Universal Monster Army

Which are your favourite monster flicker rings?

Here are a few pictures from the collection of Toy Ranch:

(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://farm3.static.flickr.com/2230/2094806075_f3b5a8c21f_o.jpg)

And here is a picture from the collection of Monolith:

(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_3172.jpg)

And another one I lifted off the web:

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/WPmunstersflickeringsA_lg.jpg)

More pictures in this thread:

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=9139.msg141440#msg141440 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=9139.msg141440#msg141440)

cl:)

I voted for ~

Casper
Wolfman
Lily Monster

Btw ~ Casper is the cutest.

Hard to pick a favorite, I like all the monster flicker rings.
there are also these flicker rings with the Don Post mask photo's on them. I'm not sure how many were made, but I have three of them...
In this photo the Wolf Man on the left changes into the Phantom of the Opera and the Creature on the right changes into Mr. Hyde...

(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_3179.jpg)

Here are the other images on the same two rings...

(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_3178.jpg)

And here is the third ring I have, this Mummy turns into the Hunchback...

(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_3997.jpg)

Were the Don Post flicker rings vending machine premiums as well or were they distributed in some other way, e.g. cereal boxes, FMOF magazine mail-in offer, etc?

???

Creature, frankenstein, and dracula are my favorites. The creature ring is just perfect! I have a full set of mint unused flickers for the monster set. I wish i could track down some vari vue rings to put them into. But i want the original silver rings not the blue plastic ones.

Quote from: Hepcat on May 03, 2012, 02:35:57 PM
Were the Don Post flicker rings vending machine premiums as well or were they distributed in some other way, e.g. cereal boxes, FMOF magazine mail-in offer, etc?

???

I never bought any of them when I was kid or anything, so I don't know how they were originally sold. I'm guessing vending machines, but maybe
someone who knows will chime in about that.

I remember them being in vending machines with gumballs. Sometimes you got a ring and a gumball, sometimes you just got the gumball (luck of the draw).

The Frankenstein Monster is cleaning up in early returns!

cl:)

The Don Post mask rings were made with 2 different bases.  One is a chrome plated hard plastic base, and the other is the soft vinyl base in the photos posted. There were 3 rings made like that, and all 3 of them appear in both types.  The hard plastic/chrome plated base ones are a little harder to find.

Although the pictures are from the Don Post calendar, I don't believe the intent was to make rings of the masks, but rather rings of the monsters. Whereas the Vari-Vue monster rings (the set with Casper) were licensed, my guess is that the Don Post rings were made with an effort to skirt licensing, hoping that Don Post would not sue them, and if Universal did, they could say these are pictures of masks.  It's also possible that not even that much thought went into it, and they just grabbed the easiest color monster pics they could find.  At any rate, they are what they are, and what they are is pretty cool.

One thing that Vari-Vue rings have over some of the others is the transition from one image to the other is usually pretty clear. You don't get much "ghosting" of the other image.  This was made by another company (not sure of the name) and it's hard to even get a clear view of either image without interference from the other.  It varies some from ring to ring, but that is pretty much a universal (heh, get it?) issue with these rings.

I believe the hard plastic/chrome base rings were probably mostly sold out of vending machines.  The soft vinyl ones may have been as well, but those were also sold in packages for party prizes, with other assorted flicker rings (same base).  There were also some other monstery flicker rings in that 2nd vinyl base set.  One is a fanged hunchback looking cartoony face ring, and the other is, well, I dunno WHAT it is, but it's kinda cool.

Here's a bad camera phone pic I just took of them.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7053/7149486197_eb58a68fc4_c.jpg)

Also, the "Famous Monsters" rings, that were advertised in Famous Monsters and sold in sets by Captain Company.  These were made by a different company, a company in Japan, and their rings are the worst quality of any flicker rings.  There were 7 in the set sold in FM, but there were actually 9 or 10 rings in the whole set.  They were also sold in vending machines.  I have some of those as well.  Not as nice as the Uni Monster set by any means, but they do have a special kind of cool.  Also in this photo is a vending card from this set.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8156/7149486155_89e0b09008_c.jpg)

There are some other various monster flicker rings. None of the others are even mentionable as cool enough to compete for the title of "favorite", but there are a few others out there.

I've never seen the blue bg (Frankenstein pictured) ring before, that must be rare?!
What is the rarer of the red/green bgs? or are they about the same?
Eric

Creature, Frankenstein and Phantom....man how I have longed for a set of those......I know, get in line right!

Quote from: zombiehorror on May 07, 2012, 04:45:23 PM
Creature, Frankenstein and Phantom....man how I have longed for a set of those......I know, get in line right!

yep.

what he said . ;)

Green version of the Universal Monsters and I like the Munsters as well. The Casper rings are cool, but i wish they would have made rings with Spooky and Hot Stuff as well.

Quote from: ilikemonsters on May 07, 2012, 04:41:52 PM
I've never seen the blue bg (Frankenstein pictured) ring before, that must be rare?!
What is the rarer of the red/green bgs? or are they about the same?
Eric

The green ones are most common.  The red ones are rare to the level of about 5-10 greens for every red.  The blue ones are rare to find at all.  I still am missing some blue ones, and have been looking for years.

Quote from: Toy Ranch on May 06, 2012, 02:07:24 PMThere are some other various monster flicker rings. None of the others are even mentionable as cool enough to compete for the title of "favorite", but there are a few others out there.

Good! I'm glad you verified that I included all the best rings in the poll.

:)

It's a pity that the Casper and the Munsters rings aren't getting more support though.

:(

Quote from: Hepcat on May 08, 2012, 09:12:38 AM
..............the Munsters rings aren't getting more support though.

I long for a set of those as well!  Does that count?!

Only if you modify your vote.

:-\

I always default to Frankenstein, but this time I picked The Phantom. I think I related this story some time ago, but when I was like 12 years old there was a gum ball machine in a local store (possibly Murphy's). The display contained some monster flicker rings, including a Phantom. I started pouring nickels into the damn thing, determined to snag a Phantom. I swear to god, every time I turned the crank a Cinderella ring popped out! It was like a "one-armed-bandit"! I finally gave up the ghost.

I've never seen a Monster Ring vending machine .. When were they available?

Quote from: dlhenderson on May 09, 2012, 09:37:38 PMI started pouring nickels into the damn thing, determined to snag a Phantom. I swear to god, every time I turned the crank a Cinderella ring popped out! It was like a "one-armed-bandit"!

:o

Quote from: dlhenderson on May 09, 2012, 09:37:38 PMI finally gave up the ghost.

Oh ye of little faith.

tynhrt

Quote from: Flower on May 10, 2012, 06:25:59 AM
I've never seen a Monster Ring vending machine .. When were they available?

I'd say 1967 but I'm just guessing. Another member may have more accurate information.

:-\

This was around 1965 or so.

Quote from: Howler on May 07, 2012, 05:28:32 PM
The Casper rings are cool, but i wish they would have made rings with Spooky and Hot Stuff as well.

Yes, I agree! And Wendy and Nightmare too! Given that two different Casper rings were mixed in with the six Universal monster rings, that would have brought the set up from eight to twelve rings in total.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2230/2094806075_f3b5a8c21f_o.jpg)

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I have a set of unused flickers. They're like precious little gem stones!

(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_5413.jpg)

I just thought you might like to see what the backs look like...

(http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab97/monolith_06/IMG_5428.jpg)

Wow! Great stuff! So the flicker part was made in the States by Vari-Vue and then they were attached to bases made in Hong Kong.

:)

Vote for Casper!

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g434/Balticprince/Casper.jpg)

tynhrt

Those are very cool, Monolith.

So I voted for:

Casper
Frankenstein Monster
Lily Munster

cl:)

Quote from: Hepcat on May 11, 2012, 09:43:47 AM
Yes, I agree! And Wendy and Nightmare too! Given that two different Casper rings were mixed in with the six Universal monster rings, that would have brought the set up from eight to twelve rings in total.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2230/2094806075_f3b5a8c21f_o.jpg)

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I picked up one of these little vendor inserts today along with a 3 stooges machine insert, cool stuff, no rings though :(

Cool! How much did you pay? Did they have any more?

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I bought a pile of stuff for 20 bucks, so not much. Asked about more uni-monster stuff, won't see the guy for a few months til the next card show though

Frankenstein, Creature and Mummy, got my vote.

There must be a lot of gynophobia on this board. Despite her many good qualities, Lily Munster has drawn only a single, solitary vote.

???

I see two votes and know that one was mine.

Quote from: zombiehorror on May 08, 2012, 09:14:24 AMI long for a set of those (Munster rings) as well!

Are you any closer to completing a set?

Quote from: dlhenderson on May 09, 2012, 09:37:38 PM...when I was like 12 years old there was a gum ball machine in a local store (possibly Murphy's). The display contained some monster flicker rings, including a Phantom. I started pouring nickels into the damn thing, determined to snag a Phantom. I swear to god, every time I turned the crank a Cinderella ring popped out! It was like a "one-armed-bandit"! I finally gave up the ghost.

Have you scored a Phantom flicker ring since that time?

???

Jeez, another friggin' poll. Don't care.

This one is actually eighteen months old. And you're free to start your own topics if you're uninterested in this one you know.

::)

Sorry, HC, I really have a problem being an absolute a**hole 24/7. Apologies, again.

The board's been slow lately. We've exhausted a lot of monster related topics over the years. Oh well. There are always the monster kid Xmas memory threads!

;)

I just voted!
I wasn't here 18 months ago.  :o

I usually stick with my three favorites, Creature, Dracula, Phantom. It'd have to be something pretty amazing to knock those out of the top slots!

Seems like most poles....hmmmm Creech, Frankie, and meh ...

Here's a short video I found on the Vari-Vue flicker rings:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXj43ovhpCc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXj43ovhpCc#)

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Dracula,
Frankenstein's Monster,
The Wolf man got my vote  :)

I hate to revive an old thread, but this thread seemed to be pertinent to the question I have. I've seen other monster rings, often identified as "Cartoon Monster" flicker-rings... you guys are probably familiar with them I'm sure. Is there any info out there on these specifically? Were they connected to anything other than maybe just gum ball machines? These are the color ones of what appears to be a Frankenstein, a zombie, and some brutish ogre or thug. There may be others... don't know.

Quote from: YoungOnce on November 24, 2024, 03:00:18 PM"Cartoon Monster" flicker-rings.

Got any pics?

(https://www.picclickimg.com/images/g/KV4AAOSw4nBmvjom/s-l1600.jpg)

Here's one I grabbed off the wide world of webs...

Quote from: YoungOnce on November 24, 2024, 03:00:18 PMI hate to revive an old thread, but this thread seemed to be pertinent to the question I have. I've seen other monster rings, often identified as "Cartoon Monster" flicker-rings... you guys are probably familiar with them I'm sure. Is there any info out there on these specifically? Were they connected to anything other than maybe just gum ball machines? These are the color ones of what appears to be a Frankenstein, a zombie, and some brutish ogre or thug. There may be others... don't know.

Here's some info from Worthpoint: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-1960s-lot-monster-flicker-4592518954

There are 3 rings in the set with 6 different monsters (per the "flicker" function). According to Worthpoint they're made by Vari-Vue. I've been following this stuff for years and these rings seem to sell for around $20-$25 each, much less than the Vari-Vue Universal Monsters flicker rings or the Don Post Mask flicker rings. They seem to just be cheap gumball machine fare. I have a couple of vending machine display cards with these rings, one has 6 of the rings and is a 5-cent card.

Here's a net pic of a display card very similar to mine:
(https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.FzRQ8-H4KQa87_4mjxxkOgHaIi?rs=1&pid=ImgDetMain)

Quote from: YoungOnce on November 24, 2024, 03:36:53 PMHere's one I grabbed off the wide world of webs...

Oh yeah, I think I've seen those.

Quote from: horrorhunter on November 24, 2024, 04:50:53 PMHere's a net pic of a display card very similar to mine:

What's that thing that looks like a toilet seat lid?  ;D

Thank you Sergeant!  Just what I was looking for. I love how quirky the art is. Do these have the Hong Kong bands on them like the Various-Vue?

Quote from: YoungOnce on November 24, 2024, 10:21:52 PMThank you Sergeant!  Just what I was looking for. I love how quirky the art is. Do these have the Hong Kong bands on them like the Various-Vue?

The ones I have of this type are on the bases (bands) like the original Vari-Vue Universal Monsters flicker rings have, so I guess those are the Hong Kong bases. Here's more info: https://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?msg=201981

Quote from: horrorhunter on November 24, 2024, 04:50:53 PMThey seem to just be cheap gumball machine fare.

That makes them an ideal collectible in my book!

Quote from: horrorhunter on November 24, 2024, 04:50:53 PMHere's a net pic of a display card very similar to mine:

(https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.FzRQ8-H4KQa87_4mjxxkOgHaIi?rs=1&pid=ImgDetMain)

Oh man, that display card is too cool!

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Here is the old post I made showing my monster flicker ring vending display cards: https://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?msg=484760

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/VendingDisplay6MonsterFlickerRings_zpskji13irs.jpg)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b552/horrorhunter/VendingRingDisplays1_zpstbb9ak2p.jpg)

Photobucket strikes again but at least you can still see the goods.

Here's a pic of my monster flicker rings collection uncluttered by P-bucket crap:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2830/33496085930_31fede1d76_b.jpg)

What's that saw-toothed looking thing right below that green bug?

Quote from: Mike Scott on November 27, 2024, 12:11:36 AMWhat's that saw-toothed looking thing right below that green bug?

I'm not sure. It may be some kind of noise maker you blow on?

Quote from: Mike Scott on November 27, 2024, 12:11:36 AMWhat's that saw-toothed looking thing right below that green bug?

I got curious and checked a little closer. The lettering on the paper underneath it is faded badly. Anyway, it's called a Swiss Warbler Bird Whistle. Amazon linky: https://www.amazon.com/swiss-warbler-bird-call/s?k=swiss+warbler+bird+call

Just a sad observation... remember when there was actually some interesting traffic on this board? It seems like it's about dried up, and most of what's left is about new toys. I miss the old UMA.

Quote from: horrorhunter on November 27, 2024, 08:13:18 PMand most of what's left is about new toys.

Probably because there's nothing much left about old toys that we don't already know.

Quote from: Mike Scott on November 27, 2024, 09:21:01 PMProbably because there's nothing much left about old toys that we don't already know.

There are still interesting things to discover about classic monster stuff, just not many people posting about it now.

Quote from: horrorhunter on November 27, 2024, 10:27:57 PMThere are still interesting things to discover about classic monster stuff

I'm all ears!

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Quote from: horrorhunter on November 27, 2024, 08:13:18 PMJust a sad observation... remember when there was actually some interesting traffic on this board? It seems like it's about dried up, and most of what's left is about new toys. I miss the old UMA.

Ha... I can help with traffic a little bit.  I've been a collector of 70's era toys for decades of pop culture stuff from my memories... Mego figures, lunch boxes, anything monster related (buttons, albums, comics, coloring books, puzzles... you name it...) In my "picking adventures", I started picking up Palmer Monsters, Ajax Archer Spacemen, Tomland figures, Ugly Buttons, Frito Lay mini-monsters, Soakys, etc... each new find sends me down a rabbit hole (like these flicker rings). I have a hundred questions about most of these things and I've been a "lurker" here for years. You guys are the best brain-trust I've seen for old monster stuff. I've wanted to ask questions, but I know I'm a novice in these older toys... and I din't want to be a nuisance.

Also... even after reading the various articles you guys have linked, I still am unclear about which flicker rings are "authentic". The article from Joe Statkus leads me to believe that anything without Hong Kong imprinted on the tines is a 1980's China release; that it was either a knock-off or an old flicker reglued to a newer base. But that still seems unclear to me. As an example... these monster rings that I first referenced seem to be a gumball machine release. These are I guess not released by Vari-vue? And so... would not have that Hong Kong embossed back? I also see a lot of other rings without the Hong Kong, but they are obviously old rings... it's hard to figure out. I've collected a lot of old stuff... flicker rings seem to be the most convoluted to figure out.

It's never a nuisance when talking about Monster Stuff, even it it's a topic we've been talking about for years. Feel free to keep us talking!

Quote from: YoungOnce on November 28, 2024, 12:15:38 PMHa... I can help with traffic a little bit.  I've been a collector of 70's era toys for decades of pop culture stuff from my memories... Mego figures, lunch boxes, anything monster related (buttons, albums, comics, coloring books, puzzles... you name it...) In my "picking adventures", I started picking up Palmer Monsters, Ajax Archer Spacemen, Tomland figures, Ugly Buttons, Frito Lay mini-monsters, Soakys, etc... each new find sends me down a rabbit hole (like these flicker rings). I have a hundred questions about most of these things and I've been a "lurker" here for years. You guys are the best brain-trust I've seen for old monster stuff. I've wanted to ask questions, but I know I'm a novice in these older toys... and I din't want to be a nuisance.

Please pitch in and discuss the older stuff with us. This board used to be pretty busy with plenty of daily posts about classic monster items from people who have moved on for one reason or another. Ask questions, tell us about your collection, post pics, whatever. Discussion about monster items from the '60s and '70s is woefully thin around here anymore.

Quote from: YoungOnce on November 28, 2024, 12:26:01 PMAlso... even after reading the various articles you guys have linked, I still am unclear about which flicker rings are "authentic". The article from Joe Statkus leads me to believe that anything without Hong Kong imprinted on the tines is a 1980's China release; that it was either a knock-off or an old flicker reglued to a newer base. But that still seems unclear to me. As an example... these monster rings that I first referenced seem to be a gumball machine release. These are I guess not released by Vari-vue? And so... would not have that Hong Kong embossed back? I also see a lot of other rings without the Hong Kong, but they are obviously old rings... it's hard to figure out. I've collected a lot of old stuff... flicker rings seem to be the most convoluted to figure out.

According to this post by Toy Ranch ( https://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?msg=201981 ) the only chromed rings that were reproduced are the "V" base rings.

Also, according to Worthpoint the "Cartoon" monster rings you inquired about initially were made by Vari-Vue. I would go with that unless something else comes up to call it into question. Vari-Vue made lots of gumball (vending) machine rings, for example the Universal Monsters flicker rings were sold in gumball machines with the Casper rings and those are all by Vari-Vue.

Quote from: horrorhunter on November 28, 2024, 07:55:24 PMAccording to this post by Toy Ranch ( https://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?msg=201981 ) the only chromed rings that were reproduced are the "V" base rings.

Also, according to Worthpoint the "Cartoon" monster rings you inquired about initially were made by Vari-Vue. I would go with that unless something else comes up to call it into question. Vari-Vue made lots of gumball (vending) machine rings, for example the Universal Monsters flicker rings were sold in gumball machines with the Casper rings and those are all by Vari-Vue.

Thank you HorrorHunter!  Great info.  I'm starting to get my bearings with all this great help.

So... according to Toy Ranch, original Vari-Vue V bases are marked with either Hong Kong or nothing. 1980s V bases will be marked with China.

Quote from: YoungOnce on November 28, 2024, 10:48:47 PMThank you HorrorHunter!  Great info.  I'm starting to get my bearings with all this great help.

Toy Ranch posted the real info. I just dug it up. You're welcome though. UMA is full of info like this, it's just hidden in a huge cloud of chaos. There is a great Search function though. You just have to run down leads using the Search function then play detective and dig up the goods.

Quote from: horrorhunter on November 29, 2024, 12:36:46 PMToy Ranch posted the real info. I just dug it up. You're welcome though. UMA is full of info like this, it's just hidden in a huge cloud of chaos. There is a great Search function though. You just have to run down leads using the Search function then play detective and dig up the goods.

Thanks anyway though for the trouble!  Hey... if I can ask... is that you on YouTube with the videos regarding Palmer, MPC, Best Plastics flats, etc...? If so... I've worn those videos out.

Quote from: YoungOnce on November 29, 2024, 01:03:12 PMThanks anyway though for the trouble!  Hey... if I can ask... is that you on YouTube with the videos regarding Palmer, MPC, Best Plastics flats, etc...? If so... I've worn those videos out.

I made YT videos about those monster toys. Here's one on MPC Pop-Tops.


I'm glad you enjoy those and are getting some use out of them. Thanks!

Quote from: horrorhunter on November 29, 2024, 02:42:51 PMI made YT videos about those monster toys. Here's one on MPC Pop-Tops.

I'm glad you enjoy those and are getting some use out of them. Thanks!

Yes!  I've watched them several times. The figures... the buttons... the tours... they have been very informative and just doggone fun to watch. That's where I learned about where the different colors of the Marx Monsters and the years they came out.... thanks for making those!

Quote from: YoungOnce on November 29, 2024, 06:25:05 PMYes!  I've watched them several times. The figures... the buttons... the tours... they have been very informative and just doggone fun to watch. That's where I learned about where the different colors of the Marx Monsters and the years they came out.... thanks for making those!

I appreciate it.

I found that by making the videos I was able to enjoy collecting even more by completing playsets and different sets of similar toys. Also, the videos are a great way to catalog the items in a collection. By doing them as sort of tutorials I not only increased my knowledge of the items, but it made an easy way to check out certain things in my collection by just skimming through the video instead of moving a bunch of things and having to go through the original items (like playsets) every time I needed to double check something. Also, I don't have to repeat the research again if I forget a detail or two. I still like to physically check out my stuff but having it on video is a convenient option sometimes. And it's cool to make them public so other collectors can get some use out of them.

Quote from: Mike Scott on November 27, 2024, 09:21:01 PMProbably because there's nothing much left about old toys that we don't already know.

Truth! I don't have too many things to say these days that I've not said several times previously.

 :(

Quote from: horrorhunter on November 27, 2024, 08:13:18 PMJust a sad observation... remember when there was actually some interesting traffic on this board? It seems like it's about dried up, and most of what's left is about new toys. I miss the old UMA.

I agree! In fact it was just over three years ago that another UMA member actually asked me whether I had any interest in monster toys/collectibles simply because I didn't show any interest in the figures released these days:

QuoteBtw, do you collect  monster stuff??  I dont recall you ever posting anything from your collection?

 :o

Quote from: Hepcat on December 13, 2024, 11:54:43 AMTruth! I don't have too many things to say these days that I've not said several times previously.

 :(

The material for conversation is still there for things we enjoy collecting. Also, I think there are still many unknown facts about vintage monster items, at least lesser-known info and some things we might need to have our memories jogged on a bit.

Quote from: Hepcat on December 13, 2024, 03:45:08 PMI agree! In fact it was just over three years ago that another UMA member actually asked me whether I had any interest in monster toys/collectibles simply because I didn't show any interest in the figures released these days:

 :o

I've missed your frequent posting since I've again been active on UMA in the last few months (I couldn't log in for around 2 years due to a weird glitch that was resolved with the fairly recent UMA shakeup).

Re: new figures as far as I'm concerned, I collect a few but I'm mostly interested in figures of characters I don't already have several versions of. My main focus in toy collecting will always be monster toys from the '60s and early '70s though. Same for other items like comics and monster mags (including '50s), trading cards, posters, vending items, etc.

Quote from: horrorhunter on November 26, 2024, 11:41:20 PMHere's a pic of my monster flicker rings collection uncluttered by P-bucket crap:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2830/33496085930_31fede1d76_b.jpg)

Here's a couple of pics I grabbed off eBay of the display card for these "Cartoon" Monster Flicker Rings.

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LQoAAOSwbvxndPfL/s-l1600.webp)

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4NkAAOSwymNndPfP/s-l1600.webp)