20Venus%203.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 28, 2020, 01:30:24 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 28, 2020, 01:30:24 PM
My UniMon bootleg playset-style figures from south-of-the-border:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1948/31002868838_69b40fb0bc_b.jpg)
I love Mexican food and Mexican Bootleg Monster Toys! 8)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1948/31002868838_69b40fb0bc_b.jpg)
I love Mexican food and Mexican Bootleg Monster Toys! 8)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 28, 2020, 01:46:47 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 28, 2020, 01:46:47 PM
You'll have to give those friendly fellows roles to play in your next Custom playset. Hmmmm, "Transylvanian Terror" perhaps, you know with a castle, a pack of wolves, owls, vultures, townspeople, well stacked femme fatales and monsters galore?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on April 28, 2020, 02:05:54 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on April 28, 2020, 02:05:54 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 28, 2020, 01:46:47 PMI've had plans for that ever since I acquired them a few years ago, but I just haven't found the right castle/haunted house to use in a custom playset. These guys are about 4" tall so they would fit pretty well with Marx Bathing Beauties and Hamilton's Invaders Blue Defenders (since you want the monsters a little taller than victims and "normal people"). They have been on display on the shelf with my Marx UniMons and Palmers since I got them, and they give a nice contrast to those figures. One can never have too much monster eye candy.
You'll have to give those friendly fellows roles to play in your next Custom playset. Hmmmm, "Transylvanian Terror" perhaps, you know with a castle, a pack of wolves, owls, vultures, townspeople, well stacked femme fatales and monsters galore?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 01, 2020, 11:25:59 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 01, 2020, 11:25:59 PM
Here are some really good shots I lifted off the net of the Create and Draw Monsters Electric Designers Set that Lakeside released in 1964:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Lakeside_Monsters_Set_2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Lakeside_Monsters_Set_1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Lakeside_Monsters_Set_4.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Lakeside_Monsters_Set_5.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Lakeside_Monsters_Set_3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Lakeside_Monsters_Set_2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Lakeside_Monsters_Set_1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Lakeside_Monsters_Set_4.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Lakeside_Monsters_Set_5.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Lakeside_Monsters_Set_3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 03, 2020, 01:53:09 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 03, 2020, 01:53:09 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on April 28, 2020, 02:05:54 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1948/31002868838_69b40fb0bc_b.jpg)
I've had plans for that ever since I acquired them a few years ago, but I just haven't found the right castle/haunted house to use in a custom playset. These guys are about 4" tall so they would fit pretty well with Marx Bathing Beauties and Hamilton's Invaders Blue Defenders (since you want the monsters a little taller than victims and "normal people").
Unfortunately those Universal monster figures wouldn't be big enough to pair up very well with the Marx Campus Cuties:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Campuscuties_lg_zps1b688df3.jpg)
(http://www.scrubbles.net/cc/pic1.jpg) (http://www.scrubbles.net/cc/pic6.jpg) (http://www.scrubbles.net/cc/pic5.jpg) (http://www.scrubbles.net/cc/pic7.jpg) (http://www.scrubbles.net/cc/pic8.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 03, 2020, 03:54:41 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 03, 2020, 03:54:41 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 03, 2020, 01:53:09 PM
Yes, those Universal monster figures would pair up very well indeed with the Marx Bathing Beauties:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Campuscuties_lg_zps1b688df3.jpg)
(http://www.scrubbles.net/cc/pic1.jpg) (http://www.scrubbles.net/cc/pic6.jpg) (http://www.scrubbles.net/cc/pic5.jpg) (http://www.scrubbles.net/cc/pic7.jpg) (http://www.scrubbles.net/cc/pic8.jpg)
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Those are pics of the Marx Campus Cuties.
These are the Marx Bathing Beauties:
(https://images.bonanzastatic.com/afu/images/9937/5551/bathingbeautiespeach1210.jpg)
The Campus Cuties are around 5" tall and would be too big for the 4" monster figures. The Bathing Beauties are 3" tall and would make good "victim" figures to be menaced by the monsters. ;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 03, 2020, 04:22:11 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 03, 2020, 04:22:11 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 03, 2020, 03:54:41 PM
Chrome won't let me post pics on UMA
I'm using Google Chrome to post this pic from ImageShack.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/6134/FzCXsW.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 03, 2020, 04:31:00 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 03, 2020, 04:31:00 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z03GiPRfqno/UKGnx4hd-7I/AAAAAAAA7V4/0j0JzQ78oAU/s1600/5f70e2a9-f15a-44c8-8242-a68394a5cecb-standard.jpg)
Yep, "Copy Image Address", not "Copy Image". *facepalm*
Bye, bye, Internet Explorer and playing musical browsers.
Yep, "Copy Image Address", not "Copy Image". *facepalm*
Bye, bye, Internet Explorer and playing musical browsers.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 03, 2020, 05:03:45 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 03, 2020, 05:03:45 PM
My Diener Space Creatures:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1907/45525225301_42181baa82_b.jpg)
Mike, I was going about it wrong. I was clicking on "Copy Image" instead of "Copy Image Address". I tried that for the image above and it worked. Thanks for challenging me to dig a little further. Seems simple now that I know.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1907/45525225301_42181baa82_b.jpg)
Mike, I was going about it wrong. I was clicking on "Copy Image" instead of "Copy Image Address". I tried that for the image above and it worked. Thanks for challenging me to dig a little further. Seems simple now that I know.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 03, 2020, 05:41:58 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 03, 2020, 05:41:58 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 03, 2020, 05:03:45 PM
Mike, I was going about it wrong. I was clicking on "Copy Image" instead of "Copy Image Address".
Well, there's your problem! ;D Indeed! The web address. The URL ending in .jpg, etc.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 03, 2020, 08:37:26 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 03, 2020, 08:37:26 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 03, 2020, 03:54:41 PMThose are pics of the Marx Campus Cuties.
These are the Marx Bathing Beauties:
The Campus Cuties are around 5" tall and would be too big for the 4" monster figures. The Bathing Beauties are 3" tall and would make good "victim" figures to be menaced by the monsters.
Oh groan.
You had typed Bathing Beauties. Somehow this morning I got the "bright" idea of offering up a picture of the Campus Cuties in response to your post. So I did a Search for Campus Cuties on UMA and I found some. Then I posted them without noticing or realizing that the reference in your post was to the Bathing Beauties. I even went and copied your "Bathing Beauties" words to describe the pictures I was posting.
And I knew the difference between the two. Pictures of the Bathing Beauties had also popped up when I did my Search for Campus Cuties. I guess I was so eager to post Campus Cuties pictures that your reference to Bathing Beauties in your post just didn't register with me when I went to post earlier today.
Kind of tough to explain being so focused on the Campus Cuties that I ignored your actual words though. I know, I know! I'll blame it on the stress related to the whole Wuhan virus thing!
:P
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 03, 2020, 08:53:14 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 03, 2020, 08:53:14 PM
No worries, Hep.
I've been making bigger mistakes by trying to post pics on UMA with Chrome by clicking on "copy image" instead of "copy image address". It was never an issue with UMA's security certificate at all. I was just clicking on the wrong thing. ::)
At least I don't have to fool with Internet Explorer anymore now that I finally got that straight. I'm not too tech savvy, but I keep plugging away. :laugh:
I've been making bigger mistakes by trying to post pics on UMA with Chrome by clicking on "copy image" instead of "copy image address". It was never an issue with UMA's security certificate at all. I was just clicking on the wrong thing. ::)
At least I don't have to fool with Internet Explorer anymore now that I finally got that straight. I'm not too tech savvy, but I keep plugging away. :laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 03, 2020, 09:49:29 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 03, 2020, 09:49:29 PM
The real reason why I bungled so badly on the Bathing Beauties/Campus Cuties is that after almost four years and 105 pages of this thread, it's now tough to find ideas for this thread that are entirely new. Therefore whenever I get an idea for a quick post on something new and different I'm all too eager to post it.
:-\
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 04, 2020, 11:03:46 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 04, 2020, 11:03:46 AM
Here's a little weirdy. It's a rubber Skullbat I bought from an eBay seller a few years ago.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1936/45413552301_3a8009b8ea_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1909/44498553115_f65aa3ed53_b.jpg)
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/1936/45413552301_3a8009b8ea_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1909/44498553115_f65aa3ed53_b.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 04, 2020, 11:20:14 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 04, 2020, 11:20:14 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 04, 2020, 11:03:46 AM
Here's a little weirdy. It's a rubber Skullbat I bought from an eBay seller a few years ago.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1936/45413552301_3a8009b8ea_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1909/44498553115_f65aa3ed53_b.jpg)
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Super rad, H.H.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 06, 2020, 10:39:23 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 06, 2020, 10:39:23 AM
Here are pictures of three classic posters that were marketed by Warren Publishing through house ads:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Uncle%20Creepy_zpscvbyomcu.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Cousin%20Eerie_zpsrgltcfxk.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QhXz4P2Pj8U/UIwmsJ9CW9I/AAAAAAAAJZw/68ohsgdvRTk/s1600/gonzalez_vampirella_poster.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Uncle%20Creepy_zpscvbyomcu.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Cousin%20Eerie_zpsrgltcfxk.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QhXz4P2Pj8U/UIwmsJ9CW9I/AAAAAAAAJZw/68ohsgdvRTk/s1600/gonzalez_vampirella_poster.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 06, 2020, 05:15:04 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 06, 2020, 05:15:04 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 06, 2020, 10:39:23 AMHey, I have those. ;D
Here are pictures of three classic posters that were marketed by Warren Publishing through house ads:
Here's an old pic of some junk on some of my mag boxes with the Sanjulian Uncle Creepy and Cousin Eerie posters in the background.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1907/44531284614_d6e12e3026_b.jpg)
I bought those from Dennis Druktenis many moons ago.
And, here's another old pic of my Harris (reprint) Vampi door poster by Jose Gonzalez.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1871/30272370938_0198a8b981_b.jpg)
I have an original Warren Vampi door poster as well but that one stays rolled up in a poster tube. I bought the original from an eBay seller who purchased a few at the Warren bankruptcy sale back around '83. Also bought an original Dirt From Dracula's Castle pendant with COA from that guy. :laugh:
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 06, 2020, 05:45:09 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 06, 2020, 05:45:09 PM
I don't know how often you are into those boxes, but if you drape a cloth over them, it would look like a table or other piece of furniture underneath.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 06, 2020, 05:51:06 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 06, 2020, 05:51:06 PM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 06, 2020, 05:45:09 PMThat's true. I open them often enough to try to keep what's on top to a minimum, though it doesn't look that way in the pic. I'm always moving this junk around because fate has decreed that what I want at any given moment is what's under something else.
I don't know how often you are into those boxes, but if you drape a cloth over them, it would look like a table or other piece of furniture underneath.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 06, 2020, 06:19:42 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 06, 2020, 06:19:42 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 06, 2020, 05:51:06 PM
I open them often enough to try to keep what's on top to a minimum, though it doesn't look that way in the pic.
I got the same problem. Not only the junk on top, but the boxes are stacked 4 deep, so if you want what's in the bottom one you gotta drag 3 (heavy) boxes off the top of it!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on May 07, 2020, 12:02:02 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on May 07, 2020, 12:02:02 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on May 06, 2020, 06:19:42 PMThe plight of the collector, never enough space!
I got the same problem. Not only the junk on top, but the boxes are stacked 4 deep, so if you want what's in the bottom one you gotta drag 3 (heavy) boxes off the top of it!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 07, 2020, 12:50:17 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 07, 2020, 12:50:17 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 07, 2020, 12:02:02 PMThe plight of the collector, never enough space!
Which is why I've been limiting myself to items in really pristine condition. My interests are so broad my dwelling would otherwise have been overwhelmed by my acquisitions decades ago.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on May 10, 2020, 12:42:58 AM
Post by: skully on May 10, 2020, 12:42:58 AM
Hep, my dwelling IS overwhelmed!! The antique markets here in PA. are all closed for now, so I can't get rid of items, but the good thing is I'm not bringing any more home for the time being.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 10, 2020, 10:37:12 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 10, 2020, 10:37:12 AM
What you need is a bigger house! Or get rid of all your junk furniture, e.g. sofas, chairs, tables, televisions, stoves, refrigerators, etc. to create more room for cabinets and bookcases in which to store collectibles.
:)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 10, 2020, 10:47:09 AM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on May 10, 2020, 10:47:09 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on May 10, 2020, 10:37:12 AM
What you need is a bigger house! Or get rid of all your junk furniture, e.g. sofas, chairs, tables, televisions, stoves, refrigerators, etc. to create more room for cabinets and bookcases in which to store collectibles. :)
All you need is a recliner, TV, refrigerator and a microwave. Everyplace else is for collectibles.
(I know, you're wondering about a toilet. Build an outhouse in the backyard - or the front yard, if you hate your neighbors.)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on May 10, 2020, 10:51:41 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on May 10, 2020, 10:51:41 AM
I think you're gonna need a bigger house.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/2043/uELdZA.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/2043/uELdZA.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 10, 2020, 10:51:50 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 10, 2020, 10:51:50 AM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on May 10, 2020, 10:47:09 AMAll you need is a recliner, TV, refrigerator and a microwave. Everyplace else is for collectibles.
You need a stereo too, although good ones might take up more room than a TV.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 12, 2020, 09:31:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 12, 2020, 09:31:57 PM
Here's the cover and one of the interior pages from the booklet with Neal Adams artwork that was included inside the Aurora Monster Scenes model kits:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Adams1_zps82bvel6r.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Adams%202_zpszywv48vo.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Adams1_zps82bvel6r.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Adams%202_zpszywv48vo.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2020, 09:24:00 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 13, 2020, 09:24:00 PM
I served as the model for this PEZ dispenser:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZCat_zps77c67182.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZBC_zps05681366.jpg)
Otherwise these are my two favourite horrorific PEZ dispensers:
Puzzy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZPuzzy1_zpsa99606f9.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZPuzzy_zps5d902f96.jpg)
Raven
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZCatampRaven_zps41fb4c58.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZRaven3_zps32339ccd.jpg)
The reason there are so many variants of each is because each was part of the Mr. Ugly and His New Friends assortment which was released several different times over the years as well as the Kooky Zoo assortment which was also released several different times:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/MrUglyPEZ_zps65b75411.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/KookyZoo_zpsf665ce1f.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZGirl3_zpsf5ed2633.jpg)
:)
P.S. This is the fourth anniversary of the day I started this thread. Hopefully we can keep it going for a fifth anniversary gala celebration anyway!
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZCat_zps77c67182.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZBC_zps05681366.jpg)
Otherwise these are my two favourite horrorific PEZ dispensers:
Puzzy
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZPuzzy1_zpsa99606f9.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZPuzzy_zps5d902f96.jpg)
Raven
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZCatampRaven_zps41fb4c58.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZRaven3_zps32339ccd.jpg)
The reason there are so many variants of each is because each was part of the Mr. Ugly and His New Friends assortment which was released several different times over the years as well as the Kooky Zoo assortment which was also released several different times:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/MrUglyPEZ_zps65b75411.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/KookyZoo_zpsf665ce1f.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/PEZGirl3_zpsf5ed2633.jpg)
:)
P.S. This is the fourth anniversary of the day I started this thread. Hopefully we can keep it going for a fifth anniversary gala celebration anyway!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 14, 2020, 07:28:21 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 14, 2020, 07:28:21 PM
Here's a good picture of a carded set of Universal Monsters Hot Wheels:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Universal_zps3c2be347.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Universal_zps3c2be347.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2020, 05:19:09 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2020, 05:19:09 PM
Kenner released Lightning Bug "Glo-Juice" in 1967 just before Aurora released the Frightening Lightning variants of its monster model kits:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Kenner%20Lightning%20Bug_zpsqtaxhe8r.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/GlowJuice_zpsca6eb1ce.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Kenner%20Lightning%20Bug_zpsqtaxhe8r.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/GlowJuice_zpsca6eb1ce.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on May 19, 2020, 05:36:16 PM
Post by: skully on May 19, 2020, 05:36:16 PM
Hi Hep. I remember buying a bottle of this when it came out, I actually used it on a few figure kits that I built to see what it would look like, the glow effect was really cool, but I remember it went on a bit thick, and the liquid didn't really stay on too well. After it dried, you could peel it off real easy.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 27, 2020, 09:12:46 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 27, 2020, 09:12:46 PM
Here are a couple of pics of the fabulous Ideal Addams Family board game from 1964:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%20Board_zpsji0cg5gd.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%20board%202_zpserml38ol.jpg)
A later Addams Family board game was the one Milton Bradley released in 1973:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%20board%20game%202_zpsw8iotmjv.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20Family%20board_zpsuqjhbxwg.jpg)
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(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%20Board_zpsji0cg5gd.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%20board%202_zpserml38ol.jpg)
A later Addams Family board game was the one Milton Bradley released in 1973:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20family%20board%20game%202_zpsw8iotmjv.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20Family%20board_zpsuqjhbxwg.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 29, 2020, 09:50:02 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 29, 2020, 09:50:02 AM
A Witch Deflector coin about the size of a fifty cent piece was handed out as a premium in 1964 to movie goers attending the double feature The Horror of It All and Witchcraft:
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/9664/CCWz9m.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/7446/MPxW6o.jpg)
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(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/9664/CCWz9m.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/7446/MPxW6o.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Therin of Andor on May 31, 2020, 07:38:48 PM
Post by: Therin of Andor on May 31, 2020, 07:38:48 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8553/8710084804_6c10732989.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/egFsKW)
3D movie (https://flic.kr/p/egFsKW) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
I took my Mego-like Creature to a retro-screening of his movie, in 3D.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8542/8639298792_2422aa3475.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/eaqExs)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (https://flic.kr/p/eaqExs) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
3D movie (https://flic.kr/p/egFsKW) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
I took my Mego-like Creature to a retro-screening of his movie, in 3D.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8542/8639298792_2422aa3475.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/eaqExs)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (https://flic.kr/p/eaqExs) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Therin of Andor on May 31, 2020, 07:46:38 PM
Post by: Therin of Andor on May 31, 2020, 07:46:38 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 11, 2018, 01:31:27 PM
These Space Raiders made by Diener were a very popular toy in McDonalds Happy Meals in the mid to late seventies
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7162/6683868687_586280f91f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bbCzii)
Eraser monsters (https://flic.kr/p/bbCzii) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
I just couldn't resist these 3D jointed, posable eraser monsters at 69 cents each. Distributed by Hunter Leisure of Melbourne, Australia. Woolworths city store, Sydney, Australia, had them. The mummy, robot and Frankenstein's Monster are depicted with a other creatures and cars on the back of each pack. There's supposedly an eleventh, secret, 1-in-50 eraser to collect.
And this little guy, an eraser pencil-topper bought from a Scholastic Book Fair in 2013, reminded me so much of the elusive vintage "Moon Monster" poster.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7382/9066190270_f105b040c6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/eP9Avm)
Moon Monster and son? (https://flic.kr/p/eP9Avm) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 31, 2020, 10:47:14 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 31, 2020, 10:47:14 PM
Quote from: Therin of Andor on May 31, 2020, 07:46:38 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7162/6683868687_586280f91f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bbCzii)
Eraser monsters (https://flic.kr/p/bbCzii)
I just couldn't resist these 3D jointed, posable eraser monsters at 69 cents each. Distributed by Hunter Leisure of Melbourne, Australia. Woolworths city store, Sydney, Australia, had them. The mummy, robot and Frankenstein's Monster are depicted with a other creatures and cars on the back of each pack. There's supposedly an eleventh, secret, 1-in-50 eraser to collect.
And this little guy, an eraser pencil-topper bought from a Scholastic Book Fair in 2013, reminded me so much of the elusive vintage "Moon Monster" poster.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7382/9066190270_f105b040c6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/eP9Avm)
Moon Monster and son? (https://flic.kr/p/eP9Avm) by (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/)
Oh man, those are wild! I love the Moon Monster eraser in particular.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 09, 2020, 10:50:46 PM
Post by: Hepcat on June 09, 2020, 10:50:46 PM
Here's a picture of a whole display box of Leaf Monster rings from the late 1960's:
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/85/217844245_6daf375fb9_o.jpg)
tynhrt
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/85/217844245_6daf375fb9_o.jpg)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on June 09, 2020, 11:33:42 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on June 09, 2020, 11:33:42 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on June 09, 2020, 10:50:46 PM
Here's a picture of a whole display box of Leaf Monster rings from the late 1960's:
Wow, what a find! The kind of thing a couple of super collectors would fight over!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 10, 2020, 10:07:55 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 10, 2020, 10:07:55 AM
That display box is from Toy Ranch's collection:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=5100.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=5100.0)
:)
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=5100.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=5100.0)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 20, 2020, 11:22:32 AM
Post by: Hepcat on July 20, 2020, 11:22:32 AM
Does my avatar come up for everyone? Can anyone not see it?
???
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on July 20, 2020, 11:48:31 AM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on July 20, 2020, 11:48:31 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on July 20, 2020, 11:22:32 AM
Does my avatar come up for everyone? Can anyone not see it? ???
I get a written message:
OOPS!
Your image was linked
incorrectly. Please visit
your account for the
correct link.
PHOTOBUCKET
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Jim Bertges on July 20, 2020, 01:41:55 PM
Post by: Jim Bertges on July 20, 2020, 01:41:55 PM
I'm getting the same thing on my Avatar. I think PhotoBucket is at it again.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 20, 2020, 01:51:35 PM
Post by: Hepcat on July 20, 2020, 01:51:35 PM
Hmmmm. So today I see that many of my other images aren't coming up either on this forum. That's happened a couple of times previously for a few days this year. I've had a paid plan with Photobucket for over eight years but they're constantly badgering me to "upgrade" to a more expensive plan. It seems I annihilate the monthly bandwidth limit to which I'm entitled within a day.
:(
:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 20, 2020, 07:55:38 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 20, 2020, 07:55:38 PM
You're ba-ack!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 29, 2020, 03:19:05 PM
Post by: Hepcat on July 29, 2020, 03:19:05 PM
When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth was for whatever reason passed over when it came to the Academy Awards for the best film of 1970.
:(
Here are some of the movie posters for the flick anyway:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/when_dinosaurs_ruled_the_earth_xlg_zpssrxxyjl7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WhenDinos_zpsa7bc27ef.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/3c/c6/9b/3cc69b1c21a1d0fb61e0636524159f14.jpg) (http://guestofaguest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tumblr_mfnvw70pyd1rmt3sfo1_400.jpg)
And here are a few great publicity stills:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/W6FLMTVPsJprLrepIU-dCRj87WUC8XIS3d7UhYYA57flA_1yseGSrJG4e85iNHhVdpb67NYGcvUp_iGD7DyOkUzAhojmVvH6qHaS55AKn5Aee6LBmWSQcxGLGZIm9Q)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/53/53/09/535309a6cd2d068791fd1db81cab6c58.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WhenD_zps415d02ab.jpg)
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:(
Here are some of the movie posters for the flick anyway:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/when_dinosaurs_ruled_the_earth_xlg_zpssrxxyjl7.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WhenDinos_zpsa7bc27ef.jpg)
(http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/3c/c6/9b/3cc69b1c21a1d0fb61e0636524159f14.jpg) (http://guestofaguest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tumblr_mfnvw70pyd1rmt3sfo1_400.jpg)
And here are a few great publicity stills:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/W6FLMTVPsJprLrepIU-dCRj87WUC8XIS3d7UhYYA57flA_1yseGSrJG4e85iNHhVdpb67NYGcvUp_iGD7DyOkUzAhojmVvH6qHaS55AKn5Aee6LBmWSQcxGLGZIm9Q)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/53/53/09/535309a6cd2d068791fd1db81cab6c58.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/WhenD_zps415d02ab.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Jim Bertges on July 30, 2020, 01:25:47 PM
Post by: Jim Bertges on July 30, 2020, 01:25:47 PM
Actually, When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth was nominated for an Academy Award for best Special Effects. Unfortunately, it lost to Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 30, 2020, 01:50:17 PM
Post by: Hepcat on July 30, 2020, 01:50:17 PM
Me I think Ayak(Imogen Hassall) is the single best effect.
(https://www.gonewiththetwins.com/pages/archive/screenshots/whendinosaursruledtheearth/005.jpg)
;)
(https://www.gonewiththetwins.com/pages/archive/screenshots/whendinosaursruledtheearth/005.jpg)
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on July 30, 2020, 03:19:19 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on July 30, 2020, 03:19:19 PM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on July 30, 2020, 01:25:47 PM
Actually, When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth was nominated for an Academy Award for best Special Effects. Unfortunately, it lost to Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
I was really bummed out, too! :(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Haunted hearse on July 31, 2020, 10:39:35 AM
Post by: Haunted hearse on July 31, 2020, 10:39:35 AM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on July 30, 2020, 01:25:47 PMWell have to just disagree here. I love Bedknobs and Broomsticks, and having the empty armor, being reanimated and drive off the Germans entertained me a lot as a kid.
Actually, When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth was nominated for an Academy Award for best Special Effects. Unfortunately, it lost to Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on July 31, 2020, 12:22:20 PM
Post by: Hepcat on July 31, 2020, 12:22:20 PM
You don't think Ayak's bazookas would have been able to stop the Germans in their tracks?
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/93/67/a4/9367a4f07b9b9998852804914fa971dc.jpg)
???
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/93/67/a4/9367a4f07b9b9998852804914fa971dc.jpg)
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 02, 2020, 02:07:41 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 02, 2020, 02:07:41 PM
Here are a few of the Revell "Big Daddy" Roth kits assembled and painted by our own master craftsman Jim Bertges:
Rat Fink
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20Roth%206_zps9fwk40rf.jpg)
Mother's Worry
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20Roth%208_zpsj3rd6xoh.jpg)
Scuz-Fink
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20Roth%204_zpsfbetspqs.jpg)
Super Fink
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20Roth%205_zpsfr6o5flg.jpg)
Robbin Hood Fink
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Bertges_Robbin_Hood_Fink_Copy.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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Rat Fink
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20Roth%206_zps9fwk40rf.jpg)
Mother's Worry
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20Roth%208_zpsj3rd6xoh.jpg)
Scuz-Fink
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20Roth%204_zpsfbetspqs.jpg)
Super Fink
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Revell%20Roth%205_zpsfr6o5flg.jpg)
Robbin Hood Fink
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Bertges_Robbin_Hood_Fink_Copy.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 24, 2020, 09:48:02 AM
Post by: Hepcat on August 24, 2020, 09:48:02 AM
Here are a couple of great movie posters for a flick and its sequel:
The Land That Time Forgot (1975)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IWgFljT0aNY/VjMmQtxC-gI/AAAAAAAAOO8/SJqMt1BbxM0/s1600/land_that_time_forgot_poster_03.jpg)
The People That Time Forgot (1977)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/People.jpg)
:)
The Land That Time Forgot (1975)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IWgFljT0aNY/VjMmQtxC-gI/AAAAAAAAOO8/SJqMt1BbxM0/s1600/land_that_time_forgot_poster_03.jpg)
The People That Time Forgot (1977)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/People.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 24, 2020, 12:37:25 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 24, 2020, 12:37:25 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 24, 2020, 09:48:02 AM
Here are a couple of great movie posters for a flick and its sequel:
Two of the best posters from the 1970s!
The one that got away.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/572/yccQQ2.jpg)
Type this title into YouTube for a chapter of the 1930s serial. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 31, 2020, 04:44:00 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 31, 2020, 04:44:00 PM
This book on the artwork of Basil Gogos is full of fabulous images:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ABasil.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s1yGn0O5xfw/SY4NQNGFNeI/AAAAAAAAAGA/87parLcMaIo/s400/karloff_mummy1.jpg)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg4flwErP41qf83cro1_400.jpg)
(http://images.artnet.com/artwork_images/423779263/265638.jpg)
(http://www.the-reelgillman.com/gallery/art/basilgogos.jpg)
(http://27.media.tumblr.com/4SVE1h61Fjggach5Gwei5MyQo1_400.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/tumblr_lib39pscQP1qf83cro1_500.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/tumblr_lgxhswXoRs1qf83cro1_400.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BasilGogos-ThisIslandEarth-8x6.jpg)
Highly recommended!
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ABasil.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s1yGn0O5xfw/SY4NQNGFNeI/AAAAAAAAAGA/87parLcMaIo/s400/karloff_mummy1.jpg)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg4flwErP41qf83cro1_400.jpg)
(http://images.artnet.com/artwork_images/423779263/265638.jpg)
(http://www.the-reelgillman.com/gallery/art/basilgogos.jpg)
(http://27.media.tumblr.com/4SVE1h61Fjggach5Gwei5MyQo1_400.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/tumblr_lib39pscQP1qf83cro1_500.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/tumblr_lgxhswXoRs1qf83cro1_400.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/BasilGogos-ThisIslandEarth-8x6.jpg)
Highly recommended!
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Sir Masksalot on August 31, 2020, 07:37:18 PM
Post by: Sir Masksalot on August 31, 2020, 07:37:18 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 31, 2020, 04:44:00 PM
This book on the artwork of Basil Gogos is full of fabulous images
Thanks for that colorful sample of pages but my copy has "London After Midnight" on the cover. Yours must be an earlier edition.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on August 31, 2020, 07:39:23 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on August 31, 2020, 07:39:23 PM
Quote from: Sir Masksalot on August 31, 2020, 07:37:18 PM
Yours must be an earlier edition.
It's the HC edition.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 01, 2020, 11:01:31 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 01, 2020, 11:01:31 PM
I wonder how many of these Wowee Whistles from the sixties have survived intact?
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2b/8a/a4/2b8aa4eb0f933e12fb223f47e025a927.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cc/64/2b/cc642bbc6a7170ae896c3b55bcff520c.jpg)
???
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2b/8a/a4/2b8aa4eb0f933e12fb223f47e025a927.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cc/64/2b/cc642bbc6a7170ae896c3b55bcff520c.jpg)
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 03, 2020, 01:06:08 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 03, 2020, 01:06:08 PM
Hostess GloBalls from previous years:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4387/36379195743_c95945b455_o.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Hostess.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0f/c2/3b/0fc23bc0028fcb25b75d4122fe8a3f1f.jpg)
:)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4387/36379195743_c95945b455_o.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Hostess.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0f/c2/3b/0fc23bc0028fcb25b75d4122fe8a3f1f.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 21, 2020, 11:46:04 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 21, 2020, 11:46:04 AM
Ben Cooper produced more Halloween costumes based on comic and cartoon characters than did any other company. Here are a couple of pictures of the Ben Cooper Superman costume:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/bencooper76costume%20-%20Copy_zpsflqldtth.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/ben-cooper-superman%20-%20Copy_zpszfmlox9q.jpg)
The face sculpt of the mask is rather good, and the costume isn't too bad either.
Here for comparison's sake is a scan of one of my Superman comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110418PM.jpg) :)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/bencooper76costume%20-%20Copy_zpsflqldtth.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/ben-cooper-superman%20-%20Copy_zpszfmlox9q.jpg)
The face sculpt of the mask is rather good, and the costume isn't too bad either.
Here for comparison's sake is a scan of one of my Superman comics:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/18-05-2011110418PM.jpg) :)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 22, 2020, 09:52:59 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 22, 2020, 09:52:59 PM
Here are a couple of pictures of Collegeville's sensational vintage costume of the Metaluna Mutant from Universal's 1955 release of This Island Earth:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/77/11/a2/7711a2f235dd305251a315e0acaa98ba.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YGVLM2i9n6o/SsKu4F3R2CI/AAAAAAAADw8/f8trw1obmT0/s400/MutantThisIsland1980.jpg)
Evidently by the eighties this costume was marketed with just a card backing:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/metaluna-mutant-halloween-costume_1_c2f1ba1545397af88e87c3e64821c058%201_zpskudn5iyr.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Metaluna%206_zpsgl81rmfb.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Metaluna%207_zpsjghjiiud.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%203_zpsiqjjcfay.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/metaluna-mutant-halloween-costume_1_c2f1ba1545397af88e87c3e64821c058_zps40weaimz.jpg)
This Island Earth movie posters are also wild cool and highly prized by collectors:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/14658215575_908a69352d_o.jpg)
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(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/77/11/a2/7711a2f235dd305251a315e0acaa98ba.jpg)
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YGVLM2i9n6o/SsKu4F3R2CI/AAAAAAAADw8/f8trw1obmT0/s400/MutantThisIsland1980.jpg)
Evidently by the eighties this costume was marketed with just a card backing:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/metaluna-mutant-halloween-costume_1_c2f1ba1545397af88e87c3e64821c058%201_zpskudn5iyr.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Metaluna%206_zpsgl81rmfb.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Metaluna%207_zpsjghjiiud.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%203_zpsiqjjcfay.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/metaluna-mutant-halloween-costume_1_c2f1ba1545397af88e87c3e64821c058_zps40weaimz.jpg)
This Island Earth movie posters are also wild cool and highly prized by collectors:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/14658215575_908a69352d_o.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 24, 2020, 11:55:18 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 24, 2020, 11:55:18 AM
Ben Cooper brought us Batman for Halloween!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20Batman%20-%20Copy_zpso0h8kf2w.jpg?t=1496419630)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20Bats_zpsoqp44cjf.jpg?t=1496419630)
Here's a scan of one of my Batman comics for comparison's sake:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130920PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20Batman%20-%20Copy_zpso0h8kf2w.jpg?t=1496419630)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20Bats_zpsoqp44cjf.jpg?t=1496419630)
Here's a scan of one of my Batman comics for comparison's sake:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/22-05-201130920PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2020, 03:41:32 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2020, 03:41:32 PM
Here are some good pictures of a Collegeville Creature from the Black Lagoon costume from 1980:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature_zpsi6scqw0k.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature%203_zpshguk6qn7.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature%201_zpsqxyqgngb.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature%202_zpskghbtkdx.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature%204_zpsivladv4w.jpg)
Here's another variant of a Creature costume issued by Rubie's in 1991:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/cb/b0/1b/cbb01b92c9139f92c0ab679b01fb6059.jpg)
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(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature_zpsi6scqw0k.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature%203_zpshguk6qn7.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature%201_zpsqxyqgngb.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature%202_zpskghbtkdx.jpg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Collegeville%20Creature%204_zpsivladv4w.jpg)
Here's another variant of a Creature costume issued by Rubie's in 1991:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/cb/b0/1b/cbb01b92c9139f92c0ab679b01fb6059.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 25, 2020, 04:19:52 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 25, 2020, 04:19:52 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 25, 2020, 03:41:32 PM
Here are some good pictures of a Collegeville Creature from the Black Lagoon costume from 1980:
I have one in a nice box.
Quote from: Hepcat on October 25, 2020, 03:41:32 PM
Here's a variant from later in the 1980's:
That's the Rubie's from 1991. There was a bagged version that had the same mask, but a different costume.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2020, 05:53:18 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2020, 05:53:18 PM
So I believe I've now fixed all the places where I mislabelled that Rubie's Creature costume.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on October 26, 2020, 01:24:02 AM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on October 26, 2020, 01:24:02 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 25, 2020, 04:19:52 PM
That's the Rubie's from 1991. There was a bagged version that had the same mask, but a different costume.
What's the difference in the costume, Mike? I'm unfamiliar with that.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 02:34:30 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 02:34:30 AM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 26, 2020, 01:24:02 AM
What's the difference in the costume, Mike?
Here's the bagged costume. (Printed sheet included in bag.)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1876)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2020, 12:04:48 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2020, 12:04:48 PM
Here from the collection of Monsters for Sale is one of a pair of plastic skull maracas measuring eight inches in length:
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7978390841_5c431ab0bf_z.jpg)
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(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7978390841_5c431ab0bf_z.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on October 26, 2020, 12:18:07 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on October 26, 2020, 12:18:07 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 26, 2020, 12:04:48 PM
Here from the collection of Monsters for Sale is one of a pair of plastic skull maracas measuring eight inches in length:
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There are no markings that I recall. Got them very cheaply. Curiously, I've never seen another pair exactly like them.
Mine came loose. Anyone here have a pair with identifying/dating packaging?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 12:57:59 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 12:57:59 PM
A noisemaker from a Mexican "Day of the Dead" festival?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on October 26, 2020, 01:02:11 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on October 26, 2020, 01:02:11 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 12:57:59 PM
A noisemaker from a Mexican "Day of the Dead" festival?
That's my guess.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on October 26, 2020, 02:06:56 PM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on October 26, 2020, 02:06:56 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 02:34:30 AM
Here's the bagged costume. (Printed sheet included in bag.)
I get that the photo on the package makes the abdomen suit look yellowish, but I don't think the suit that was included differs at all from the hanging assortment. Are you seeing or are you aware of something I am not?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2020, 03:40:44 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2020, 03:40:44 PM
The suit in the bag also has much heavier black lines:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/cb/b0/1b/cbb01b92c9139f92c0ab679b01fb6059.jpg)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1876)
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(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/cb/b0/1b/cbb01b92c9139f92c0ab679b01fb6059.jpg)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1876)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 03:46:36 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 03:46:36 PM
How about now?
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1877)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1877)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on October 26, 2020, 09:30:58 PM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on October 26, 2020, 09:30:58 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on October 26, 2020, 03:40:44 PM
The suit in the bag also has much heavier black lines:
In my experience it does not.
The touched up photo used on the package, possibly of a pre-production photo sample, has among its visual distinctions from the production version "heavier black lines", yes.
If there is actually a differing version of the jumpsuit for this Rubie's Creature costume that was ever released, as Mike has stated, I would love to see it or at least clarify if one of you actually knows there is a variant costume that in fact has been released to retail.
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 03:46:36 PM
How about now?
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1877)
Yep, the airbrushed photo on the package does indeed look like a touched up packaging photo.
Do you, Mike, own or have you ever seen an actual production costume (again, not a photo sample or the like) that differs in any way from the production example included with the hanger version Hep posted a photo of?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 10:12:01 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 10:12:01 PM
I was going strictly by the photos. I don't have any 1991 Rubie's costumes. Could be a retouched photo? I just assumed the pic on the bag would look like the costume inside. I'll keep an eye out for photos.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2020, 10:31:07 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 26, 2020, 10:31:07 PM
Hmmmmm. Interesting! This photograph of the Creature costume from Rubie's web catalogue does indeed look different from the costume released in 1991 on the cardboard hanger:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Rubie's.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
I can't say when the above picture was taken though or whether that costume is actually identical to the one Rubie's has made available to customers since the latter years of the 20th century.
So are you saying that you've seen the Creature costume Rubie's has been selling in bags and that it's identical to this one?
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/cb/b0/1b/cbb01b92c9139f92c0ab679b01fb6059.jpg)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Rubie's.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
I can't say when the above picture was taken though or whether that costume is actually identical to the one Rubie's has made available to customers since the latter years of the 20th century.
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 26, 2020, 09:30:58 PMIn my experience it does not.
So are you saying that you've seen the Creature costume Rubie's has been selling in bags and that it's identical to this one?
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/cb/b0/1b/cbb01b92c9139f92c0ab679b01fb6059.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 10:44:52 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 10:44:52 PM
This is the one Rubie's made for the TARGET "Monsterville" collection a couple of years ago.
Quote from: Hepcat on October 26, 2020, 10:31:07 PM
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Rubie's.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 10:59:58 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 10:59:58 PM
Check out this variant! Looks like somebody had the fabric turned upside down when they cut out the pattern. ;D
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1878)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1878)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 11:14:45 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 26, 2020, 11:14:45 PM
Here's a peek at the costume in the bag. Looks like it could be the same as the hanger one? If it is, it's an upside down one. (See lightened area.)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1879)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1879)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2020, 11:53:30 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 28, 2020, 11:53:30 AM
Here are some Imagineering rack toys from the collection of Roback that are great for Halloween or any other semi-formal dress-up occasion:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Imaginering(1).webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/ImagineeringIckyTeeth.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Imaginering(1).webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/ImagineeringIckyTeeth.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2020, 01:28:06 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2020, 01:28:06 PM
Here are pictures of a couple of Ben Cooper Creature costumes I lifted off the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/eaf629c6-35d3-461d-b78f-5b7aff506385_zpss21lq6n0.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/creature_black_lagoon_vintage_1_e819cf74b65d9a2424fb4f7f8b001142_(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Ben_Cooper_Creature.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/creature_black_lagoon_vintage_1_e819cf74b65d9a2424fb4f7f8b001142.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20C_zpswipgh1nd.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/eaf629c6-35d3-461d-b78f-5b7aff506385_zpss21lq6n0.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/creature_black_lagoon_vintage_1_e819cf74b65d9a2424fb4f7f8b001142_(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Ben_Cooper_Creature.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/creature_black_lagoon_vintage_1_e819cf74b65d9a2424fb4f7f8b001142.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ben%20Cooper%20C_zpswipgh1nd.jpg)
hmjfym
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 30, 2020, 02:26:05 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 30, 2020, 02:26:05 PM
Wish I could get a BC Creature costume, but they're so expensive.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2020, 05:17:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 30, 2020, 05:17:57 PM
Will you at least be able to go trick or treating tomorrow night in your Collegeville Creature costume or has trick or treating been forbidden in your jurisdiction?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 30, 2020, 07:21:16 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 30, 2020, 07:21:16 PM
Mine is a kids size, so no T or T for me. Not sure if the town is having it?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on October 31, 2020, 10:26:28 AM
Post by: Lazarus on October 31, 2020, 10:26:28 AM
(https://bbts1.azureedge.net/images/p/full/2020/10/9a88117e-927b-4955-bc1b-9e822c9f7000.jpg)
I should say that mine hasn't come in yet. I have the kickstarter pledged so I'm getting additional content and mine comes sometime next month (couldn't pass up the naked lady zombie and the zombie version of Helen). But we got a copy of this at work and boy is it a joy to look at.
I should say that mine hasn't come in yet. I have the kickstarter pledged so I'm getting additional content and mine comes sometime next month (couldn't pass up the naked lady zombie and the zombie version of Helen). But we got a copy of this at work and boy is it a joy to look at.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2020, 11:56:26 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 31, 2020, 11:56:26 AM
Ben Cooper originally issued a Wolfman costume in a comparatively staid generic company box:
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/5615a827e4b042d6d89bcd68/5615a836e4b042d6d89bcddf/1444259896712/ben-cooper-wolfman-costume.jpg)
The costume though was beautifully gaudy:
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/5615a827e4b042d6d89bcd68/5615a828e4b042d6d89bcd69/1444259881010/3049040797_e982c86dd5.jpg)
The box was eventually pimped up quite nicely for the subsequent release of a costume with an even wilder mask:
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e0/15/14/e015147c97de7f1781638c8aed2e7c5a.jpg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3024/2819628692_47c1a801ee.jpg)
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(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/5615a827e4b042d6d89bcd68/5615a836e4b042d6d89bcddf/1444259896712/ben-cooper-wolfman-costume.jpg)
The costume though was beautifully gaudy:
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51b3dc8ee4b051b96ceb10de/5615a827e4b042d6d89bcd68/5615a828e4b042d6d89bcd69/1444259881010/3049040797_e982c86dd5.jpg)
The box was eventually pimped up quite nicely for the subsequent release of a costume with an even wilder mask:
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e0/15/14/e015147c97de7f1781638c8aed2e7c5a.jpg)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3024/2819628692_47c1a801ee.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on October 31, 2020, 02:38:58 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on October 31, 2020, 02:38:58 PM
I like the first mask, 'cause the hair covers his face. The 2nd mask looks like he has a beard. Great costume on both!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on October 31, 2020, 05:05:46 PM
Post by: Lazarus on October 31, 2020, 05:05:46 PM
The first look must have been too close to the real deal and they probably heard about it.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Doh! on November 04, 2020, 12:52:00 AM
Post by: Doh! on November 04, 2020, 12:52:00 AM
Cool costumes! I had nothing but Coopers as a kid. Too bad I didn't save any.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 04, 2020, 01:36:46 AM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 04, 2020, 01:36:46 AM
Quote from: Doh! on November 04, 2020, 12:52:00 AM
Cool costumes! I had nothing but Coopers as a kid. Too bad I didn't save any.
Do you really think they would still fit?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 04, 2020, 02:03:38 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 04, 2020, 02:03:38 AM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 04, 2020, 01:36:46 AM
Do you really think they would still fit?
They fit on your wall! ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 04, 2020, 11:24:57 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 04, 2020, 11:24:57 AM
Gort, wind-up toy. This is my favorite Sci-fi toy in my collection.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BgMAAOSw4cFeTFZm/s-l500.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BgMAAOSw4cFeTFZm/s-l500.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on November 05, 2020, 04:23:33 AM
Post by: skully on November 05, 2020, 04:23:33 AM
I also like this robot a lot, so much that I own 2 of them, it's not a real expensive toy (yet), and it's a dead ringer for the movie, which I love also.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 05, 2020, 10:49:37 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 05, 2020, 10:49:37 AM
Quote from: skully on November 05, 2020, 04:23:33 AM
I also like this robot a lot, so much that I own 2 of them, it's not a real expensive toy (yet), and it's a dead ringer for the movie, which I love also.
Definitely WAY cool.🤖
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 05, 2020, 11:01:26 AM
Post by: Hepcat on November 05, 2020, 11:01:26 AM
Quote from: skully on November 05, 2020, 04:23:33 AMI also like this robot a lot ... it's a dead ringer for the movie, which I love also.
Here's the movie poster which is of course now a much prized collectible itself:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 05, 2020, 11:10:07 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 05, 2020, 11:10:07 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 05, 2020, 11:01:26 AM
Here's the movie poster which is of course now a much prized collectible itself:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
:)
I really want Walmart to produce and release , GORT as they did with Robby (https://i5.walmartimages.com/dfw/6e29e393-7852/k2-_a51ced8b-ef9b-4f92-82e3-b394acde14d3.v1.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: John Pertwee on November 05, 2020, 09:46:23 PM
Post by: John Pertwee on November 05, 2020, 09:46:23 PM
Robby has been marked down to $15. Time to stock up.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 06, 2020, 04:06:54 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 06, 2020, 04:06:54 PM
Quote from: John Pertwee on November 05, 2020, 09:46:23 PM
Robby has been marked down to $15. Time to stock up.
I purchased four of the Robby. Three with the famous cover art. One, Robby, sans the Beauty.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: John Pertwee on November 06, 2020, 08:16:48 PM
Post by: John Pertwee on November 06, 2020, 08:16:48 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on November 06, 2020, 04:06:54 PM
I purchased four of the Robby. Three with the famous cover art. One, Robby, sans the Beauty.
Take the batteries out before putting them in storage. :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 25, 2020, 03:00:31 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 25, 2020, 03:00:31 PM
Here are some good pictures of the Enlarg-a-graph set issued by Emenee in 1965:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Emenee_Enlarg_A_Graph_Monsters_2_1.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Emenee_1.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Emenee_4.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Emenee%20Enlarg-a-graph.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
And here from mainly Monolith's collection are close-up shots of some of the individual slides:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Emenee_2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Emenee_3(1).jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1912/45546943681_10b87fdcc8_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50022143507_d86cc41c67_c.jpg)
cl:)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Emenee_Enlarg_A_Graph_Monsters_2_1.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Emenee_1.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Emenee_4.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Emenee%20Enlarg-a-graph.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
And here from mainly Monolith's collection are close-up shots of some of the individual slides:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Emenee_2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Emenee_3(1).jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1912/45546943681_10b87fdcc8_b.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50022143507_d86cc41c67_c.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on November 25, 2020, 11:48:07 PM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on November 25, 2020, 11:48:07 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on November 25, 2020, 03:00:31 PM
Here are some good pictures of the Enlarg-a-graph set issued by Emenee in 1965:
Truly a set I cherish, and the two expansion kits - just graphic envelopes with more slides and tracing paper - are to my knowledge legitimatly rare. I would love to know who drew the slides.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on November 26, 2020, 05:34:56 AM
Post by: skully on November 26, 2020, 05:34:56 AM
Has anyone here been watching this item on e-bay? 324389443718
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOMLAND-FAMOUS-MONSTERS-OF-LEGEND-SET-GLOW-MOC-MINI-FIGURES-VINTAGE-RARE/324389443718?hash=item4b871e1886:g:n-AAAOSw00VfveO6 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOMLAND-FAMOUS-MONSTERS-OF-LEGEND-SET-GLOW-MOC-MINI-FIGURES-VINTAGE-RARE/324389443718?hash=item4b871e1886:g:n-AAAOSw00VfveO6)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOMLAND-FAMOUS-MONSTERS-OF-LEGEND-SET-GLOW-MOC-MINI-FIGURES-VINTAGE-RARE/324389443718?hash=item4b871e1886:g:n-AAAOSw00VfveO6 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOMLAND-FAMOUS-MONSTERS-OF-LEGEND-SET-GLOW-MOC-MINI-FIGURES-VINTAGE-RARE/324389443718?hash=item4b871e1886:g:n-AAAOSw00VfveO6)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 26, 2020, 08:44:30 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on November 26, 2020, 08:44:30 AM
Quote from: skully on November 26, 2020, 05:34:56 AM
Has anyone here been watching this item on e-bay? 324389443718
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOMLAND-FAMOUS-MONSTERS-OF-LEGEND-SET-GLOW-MOC-MINI-FIGURES-VINTAGE-RARE/324389443718?hash=item4b871e1886:g:n-AAAOSw00VfveO6 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOMLAND-FAMOUS-MONSTERS-OF-LEGEND-SET-GLOW-MOC-MINI-FIGURES-VINTAGE-RARE/324389443718?hash=item4b871e1886:g:n-AAAOSw00VfveO6)
I haven't. But, wow!!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on November 26, 2020, 01:53:34 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on November 26, 2020, 01:53:34 PM
Pretty impressive collection!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Buzzybean on November 26, 2020, 04:10:55 PM
Post by: Buzzybean on November 26, 2020, 04:10:55 PM
Does anyone remember a board game with a large plastic cobra from the 1960-70s? I think I buried the cobra in someone's yard back in the 1970s.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 15, 2020, 03:20:31 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 15, 2020, 03:20:31 PM
Here from the collection of Toy Ranch are some good pics of the seldom seen Pin the Monster Head game released by Eldon Industries in 1965:
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1451)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1450)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8189722462_6515123787_c.jpg)
cl:)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1451)
(http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/MGalleryItem.php?id=1450)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8189722462_6515123787_c.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on December 20, 2020, 06:47:04 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on December 20, 2020, 06:47:04 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50741977247_64046680cf_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on December 21, 2020, 10:29:45 AM
Post by: horrorhunter on December 21, 2020, 10:29:45 AM
In honor of the Nazi Zombie subgenre:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50741138113_d98c267a87_b.jpg)
Zombie LOL
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50741138113_d98c267a87_b.jpg)
Zombie LOL
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 21, 2020, 11:34:30 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 21, 2020, 11:34:30 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on December 20, 2020, 06:47:04 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50741977247_64046680cf_b.jpg)
Rad!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: BigShadow on December 25, 2020, 11:00:07 PM
Post by: BigShadow on December 25, 2020, 11:00:07 PM
Just got these today for Xmas. Been wanting original Dracula models for years.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9QNXrSqs/IMG-8507.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXTRY2s0)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63CBbp1N/IMG-8508.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDNXsph6)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9QNXrSqs/IMG-8507.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXTRY2s0)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63CBbp1N/IMG-8508.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDNXsph6)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 26, 2020, 01:02:13 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 26, 2020, 01:02:13 AM
Quote from: BigShadow on December 25, 2020, 11:00:07 PMJust got these today for Xmas. Been wanting original Dracula models for years.
Great Xmas score!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 29, 2020, 10:52:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 29, 2020, 10:52:52 AM
Here are pictures of the Monster Midgee Cards wrapper and display box that I found on the net:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Midgees%20wrapper%202_zpsrpyapngk.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Midgees%20box_zpsnj1xxl5c.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Midgees%20wrapper%202_zpsrpyapngk.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Midgees%20box_zpsnj1xxl5c.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 29, 2020, 11:16:42 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on December 29, 2020, 11:16:42 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 29, 2020, 10:52:52 AM
Here are pictures of the Monster Midgee Cards wrapper and display box that I found on the net:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Midgees%20wrapper%202_zpsrpyapngk.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Midgees%20box_zpsnj1xxl5c.jpg)
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Really cool.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on December 29, 2020, 01:45:58 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on December 29, 2020, 01:45:58 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 29, 2020, 10:52:52 AMVery cool! 8)
Here are pictures of the Monster Midgee Cards wrapper and display box that I found on the net:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Midgees%20wrapper%202_zpsrpyapngk.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Monster%20Midgees%20box_zpsnj1xxl5c.jpg)
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I have all of the Monster Midgee cards, but I don't have the box or wrapper. When they occasionally come up for sale they're very pricey. At this point I'm just glad for what I have and I'll peck away at the stuff I don't have and wait on good deals. I know I'll never have all of the monster collectibles I want but the collecting journey is still a blast! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 29, 2020, 01:55:29 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 29, 2020, 01:55:29 PM
The Monster Midgees are fairly easy to find as separated cards but what's tough is finding intact three card panels which measure out to 2 1/2" X 4 11/16". Here's a picture of one of these panels that I lifted off the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Midgees.jpg)
:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Midgees.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on December 29, 2020, 02:22:21 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on December 29, 2020, 02:22:21 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 29, 2020, 01:55:29 PMYeah, the 3-card panels are tough. They seem to sell for around $50 these days.
The Monster Midgees are fairly easy to find as separated cards but what's tough is finding intact three card panels which measure out to 2 1/2" X 4 11/16". Here's a picture of one of these panels that I lifted off the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Midgees.jpg)
:)
The Midgee cards are out there but putting together a complete set of 153 in nice condition is still a daunting task. I just checked eBay out of curiosity and no full sets are available. Someone has a partial set of the lower numbers for $135+ but those are more common if I remember correctly.
Not many people collect the old monster trading cards these days compared to comics and toys so prices haven't shot up like the high demand items. Comparatively, the monster trading cards are a bargain in the marketplace these days. The set that came after the Midgees, the full size Monster Laffs, are probably the cheapest of the classic '60s monster sets. You could probably score a nice Monster Laffs set for around a hundred bucks if you were patient and attentive. The Monster Magic Action cards are even cheaper but they're a bit more of a novelty item with the lenticular lens gimmick. I still love those Monster Magic Action cards though.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on December 29, 2020, 05:11:54 PM
Post by: skully on December 29, 2020, 05:11:54 PM
Picked up one of these boxes years ago on e-bay, chock full of the cards too. It's tough to find these boxes without any rips or tears the way they were meant to be displayed back in the day on a corner store counter, bought a ton of these when I was a kid. Another neat box is the Spook Theatre series, by Leaf. One of these Spook boxes just went off on e-bay a week or so ago for cheap money compared to what they usually go for. Some e-bay dealers have original sealed boxes of the Monster Laffs 1st. series that came out in the early 70's.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 29, 2020, 06:10:42 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 29, 2020, 06:10:42 PM
Quote from: skully on December 29, 2020, 05:11:54 PMPicked up one of these boxes years ago on e-bay, chock full of the cards too.
The Monster Midgees or the Monster Laffs?
Quote from: skully on December 29, 2020, 05:11:54 PMIt's tough to find these boxes without any rips or tears the way they were meant to be displayed back in the day on a corner store counter, bought a ton of these when I was a kid.
Are you saying you had the financial clout as a kid to buy whole boxes full of packs? Or did you have some kind of arrangement with a store owner to buy the empty display boxes? Did you keep them?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 29, 2020, 07:21:31 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 29, 2020, 07:21:31 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 29, 2020, 06:10:42 PM
Are you saying you had the financial clout as a kid to buy whole boxes full of packs?
I think he meant he just bought a ton of the cards, back when. (Or not?)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on December 29, 2020, 08:57:54 PM
Post by: skully on December 29, 2020, 08:57:54 PM
Hi Hep. Monster Midgees of course! Sometimes, when there was only a few packs left in the box, say about 3 or 4 packs, I'd buy them, then the store owner would just give me the empty box along with the remaining packs!!! Financial clout is what you perceive it to be, as I once mentioned in an early thread about great memories of the 60's, my allowance was usually a quarter(25 cents) a week, but sometimes I'd get a whopping 50 cents. Gum cards at that time were 5 cents a pack, and sometimes I'd save some allowance for next time. So, the boxes contained usually 24 packs to a full box, no matter what kind of card they were, be it monster, baseball, or whatever. 24 packs would equal a whole 1.20. This is how I would sometimes buy my cards, especially the Outer Limits cards when they came out!! Imagine a full box of these today, mint in every way!! And no, I didn't keep them, no one realized what they'd be worth one day. If they did, many would have been saved, and of course they'd never be worth what they are today. That's why collecting a lot of this stuff is a bit tough today, if it weren't for maybe a few warehouse finds in the past with some of these monster items, it would be real slim pickens! A lot harder that what it is even now. Toys, cards, or whatever were meant to be played with not saved for future value or investment. Lucky is the person where the mom would save childhood toys in the attic or basement back then. Remember some of my stories, my dad didn't like the idea of monster toys, cards, magazines or the like. He just couldn't see the "wave" of enthusiasm by tons of 60's monster kids where monster toys and the like were really booming in extreme popularity, along with monster movies being played more on tv with such avenues as Chiller theatre or later, Double Chiller theatre on a Saturday night. I was certainly one of those true monster kids of the day, I would eat, sleep and breathe monsters, I couldn't get enough. Believe me, all the time I say "why didn't I save this, or that".
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on December 29, 2020, 09:35:03 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on December 29, 2020, 09:35:03 PM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b3/b8/af/b3b8afbbc28e22a648616539713dca31.jpg)
The Outer Limits cards from the '60s are a fun set. I have the whole set but not the box or wrapper. I bought my set from a seller in The Wrapper several years ago, and even then I paid $350 for the set (gladly). The cards storylines don't match the episodes but that quirkiness just adds to their charm IMO.
The weirdness of the old monster trading cards is very entertaining, right down to the set called simply "Monster Cards", commonly known as "Monster Blue" to collectors, looking like cheap knockoffs of the Horror Monsters cards. The Monster Blue sets are highly sought after by collectors even though they are very crude and cheaply made (kind of like the appeal of Mexican knockoff figures). We monster collectors are as weird as some of the cinematic fiends we adore. ;D
The Outer Limits cards from the '60s are a fun set. I have the whole set but not the box or wrapper. I bought my set from a seller in The Wrapper several years ago, and even then I paid $350 for the set (gladly). The cards storylines don't match the episodes but that quirkiness just adds to their charm IMO.
The weirdness of the old monster trading cards is very entertaining, right down to the set called simply "Monster Cards", commonly known as "Monster Blue" to collectors, looking like cheap knockoffs of the Horror Monsters cards. The Monster Blue sets are highly sought after by collectors even though they are very crude and cheaply made (kind of like the appeal of Mexican knockoff figures). We monster collectors are as weird as some of the cinematic fiends we adore. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: skully on December 29, 2020, 11:20:44 PM
Post by: skully on December 29, 2020, 11:20:44 PM
Absolutely!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 30, 2020, 12:15:17 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 30, 2020, 12:15:17 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on December 29, 2020, 09:35:03 PM
The Outer Limits cards from the '60s are a fun set. I have the whole set but not the box or wrapper.
Both the wrappers and the display boxes to the Outer Limits card set are fabulous! I have both wrappers myself:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitswrappers.jpg)
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While I have dozens of wrappers in my collection, I've always been deterred from trying to collect display boxes by their scarcity in really good condition.
:-\
The latter though may be a plus given that it would act to limit the size of a collection and enough storage space is always a problem.
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 21, 2021, 02:25:42 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 21, 2021, 02:25:42 PM
Here are good front-and-back pictures of a carded set of Easy Peel Monster Stickers:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Stickers.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Stickers2.jpg)
Not much information on the card though. Does anyone know when and by whom the set was issued?
???
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Stickers.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Stickers2.jpg)
Not much information on the card though. Does anyone know when and by whom the set was issued?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 27, 2021, 12:09:30 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 27, 2021, 12:09:30 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 10, 2017, 09:40:26 AMHere's a picture of the original Monster Candy Cigarettes from the collection of Poseablemonster:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3899/15232893041_396ed52164_h.jpg)
And here from skully's collection is the bag in which these candy cigarettes came:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Monster_Candy.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Candy_Cigarettes_2.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Candy_Cigarettes_3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
And here is a 1980's bag from the collection of Monsters for Sale:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5771/22674310958_64da06baa2_z.jpg)
Plus a later version:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5834/23103935881_1ccf7b04e7_z.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 27, 2021, 06:18:44 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 27, 2021, 06:18:44 PM
I don't recall ever posting this. One my favorite collectibles in my collection.
(https://i.etsystatic.com/11739023/r/il/62e472/1338398914/il_570xN.1338398914_9xyi.jpg)
(https://i.etsystatic.com/11739023/r/il/62e472/1338398914/il_570xN.1338398914_9xyi.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: geezer butler on January 27, 2021, 08:57:35 PM
Post by: geezer butler on January 27, 2021, 08:57:35 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on January 27, 2021, 12:09:30 PM
And here from skully's collection is the bag in which these candy cigarettes came:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Monster_Candy.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Candy_Cigarettes_2.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Candy_Cigarettes_3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
And here is a 1980's bag from the collection of Monsters for Sale:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5771/22674310958_64da06baa2_z.jpg)
Plus a later version:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5834/23103935881_1ccf7b04e7_z.jpg)
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Great images.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: horrorhunter on January 28, 2021, 03:37:36 PM
Post by: horrorhunter on January 28, 2021, 03:37:36 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on January 27, 2021, 06:18:44 PMClassic, mars! 8)
I don't recall ever posting this. One my favorite collectibles in my collection.
(https://i.etsystatic.com/11739023/r/il/62e472/1338398914/il_570xN.1338398914_9xyi.jpg)
I bought mine at a Knoxville TN toy show probably 15 years ago. Weird how monsters can even make Old Maid cards so cool.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 28, 2021, 03:45:22 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on January 28, 2021, 03:45:22 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 28, 2021, 03:37:36 PMThis cardset is extremely cool.
Classic, mars! 8)
I bought mine at a Knoxville TN toy show probably 15 years ago. Weird how monsters can even make Old Maid cards so cool.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 29, 2021, 01:30:17 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 29, 2021, 01:30:17 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on January 28, 2021, 03:37:36 PMClassic, mars! 8)
Weird how monsters can even make Old Maid cards so cool.
Old Maid cards can be very cool. Here are a couple quick examples:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/510d8ooxCqL._AC_.jpg)
(https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/35395/30472787_1.jpg?v=8D5E43765A4DA30)
I'm sure better can quickly be found.
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Lazarus on February 18, 2021, 02:53:18 PM
Post by: Lazarus on February 18, 2021, 02:53:18 PM
Is the one by the Fairly Oddparents artist? That would be a fun one to have.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 22, 2021, 10:35:59 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 22, 2021, 10:35:59 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on February 18, 2021, 02:53:18 PMIs the one by the Fairly Oddparents artist?
Hmmmmmm. Butch Hartman?
(https://www.nickandmore.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/show-logos/the-fairly-oddparents.png)
I dunno.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 12, 2021, 01:01:29 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 12, 2021, 01:01:29 PM
Here are two more monsteriffic slide puzzles:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Roalex%20F_zpsa4yuxect.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/Slide%20Puzzle%20Spider%20Web.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Roalex%20F_zpsa4yuxect.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/15/Slide%20Puzzle%20Spider%20Web.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 31, 2021, 10:28:57 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 31, 2021, 10:28:57 PM
Here are a couple of pictures of the seldom seen Famous Monsters Photo Printing Set that was released by Yankee Photo Products Inc. in the mid-1960's:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Famous_Monsters_5.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Famous_Monsters_7.jpg)
Here's a picture of the sales sheet used to market the set to retailers:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/famous_Monsters_Photo.jpg)
And a couple of magazine ads:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Famous_Monsters_2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Famous_Monsters_4.jpg)
A truly mouth watering item!
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Famous_Monsters_5.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Famous_Monsters_7.jpg)
Here's a picture of the sales sheet used to market the set to retailers:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/famous_Monsters_Photo.jpg)
And a couple of magazine ads:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Famous_Monsters_2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Famous_Monsters_4.jpg)
A truly mouth watering item!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on April 01, 2021, 02:13:09 PM
Post by: Monolith on April 01, 2021, 02:13:09 PM
When I was a kid my brother had that Famous Monsters Photo Printing kit. I still have one of the frames from it. I wish I had the whole thing. Here's the frame...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8678/15449648093_6d27b75a9b_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pxeu7Z)Print Frame From Famous Monsters Photo Printing Set (Yankee 1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/pxeu7Z) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8678/15449648093_6d27b75a9b_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pxeu7Z)Print Frame From Famous Monsters Photo Printing Set (Yankee 1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/pxeu7Z) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 01, 2021, 06:15:41 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 01, 2021, 06:15:41 PM
Wow, cool!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on April 01, 2021, 11:54:09 PM
Post by: Monolith on April 01, 2021, 11:54:09 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 01, 2021, 06:15:41 PM
Wow, cool!
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Thanks.
Also, a number of years ago I got these negatives which I believe are from the Famous Monsters Photo Printing Set...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8603/16043506086_4b7457edf0_3k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qrHapU)Negatives from the Famous Monsters Printing Set (Yankee 1960's) (https://flic.kr/p/qrHapU) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 02, 2021, 01:03:56 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 02, 2021, 01:03:56 AM
Quote from: Monolith on April 01, 2021, 11:54:09 PM
Also, a number of years ago I got these negatives which I believe are from the Famous Monsters Photo Printing Set...
Sure are, except the Hyde photo is cropped on the box front.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/2635/dke6Jb.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 02, 2021, 10:28:15 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 02, 2021, 10:28:15 AM
All I need is the alternative box art.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/U1QAAOSwS5tfjgHa/s-l300.jpg)
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/U1QAAOSwS5tfjgHa/s-l300.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on April 03, 2021, 11:55:00 AM
Post by: Monolith on April 03, 2021, 11:55:00 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 02, 2021, 01:03:56 AM
Sure are, except the Hyde photo is cropped on the box front.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/2635/dke6Jb.jpg)
Wow--cool. For whatever reason I never thought of reversing my photo of the negatives--thanks for doing that. They look good. I'm slowly collecting the Famous Monsters Photo Making set starting from the inside, working my way out. At the rate I'm going In about 126 years I should have the whole thing.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2021, 10:28:54 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2021, 10:28:54 AM
Here's a good picture of the fabulous Pixies Monster Horrosscope:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Pixie_Monsters_Horrorsscope.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
It's not recommended for creeping old adults.
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Pixie_Monsters_Horrorsscope.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
It's not recommended for creeping old adults.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 06, 2021, 11:45:16 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 06, 2021, 11:45:16 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 06, 2021, 10:28:54 AM
Here's a good picture of the fabulous Pixies Monster Horrosscope:
What does it do? How does it work?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2021, 12:11:43 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2021, 12:11:43 PM
It's a twist to advance the image device. It's therefore like a mini View-Master but with only a single built in reel of images.
(https://i.redd.it/5q4lpkn2q4gz.jpg)
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(https://i.redd.it/5q4lpkn2q4gz.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 06, 2021, 01:20:37 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 06, 2021, 01:20:37 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 06, 2021, 12:11:43 PM
It's therefore like a mini View-Master
Would have never guessed from looking at it.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Jim Bertges on April 06, 2021, 01:37:03 PM
Post by: Jim Bertges on April 06, 2021, 01:37:03 PM
Don't look in the pointy end.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 06, 2021, 02:03:56 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 06, 2021, 02:03:56 PM
Quote from: Jim Bertges on April 06, 2021, 01:37:03 PM
Don't look in the pointy end.
Ouch!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2021, 06:36:40 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 06, 2021, 06:36:40 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 06, 2021, 01:20:37 PMWould have never guessed from looking at it.
They were popular novelty devices around sixty years ago because they provided a discreet way to take furtive peeks at pictures of naked women.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/9716/7FyHeH.jpg)
When I was about nine I found one on the street like this one below that featured a model with impressively large breasts topped with huge red areola. (Hey! That's exactly what I remember about the picture.)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Vintage-SEXY-WOMAN-Naked-at-Beach-KeyChain-MINI.jpg)
Phillip G. who was about my age asked me whether the picture was of some kind of monster when I let him have a look! (He clearly led a very sheltered life.) It was all quite the giggle in the schoolyard until an older boy came along and I made the mistake of letting him have a peek. He said "Ohhhhh, I'm telling Mrs. Sullivan!" and walked off in the direction of the playground supervisor with my prize find. I was terrified and thought I was in deep trouble. The older kid had of course simply taken the viewer for himself.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 06, 2021, 08:08:45 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 06, 2021, 08:08:45 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 06, 2021, 06:36:40 PM
The older kid had of course simply taken the viewer for himself.
You should have told Mrs. Sullivan he had it and was showing it to other kids.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 07, 2021, 01:19:51 PM
Post by: Hepcat on April 07, 2021, 01:19:51 PM
Yeah! Mrs. Sullivan was a no-nonsense middle aged woman with flaming red hair. She would have marched right over to him and demanded that he hand it over. Then she would have grilled him on where he got it. He of course would have to say that he found it himself because admitting that he stole it from a younger boy would have confounded his crime and got him a trip to the principal's office (either Sister Elizabeth Ann or Sister Eileen Marie at the time). He would probably have escaped with a stern warning from Mrs. Sullivan that if he was ever caught with such a viewer again not only would he be sent to the principal's office but his parents would be informed. Not a threat any kid took lightly back in 1961.
But as a kid that course of action didn't occur to me. I just thought I'd be in deep trouble if any teacher learned I had such a viewer.
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But as a kid that course of action didn't occur to me. I just thought I'd be in deep trouble if any teacher learned I had such a viewer.
:-\
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on April 10, 2021, 11:57:32 PM
Post by: Monolith on April 10, 2021, 11:57:32 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 06, 2021, 11:45:16 AM
What does it do? How does it work?
I have one of those I got it at thrift store about 12 years ago for a couple of bucks. It was in a plastic bag with a few other toys. It doesn't have the packaging, though. I have it packed away right now and haven't looked at it in years, but if I remember correctly it kind of works like a kaleidoscope. It has multiple little slides with weird brightly colored monsters on them (similar to the ones on the package) and when you turn the dial it combines multiple slides to create different weird monsters, so there's lots of combinations you might get.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 11, 2021, 06:39:24 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 11, 2021, 06:39:24 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on April 06, 2021, 06:36:40 PM
They were popular novelty devices around sixty years ago because they provided a discreet way to take furtive peeks at pictures of naked women.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/9716/7FyHeH.jpg)
When I was about nine I found one on the street like this one below that featured a model with impressively large breasts topped with huge red areola. (Hey! That's exactly what I remember about the picture.)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Vintage-SEXY-WOMAN-Naked-at-Beach-KeyChain-MINI.jpg)
Phillip G. who was about my age asked me whether the picture was of some kind of monster when I let him have a look! (He clearly led a very sheltered life.) It was all quite the giggle in the schoolyard until an older boy came along and I made the mistake of letting him have a peek. He said "Ohhhhh, I'm telling Mrs. Sullivan!" and walked off in the direction of the playground supervisor with my prize find. I was terrified and thought I was in deep trouble. The older kid had of course simply taken the viewer for himself.
:(
Oh my Lanta!!!!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on April 26, 2021, 11:47:54 AM
Post by: Hepcat on April 26, 2021, 11:47:54 AM
Here are scans of the Skywald Nightmare magazines from my collection:
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-07-2011105133PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-07-2011105152PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-07-2011105158PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-07-2011105204PM.jpg)
The Skywalds have much more graphic covers than do the Warren mags but in general the artwork in the Skywalds is almost on par with that in the Warren mags.
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6
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-07-2011105133PM.jpg)
7
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-07-2011105152PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-07-2011105158PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/09-07-2011105204PM.jpg)
The Skywalds have much more graphic covers than do the Warren mags but in general the artwork in the Skywalds is almost on par with that in the Warren mags.
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 26, 2021, 12:35:14 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 26, 2021, 12:35:14 PM
Not so much a fun game, just interesting graphics. Thus game is part of my collection.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bc/8c/c9/bc8cc93a91033f865a60321d2dfb6e78.jpg)
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bc/8c/c9/bc8cc93a91033f865a60321d2dfb6e78.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 26, 2021, 12:37:34 PM
Post by: marsattacks666 on April 26, 2021, 12:37:34 PM
Quote from: marsattacks666 on April 26, 2021, 12:35:14 PM
Not so much a fun game, just interesting graphics. This game is part of my collection.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/bc/8c/c9/bc8cc93a91033f865a60321d2dfb6e78.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 10, 2021, 11:57:38 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 10, 2021, 11:57:38 AM
Here's a scan of the cover of the Munsters Sticker Fun book from Monolith's collection:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7483/15580422094_5cda6668a6_k.jpg)
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/7483/15580422094_5cda6668a6_k.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 11, 2021, 05:33:53 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 11, 2021, 05:33:53 PM
Hot Wheels released a series of six Universal monster themed cars in 2013:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Hot_Wheels_1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
I like the Dracula 1935(?) Ford Coupe the best mainly because of the car:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Hot_Wheels_Dracula.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/nocode20131027113131959_back.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Hot_Wheels_1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
I like the Dracula 1935(?) Ford Coupe the best mainly because of the car:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Hot_Wheels_Dracula.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/nocode20131027113131959_back.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 14, 2021, 11:05:33 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 14, 2021, 11:05:33 AM
Here are scans from my 1979 Topps Buck Rogers card set:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/d939f46b-d4fd-473d-b47d-e0ec2730a486_zps549d1b94.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Feb2_zps8dd6ca18.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/074176a7-0d36-467f-9a81-7e75598747cc_zps7e1b72b8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Feb4_zps19abdc56.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/d939f46b-d4fd-473d-b47d-e0ec2730a486_zps549d1b94.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Feb2_zps8dd6ca18.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/074176a7-0d36-467f-9a81-7e75598747cc_zps7e1b72b8.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/Feb4_zps19abdc56.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 15, 2021, 11:03:37 AM
Post by: Hepcat on May 15, 2021, 11:03:37 AM
Hey!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Afireworks.jpg)
This week is the fifth anniversary of this thread!
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Afireworks.jpg)
This week is the fifth anniversary of this thread!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 16, 2021, 06:36:45 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 16, 2021, 06:36:45 PM
Here are some great pics I lifted off the net of the Munsters lunch box and thermos released by King-Seeley in 1965:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Lunch%20Box%202_zpspnzrma6a.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Lunch%20Box%203_zpsp9pb7k9t.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Lunch%20Box%206_zpscztekizj.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Lunch%20Box_zpsiqbtvlt8.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20thermos_zpsl3kcoxbd.jpg) (https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Lunch%20Box%207_zpstmqkuw8o.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Lunch%20Box%202_zpspnzrma6a.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Lunch%20Box%203_zpsp9pb7k9t.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Lunch%20Box%206_zpscztekizj.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Lunch%20Box_zpsiqbtvlt8.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20thermos_zpsl3kcoxbd.jpg) (https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Lunch%20Box%207_zpstmqkuw8o.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 17, 2021, 11:32:19 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on May 17, 2021, 11:32:19 AM
One of my favorites. Also in my collection.
Kenner/Star Wars Landspeeder(1977/1978)
(https://mercari-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/photos/m70348084647_1.jpg?1614803383)
Kenner/Star Wars Landspeeder(1977/1978)
(https://mercari-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/photos/m70348084647_1.jpg?1614803383)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 07, 2021, 11:42:41 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 07, 2021, 11:42:41 AM
The Pressman Witch Dr. Head Shrinkers Kit from 1968 is an all-time classic monster kid toy! Here are a few pics I lifted off the net:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Pressman_Witch_Dr._1.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Pressman_Witch_Dr._Head_Shrinkers_Kit_2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Pressman_Witch_Dr._kit.jpg)
And here's the TV commercial:
Witch Dr. Head Shrinkers Kit (https://youtu.be/QAp8Tx70E_k)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Pressman_Witch_Dr._1.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Pressman_Witch_Dr._Head_Shrinkers_Kit_2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Pressman_Witch_Dr._kit.jpg)
And here's the TV commercial:
Witch Dr. Head Shrinkers Kit (https://youtu.be/QAp8Tx70E_k)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: marsattacks666 on October 08, 2021, 01:08:00 AM
Post by: marsattacks666 on October 08, 2021, 01:08:00 AM
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/bc/8c/c9/bc8cc93a91033f865a60321d2dfb6e78--vintage-games-vintage-toys.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 24, 2021, 08:37:09 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 24, 2021, 08:37:09 PM
Here's a neat flyer for a very cool Halloween treat:
(http://www.collectingcandy.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC_Glenn-Confections-Wowee-Wax-Halloween-Harmonica-candy-trade-ad-July-1970.jpg)
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(http://www.collectingcandy.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CC_Glenn-Confections-Wowee-Wax-Halloween-Harmonica-candy-trade-ad-July-1970.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on October 24, 2021, 09:24:57 PM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on October 24, 2021, 09:24:57 PM
Looks like a harmonica.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2021, 09:39:35 AM
Post by: Hepcat on October 25, 2021, 09:39:35 AM
It's precisely that - a chewable wax harmonica filled with sweet flavoured liquid.
:)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 29, 2021, 01:57:45 PM
Post by: Hepcat on December 29, 2021, 01:57:45 PM
The MPC Big Twenty Inch Long Fireball XL5:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5_g.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5_c.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
And the Fireball XL5 Galaxy Patrol:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5_d.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Were combined for the Fireball XL5 Space City set:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL_5_e.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5_b.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Too cool!
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5_g.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5_c.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
And the Fireball XL5 Galaxy Patrol:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5_d.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Were combined for the Fireball XL5 Space City set:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL_5_e.webp?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5_b.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
Too cool!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on December 29, 2021, 04:13:09 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on December 29, 2021, 04:13:09 PM
Loved that show when I was a kid! :)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monolith on December 30, 2021, 03:32:47 PM
Post by: Monolith on December 30, 2021, 03:32:47 PM
That's a great play set. A while back at a flea market I got some of the figures for just a few bucks. Wish the seller had the whole play set. Here's a closer look at the figures I got.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8085/28835980000_7dfe06b39a_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KW8WdY)Fireball XL5 (MPC 1964) (https://flic.kr/p/KW8WdY) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8085/28835980000_7dfe06b39a_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KW8WdY)Fireball XL5 (MPC 1964) (https://flic.kr/p/KW8WdY) by donald deveau (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124856366(*at*)N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 04, 2022, 11:31:05 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 04, 2022, 11:31:05 AM
Here as well is the fabulous Fireball XL5 lunchbox King-Seeley released in 1964:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5_lunchbox.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_lunch_2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_Lunch_1.jpg)
:)
I'd still be carrying it to work if I had one!
:(
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5_lunchbox.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_lunch_2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_Lunch_1.jpg)
:)
I'd still be carrying it to work if I had one!
:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 13, 2022, 01:53:13 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 13, 2022, 01:53:13 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on December 29, 2021, 04:13:09 PMLoved that show when I was a kid!
Here's the opening theme from 1962:
Fireball XL5 Theme (https://youtu.be/-yKFrI7KDxc)
And there's even a cool soundtrack album for the show:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Fireball_XL5_Soundtrack.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2022, 09:35:14 PM
Post by: Hepcat on May 17, 2022, 09:35:14 PM
Here are a few pictures of my Outer Limits cards:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitscards1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimits2.jpg)
These are from a bubble gum card set issued in 1964 by Bubbles Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Topps Chewing Gum Company.
tynhrt
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitsCards.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimitscards1.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/OuterLimits2.jpg)
These are from a bubble gum card set issued in 1964 by Bubbles Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Topps Chewing Gum Company.
tynhrt
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 17, 2022, 09:47:46 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 17, 2022, 09:47:46 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 25, 2017, 02:01:20 PM
Topps issued this wonderful 88 card Space Card set in 1957:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/SpaceCards-1.jpg)
It was rereleased perhaps a few years later under the new name of Target: Moon to capitalize on the space race.
Half the set was reissued under the Target: Moon title in Topps Fun Packs in 1967-68 but with backs variously termed pink or salmon. These are quite difficult to find.
But a fellow poster very generously just sent me these two splendid pink backed Target: Moon cards for free!
(https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/220100/7832937/Target%20Moon%20pink%2018.jpg)
(https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/220100/7832938/Target%20Moon%20pink%2018b.jpg)
(https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/220100/7832939/Target%20Moon%20pink%2068.jpg) (https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/220100/7832940/Target%20Moon%20pink%2068b.jpg)
So I'm therefore adding Target: Moon pink backs to the sets at which I'm pecking away!
An interesting detail is that 44 of the 88 Space Cards and blue-backed Target: Moon cards were double printed on the 132 card sheet from which they were cut. This meant that the 44 cards that were only single printed were/are comparatively tougher to find. Well the 44 single printed cards are the ones comprising the pink backed Target: Moon set!
;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 07, 2023, 12:29:33 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 07, 2023, 12:29:33 PM
L.M. Becker in the mid-1960's released Spooky Surprise grab bags in an eye catching display box. Here's one from the collection of Todd Riley:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Spooky_Surprise.jpg)
Each grab bag contained a sweet treat, a trading card plus a couple of plastic figures. Here are some examples of contents from horrorhunter's collection:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Spooky_Surprise_2.jpg)
But the monsterrific Becker Spooky Surprise figures can be seen to be simplified knock-offs of the MPC Weird Monsters:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Q-sAAOSwoexfy7rr/s-l1600.jpg)
Here's a side-by-side comparison of the MPC Creature of Doom Pop-Top, MPC Weird Monster and Becker Spooky Surprise figures courtesy of horrorhunter:
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_3690.jpg)
The only question is whether MPC itself manufactured reduced versions of its Weird Monsters to be used as vending machine premiums and then sold some to Becker which used them in the Spooky Surprise bags, or whether Becker simply ripped off the design.
???
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Spooky_Surprise.jpg)
Each grab bag contained a sweet treat, a trading card plus a couple of plastic figures. Here are some examples of contents from horrorhunter's collection:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Spooky_Surprise_2.jpg)
But the monsterrific Becker Spooky Surprise figures can be seen to be simplified knock-offs of the MPC Weird Monsters:
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Q-sAAOSwoexfy7rr/s-l1600.jpg)
Here's a side-by-side comparison of the MPC Creature of Doom Pop-Top, MPC Weird Monster and Becker Spooky Surprise figures courtesy of horrorhunter:
(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_3690.jpg)
The only question is whether MPC itself manufactured reduced versions of its Weird Monsters to be used as vending machine premiums and then sold some to Becker which used them in the Spooky Surprise bags, or whether Becker simply ripped off the design.
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Plastic Nebula on January 07, 2023, 06:23:48 PM
Post by: Plastic Nebula on January 07, 2023, 06:23:48 PM
Man, that Weird Monsters card art is truly spectacular!!
I think everyone was probably ripping each other off pretty regularly. Bootlegs are still happening today.
I think everyone was probably ripping each other off pretty regularly. Bootlegs are still happening today.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 08, 2023, 12:56:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 08, 2023, 12:56:52 AM
Quote from: Plastic Nebula on January 07, 2023, 06:23:48 PMMan, that Weird Monsters card art is truly spectacular!!
I like the Pop-Top Horrors artwork as well:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/MPC_POPTOPHORRORScarded.webp)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/6862199271_d145936c53_b.jpg)
But best of all were the actual Pop-Top sculpts. They were over-the-top wild cool!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: LFSPaul on January 08, 2023, 03:16:54 PM
Post by: LFSPaul on January 08, 2023, 03:16:54 PM
Not really toys, but two of my favorite collectibles other than my Creature Collection.
I call them Evolution, T-70 to T-800.
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/308932765_10225719540187961_2120558878786750987_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=hyEd4mFaUkcAX8qaF3q&tn=I-foZBwVXT2qtVM8&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAIOthgFCDxSvFNYYaS12uaq8ppezGFrMYqSIZwo00Q9A&oe=63BF54F0)
I call them Evolution, T-70 to T-800.
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/308932765_10225719540187961_2120558878786750987_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=hyEd4mFaUkcAX8qaF3q&tn=I-foZBwVXT2qtVM8&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAIOthgFCDxSvFNYYaS12uaq8ppezGFrMYqSIZwo00Q9A&oe=63BF54F0)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Plastic Nebula on January 08, 2023, 06:37:55 PM
Post by: Plastic Nebula on January 08, 2023, 06:37:55 PM
Quote from: LFSPaul on January 08, 2023, 03:16:54 PM
Not really toys, but two of my favorite collectibles other than my Creature Collection.
I call them Evolution, T-70 to T-800.
Those are amazing!!! Did you fabricate them?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 08, 2023, 09:33:43 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 08, 2023, 09:33:43 PM
Quote from: LFSPaul on January 08, 2023, 03:16:54 PM
Not really toys, but two of my favorite collectibles other than my Creature Collection.
I call them Evolution, T-70 to T-800.
Unfortunately that Facebook link of yours is not destined to last very long.
:(
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 17, 2023, 10:20:53 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 17, 2023, 10:20:53 PM
Here are scans of five more of my Vampirella magazines:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_31-05-2012110251PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_31-05-2012110255PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_31-05-2012110258PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_10-06-201244820PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_10-06-201244813PM.jpg)
:)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_31-05-2012110251PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_31-05-2012110255PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_31-05-2012110258PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_10-06-201244820PM.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_10-06-201244813PM.jpg)
:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: AerisAntiques on January 18, 2023, 09:07:21 PM
Post by: AerisAntiques on January 18, 2023, 09:07:21 PM
This is my first time posting here, so I'm excited for show and tell! :D
(https://i.ibb.co/7r184kW/IMG-0973.jpg)
Anyway, the gem of my monster merch collection is a 1976 "Monster Squad" GLJ Toys Frankenstein bop bag. Because the "Monster Squad" television show ran for only one season in 1976 and the merchandise for it was therefore produced in limited quantities, and because these bags are usually subjected to much wear and tear over the years, it is VERY possible that I own the last one in existence. :o I've never been able to find anyone else who owns or sells these online. It still holds air and looks almost brand new! I'm potentially about to move away to study for my PhD in History, and I'm considering parting with a few pieces from my collection - including the sizable bop bag - in order to downsize. :-[ I'll miss this beauty! Anyone seen one of these before?
(https://i.ibb.co/7r184kW/IMG-0973.jpg)
Anyway, the gem of my monster merch collection is a 1976 "Monster Squad" GLJ Toys Frankenstein bop bag. Because the "Monster Squad" television show ran for only one season in 1976 and the merchandise for it was therefore produced in limited quantities, and because these bags are usually subjected to much wear and tear over the years, it is VERY possible that I own the last one in existence. :o I've never been able to find anyone else who owns or sells these online. It still holds air and looks almost brand new! I'm potentially about to move away to study for my PhD in History, and I'm considering parting with a few pieces from my collection - including the sizable bop bag - in order to downsize. :-[ I'll miss this beauty! Anyone seen one of these before?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 18, 2023, 09:21:47 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 18, 2023, 09:21:47 PM
Welcome to the UMA, AerisAntiques! :)
Cool collectable bop!
Cool collectable bop!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: AerisAntiques on January 18, 2023, 09:36:10 PM
Post by: AerisAntiques on January 18, 2023, 09:36:10 PM
Thank you! I am having so much fun looking at everyone's collections!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on January 18, 2023, 10:31:57 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on January 18, 2023, 10:31:57 PM
Quote from: AerisAntiques on January 18, 2023, 09:36:10 PM
Thank you! I am having so much fun looking at everyone's collections!
They're all over the place, but most are concentrated in this thread.
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=106.0)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2023, 10:28:35 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 25, 2023, 10:28:35 PM
Here are some shots of my 1967 Topps Terror Tales cards:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTales.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTales2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTalesfront.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTalesback.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTaleswrapper.jpg)
The front features images with a sickly greenish tinge from American International Productions releases while the backs are done up in a fine deep pink colour which contrasts splendidly with the fronts. It's a very tough set to complete though.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Bubble%20Cat%202.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Bubble%20Cat%203.jpg)
cl:)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTales.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTales2.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTalesfront.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTalesback.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TerrorTaleswrapper.jpg)
The front features images with a sickly greenish tinge from American International Productions releases while the backs are done up in a fine deep pink colour which contrasts splendidly with the fronts. It's a very tough set to complete though.
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Bubble%20Cat%202.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Bubble%20Cat%203.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 23, 2023, 11:47:52 AM
Post by: Hepcat on February 23, 2023, 11:47:52 AM
Toy manufacturers often managed to licence both the Addams Family and Munsters for offerings despite the fact that the two shows ran on competing TV networks. Here are two model kits Aurora released in 1964-65:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AddamsFamilyHauntedHouse.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TheMunstersAurora.jpg)
Meanwhile Roalex released these two rad cool slide puzzles in 1964:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20Family%20slide%20puzzle_zpsfv7fwzod.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Slide%20Puzzle_zpsjng5qevu.jpg)
Take your choice!
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/AddamsFamilyHauntedHouse.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/TheMunstersAurora.jpg)
Meanwhile Roalex released these two rad cool slide puzzles in 1964:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Addams%20Family%20slide%20puzzle_zpsfv7fwzod.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20Slide%20Puzzle_zpsjng5qevu.jpg)
Take your choice!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 27, 2023, 02:01:47 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 27, 2023, 02:01:47 PM
Slime, from Colorforms in 1978!
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Slime.jpg)
What could be better?
;)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Slime.jpg)
What could be better?
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 09, 2023, 10:35:04 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 09, 2023, 10:35:04 PM
These Americana Series Horror Parade stickers from 1970 are rarely mentioned:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Amricana_Series_Horror_Parade.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Americana_Horror_Parade_1_wdBk4VqxQGg7qgjeTMfVnh.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/americana-stickers-lot-horror_360_2852457c71bc83f5eadece4a20edbda4.jpg)
And here's the album in which the stickers could be placed:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Americana_Series.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Americana_Horror_Parade_5.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Americana_Horror_Parade_7.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Americana_Horror_Parade_8.jpg)
cl:)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Amricana_Series_Horror_Parade.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Americana_Horror_Parade_1_wdBk4VqxQGg7qgjeTMfVnh.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/americana-stickers-lot-horror_360_2852457c71bc83f5eadece4a20edbda4.jpg)
And here's the album in which the stickers could be placed:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Americana_Series.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Americana_Horror_Parade_5.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Americana_Horror_Parade_7.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Americana_Horror_Parade_8.jpg)
cl:)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Therin of Andor on March 12, 2023, 06:42:32 AM
Post by: Therin of Andor on March 12, 2023, 06:42:32 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3602/3581822674_b8071196e2.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6svM6m)
The Loch Ness Monster visits his Facebook page. (https://flic.kr/p/6svM6m) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
The Loch Ness Monster visits his Facebook page. (https://flic.kr/p/6svM6m) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 23, 2023, 11:57:10 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 23, 2023, 11:57:10 PM
Horror Monsters Grab Bags from the Best Plastics Corporation were available for five cents(!) at many variety/convenience stores, drug stores and five-and-dime stores from about 1964 to 1968. Each bag contained a small package of Sourlets candy plus three plastic figures or toys. Horrorhunter has determined that fourteen different dinosaurs, two cavemen and five different monster figures now known as "Palmer flats" could be found. Here's a shot of Horrorhunter's collection:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1816/43955688541_556ffc414c_b.jpg)
He's lacking only the smilodon from the figures he's been able to catalogue.
These Grab Bags can also be found without the colour yellow:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/16/Monsters%20Grab%20Bag(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1816/43955688541_556ffc414c_b.jpg)
He's lacking only the smilodon from the figures he's been able to catalogue.
These Grab Bags can also be found without the colour yellow:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/16/Monsters%20Grab%20Bag(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 27, 2023, 10:37:18 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 27, 2023, 10:37:18 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 23, 2017, 04:17:29 PM
Here are a couple close-up photos of my RCA Victor Monster Rally LP from 1959 with sleeve art by the incomparable Jack Davis:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterRallyLP.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/MonsterRallyLPBackcover.jpg)
And here's a more detailed picture of the sleeve that I lifted off the net:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_75ptQuFbEv0/TKcrJkZmDAI/AAAAAAAAFfU/S2YDW_2nTms/s1600/P4110020.JPG)
And here are a couple of other LP covers by Jack Davis I found on the net:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Jack.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%202/Jack4.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on June 30, 2023, 10:14:18 AM
Post by: Hepcat on June 30, 2023, 10:14:18 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on August 31, 2020, 04:44:00 PMThis book on the artwork of Basil Gogos is full of fabulous images:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/ABasil.jpg)
(http://www.the-reelgillman.com/gallery/art/basilgogos.jpg)
(http://27.media.tumblr.com/4SVE1h61Fjggach5Gwei5MyQo1_400.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/tumblr_lib39pscQP1qf83cro1_500.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/tumblr_lgxhswXoRs1qf83cro1_400.jpg)
Highly recommended!
It should be mentioned that the book I pictured above is the hardcover. The same book is also available as a softcover trade paperback with this cover:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Basil_Gogos_book.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 16, 2023, 08:46:39 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 16, 2023, 08:46:39 PM
Here are scans of five more of my Creepy magazines:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Creepy_40.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Creepy_41.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Creepy_42.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Creepy_43.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Creepy_44.png)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Creepy_40.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Creepy_41.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Creepy_42.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Creepy_43.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Creepy_44.png)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 20, 2023, 12:11:26 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 20, 2023, 12:11:26 PM
Ideal issued this cool Alligator game in 1980:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Ideal_Alligator.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Ideal_Alligator_game_4.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Ideal_Alligator_game_3.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Ideal_Alligator.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Ideal_Alligator_game_4.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Ideal_Alligator_game_3.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Therin of Andor on August 26, 2023, 11:37:55 PM
Post by: Therin of Andor on August 26, 2023, 11:37:55 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2425/3619149820_f6a9c178ff.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6vP69Q)
Monster at the Dentist (https://flic.kr/p/6vP69Q) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
The view from my recovery chair, after waking from full anesthesia at the local dentist. (This stuffed monster toy has a very impressive set of healthy teeth -- note the giant yellow toothbrush beside him.)
Monster at the Dentist (https://flic.kr/p/6vP69Q) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
The view from my recovery chair, after waking from full anesthesia at the local dentist. (This stuffed monster toy has a very impressive set of healthy teeth -- note the giant yellow toothbrush beside him.)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on August 27, 2023, 12:18:21 PM
Post by: Hepcat on August 27, 2023, 12:18:21 PM
Cool! Your dentist should stock that aquarium with piranhas though.
;)
;)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 15, 2023, 11:26:42 AM
Post by: Hepcat on September 15, 2023, 11:26:42 AM
Here's the very cool vending machine card for the Monster Finger Puppet Charms:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4325/35138676843_16117afece_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4313/35138676163_ad9182fde4_h.jpg)
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4325/35138676843_16117afece_h.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4313/35138676163_ad9182fde4_h.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 20, 2023, 04:10:00 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 20, 2023, 04:10:00 PM
This is a good one!
The History of Classic Monster Toys (https://youtu.be/djwnJ9Z4OvU?si=skdfx1lUeX9MqFSa)
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The History of Classic Monster Toys (https://youtu.be/djwnJ9Z4OvU?si=skdfx1lUeX9MqFSa)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: LFSPaul on September 21, 2023, 12:36:25 PM
Post by: LFSPaul on September 21, 2023, 12:36:25 PM
I finally have my Holy Grail of Creature goodness!
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFYkD9Py/IMG-5062.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/R06dZzH0/411237246-10228495522305779-947540683828643527-n.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvBDPBbB/411150447-10228495526185876-6710384710536795243-n.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFYkD9Py/IMG-5062.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/R06dZzH0/411237246-10228495522305779-947540683828643527-n.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/VvBDPBbB/411150447-10228495526185876-6710384710536795243-n.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on September 21, 2023, 02:12:58 PM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on September 21, 2023, 02:12:58 PM
Quote from: LFSPaul on September 21, 2023, 12:36:25 PM
I finally have my Holy Grail of Creature goodness!
I am incredibly envious but also happy for you! I've been after that thing since 1976. SOME day, some day.
Now, are you trying to get a red trigger version? :o
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 21, 2023, 02:24:48 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 21, 2023, 02:24:48 PM
Congrats, Paul! It's a real beauty! :) You and your collection deserve it.
Much larger pic of the collection. Click on the photo, if needed.
https://scontent.fglw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/378156489_10227996870519796_3690684752962624431_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=4c1e7d&_nc_ohc=P29Noezx_XkAX9dpdCK&_nc_ht=scontent.fglw1-1.fna&oh=00_AfAFpT7NB55XDJ_SOlskAaKg06um3zbvjV_7ppantceVzQ&oe=65107816
Much larger pic of the collection. Click on the photo, if needed.
https://scontent.fglw1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/378156489_10227996870519796_3690684752962624431_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=4c1e7d&_nc_ohc=P29Noezx_XkAX9dpdCK&_nc_ht=scontent.fglw1-1.fna&oh=00_AfAFpT7NB55XDJ_SOlskAaKg06um3zbvjV_7ppantceVzQ&oe=65107816
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 21, 2023, 03:35:17 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 21, 2023, 03:35:17 PM
Quote from: LFSPaul on September 21, 2023, 12:36:25 PMI finally have my Holy Grail of Creature goodness!
Wow! Is that a Queen Mera statuette on the lower right? If so, do you have any dedicated closeup pics of the figure?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 21, 2023, 04:59:16 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 21, 2023, 04:59:16 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on September 21, 2023, 03:35:17 PM
Wow! Is that a Queen Mera statuette on the lower right?
Do you mean this? Looks like a woman getting into/out of a (She?) Creature costume.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/6728/kPgC9t.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 21, 2023, 08:18:22 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 21, 2023, 08:18:22 PM
Yeah, that's the one! She sure looks like Mera without the mask:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/.highres/11-08-201170548PM.jpg)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/.highres/11-08-201170548PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on September 23, 2023, 05:38:01 PM
Post by: Hepcat on September 23, 2023, 05:38:01 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on September 21, 2023, 02:24:48 PMCongrats, Paul! It's a real beauty! :) You and your collection deserve it.
Much larger pic of the collection.
How does your own Creature collection compare with Paul's?
???
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on September 23, 2023, 06:42:23 PM
Post by: Mike Scott on September 23, 2023, 06:42:23 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on September 23, 2023, 05:38:01 PM
How does your own creature collection compare with Paul's?
I put up pics in the collections thread, a couple of years ago (maybe longer). Lots of new stuff since then. If I ever get my Creature room done, I'll do a video. Ain't got no squirt gun or Mystery Game, though. :( Paul also has a lot of garage kits. The only model kits I have are the 2 Aurora ones.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 01, 2023, 08:51:49 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 01, 2023, 08:51:49 PM
Here are scans of five more of my Eerie magazines:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Eerie_33.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Eerie_34.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Eerie_35.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Eerie_36.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Eerie_37.png)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Eerie_33.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Eerie_34.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Eerie_35.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Eerie_36.png)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Eerie_37.png)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on October 04, 2023, 04:43:01 PM
Post by: Hepcat on October 04, 2023, 04:43:01 PM
Quote from: LFSPaul on September 21, 2023, 12:36:25 PMI finally have my Holy Grail of Creature goodness!
Well those Facebook links lasted less than a week or no longer than usual.
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2023, 07:17:46 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 03, 2023, 07:17:46 PM
The legendary Norm Saunders painted all the Topps Ugly Stickers from 1965:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ugly%20Stickers_zpszrei8lqz.jpeg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ugly%20Stickers_zps93vocklt.jpg)
Twelve of these Ugly Stickers were Basil Wolverton designs while the remaining 32 images found on the stickers were designed by either Wally Wood or Norm Saunders. The image used for the twelve card puzzle below was one of the Norm Saunders' designs:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/UglyStickersPuzzle_zpsclfxzmis.jpg)
The wrapper also featured one of Saunders' designs:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Ugly%20Stickers%20Wrapper_zpsjvsjnge4.jpg)
Topps followed up the Ugly Stickers with this Teacher's Pet release of jigglers in 1967:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Teacher_s_Pets.jpg)
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(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ugly%20Stickers_zpszrei8lqz.jpeg)
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Ugly%20Stickers_zps93vocklt.jpg)
Twelve of these Ugly Stickers were Basil Wolverton designs while the remaining 32 images found on the stickers were designed by either Wally Wood or Norm Saunders. The image used for the twelve card puzzle below was one of the Norm Saunders' designs:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/UglyStickersPuzzle_zpsclfxzmis.jpg)
The wrapper also featured one of Saunders' designs:
(https://oi1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Ugly%20Stickers%20Wrapper_zpsjvsjnge4.jpg)
Topps followed up the Ugly Stickers with this Teacher's Pet release of jigglers in 1967:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Teacher_s_Pets.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on November 06, 2023, 12:11:04 PM
Post by: Hepcat on November 06, 2023, 12:11:04 PM
The success that Topps had with Teacher's Pets prompted L.M. Becker (Spooky Surprise grab bags) to release this copycat Horror Pets product:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Horror_Pets_1.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Horror_Pets_2.jpg)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Horror_Pets_1.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Horror_Pets_2.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: MadCow on November 13, 2023, 09:23:58 AM
Post by: MadCow on November 13, 2023, 09:23:58 AM
I've wanted one of these Freddy dolls since they came out in '89 and lucked upon a mint loose one at Monster Mania this past weekend. The pull-string still works quite well too.
(https://i.imgur.com/pDqCWNxl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pDqCWNxl.jpg)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 13, 2023, 11:15:43 AM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 13, 2023, 11:15:43 AM
Cool.
What does he say?
What does he say?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: MadCow on November 14, 2023, 07:28:49 AM
Post by: MadCow on November 14, 2023, 07:28:49 AM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 13, 2023, 11:15:43 AM
Cool.
What does he say?
My bird brain has forgotten already, I'll have to check again when I get home. ;D
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 14, 2023, 07:48:14 AM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on November 14, 2023, 07:48:14 AM
Quote from: MadCow on November 14, 2023, 07:28:49 AM
My bird brain has forgotten already, I'll have to check again when I get home. ;D
So, it must not have been, "Hi, I'm Chatty Freddie, and I'm going to kill you!"
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Therin of Andor on December 05, 2023, 01:46:39 AM
Post by: Therin of Andor on December 05, 2023, 01:46:39 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52724813180_bdd876120b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ok7s47)
The Herculoids (https://flic.kr/p/2ok7s47) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
The Asunaru Zandor and Dorno figures with the Asunaru Tara, Gloop and Gleep set!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5050/5345830304_0c4c85d2ef.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/99oM71)
The Herculoids (https://flic.kr/p/99oM71) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
Toynami's Zandor, Igoo the rock ape, Tara, Gloop and Gleep the formless, fearless wonders, Dorno and Tundro the Magificent.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3559/3509192689_590cab7f00.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6m6wJe)
Zok from The Herculoids (https://flic.kr/p/6m6wJe) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
Toynami's Zok, the laser ray dragon.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52763542783_e2025cd6b0.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oowX1T)
Impossibles figures (https://flic.kr/p/2oowX1T) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
The Asunaru set of "The Impossibles" (from the Hanna-Barbara cartoon, "Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles", one of my Saturday morning favourites). Not sure why the design uses a "faded out" effect on the stickers of their superhero guises, but I really love the concept of the display.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52700290310_39a8ac4737.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ohWLg1)
Frankenstein Jr and The Impossibles (https://flic.kr/p/2ohWLg1) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
Medicom's "Frankenstein Jr & The Impossibles" set.
The Herculoids (https://flic.kr/p/2ok7s47) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
The Asunaru Zandor and Dorno figures with the Asunaru Tara, Gloop and Gleep set!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5050/5345830304_0c4c85d2ef.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/99oM71)
The Herculoids (https://flic.kr/p/99oM71) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
Toynami's Zandor, Igoo the rock ape, Tara, Gloop and Gleep the formless, fearless wonders, Dorno and Tundro the Magificent.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3559/3509192689_590cab7f00.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6m6wJe)
Zok from The Herculoids (https://flic.kr/p/6m6wJe) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
Toynami's Zok, the laser ray dragon.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52763542783_e2025cd6b0.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oowX1T)
Impossibles figures (https://flic.kr/p/2oowX1T) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
The Asunaru set of "The Impossibles" (from the Hanna-Barbara cartoon, "Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles", one of my Saturday morning favourites). Not sure why the design uses a "faded out" effect on the stickers of their superhero guises, but I really love the concept of the display.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52700290310_39a8ac4737.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ohWLg1)
Frankenstein Jr and The Impossibles (https://flic.kr/p/2ohWLg1) by Ian McLean (https://www.flickr.com/photos/therinofandor/), on Flickr
Medicom's "Frankenstein Jr & The Impossibles" set.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Monsters For Sale on December 05, 2023, 01:56:41 AM
Post by: Monsters For Sale on December 05, 2023, 01:56:41 AM
Quote from: Therin of Andor on December 05, 2023, 01:46:39 AM
The Asunaru Zandor and Dorno figures with the Asunaru Tara, Gloop and Gleep set!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5050/5345830304_0c4c85d2ef.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/99oM71)
They were fighting Shmoos?
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 05, 2023, 11:49:12 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 05, 2023, 11:49:12 AM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on December 05, 2023, 01:56:41 AMThey were fighting Shmoos?
Perhaps the Herculoids were allied with the Shmoos against a world threatening menace?
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on December 31, 2023, 01:16:21 AM
Post by: Hepcat on December 31, 2023, 01:16:21 AM
Here are some pics of boss cool Munsters' Magic Slates from the mid-1960's:
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20slate_zpswuz3nuix.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20MS%205_zpspselhk74.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20magic%20slate%202_zpsmm6glinl.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20MS_zpsxlnmluw6.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20ms%207_zpsxfnkfi9y.jpg)
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(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20slate_zpswuz3nuix.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20MS%205_zpspselhk74.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20magic%20slate%202_zpsmm6glinl.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20MS_zpsxlnmluw6.jpg)
(https://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/General%20Album%203/General%20Album%203001/Munsters%20ms%207_zpsxfnkfi9y.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Dr.Cyclops on January 02, 2024, 09:42:59 PM
Post by: Dr.Cyclops on January 02, 2024, 09:42:59 PM
Here's a favorite Creepy from my Childhood (It lived at the Family Cottage on Georgian Bay from 1969-2000
(https://images2.imgbox.com/21/c3/r16KdYVv_o.jpg) (https://imgbox.com/r16KdYVv)
(https://images2.imgbox.com/21/c3/r16KdYVv_o.jpg) (https://imgbox.com/r16KdYVv)
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 14, 2024, 05:02:29 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 14, 2024, 05:02:29 PM
Here are some pics of cool MOC Imperial Slurfies from the 1970's:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/1525f4676420522116c3bc8fc7fb901e.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/s-l1600_3mbsoeCBK4urBSeHBbXAJZ.jpg)
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/1525f4676420522116c3bc8fc7fb901e.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/s-l1600_3mbsoeCBK4urBSeHBbXAJZ.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 17, 2024, 12:57:33 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 17, 2024, 12:57:33 PM
While MPC is justifiably very highly regarded in these here parts for its Pop-Top Horrors and associated Weird Monsters issues, these were only a fraction of the company's product line. One of MPC's other popular product lines was prehistoric animals/monsters. Here's a now scarce boxed set:
(http://www.dinosaur-toys-collectors-guide.com/images/MPC-TRex-Playset1.jpg)
Here as well from Horrorhunter's collection is a carded set from 1964:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/MPC_1stSeriesCardedDinos_zpsc1286428.webp)
And a couple of later carded issues:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_zmpcdinocard3.png)
Here evidently are the mold groupings for the MPC prehistoric animal figures:
(http://www.angelfire.com/biz/toysoldierhq/zmpcdinonew1b.jpg)
(http://www.angelfire.com/biz/toysoldierhq/zmpcdinonew2e.jpg)
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(http://www.dinosaur-toys-collectors-guide.com/images/MPC-TRex-Playset1.jpg)
Here as well from Horrorhunter's collection is a carded set from 1964:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/MPC_1stSeriesCardedDinos_zpsc1286428.webp)
And a couple of later carded issues:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_zmpcdinocard3.png)
Here evidently are the mold groupings for the MPC prehistoric animal figures:
(http://www.angelfire.com/biz/toysoldierhq/zmpcdinonew1b.jpg)
(http://www.angelfire.com/biz/toysoldierhq/zmpcdinonew2e.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 20, 2024, 05:30:14 PM
Post by: Hepcat on January 20, 2024, 05:30:14 PM
Here are scans of the Skywald Psycho magazines in my collection:
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/08-07-201170100PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/08-07-201170110PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/08-07-201170114PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/08-07-201170055PM.jpg)
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(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/08-07-201170100PM.jpg)
3
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/08-07-201170110PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/08-07-201170114PM.jpg)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Comics/08-07-201170055PM.jpg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: LFSPaul on January 23, 2024, 12:17:25 AM
Post by: LFSPaul on January 23, 2024, 12:17:25 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on September 21, 2023, 03:35:17 PM
Wow! Is that a Queen Mera statuette on the lower right? If so, do you have any dedicated closeup pics of the figure?
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It's a resin kit produced by Filmy Girls. I had it painted by Steve Riojas and I limit myself to resin kits that are outstanding.
Also fixed the photo links to something more permanent.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on January 23, 2024, 01:02:11 AM
Post by: Hepcat on January 23, 2024, 01:02:11 AM
This one's not been fixed though. It's still a Facebook link:
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Quote from: LFSPaul on January 08, 2023, 03:16:54 PMNot really toys, but two of my favorite collectibles other than my Creature Collection.
I call them Evolution, T-70 to T-800.
(https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/308932765_10225719540187961_2120558878786750987_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=hyEd4mFaUkcAX8qaF3q&tn=I-foZBwVXT2qtVM8&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfAIOthgFCDxSvFNYYaS12uaq8ppezGFrMYqSIZwo00Q9A&oe=63BF54F0)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2024, 10:48:18 PM
Post by: Hepcat on February 01, 2024, 10:48:18 PM
Here are a couple of good shots I lifted off the net of the Pressman Movie/T.V. Horror Make-Up kit from 1975 and the Pressman Movie/T.V. Monster Make-Up kit from 1976:
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Pressman_Monster_Make-Up.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Pressman_Monster_Make-Up.jpg_2.png)
Just what I would have needed for the office!
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(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Pressman_Monster_Make-Up.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/(edited)_Pressman_Monster_Make-Up.jpg_2.png)
Just what I would have needed for the office!
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Hepcat on March 31, 2024, 10:56:56 PM
Post by: Hepcat on March 31, 2024, 10:56:56 PM
Here are a few good shots of the Universal Monstickers by Pen-Art Productions circa 1980 when puffy stickers were all the rage:
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bwWJPN2TpdE/U6dWxkRGEXI/AAAAAAAAJPk/fu0uLm6oI68/s1600/monstickers1.jpg)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gp_nzxDApy0/U6dW0ex2D9I/AAAAAAAAJPs/NFMflJJRytI/s1600/monstickers2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Monstickers.jpeg)
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(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bwWJPN2TpdE/U6dWxkRGEXI/AAAAAAAAJPk/fu0uLm6oI68/s1600/monstickers1.jpg)
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gp_nzxDApy0/U6dW0ex2D9I/AAAAAAAAJPs/NFMflJJRytI/s1600/monstickers2.jpg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/g434/Balticprince/Monstickers.jpeg)
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Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on March 31, 2024, 11:15:10 PM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on March 31, 2024, 11:15:10 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on March 31, 2024, 10:56:56 PM
Here are a couple of good shots of the Universal Monstickers by Pen-Art from the 1980's when puffy stickers were the rage:
Quite a favorite of mine. I would love to know if the counter point of sale display was actually produced - along with who the illustrator is!
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: Mike Scott on April 01, 2024, 01:32:56 AM
Post by: Mike Scott on April 01, 2024, 01:32:56 AM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on March 31, 2024, 11:15:10 PM
I would love to know if the counter point of sale display was actually produced -
Looks like they might have been made for a rack, so there may not have been a counter box/display.
Title: Re: Post an Image of a Favourite Monster or Sci-Fi Collectible!
Post by: darkmonkeygod on April 02, 2024, 12:38:45 AM
Post by: darkmonkeygod on April 02, 2024, 12:38:45 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on April 01, 2024, 01:32:56 AM
[...]so there may not have been a counter box/display.
The conundrum itself.