Is there one monster collectible you have always wanted to own
But know there is a good chance you never will ???
Mine I think is the creature pinball machine, just never had the budget to buy one :'(
Tell me yours!!
When I first started collecting, I bought up everything I saw, especially if it wasn't outrageously priced. Then, I backed way off. Now, I really think I'm gonna aim for some of the higher end things I had when I was a kid. The Marx MIGHTY KONG is first to come to mind. One I never had was THE GREAT GARLOO. I had the little wind-up SON OF GARLOO, but no papa. I guess, "never say never", but it's a lonnnnnng shot to get either of these.
The CFTBL Pinball Machine is a great goal!
The Elvira Pinball machine.
all the Lincoln Wolfman varitions mint on card :-\
Oh ya my grail items i'm real unsure about- Marx RC Frankesnstein and the Marx wind up Frankenstein, Glenn Strange FRankenstein Monster speaker, candy bucket and light, also a frankenstein bike buddy and a mexican creature toy. All of these are very uncertain. Kinda makes ya sad but that's the name of the game.
I've had the pinball machines and have sold them to buy new toys. .
I somehow always manage to find a way to get the toys I want. .
what I really want though , for some time now actually , is some William Castle gimmicky press stuff
that I havent come across yet. I have some of it. , like the barf bag,the Glow in the dark punishment poll thingy from mr. sardonicus, & the ghost viewer Illusion-O, but I've yet to find the press kit /cardboard stand set that was sent out to theatres , I believe it was called Cowards Corner. ? I want this. and I shall find it . I'll let you all know when this comes to pass :D
Quote from: missdead13 on June 12, 2012, 04:00:52 AM
I've had the pinball machines and have sold them to buy new toys. .
I somehow always manage to find a way to get the toys I want. .
what I really want though , for some time now actually , is some William Castle gimmicky press stuff
that I havent come across yet. I have some of it. , like the barf bag,the Glow in the dark punishment poll thingy from mr. sardonicus, & the ghost viewer Illusion-O, but I've yet to find the press kit /cardboard stand set that was sent out to theatres , I believe it was called Cowards Corner. ? I want this. and I shall find it . I'll let you all know when this comes to pass :D
William Castle is awesome. Great stuff!
I think this is why we collect there are always items
That are just out of reach or the chase of finding them keeps us going
That we might just own one someday.
The Melton 7 foot monster robot plans 30 years have passed and I still can't find it. I am soon to pass myself and still NO MONSTER ROBOT OH OH OH!!!
I want a vintage Universal Monsters "Monster Bash" pinball machine...really bad
Quote from: missdead13 on June 12, 2012, 04:00:52 AMwhat I really want though , for some time now actually , is some William Castle gimmicky press stuff
that I havent come across yet. I have some of it. , like the barf bag,the Glow in the dark punishment poll thingy from mr. sardonicus, & the ghost viewer Illusion-O, but I've yet to find the press kit /cardboard stand set that was sent out to theatres , I believe it was called Cowards Corner. ? I want this. and I shall find it . I'll let you all know when this comes to pass :D
I love William Castle's movies and the promotional tie-ins. The only item that I have is the paper sliding dream interpreter from THE NIGHT WALKER. I get the feeling that it's fairly uncommon because it's seldom mentioned when people discusss Castle promo items. I'll try to digit out and show a pic if you want to see what it looks like.
As for attaining the theoretically unattainable, larger expensive items are more unlikely (barring a sudden windfall of wealth). A inball machine is very unlikely, but smaller items could always turn up in a yard sale (I keep hoping!). You just never know what may turn up.
Rob
Quote from: monsterphile on June 14, 2012, 01:55:33 PM
I love William Castle's movies and the promotional tie-ins. The only item that I have is the paper sliding dream interpreter from THE NIGHT WALKER. I get the feeling that it's fairly uncommon because it's seldom mentioned when people discusss Castle promo items. I'll try to digit out and show a pic if you want to see what it looks like.
Rob
Rob, I'd love to see that!!
Quote from: Scatter on June 14, 2012, 04:06:44 PM
Rob, I'd love to see that!!
As requested:
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Outstanding, Castle was a master!
There are tons of monster toys that I'd love to own but most likely never will. Most of the monster toys from the 70s are way out of my price range. There's also the large LJN Stripe figure from Gremlins that I'd love to have but I can't afford that either.
Quote from: scorpio on June 11, 2012, 06:39:24 AM
Mine I think is the Creature pinball machine, just never had the budget to buy one.
Sadly I'm afraid I'll never create room for a Creature pinball machine either.
The other two items are a Mad, Mad, Mad Scientist Laboratory:
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And more of the Revell "Big Daddy" Roth T-shirt iron-ons and decals. I only have a Rat Fink.
:(
I'm pretty easy and reasonable...I'll take a boxed Forgotten Prisoner, even a Polar Lights thats how reasonable. I just can't ever find one that wont break the bank.
Things that I will absolutely own in the future: Halloween III masks......a KISS pinball machine. All good things in due time ;)
The Class of 1812 pinball machine. Simply awesome.
Quote from: BlackLagoon on June 16, 2012, 11:06:05 PM
I'm pretty easy and reasonable...I'll take a boxed Forgotten Prisoner, even a Polar Lights thats how reasonable. I just can't ever find one that wont break the bank.
Here's some good news for you...quoted from CultTVman:
"Moebius also announced they will reissue the Aurora Forgotten Prisoner of Castle Mare. This reissue will use the original Aurora tooling, and will come in a long box complete with the Aurora and Famous Monsters logos. There will also be a limited Frightning Lightning version."
So many cool monster collectibles; so little time and money.
:(
Quote from: Hepcat on October 12, 2017, 09:52:01 AM
So many cool monster collectibles; so little time and money.
:(
The exact thoughts of my mind on this topic.
I would love to have, but never will, a vast number of items. Budget/financial, space, and time constraints have nixed the idea of "having it all". I am 47 and my health varies based on what's giving me trouble and when its doing it. So---I am content to enjoy what I have and add things from time to time as I can afford them. Which isn't as often as I'd like. With the rest of my days. 8) 8) :angel:
I would love to have either one:
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There are two biggies that will probably always elude me.
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FRANKENSTEIN - Water Pistol - Azrak-Hamway - 1974
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FRANKENSTEIN - Blowmold Bank - 19" - Mexican
Both are rare, owners seldom want to sell and when they do, they want large sums that are hard to justify, even for a dedicated collector like me. (But, if I ever win the LOTTO...)
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I asked my wife if I could have it. She asked "what do you want with an old broad in a cut-off flannel?"
Quote from: Memphremagog on October 22, 2017, 07:49:43 AM
I would love to have either one:
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Oh LAWDY YESSSSS!!
Unless I find one at a garage sale, or in a brand new eBay seller's Buy-It-Now listing, I don't think the original Frankenstein Speaker Head will ever be mine.
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Sigh.
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on November 08, 2017, 12:04:35 PM
Unless I find one at a garage sale, or in a brand new eBay seller's Buy-It-Now listing, I don't think the original Frankenstein Speaker Head will ever be mine.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4554/24396682178_ff25e7dcfa_b.jpg)My brother has two of them one works and the other not working.But freaking kill to have one period! 8)
Sigh.
Any of the vaccu-formed monster plaques from the 60's. On the extremely rare occasion they show up, the prices are through the roof.
JP
Do you mean the SPP ones?
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???
Quote from: Hepcat on November 28, 2017, 09:36:54 AM
Do you mean the SPP ones?
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???
Yes, the SPP ones. Is that yours?
JP
No, sadly not mine.
:(
Quote from: Hepcat on November 28, 2017, 11:30:37 AM
No, sadly not mine.
:(
Good, because if it was, I'd be on my way over to pick it up. Save you the shipping cost.lol
JP