Universal Monster Army

Collecting Monsters => Vintage Monster Toys => Topic started by: Hepcat on May 19, 2012, 08:42:38 PM

Poll
Question: Pick the glass you like the best.
Option 1: Creature
Option 2: Frankenstein
Option 3: Mummy
Option 4: Wolf Man
Title: Which Anchor-Hocking Universal monster glass do you like the best?
Post by: Hepcat on May 19, 2012, 08:42:38 PM
Which one of the Anchor-Hocking Universal monster glasses do you like the best? Here is a picture of Raycastile's set:

(http://thegalleryofmonstertoys.com/60swing/monsterglassesgroup.jpg)

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Post by: horrorhunter on May 19, 2012, 08:48:51 PM
I like the Mummy glass best. I'm usually biased towards the Creature, but I think the Mummy has this one all "WRAPPED UP".....ugggh. I gotta get these things one of these days.
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Post by: zombiehorror on May 19, 2012, 08:49:35 PM
I think the Mummy came out looking the best!
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Post by: bigbud on May 19, 2012, 10:28:01 PM
I gotta say the Mummy too!   Buddy
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Post by: raycastile on May 19, 2012, 11:11:16 PM
Yeah, the Mummy looks best.
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Post by: jimm on May 19, 2012, 11:46:38 PM
My default answer is always Creature, but the Mummy glass is easily best.
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Post by: MoreGore on May 19, 2012, 11:59:04 PM
Creature for me followed by Mummy
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Post by: BigShadow on May 20, 2012, 04:27:37 AM
Frankie looks like he's on his way to a disco....lol!
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Post by: RPM on May 20, 2012, 06:42:34 PM
I like the Creature the best, though the mummy is nice too.
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Post by: Toy Ranch on May 20, 2012, 07:15:28 PM
Another Mummy vote
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Post by: Count_Zirock on May 20, 2012, 07:56:37 PM
Yup, Mummy, easily.
What year did those come out? Since there's no Dracula glass, I'm guessing after Bela Jr's lawsuit?
Frankenstein's secret is out! With those purple pants, I can only conclude he's The Incredible Hulk!
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Post by: Hepcat on May 20, 2012, 08:58:52 PM
Quote from: Count_Zirock on May 20, 2012, 07:56:37 PM
What year did those come out? Since there's no Dracula glass, I'm guessing after Bela Jr's lawsuit?

1963.

:)
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Post by: Count_Zirock on May 20, 2012, 09:29:31 PM
Hmm, before Lugosi v. Universal Pictures? Surprised they didn't use Dracula instead of the Creature. I can understand them not wanting to make an odd-numbered set, too. Just, if you've got Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, and the Mummy, my mind automatically goes to Dracula as being part of that group. They could've made Drac and the Bride for a set of 6 glasses.
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Post by: marsattacks666 on May 21, 2012, 11:54:43 AM
My pick would be the creature. But, Frankensteins Monster is right up there.
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Post by: friendofziras on May 21, 2012, 07:29:04 PM
Is it true that there are actually two different Mummy glasses with slightly different lithos on the back having to do with the Egyptian symbol printing?

My own vote goes for the Wolfman on this one.
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Post by: zombiehorror on May 21, 2012, 08:50:35 PM
I think a lot of folks are just picking their favorite monster (mine would be Frankenstein in that case), which is fine of course but if you actually look at the artwork the Mummy wins hands down!

The Wolf Man is supposed to be in his iconic crouched pose but it just kind of looks like his arms are stunted.  His face is spot on though.

Frankenstein's head looks great, classic Glenn Strange but that body is just a mess; Funky looking arms and tiny little feet!

Creature has the opposite problem, his body/pose is great but that face?  Why does it look like a generic Creature?

The Mummy gets it all right; pose, likeness and colors (another spot that Wolf Man and Frankenstein suffer on).

That being said, I envy anyone that owns a set!!
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Post by: missdead13 on May 22, 2012, 12:25:02 AM
i voted for Creetch, but the only one I own is the WOlfman..  :)
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Post by: RedKing on May 22, 2012, 02:00:41 PM
Quote from: zombiehorror on May 21, 2012, 08:50:35 PM
I think a lot of folks are just picking their favorite monster (mine would be Frankenstein in that case), which is fine of course but if you actually look at the artwork the Mummy wins hands down!

The Wolf Man is supposed to be in his iconic crouched pose but it just kind of looks like his arms are stunted.  His face is spot on though.

Frankenstein's head looks great, classic Glenn Strange but that body is just a mess; Funky looking arms and tiny little feet!

Creature has the opposite problem, his body/pose is great but that face?  Why does it look like a generic Creature?

The Mummy gets it all right; pose, likeness and colors (another spot that Wolf Man and Frankenstein suffer on).

That being said, I envy anyone that owns a set!!
Exactly what I was going to say!
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Post by: CreepyJeff on May 22, 2012, 10:24:26 PM
I voted for Frank.  LOVE the color scheme and the castle.  Sucker for castles.
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Post by: Sly Wolf on May 23, 2012, 12:25:22 AM
Quote from: zombiehorror on May 21, 2012, 08:50:35 PM
I think a lot of folks are just picking their favorite monster (mine would be Frankenstein in that case), which is fine of course but if you actually look at the artwork the Mummy wins hands down!

The Wolf Man is supposed to be in his iconic crouched pose but it just kind of looks like his arms are stunted.  His face is spot on though.

Frankenstein's head looks great, classic Glenn Strange but that body is just a mess; Funky looking arms and tiny little feet!

Creature has the opposite problem, his body/pose is great but that face?  Why does it look like a generic Creature?

The Mummy gets it all right; pose, likeness and colors (another spot that Wolf Man and Frankenstein suffer on).

That being said, I envy anyone that owns a set!!

THIS!

I would just go for Wolfman since I'm into Werewolves. However I set myself a rule that I never allow any breakable like this in a room where it might fall and break or some kids just want to mess around in a room for a while. Even if I have some of them, I would try find best safe spot for them and it's not easy at all. Thankfully I never have anything broken in the past.
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Post by: frankenstein73 on May 23, 2012, 02:06:36 AM
Creature is the best imo, then the mummy, wolfman, and frankie. I have none  :-[  of them yet.
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Post by: bigbud on May 23, 2012, 09:31:17 AM
QuoteI have none    of them yet.

Frankie73 (Jeff)..........how can that be? You have multiples of most everything!  Ha!   Buddy
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Post by: Flower on May 23, 2012, 09:35:28 AM
I really think that the Wolf Man is ugly but he needs some love ... SIGH!
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Post by: frankenstein73 on May 23, 2012, 01:36:50 PM
Quote from: bigbud on May 23, 2012, 09:31:17 AM
Frankie73 (Jeff)..........how can that be? You have multiples of most everything!  Ha!   Buddy
I know buddy, it boggles my mind too.....i just hope i find a set as nice as yours when i do!
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Post by: bigbud on May 23, 2012, 05:07:14 PM
Thanks Jeff........I believe I got my very nice set from CreepyJeff.......... I love em!     Buddy
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Post by: Hepcat on May 24, 2012, 04:16:39 PM
I voted for the Mummy but Wolfman was a close second. The Creature's body is fine but his face is all wrong while Frankenstein just doesn't look right to me at all.

:o
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Post by: Terry on May 24, 2012, 08:18:05 PM
I Like Them ALL of course, But The MUMMY WAS the BEST.
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Post by: marsattacks666 on May 28, 2012, 11:20:37 PM
Quote from: Flower on May 23, 2012, 09:35:28 AM
I really think that the Wolf Man is ugly but he needs some love ... SIGH!

No!!! Actually, the Wolf Man is the most colorful. Still neat-o. :D :D :D
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Post by: The Mighty Bongo on May 29, 2012, 06:20:42 PM
I voted for the Mummy as well, but I do kind of like Wolfies Tye-Dye colors.
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Post by: Howler on May 29, 2012, 06:54:21 PM
I like the design of the Wolfman, but I don't dig those colors on him. I like the Creature the best, then the Mummy.
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Post by: Hepcat on June 02, 2012, 09:42:49 AM
The battle in this poll has turned out to be one for second place:

Mummy 17
Creature 10
Frankenstein 7
Wolf Man 3

:-\

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Post by: horrorhunter on June 02, 2012, 12:19:47 PM
The Mummy usually gets the shaft when compared to the other UniMons. It's cool to see him kicking some asp!(ouch)

     Michael
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Post by: marsattacks666 on June 02, 2012, 07:42:38 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on June 02, 2012, 12:19:47 PM
The Mummy usually gets the shaft when compared to the other UniMons. It's cool to see him kicking some asp!(ouch)

     Michael

;D ;D ;D
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Post by: general gruesome on July 20, 2012, 10:58:53 PM
The Mummy glass is awesome! The Creature one is cool as well
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Post by: Hepcat on July 21, 2012, 08:21:22 AM
Something's wrong here. Your vote hasn't registered.

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Post by: jerod on October 16, 2012, 08:52:27 PM
Mummy.

A local antique store has several Mummy glasses for $35 a piece. Price seems fair, just haven't picked one up yet.
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Post by: marsattacks666 on October 16, 2012, 08:54:41 PM
Quote from: jerod on October 16, 2012, 08:52:27 PM
Mummy.

A local antique store has several Mummy glasses for $35 a piece. Price seems fair, just haven't picked one up yet.



Wow, now that is a steal!
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Post by: Earth 2 Chris on October 22, 2012, 12:09:08 PM
I voted for the Mummy. I'd normally go for the Wolfman, and then Frankenstein, but the Mummy's just the better design, and a good likeness of Chaney as Kharis.

Chris
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Post by: Hepcat on March 04, 2013, 10:56:06 AM
The Mummy is still the runaway leader here.

8)
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Post by: Hepcat on January 08, 2014, 09:53:05 AM
Quote from: jerod on October 16, 2012, 08:52:27 PMA local antique store has several Mummy glasses for $35 a piece. Price seems fair, just haven't picked one up yet.

I'm wondering why you didn't buy them all. Or did you?

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Post by: Hepcat on December 29, 2014, 01:38:06 PM
Quote from: frankenstein73 on May 23, 2012, 02:06:36 AMCreature is the best imo, then the mummy, wolfman, and frankie. I have none  :-[  of them yet.

So do you have any yet?

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Post by: Moe on December 29, 2014, 08:38:53 PM
The only one I have is the Wolfman.  I paid $60 for him this year.
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Post by: WnewCreatureFeatures on December 29, 2014, 10:49:04 PM
They are all cool but out of the 4 I like the Mummy the best ,
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Post by: horrorhunter on December 30, 2014, 12:00:43 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on May 19, 2012, 08:48:51 PM
I like the Mummy glass best. I'm usually biased towards the Creature, but I think the Mummy has this one all "WRAPPED UP".....ugggh. I gotta get these things one of these days.
Got my set about a year and a half ago. Love 'em all but still like the Mummy glass the best.

Jeez, I've been on UMA longer than I thought!  :o
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Post by: frankenstein73 on December 30, 2014, 01:53:29 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on December 29, 2014, 01:38:06 PM
So do you have any yet?

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yep! Full set, got the mummy first the summer of 2012 at an antique store(actually bought 2 of them there) . Then last year I picked up the other 3 via ebay in separate listings. All minty. Love em!
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Post by: Darkside1 on January 02, 2015, 12:36:38 AM
  Did this same company make a set of placemats also?
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Post by: Mike Scott on January 02, 2015, 12:51:08 AM
Quote from: Darkside1 on January 02, 2015, 12:36:38 AM
  Did this same company make a set of placemats also?

Nope! Those were made by one of our members as gifts for the members of "The Old Dark Clubhouse" gathering at one of the yearly horror cons.
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Post by: horrorhunter on January 02, 2015, 12:51:38 AM
Quote from: Darkside1 on January 02, 2015, 12:36:38 AM
  Did this same company make a set of placemats also?
The placemats are customs.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6825571252_f4603d7c93_z.jpg)
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Post by: jimm on January 02, 2015, 01:20:26 AM
LOVE the placemats
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Post by: Darkside1 on January 02, 2015, 09:29:32 AM
 I would have to say that the MUMMY rules on the placemat too!!  Anyone know what year they were issued? Thanks for the info:)
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Post by: Mike Scott on January 02, 2015, 10:19:48 AM
Quote from: Darkside1 on January 02, 2015, 09:29:32 AM
Anyone know what year they were issued?

They weren't issued, as such. Read my previous post. May have been 10 yrs ago? I just don't recall.
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Post by: 1/6thtoyz on January 02, 2015, 08:30:15 PM
Creature


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Post by: Hepcat on January 22, 2021, 05:20:27 PM
Quote from: Count_Zirock on May 20, 2012, 09:29:31 PMHmm, before Lugosi v. Universal Pictures? Surprised they didn't use Dracula instead of the Creature. I can understand them not wanting to make an odd-numbered set, too. Just, if you've got Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, and the Mummy, my mind automatically goes to Dracula as being part of that group. They could've made Drac and the Bride for a set of 6 glasses.

No. It's the Phantom that's needed to complete any standard set of six. That's the classic template. The Bride of Frankenstein is needed to complete a classic set of ten though.

;)
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Post by: marsattacks666 on April 01, 2021, 03:46:04 PM
Any new acquisitions of the Anchor Hocking glasses. Anyone?