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Title: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 03, 2014, 01:44:01 PM
Hey everybody,

We're new here at the Universal Monster Army, but we thought we'd share some of the great vintage monster collectibles that are being offered in our current auction (which is online now and open for bidding). We at Hake's have always had a special place in our hearts for monsters and horror and we love offering great pieces to our collector friends. If you're unfamiliar with us, we've been in business since 1967 and have three auctions annually, each with over 200 categories of collectibles, most auctions having 2,500 to 3,000 lots. Each auction has a selection of monster memorabilia, so there's bound to be something to strike your fancy.

Here's a direct link to the Monsters/Horror section of our auction if you're curious - http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?depth=100&CategoryCode=204_0&Criteria=&SearchFor=Auctions (http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?depth=100&CategoryCode=204_0&Criteria=&SearchFor=Auctions)

Here's a recent flyer promoting previous Monster collectibles we've sold as well as some of the new offerings in our current auction. Give it a look and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Also, be sure to check out our website https://www.hakes.com (https://www.hakes.com) as well as our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hakes-Americana-Collectibles/123112042279?ref=hl (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hakes-Americana-Collectibles/123112042279?ref=hl)

We'll try to post some pics on here soon for you guys and ghouls to peruse. Stay tuned!

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Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: zombiehorror on March 03, 2014, 01:51:20 PM
Do you except drool as currency?!?   Zombie Roll Eyes
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 03, 2014, 01:52:21 PM
Trust us, if we did, we have to purchase some sump pumps for the office!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 03, 2014, 03:07:42 PM
Welcome to the UMA, Hakes!

I've been familiar with Hakes for several years (as I'm sure many here are), but mostly seem to come across the auctions after they've closed. Thanks for the link! Maybe I'll take home something from this one!  :)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 03, 2014, 03:30:26 PM
Thanks for the welcome Mike! Glad to be here and hope to share some interesting tidbits with the Army!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on March 03, 2014, 04:26:46 PM

I have been a patron of the original Hake's since the 1980s. I can vouch. I remember when my AVERAGE win on a Monster item at Hake's was $35-$50~! Those days are over, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Scatter on March 03, 2014, 10:34:29 PM
LOVE THE HAKES!!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 04, 2014, 01:09:24 PM
Thought we'd spotlight one of the great Monster items in the current auction - this 1951 Realart re-release lobby card for The Mummy, starring Boris Karloff. You don't get a better image than that! We always felt bad for poor Bramwell Fletcher and his epic meltdown after seeing Imhotep up and about. Great scene!

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For more info, here's a direct link to the item in the auction - http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=128754 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=128754)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on March 04, 2014, 06:37:27 PM
That is one beautiful lobby card!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Trap-Door Maker on March 04, 2014, 07:40:34 PM
Welcome! I've actually purchased from Hake's in the past, and can vouch for them.
Great company!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 05, 2014, 12:53:19 PM
Thanks for all the kind words folks! Always glad to hear from our customers and fans!

Here's another great item that is in our current auction - a  Creature from the Black Lagoon poster print that has been signed by Julie Adams as well as both actors (Ben Chapman and Ricou Browning) who portrayed the Creature on the screen! If you're a fan of the classic 1954 Universal-International film, you need to check this out!

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Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 05, 2014, 01:15:37 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 05, 2014, 12:53:19 PM
- a  Creature from the Black Lagoon poster print that has been signed by Julie Adams as well as . .

Is that an actual military one sheet? You say "print", so I guess not.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 05, 2014, 01:32:46 PM
Unfortunately it is indeed a print, not the genuine article. But the signatures are legit.

And since I forgot to include the link, here ya go!

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129199 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129199)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on March 05, 2014, 04:08:38 PM


Your Aurora Master Monster Contest kit in the latest sale is very nice, but missing key items: most of the entry blanks and parchment awards (this is obviously a well-used kit), a couple of magazines, one other poster, and most importantly the cover letter from Aurora and the sheet of actually how to run the contest. With the bid that it is going for already, this should be noted to interested collectors.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 05, 2014, 04:58:03 PM
Hey Monster Bob,

Thanks for the heads-up. As we were putting the current auction together we discussed amongst ourselves as how to word the description for this kit. While the kit is incomplete, nowhere in the description do we claim it's complete. Tracking down what the complete kit included (in terms of specific amounts) was difficult and a point of contention, so we decided to state exactly what was being offered in this particular lot so as not to further confuse bidders.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: jimm on March 06, 2014, 10:01:31 AM
A nice selection, per usual!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 06, 2014, 04:55:55 PM
Here's another great Creature From The Black Lagoon item, as yesterday was the 60th Anniversary of the film's debut. This Aurora store display model is currently available for bidding. Check it out!

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And here's a direct link to this item.

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129423 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129423)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 06, 2014, 05:18:20 PM
I wonder how many of those still exist? (Same for any Aurora monster kit.) I see one for sale, every once in a while, but never know whether it's the same one as last time.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 06, 2014, 05:35:34 PM
I believe this is the second Creature store display model we've offered, as the previous example had some condition issues that differ from this example. There can't be too many left, but we do have Dracula and Land of the Giants store displays this auction as well.

http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?CategoryCode=&Criteria=aurora+store+display&SearchFor=Auctions (http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?CategoryCode=&Criteria=aurora+store+display&SearchFor=Auctions)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on March 06, 2014, 06:48:34 PM
Man, I would like to buy ALL of the monster related items I see here.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 11, 2014, 12:17:39 PM
Here's another great horror item being offered in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction - an original lobby card for Ed Wood's infamous 1959 film Plan 9 From Outer Space! The lobby card is being offered along with some other Ed Wood film stills (from the original 1955 release of Wood's Bride Of The Monster).

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Here's a direct link to this lot, with pictures of the stills as well - http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=128767 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=128767)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 12, 2014, 10:10:04 AM
Did you see this classic set of monster buttons from the 1960s? They're being offered in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction along with an original vending machine insert card. Check them out!

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Here's a direct link!
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129813 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129813)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 12, 2014, 02:02:11 PM
Nice complete set! I didn't realize those cards were that small? Just used to seeing large images on my PC, I guess.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 12, 2014, 02:28:52 PM
Yeah, they're a little small, but the graphics and color more than make up for that. It would definitely catch our eye while walking by a row of gumball machines!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 12, 2014, 06:12:47 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 12, 2014, 02:28:52 PM
Yeah, they're a little small, but the graphics and color more than make up for that.

Definitely one of the best gumball cards I've seen!  :)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 13, 2014, 03:36:23 PM
Like monsters? Like fast cars? Then you'll love this Aurora Frankenstein's Flivver model kit being offered in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction. Check it out! Hot rods...Good!

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Here's the link -
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129435 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129435)

We're also offering a Dracula!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monsters For Sale on March 13, 2014, 04:30:49 PM

Welcome to the UMA!

You will find a great group of monster lovers here.

Keep us posted on all your future auctions.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 17, 2014, 08:24:03 AM
Will do Adam. Thanks for the welcome! Our current auction closes this week, March 18-20!

Once again, here's a direct link to the great monster and horror related collectibles in our auction!

http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?CategoryCode=204_0&Criteria=&SearchFor=Auctions (http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?CategoryCode=204_0&Criteria=&SearchFor=Auctions)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on March 17, 2014, 02:17:31 PM
Gotta win the lottery in the next couple of days.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 19, 2014, 04:29:34 PM
The second part of Hake's Americana & Collectibles current auction begins closing tomorrow at 12 Noon, Eastern Time. There's still planty of time to get your bids in and plenty of great monster and horror related collectibles, like this poster promoting both the premiere of Land of the Giants on TV as well as the Aurora model.

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Here's the link for more info. http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=88103 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=88103) Check it out!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 19, 2014, 04:40:54 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 19, 2014, 04:29:34 PM

. . this poster promoting both the premiere of Land of the Giants on TV as well as the Aurora model.


By Aurora artist Harry Schaare.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: LFSPaul on March 19, 2014, 05:07:05 PM
Love the Lindberg painting, that's a great piece.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 19, 2014, 05:34:06 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 19, 2014, 04:40:54 PM
By Aurora artist Harry Schaare.

Thanks for the info on the artist Mike! I've added that to our description!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: LFSPaul on March 19, 2014, 05:35:18 PM
I was looking through some of the auctions that have closed, what happens to items with no bids?

Can you buy them direct?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on March 19, 2014, 05:41:14 PM
Good question. I was wondering that myself.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 19, 2014, 05:43:11 PM
Some items will be made available for direct purchase (at opening bid plus 15% Buyer's Premium) while some consignors ask for their items back if they do not sell. It's a case-by-case basis, but we should have that information available after the auction closes tomorrow. We'll have that information posted on our site sometime late Thursday afternoon of Friday morning. We'll be sure to let you guys and ghouls know when it's up.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 19, 2014, 10:25:08 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 19, 2014, 05:34:06 PM
Thanks for the info on the artist Mike! I've added that to our description!

You can see his sig at the bottom left in the art.

Wow! Did that price ever blow past the estimate!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 20, 2014, 08:28:03 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 19, 2014, 10:25:08 PM
Wow! Did that price ever blow past the estimate!

And we've still got a few hours to go!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 20, 2014, 08:40:05 AM
The original box art for the Lindberg Lindy Loonys Scuttle Bucket has taken off with our bidders! Current bids stand at $1,256! And there's still hours to go before the auction ends!

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Here's the direct link for more information!

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=89715 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=89715)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 20, 2014, 10:01:00 AM
Items in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction will begin closing in one hour, 12 Noon, Eastern Time.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 20, 2014, 03:52:28 PM
And the auction has ended. Stay tuned for some results and spotlight items still available for purchase!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 20, 2014, 04:27:30 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 20, 2014, 03:52:28 PM
And the auction has ended. Stay tuned for some results and spotlight items still available for purchase!

The snake was almost $1200!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 27, 2014, 01:34:12 PM
Well the latest Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction has come to a close. We would like to thank our bidders, consignors and anyone who took a moment to look through the auction. It's this interest that helped spur the auction to a grand total of $1,126,203! We had several items take off with bidders and some of those included monster and/or horror-related collectibles.

Some of the highlights include -

The Aurora Master Monster Maker model contest kit sold for $3,248.
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129987 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129987)

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The Land Of The Giants Aurora snake model kit promotional/premiere poster sold for $1,192, well over our initial $200-$400 estimate.
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129421 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129421)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/129421/001_big.jpg)

The Land Of The Giants Aurora snake store display model kit sold for $873, again over our initial $200-$400 estimate.
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129422 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129422)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/129422/001_big.jpg)

A boxed Aurora Frankenstein model from 1964 also performed well, selling for $393 (on the upper scale of our $200-$400 estimate).
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129428 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129428)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/129428/001_big.jpg)

A signed self portrait sketch by horror legend Vincent Price drew some attention, selling for $322
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129297 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=129297)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/129297/001_big.jpg)

An original half-sheet movie poster for the 1958 release of The Blob sold for $404.
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=130337 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=130337)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/130337/001_big.jpg)

A window card for the original 1953 release of the comedy horror film Abbott & Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (which was directed by frequent Abbott & Costello director Charles Lamont and starred the comedy team of Abbott & Costello, co-starring Boris Karloff as Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde) realized $284.
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=131095 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=131095)

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The original model kit box art we offered also did well, with the original art for Lindberg's Mad Maestro box selling for $729...
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=131142 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=131142)

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The original art for Lindberg's Lindy Loonys Scuttle Bucket box sold for $1,590...
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=131140 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=131140)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/131140/001_big.jpg)

And the original art for Pyro Ghost Rider box sold for $537.
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=131143 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=131143)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/131143/001_big.jpg)

Work has already begun on Hake's follow-up auction, scheduled for July 2014.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 27, 2014, 01:44:47 PM
The AURORA name is magic!  :)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on March 27, 2014, 03:15:18 PM


No free advertising. Donate.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 27, 2014, 04:37:59 PM
Quote from: Monster Bob on March 27, 2014, 03:15:18 PM

No free advertising. Donate.

Took out the last paragraph about consignments Monster Bob. Could you send us some info on advertising on UMA in a PM, we'd like to check it out.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 28, 2014, 02:39:03 PM
As for this thread, don't worry, we're going to keep posting updates on here about monster and horror collectibles we will be offering in upcoming auctions.

Remember UMA members, you can sign up for new thread post notification e-mails.

That way, every time we add news, sneak peeks, photos, etc., you'll receive an automatic e-mail to be kept aware of the good stuff!

Sign up so you don't miss out!

Hake's Americana & Collectibles
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 28, 2014, 07:25:20 PM
Quote from: Monster Bob on March 27, 2014, 03:15:18 PM

No free advertising.

Actually, this whole forum (the Classifieds) are all free advertising.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on April 01, 2014, 02:03:36 PM
This Date In History - 1883 - The Phantom of the Opera was born! Well, the actor who famously portrayed the character in the classic 1925 silent film - Lon Chaney, Sr. was born on this date in 1883 that is. Chaney would go on to be remembered as one of the classic Universal Monsters. Here's a classic 1960s button Hake's Americana & Collectibles has for sale that features Chaney's Phantom! Check it out!

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Here's a link -
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?ListID=78&ItemNo=74788 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?ListID=78&ItemNo=74788)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on June 27, 2014, 04:07:10 PM
Hey everybody,

We know it's been a while since we've post anything new here at the Universal Monster Army, but we've been pretty busy getting our latest auction together. The auction is now online now and open for bidding and we thought we'd share some of the great vintage monster and horror collectibles that are being offered. We at Hake's have always had a special place in our hearts for monsters and horror and we love offering great pieces to our collector friends. If you're unfamiliar with us, we've been in business since 1967 and have three auctions annually, each with over 200 categories of collectibles, most auctions having 2,500 to 3,000 lots. This auction has just over 2,600 items. Each auction has a selection of monster memorabilia, so there's bound to be something to strike your fancy.

Here's a direct link to the Monsters/Horror section of our auction if you're curious - http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?CategoryCode=204_0&Criteria=&SearchFor=Auctions (http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?CategoryCode=204_0&Criteria=&SearchFor=Auctions)

Take a look and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Also, be sure to check out our website http://www.hakes.com/default.asp (http://www.hakes.com/default.asp) as well as our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hakes-Americana-Collectibles/123112042279?ref=hl (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hakes-Americana-Collectibles/123112042279?ref=hl)

We'll be posting more spotlight pics on here (like this Janet Leigh signed Psycho poster) soon for you guys and ghouls to peruse. Stay tuned!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132661/001_big.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on June 30, 2014, 01:53:18 PM
We've got a classic 1960s monster toy in our current auction we many of you may be familiar with - Marx's battery-operated Frankenstein. While this example is being offered without its original box, the toy itself is still in remarkable condition and all functions still work.

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132958/001_big.jpg)

Here's a direct link for more info and additional photos -
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132958 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132958)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on June 30, 2014, 02:27:32 PM
Or how about this complete display of Universal Monsters pencil sharpeners from 1964? The complete set was to include Frankenstein (who is depicted on display header), Mummy, Wolfman and "Etta The Ghoul," a female skeleton, though this display has six Wolfman sharpeners, three Mummy sharpeners and three Etta sharpeners with no Frankenstein sharpeners present. Despite this, the display is full/complete and would make for a frightful addition to any monster fan's collection!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132376/001_big.jpg)

Here's the link for more information and additional photos!

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132376 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132376)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on June 30, 2014, 03:11:52 PM
I saw the sharpeners on your site, the other day. Really nice looking! A set of Franks would have made it perfect!  :)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on June 30, 2014, 03:54:41 PM
 Just one Frankenstein (any color) and I would have bid high. Still, a beautiful & worthy addition to any monsterkid's collection.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on June 30, 2014, 04:31:26 PM
Indeed. The display could be easily improved (not that it needs it) by purchasing a Frank sharpener separately. They can be had for around $20 or so. The display box is the true rarity here, especially in the nice condition it's in.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: poseablemonster on June 30, 2014, 06:44:52 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on June 30, 2014, 04:31:26 PM
Indeed. The display could be easily improved (not that it needs it) by purchasing a Frank sharpener separately. They can be had for around $20 or so. The display box is the true rarity here, especially in the nice condition it's in.

Not true.  The Frankenstein sharpener is the real rarity.  There was a warehouse find of the displays a few years ago, they are not especially rare.  If you can find Frankenstein sharpeners for $20, buy as many as you can get your hands on.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on June 30, 2014, 07:04:45 PM

That display is from warehouse find...too minty (and note unpunched j-peg hole) to be otherwise. It also explains the lack of Frankensteins.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on June 30, 2014, 07:47:54 PM
Quote from: Monster Bob on June 30, 2014, 07:04:45 PM
That display is from warehouse find...too minty (and note unpunched j-peg hole) to be otherwise. It also explains the lack of Frankensteins.
Ok, Bob, please educate me on this. Why would a warehouse find explain the lack of Frankensteins?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on June 30, 2014, 09:14:41 PM
ABG Frankenstein sharpeners for around 20 bucks?! Au Contrare, Monsewer  :D. I've been trying to get one for awhile and they seem to hover around the $400 mark.  :o
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on June 30, 2014, 11:43:38 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on June 30, 2014, 09:14:41 PM
ABG Frankenstein sharpeners for around 20 bucks?! Au Contrare, Monsewer  :D. I've been trying to get one for awhile and they seem to hover around the $400 mark.  :o
Maybe Hake's will offer some for $20 to complete this set.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 01, 2014, 08:49:48 AM
Our bad guys. Thanks for the info, we've now added it to our memory banks. If a Frankie sharpener does show up sometime, we'll be sure to let you guys know! Our apologies for the mistake on our part.

(http://www.sneakerheadvc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/my+bad.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 02, 2014, 01:47:50 PM
Time for another spotlight monster item from the current Hake's auction! Did you see this Wolf Man's Wagon boxed Aurora model kit we're offering?

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132167/001_big.jpg)

Here's a direct link for more info.

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132167 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132167)

Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 03, 2014, 02:30:00 PM
Here's another great Aurora model in the current auction - Frankenstein's Monster from Aurora's 1975 series Monsters of the Movies. This kit remains sealed and is one of three such factory-sealed kits being offered by Hake's.

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132173/001_big.jpg)

Here's a direct link for more info -
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132173 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132173)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on July 04, 2014, 07:08:42 AM
Quote from: Mord on June 30, 2014, 07:47:54 PM
Ok, Bob, please educate me on this. Why would a warehouse find explain the lack of Frankensteins?

Because without the warehouse find (of which there were no Frankensteins, that I recall), ALL the sharpeners would be rare. Before the find, I would maybe come across 1-3 sharpeners of any character per year in the field. Back in the 80s, I had a ghoul and Mummy since I was a kid, and eventually came across a Wolfman and THREE Frankensteins, one on the card, mostly found at toy shows. By that logic, Frankensteins are more common? A friend in Chicago knew the guy that made the find, and he literally had a large bag of each character, less Frankenstein. He was selling them originally for around a buck a piece!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on July 04, 2014, 11:58:00 AM
 Thanks, Bob, I had no idea.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on July 04, 2014, 03:21:17 PM

To clarify, my friend was the one had the bags of them to resell, getting them from the original "finder".

At some point, I talked to somebody that saw the original find (seems to me it was in NY?) and he said he saw huge boxes of sharpener heads. Seeing as they are still around in quantity (at a much jacked up price) I take that to be true.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on July 04, 2014, 03:55:35 PM
 It all makes sense, now. Thanks.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: raycastile on July 04, 2014, 04:10:57 PM
I remember at a Monster Bash a few years ago, someone was handing out monster sharpeners for free. Just a "party favor" for attending the show. That is how I got my only sharpener, a Wolf Man. This was probably 2006 or 2007.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: frankenstein73 on July 04, 2014, 04:53:18 PM
Why haven't you ever put a set together Raymond? Figured you would like the sharpeners.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: raycastile on July 05, 2014, 05:53:34 PM
I like them, but they've never been at the forefront of my mind. I don't search ebay for them. I would be more interested in a full counter display than in collecting them individually. I don't know if this Hake's display is the right one for me, but I could see buying one eventually.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: frankenstein73 on July 06, 2014, 04:27:09 AM
That is pretty much how I felt about them actually. I ended up buying my display from Andy with some sharpeners, added a few ettas through ebay. Then this last month I finally gave in and  bought a grey and a purple frankenstein to add to my display. It was a little more than i planned  on spending but I  feel pretty good about it , and am happy I got them.  With the frankies it now holds a prime spot in my main display case.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on July 06, 2014, 08:53:44 AM

I bought my original purple Mummy for a quarter on vacation in Florida at a tourist trap called the Citrus Tower in the late 1960s.

They had the store display, but I am guessing they were sold out of 'steins, as I usually bought Frankenstein or Dracula of anything as a kid when given the choice- because those were the characters I identified with, thanks to the LP FAMOUS MONSTERS SPEAK!(which I adored and had memorized!)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 08, 2014, 12:59:53 PM
Time for another spotlight monster item from the current Hake's auction! Did you see this Mummy's Chariot boxed Aurora model kit we're offering?

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132168/001_big.jpg)

Here's a direct link for more info.

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132168 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132168)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 09, 2014, 11:01:16 AM
That's not the only Mummy item in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction. We've obtained an Aurora Mummy store display model that was assembled by Aurora and sent to stores for display purposes. Check it out!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132162/001_big.jpg)

Here's a direct link for more info.

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132162 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132162)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 09, 2014, 12:45:52 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on July 09, 2014, 11:01:16 AM
We've obtained an Aurora Mummy store display model that was assembled by Aurora

The factory built displays are cool just for what they are, even though any good modeler can do a better paint job.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 09, 2014, 02:04:39 PM
And The Mummy was never the best piece to really dress up. There's only so much one can do with bandages.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on July 09, 2014, 04:18:47 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 09, 2014, 12:45:52 PM
The factory built displays are cool just for what they are, even though any good modeler can do a better paint job.
Yep, real piece of Monsterkid history there.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on July 09, 2014, 05:48:46 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on July 09, 2014, 04:18:47 PM
Yep, real piece of Monsterkid history there.
Somewhat...though no monsterkid ever had these back then. I never even saw these until the late eighties (I bought a Dracula from a kit dealer). I bought all my kits from the local Thrifty's Drug Store. I guess these were only at hobby/model shops.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on July 09, 2014, 09:44:06 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 09, 2014, 05:48:46 PM
Somewhat...though no monsterkid ever had these back then. I never even saw these until the late eighties (I bought a Dracula from a kit dealer). I bought all my kits from the local Thrifty's Drug Store. I guess these were only at hobby/model shops.
Store displays were a big deal at hobby shops/toy stores. I remember seeing a store display for a Marx #3394 Prehistoric Times Playset (square box set) around 1963 in a strip mall hobby shop/toy store in Athens, Ga. I bugged my Mom until she bought me one of the sets because of that store display/diorama. That's what got me hooked on Marx dinosaurs and toy dinosaurs in general. Store displays weren't available to the general public but they sure fired up some Monsterkid excitement in those hobby shops/toy stores (which mostly were Mom & Pop stores in those days...pre corporate invasion and occupation).
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 10, 2014, 11:28:07 AM
Speaking of Aurora Monster models, we just thought we'd throw this out there and see what you guys an ghouls thought.

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/134692/001_big.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on July 10, 2014, 11:42:49 AM
 What is this? Is this a factory built store display? A few of the trees & things seem to be missing.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 10, 2014, 03:39:20 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 10, 2014, 11:42:49 AM
What is this? Is this a factory built store display? A few of the trees & things seem to be missing.

It's actually a Master Pattern Prototype Model. It's a hand-carved solid assembled acetate plastic master pattern for Aurora's King Kong model kit. HMS Associates (a product development company) of Willow Grove, PA, was hired by Aurora to create master patterns for two new kits - Kong and Phantom.

For the full story behind this piece, be sure to check out the auction listing - http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=134692 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=134692)

And here's a closer look at Kong's monkey mug!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/134692/008_big.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 10, 2014, 04:00:53 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on July 10, 2014, 03:39:20 PM
It's actually a Master Pattern Prototype Model.

Cool! Uber rare!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 11, 2014, 04:38:40 PM
Here's another look at the Aurora King Kong Master Pattern Prototype Model in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/134692/005_big.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: tdude on July 12, 2014, 12:31:26 AM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on July 11, 2014, 04:38:40 PM
Here's another look at the Aurora King Kong Master Pattern Prototype Model in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/134692/005_big.jpg)

You seem to have found a bunch of so called "store displays" and this "prototype" a word I never heard used before. So tell me, if you have a Certificate of Authenticity to back up these claims? I already know the answer!

ps: You do enjoy bumping your post everyday as well.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 12, 2014, 10:36:48 AM
Quote from: tdude on July 12, 2014, 12:31:26 AM
You seem to have found a bunch of so called "store displays" and this "prototype" a word I never heard used before. So tell me, if you have a Certificate of Authenticity to back up these claims? I already know the answer!

Let's not get all accusatory when you don't know what you're talking about.

Hake's is a reputable auction house and will gladly listen to any "evidence" you have that something they're selling isn't what they say it is.

These Aurora store displays are well known and any modeler or toy collector can tell you what a prototype is. It's the original sculpture that the molds are made from for the production run.

Also, the classifieds is not a place to dispute a sellers claims. You need to PM a moderator your suspicions and they will deal with is in a matter they see fit.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: BigShadow on July 12, 2014, 01:38:20 PM
After researching online, this does appear to be what Hake's is claiming it to be, Master Pattern Prototype Model.  If you look at the 1965 King Kong, which this is a Master Pattern for, the bottom of the consumer product has a detailed under base that forms to the outside base.  Although Hake's is very reputable, I'd still like to know where this item came from and if their is any authenticity that can be provided.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Haunted hearse on July 12, 2014, 03:30:01 PM
Quote from: tdude on July 12, 2014, 12:31:26 AM
You seem to have found a bunch of so called "store displays" and this "prototype" a word I never heard used before. So tell me, if you have a Certificate of Authenticity to back up these claims? I already know the answer!

ps: You do enjoy bumping your post everyday as well.
Somebody here showed us a very unusual "Forgotten Prisoner" he had acquired.  Instead of plastic, it was metal.  Unusual ad rare items are out there.  The main thing is, if you don't want the item, don't bid on it.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: raycastile on July 12, 2014, 05:06:12 PM
Quote from: tdude on July 12, 2014, 12:31:26 AM
You seem to have found a bunch of so called "store displays" and this "prototype" a word I never heard used before. So tell me, if you have a Certificate of Authenticity to back up these claims? I already know the answer!

ps: You do enjoy bumping your post everyday as well.


Tdude, are we misunderstanding you, or are you saying you have never heard the word "prototype" before? Or you've never heard it used in the context of model kits?

I think it is legitimate to scrutinize the provenance of items like these. But to do it with a swaggering, "gotcha" tone reflects most poorly on the one making the accusation.

As for whether it is appropriate to challenge the seller in this thread, I think the seller has opened the door to public discussion. Our own moderators have already publicly corrected him on the value/scarcity of the Frankenstein sharpener. But I hope we did it respectfully and politely.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 12, 2014, 05:27:04 PM
Quote from: raycastile on July 12, 2014, 05:06:12 PM
Our own moderators have already publicly corrected him on the value/scarcity of the Frankenstein sharpener.

But there's a difference between corrections and unfounded allegations. And you should be ready to back up your corrections if challenged.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mcdee on July 12, 2014, 07:59:18 PM
Quote from: Haunted hearse on July 12, 2014, 03:30:01 PM
Somebody here showed us a very unusual "Forgotten Prisoner" he had acquired.  Instead of plastic, it was metal.  Unusual ad rare items are out there.  The main thing is, if you don't want the item, don't bid on it.

Yeah, The Bronze Forgotten Prisoner... That was me... 3 Years ago, and I've still got it in my collection...
..It's solid Bronze...
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/KGrHqYOKj4E2BzBvv6hBNq1h6MIQ_12.jpg)
Here 's a  picture of me holding it up by its' most delicate pieces...
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/BronzeForgottenPrisoner031.jpg)

No one knows where this was made or for that matter anything about this at all...
I'm still trying to find info on it!

Here's a link to the Original Thread... http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=13577.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=13577.0)
Mcdee
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: frankenstein73 on July 12, 2014, 08:46:15 PM
that is absolutely amazing! I wouldn't ever let that baby go.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on July 13, 2014, 03:11:12 PM
Whoa....Yep, they would have to pry that from my cold dead hands. And I might just come back to still hang on to it.  Zombie Cool
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 14, 2014, 03:48:21 PM
Thanks for the vote of confidence Mike Scott. That means a lot to us. In regards to questions about the authenticity of the King Kong Master Pattern Prototype Model, it has been in our possession for some time now, as we only recently learned what it truly was. The item was obtained directly from the archives of HMS Associates, the company that was hired by Aurora to create these master patterns for both their King Kong and Phantom model kits.

We are offering this item with a Hake's Certificate of Authenticity as Hake's stands 100% behind each and every item we have offered in our 47 years in business.

In addition, here's a link to a site with further provenance/history on this piece, as well as others obtained at the same time.

http://www.bucwheat.com/grnknt.htm (http://www.bucwheat.com/grnknt.htm)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: frankenstein73 on July 14, 2014, 11:16:52 PM
Good enough for me.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 15, 2014, 02:01:42 PM
Here's another piece of original Linberg Lindy Loonys model kit box art we are offering in our current auction. This art was for the Big Wheeler model kit from 1965 and was created by Ray Gaedke. Check it out!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132354/001_big.jpg)

Here's the link for more info on this piece.

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=90738 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=90738)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 16, 2014, 02:27:54 PM
Here's another piece of original Linberg Lindy Loonys model kit box art we are offering in our current auction. This art was for the Road Hog model kit from 1965 and was also created by Ray Gaedke. Check it out!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132355/001_big.jpg)

Here's the link for more info -

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132355 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=212&ItemNo=132355)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: tdude on July 16, 2014, 04:22:50 PM
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=97.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=97.0)


"Everyone wants their items to be seen, and bumping threads constantly may cause them to be locked".
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Toy Ranch on July 16, 2014, 06:20:40 PM
******tdude, Hakes is posting correctly for their unique situation.  Please do not post in this thread again.******


Hakes Americana is one of the top auction houses featuring classic monster toys in the world, and have a great reputation in the hobby. I have personally purchased a number of items from Hakes and have always been very happy with their service and descriptions. As they offer a large number of high end items in 3 auctions per year, we allow them a little extra latitude and they have been using this one thread to tell us about their auctions and the great things they have for sale. We welcome Hakes to continue posting at the UMA in exactly the manner they have been using.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 16, 2014, 07:42:30 PM
Quote from: Toy Ranch on July 16, 2014, 06:20:40 PM
Hakes is posting correctly for their unique situation.

Actually, anyone can update their FS thread by adding new sale items, changing the price and other such reasons.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on July 16, 2014, 07:56:20 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 16, 2014, 07:42:30 PM
Actually, anyone can update their FS thread by adding new sale items, changing the price and other such reasons.
My thoughts exactly. It isn't "bumping" if new items are added with each new post.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: ilikemonsters on July 16, 2014, 11:12:54 PM
Hmmm...I should cast doubt on the items I want to bid on.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: ilikemonsters on July 16, 2014, 11:14:04 PM
Whoops, I just bumped up the post! >:D
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Haunted hearse on July 17, 2014, 07:53:55 AM
Since this thread is about Hakes, it seems silly to complain about them letting us know when they have a new listing.  Last I checked, if you had no interest in a thread, there was noting stopping you from ignoring it.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 17, 2014, 10:21:07 AM
We just wanted to thank everyone for their support. It means a lot to us.

And as a reminder, items in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction will begin closing within the hour, starting at 12 Noon (Eastern Time). We'll try to post some monster-related results tomorrow or in the coming days. Stay tuned, things are getting exciting!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: jimm on July 18, 2014, 09:23:04 AM
Don't think I'd buy from these guys *peruses catalog for third time* :)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 22, 2014, 12:25:26 PM
Hey everyone. The latest Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction has come and gone. Things have settled down here at Hake's HQ, so we thought we'd take a minute or two to post some results on the monster collectibles we offered this auction. Here's some of those results now (all prices include buyer's premium) -

The Aurora King Kong Master Pattern Prototype Model sold for $3,234.

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/134692/001_big.jpg)

A factory-sealed Kenner Alien figure sold for $1,242.

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132230/001_big.jpg)

While it's a little modern by our tastes, one can't deny the popularity of The Walking Dead. This CGC-graded first issue sold for $1,224.

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/134141/001_big.jpg)

The original Lindberg Lindy Loonys model kit lid art did well again, with the art for the Big Wheeler kit selling for $1,150.

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132354/001_big.jpg)

While the art for the Road Hog kit sold for $1,012.

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132355/001_big.jpg)

A loose example of the classic Marx remote-controlled Frankenstein (black shoe variety) sold for $834.

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/132958/001_big.jpg)

We're getting auction orders together, packing a shipping as well as starting work on our next auction. Hopefully we'll have some Monster-ific news for you soon!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on July 22, 2014, 04:49:25 PM
 Congratulations, it looks like you guys did pretty well.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 22, 2014, 07:58:54 PM
I guess I'm not really surprised by those prices. Wouldn't want to have to pay them, either!  ;D
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on July 22, 2014, 11:54:22 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 22, 2014, 07:58:54 PM
I guess I'm not really surprised by those prices. Wouldn't want to have to pay them, either!  ;D
Same here. The vintage stuff I understand but I never did get the whole CGC ridiculous prices on newer comics, even something extremely popular and cool like The Walking Dead. To me a VF-NM (9.0) is practically the same as a NM+ (9.6), they both look nearly flawless and it would be hard to tell them apart at a glance in the new comic section of your comic store. And yet the CGC 9.6 would be valued by some at several multiples of the 9.0. Give me nice VF copies of Silver Age/Bronze Age books and forget the slab. I want to peruse them, read the stories, letters, and ads, and smell 'em. Slab cards but not comics/monster mags.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on July 24, 2014, 09:36:21 AM
In my post above I was just expressing an opinion concerning slabbed comics and the prices some of them bring. It isn't meant to reflect adversely on Hake's at all. My dealings with Hake's have been pleasant and satisfactory. I was just exercising my UMA right to drone on and get off topic.  :)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on July 24, 2014, 09:55:04 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on July 24, 2014, 09:36:21 AM
In my post above I was just expressing an opinion concerning slabbed comics and the prices some of them bring. It isn't meant to reflect adversely on Hake's at all. My dealings with Hake's have been pleasant and satisfactory. I was just exercising my UMA right to drone on and get off topic.  :)
You sound like one of those disclaimers that show up before running commentaries on DVDs ("The opinions expressed herein do not reflect....etc.")
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on July 24, 2014, 10:16:03 AM
Quote from: Mord on July 24, 2014, 09:55:04 AM
You sound like one of those disclaimers that show up before running commentaries on DVDs ("The opinions expressed herein do not reflect....etc.")
Yep, disclaimers are annoying and lame. I just picked the wrong thread to rant about slabbed comics. Hake's is cool in my book.  8)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Wolfman on July 24, 2014, 10:43:31 AM
Quote from: horrorhunter on July 24, 2014, 10:16:03 AM
Yep, disclaimers are annoying and lame. I just picked the wrong thread to rant about slabbed comics. Hake's is cool in my book.  8)
I totally agree. If I can't read it, I don't need it. Johnnie Cochran would be proud. lol

JP
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 30, 2014, 09:15:14 AM
No worries horrorhunter. We find it very interesting to see some of the prices that these books realize. Slabbed or unslabbed, it's ultimately up to each collector to decide. We know just as many CGC fans as we do proponents of unslabbed books. It is interesting to see the prices some of these books go for though.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 30, 2014, 09:22:07 AM
Oh, and we'd be remiss if we didn't share some developing news for some Monster collectibles that are currently being secured for our next auction. We can't say just yet, but here's a little tease...

(http://iwakeupscreaming.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/werewolf_of_london_portrait_b3.jpg?w=604&h=475)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on July 30, 2014, 10:14:25 AM
 Yak hair?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 30, 2014, 10:36:30 AM
Haha well-played Mord. Well-played.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on August 15, 2014, 08:31:48 AM
The monster and horror collectibles keep rolling in for the next Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction! As we teased earlier, here's one of those great items, an original lobby card from Werewolf of London (1935), one of six being offered!

(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10346376_10152680019327280_741679571590105699_n.jpg?oh=2b098293df11d6d4ff0122cba4aa380c&oe=546347EB)

Stay tuned for more monster and horror sneak peeks from Hake's!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on August 26, 2014, 08:31:41 AM
Here's another of the six lobby cards for Universal's 1935 horror film The Werewolf of London that will be featured in our next auction. This card features a great image of the Werewolf (Henry Hull) in his laboratory as Valerie Hobson and Spring Byington look on. Check it out!

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10609597_10152692168897280_2380474290938891511_n.jpg)

Stay tuned for more monster and horror sneak peeks from Hake's!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on August 26, 2014, 10:28:50 AM
'30s Universal Horror LCs are the best!  :)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 12, 2014, 11:02:38 AM
Hey guys, just wanted to drop a quick line or two and showcase some of the great monster and horror collectibles being offered in our current auction. Bidding ends tomorrow, November 13, starting at 12 Noon (Eastern Time). We've already seen a great deal of interest, including

original Jack Davis art from before his time with EC Comics
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/136411/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=136411 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=136411)

art featuring the Crypt-Keeper
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/136466/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=136466 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=136466)

Bride of Frankenstein re-release lobby card
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135574/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=135574 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=135574)

a 1933 King Kong puzzle
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/136653/002_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=136653 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=136653)

a rare Hasbro Dracula oil painting boxed set
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/136355/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=136355 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=136355)

carded Remco Universal Monster figures
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135539/001_big.jpg)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135539/002_big.jpg)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135539/003_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=135539 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=135539)

a Master Pattern Prototype Model for Aurora's Phantom of the Opera model kit
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135553/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=135553 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=135553)

a Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Drag Nut boxed model kit
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135126/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=135126 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=135126)

another piece of original box lid art for Lindberg Lindy Loonys Satan's Crate model kit
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135229/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=135229 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=213&ItemNo=135229)

and much more, including the Werewolf of London lobby cards!
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135248/001_big.jpg)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135249/001_big.jpg)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135250/001_big.jpg)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135251/001_big.jpg)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135252/001_big.jpg)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/135253/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?CategoryCode=&Criteria=were+wolf+of+london&SearchFor=Auctions (http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?CategoryCode=&Criteria=were+wolf+of+london&SearchFor=Auctions)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on November 12, 2014, 02:59:32 PM
 These are all great! Always look forward to all the Hake's announcements.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 12, 2014, 03:37:03 PM
Always glad to share Mord!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 13, 2014, 09:55:45 AM
The second half of the latest Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction (which features the Horror and Monster collectibles) begins closing today, starting as 12 Noon (Eastern Time)! Don't miss out!

Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on November 13, 2014, 02:52:11 PM
 I may have to raid the piggy bank, this time.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 23, 2015, 03:07:25 PM
Hake's newest auction is set to go online tomorrow, February 24th at 10AM (Eastern Time)! Be sure to check back tomorrow as we'll have some goodies to share with you guys and ghouls!

For the time being, check out this great Bride of Frankenstein movie poster (1953 Realart re-release) that will be offered!

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Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 24, 2015, 04:24:06 PM
The newest Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction has opened and with a selection of nearly 2,800 items across 200 categories, there's something for everyone. But we digress. We know what you're really interested in is what monster and horror collectibles are being offered, right?

As promised, here's an assortment of spooky goodies that are currently up for bid! The auction is now online and will close March 17th and 19th!

Bela Lugosi Dracula theatrical program

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139180/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139180 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139180)

House of Dracula pressbook

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139181/003_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139181 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139181)

The Creature Walks Among Us Belgian movie poster

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/138602/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=138602 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=138602)

Godzilla move poster

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139792/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139792 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139792)

Psycho German movie poster

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/138603/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=138603 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=138603)

Vote For Zacherly button

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/138444/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=138444 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=138444)

Universal Monster lunchbox

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/138770/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=138770 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=138770)

Aurora The Mummy sealed model kit

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/138728/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=138728 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=138728)

As well as a number of other Aurora monster models, which we'll feature in our next post!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 25, 2015, 02:35:56 PM
As promised yesterday, here's a feature on some of the many Aurora monster models available for bidding in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction!

In 1969 Aurora introduced the "Frightening Lightning" series of model kits. This was quickly revamped/repackaged later that same year as "Glow In The Dark" kits in totally different boxes. These "first issue" versions look the same as the later 1972 issues, but have distinct differences. First, the boxes have a 1969 copyright as opposed to 1972. They are also on thicker cardboard, more like the 1960s Aurora boxes than what followed in the 1970s. To this point, the factory seal is also cellophane as with the 1960s kits, not the standard shrink-wrap used in the 1970s and beyond. These 1969 versions are much rarer than the 1972 kits. This and the following 11 items comprise a complete set of the 1969 version kits.

First up is Frankenstein!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139690/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139690 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139690)

Followed by the Wolfman!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139691/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139691 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139691)

The Phantom of the Opera!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139692/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139692 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139692)

The Mummy!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139693/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139693 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139693)

The skeletal Forgotten Prisoner!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139694/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139694 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139694)

Dracula!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139695/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139695 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139695)

King Kong!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139696/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139696 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139696)

Godzilla!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139697/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139697 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139697)

The Witch!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139698/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139698 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139698)

Hunchback of Notre Dame!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139699/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139699 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139699)

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139700/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139700 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139700)

And the Creature From the Black Lagoon!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139702/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139702 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139702)

Don't miss out, get your bids in now!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 25, 2015, 03:09:30 PM
Heck of a collection! I didn't know they did the square boxes in '69. Ya larn somethin' new every day!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 25, 2015, 03:19:46 PM
Neither did we until this collection came into our hands! We have never offered these versions before, and certainly not in this sealed/unused condition.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 25, 2015, 03:43:51 PM
Well, it's an Aurora collectors dream!  :)  Be interesting to see how it goes.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on February 25, 2015, 07:19:57 PM
 Hakes is really bringing out the A-list stuff here. Great pieces, one & all!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 27, 2015, 09:40:08 AM
Oh, and we've also got a complete boxed Aurora Gigantic Frankenstein, aka "Big Frankie" model kit in the current auction!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/141468/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=141468 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=141468)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 27, 2015, 10:32:32 AM
Love James Bama's portrait of Glenn Strange as The Monster!  '60s monster art at it's finest! 

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L5fa2CwoCuY/S4nZBaawDjI/AAAAAAAABDg/71ttuz3Pwx4/s1600/fmyb65.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on February 27, 2015, 03:33:19 PM
 This is some of the most "UMA-friendly" stuff Hake's has ever had. Really lovin' it all.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 27, 2015, 03:42:53 PM
We're very excited to be offering it Mord. It's not very often we come across stuff from that time period that we haven't at least heard about. Just goes to show there's all kinds of hidden horrors out there!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on February 27, 2015, 07:26:13 PM
 Keep it coming, you guys are great. Luckily it comes at a time when we've all recovered from Christmas spending.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hepcat on February 27, 2015, 07:55:08 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on February 27, 2015, 09:40:08 AM
Oh, and we've also got a complete boxed Aurora Gigantic Frankenstein, aka "Big Frankie" model kit in the current auction!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/141468/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=141468 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=141468)

Oh wow! Boss cool!

8)



Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mcdee on February 28, 2015, 02:46:59 PM
Wow...This is the Best one I've ever seen !....especially Rare as it has the Original Paint and brush!
Mcdee
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: jimm on March 01, 2015, 11:00:25 PM
I was just saying this on another site Mike, this image is so iconic

Quote from: Mike Scott on February 27, 2015, 10:32:32 AM
Love James Bama's portrait of Glenn Strange as The Monster!  '60s monster art at it's finest! 

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L5fa2CwoCuY/S4nZBaawDjI/AAAAAAAABDg/71ttuz3Pwx4/s1600/fmyb65.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 02, 2015, 09:18:43 AM
One of the best images of Glenn Strange as The Monster ever to grace vintage monster items!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 02, 2015, 03:51:53 PM
Another great item being offered in the current Hake's auction is a 1947 Screen Stars Stamp Album that featured everyone and anyone who was involved in the movies or Hollywood at that time. While this includes a myriad of actors and actresses, one particular page caught our attention.

Can you guess why?

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/138397/018_big.jpg)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/138397/017_big.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 06, 2015, 12:49:24 PM
How cool would it have been if Aurora had done a model kit for The Fly? Check out this fantasy box for what could have been, now available for bidding in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction. Check it out!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139401/001_big.jpg)

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139401 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139401)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on March 06, 2015, 02:27:40 PM
 Keep 'em coming! These are all great.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 06, 2015, 03:57:48 PM
Now that you've seen what an Aurora model of The Fly could've looked like, imagine if Aurora had produced a kit for Dracula's Daughter? Check out this fantasy box for what could have been, now available for bidding in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction. Check it out!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/139402/001_big.jpg)

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139402 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=214&ItemNo=139402)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mcdee on March 07, 2015, 08:59:16 AM
Wow !
I love Gary Makaturas' work...
I was fortunate  enough to acquire a couple of his promo boxes from Monarch Models a few years ago.
Not sure if Monarch will ever release these kits, I still have faith that perhaps someday they will.
Gary sustained an injury to his hand and hasn't been painting much lately, making these all the rarer.
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/JULY17TH2011BETHIESPHOTOS032.jpg)
Mcdee
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Wolfman on March 07, 2015, 09:49:49 AM
I believe you can still purchase these from morbidmonster.com. I know they have a large variety of Aurora fantasy boxes.

JP
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 07, 2015, 10:38:52 AM
The original "Moon Suit", before Mattel made a MMM toy out of it.

(http://imageshack.com/a/img661/2313/M86qlC.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 19, 2015, 07:53:53 AM
The auction ends today, with items closing starting at 12 Noon (Eastern Time). Don't miss out!

Big Frankie is already at $1,430!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/141468/001_big.jpg)

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=98662 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=98662)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 09, 2015, 03:21:20 PM
The latest Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction will begin closing next week, July 14-16. Things are hopping, but we wanted to share some of the great monster and horror-related collectibles being offered this time!

First off, we're offering a few CGC-graded EC Comics, including a 9.0 Haunt of Fear #15 (#1)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/142301/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142301 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142301)

as well as two Gaines File Copies - a 9.8 example of Crime SuspenStories #17 with a great Johnny Craig cover...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/142302/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142302 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142302)

and a 9.8 example of Weird Fantasy #21 featuring a classic Al Williamson cover!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/142303/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142303 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142303)

Another great piece is an original piece of zombie art by Swamp Thing artist Stephen Bissette!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/142472/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142472 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142472)

Here's a great half-sheet for the 1947 re-release of the Karloff and Lugosi Universal horror flick Black Friday.

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/141714/001_big.jpg)

Speaking of Karloff and Lugosi, we're offering a signed photo of Karloff...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/141670/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=141670 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=141670)

Lugosi's signature...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/141671/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=141671 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=141671)

and a signed photo of Lon Chaney Jr.!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/141672/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=141672 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=141672)

Some other highlights include a Psycho pressbook...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/142974/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142974 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142974)

a Frankenstein oil painting set by Hasbro...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/143346/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=143346 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=143346)

Aurora model kits...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/143747/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=143747 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=143747)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/143762/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=143762 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=143762)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/143759/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=143759 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=143759)

a full case of Talking Freddy Krueger dolls...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/141628/003_big.jpg)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/141628/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=141628 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=141628)

and much more!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on July 09, 2015, 04:08:31 PM
 Great stuff, as usual. Keep 'em coming!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 09, 2015, 07:29:39 PM
Those ECs look amazing!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 09, 2015, 07:37:24 PM
Some Jamar monster puzzles, too!

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142242 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142242)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 10, 2015, 07:59:51 AM
Oh yes, I almost forgot about those! Great art!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/142242/001_big.jpg)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/142242/002_big.jpg)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/142242/003_big.jpg)

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142242 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142242)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hepcat on July 10, 2015, 08:00:16 AM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 03, 2014, 01:44:01 PM
Hey everybody,

We're new here at the Universal Monster Army, but we thought we'd share some of the great vintage monster collectibles that are being offered in our current auction (which is online now and open for bidding). We at Hake's have always had a special place in our hearts for monsters and horror and we love offering great pieces to our collector friends. If you're unfamiliar with us, we've been in business since 1967 and have three auctions annually, each with over 200 categories of collectibles, most auctions having 2,500 to 3,000 lots. Each auction has a selection of monster memorabilia, so there's bound to be something to strike your fancy.

Here's a direct link to the Monsters/Horror section of our auction if you're curious - http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?depth=100&CategoryCode=204_0&Criteria=&SearchFor=Auctions (http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?depth=100&CategoryCode=204_0&Criteria=&SearchFor=Auctions)

Here's a recent flyer promoting previous Monster collectibles we've sold as well as some of the new offerings in our current auction. Give it a look and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Also, be sure to check out our website https://www.hakes.com (https://www.hakes.com) as well as our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hakes-Americana-Collectibles/123112042279?ref=hl (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hakes-Americana-Collectibles/123112042279?ref=hl)

We'll try to post some pics on here soon for you guys and ghouls to peruse. Stay tuned!

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Hey, what happened to the images?

???
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 10, 2015, 08:07:37 AM
We just posted a bunch yesterday Hepcat. Be sure to check them out. The auction closes next week, and time permitting, we'll try to get some more images posted either today or Monday. Thanks for the interest!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hepcat on July 10, 2015, 08:34:23 AM
You're allowed to post elsewhere on this board too you know. Feel free to contribute in other threads as well as this one.

8)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 10, 2015, 12:21:56 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on July 10, 2015, 08:00:16 AM
Hey, what happened to the images?

That auction was over in March 2014.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hepcat on July 10, 2015, 01:53:04 PM
Yes, I know.

:)

Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 13, 2015, 03:41:45 PM
What's everyone's thoughts on the 1983 Multi Toys Corp. Nightmare Warriors toyline? Skeleton warriors! Love them? Hate them? Hake's has got 'em if you need 'em in our current auction!

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/s2048x2048/11060248_10153499266782280_368252117402990762_o.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?CategoryCode=&Criteria=nightmare+warriors&SearchFor=Auctions (http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?CategoryCode=&Criteria=nightmare+warriors&SearchFor=Auctions)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 13, 2015, 03:57:54 PM
I'm not much into bones (maybe a Harryhausen skeleton), but the header art is nice!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 13, 2015, 04:07:42 PM
They do have a very Tombs of the Blind Dead kinda feel, don't they?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 13, 2015, 04:53:25 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on July 13, 2015, 04:07:42 PM
They do have a very Tombs of the Blind Dead kinda feel, don't they?

They do!  :)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 14, 2015, 09:27:28 AM
Any Vincent Price fans here? We have to say, of all the adaptations of Richard Matheson's I Am Legend, the 1964 Vincent Price film The Last Man On Earth is one of the best. We're offering an original movie poster for this horror classic in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction. Bidding on this item ends this Thursday, July 16th. Don't miss out!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/142474/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142474 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=142474)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on July 14, 2015, 09:34:20 AM
 That movie always spooked me as a kid. I still love it. Great, great poster.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 15, 2015, 11:07:20 AM
Here's another great CGC-graded horror comic in the current auction - Tomb of Terror #8 from March, 1953. Isn't that a great cover?

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/141621/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=141621 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=215&ItemNo=141621)

Bidding on this and the other horror and monster-related items in the the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction end tomorrow, starting at 12 Noon, Eastern Time. Don't miss out!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 15, 2015, 01:21:57 PM
Giant bugs, always a favorite!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on July 15, 2015, 02:18:10 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 15, 2015, 01:21:57 PM
Giant bugs, always a favorite!
Are we talking food, pets, or toys?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 15, 2015, 02:29:53 PM
Quote from: Mord on July 15, 2015, 02:18:10 PM
Are we talking food, pets, or toys?

All three!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 15, 2015, 03:31:01 PM
Mmmm, bugs. It's what's for dinner!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Wolfman on July 15, 2015, 05:40:31 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on July 15, 2015, 03:31:01 PM
Mmmm, bugs. It's what's for dinner!
Actually, the human appears to be for dinner.

JP
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 16, 2015, 07:20:55 AM
Don't forget everyone, bidding on the second part of the auction (items #988-2613) closes today, beginning at 12 Noon (Eastern Time). Don't miss out!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on October 29, 2015, 02:59:03 PM
The latest Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction is now open for bidding (with the auction closing November 10-12) . Things are hopping, but we wanted to share some of the great monster and horror-related collectibles being offered this time!

First off, if you're a fan of The Walking Dead (and have recovered from last week's episode), this is the auction for you! We're offering a large selection of CGC and CBCS-graded comics as well as ungraded lots. Of special note is a CGC-graded 9.8 copy of the first issue...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145081/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145081 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145081)

as well as a CBCS-graded 9.4 example of the same issue, signed by series creators Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145767/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145767 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145767)

Original art from the series by Charlie Adlard...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/146443/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146443 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146443)

Other items of note include a scarce Casper the Friendly Ghost cookie jar from the early 1960s...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/144544/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144544 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144544)

A great piece of original comic art by Paul Gulacy from Adventure Into Fear featuring Morbius, the Living Vampire...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145408/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145408 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145408)

Original Godzilla pin-up art from G-Fan magazine by Chris Scalf...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/146724/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146724 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146724)

A linen-mounted one-sheet poster for the 1938 Astor Pictures Corp. re-release of the 1932 horror film The Monster Walks...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145859/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145859 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145859)

A Frankenstein Courage Club card issued as a "Certificate Of Bravery" upon attending a screening of the 1931 Universal horror film "Frankenstein" starring Boris Karloff...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/146331/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146331 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146331)

Whom we are also offering a signed photo of this auction!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/144581/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144581 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144581)

And don't worry, we didn't forget everyone's favorite Count. Check out this great Bela Lugosi Fan Club button (offered along with a membership card) from the 1950s!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/144732/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144732 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144732)

We've also got the classic battery-operated Frankenstein Monster toy, complete with box and pants-dropping action!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145638/003_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145638 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145638)

A classic Roalex sliding tile puzzle (on the original card no less) features Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Wolf Man and The Creature from the Black Lagoon...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145411/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145411 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145411)

Who is further represented in the auction with the classic boxed aquarium toy by Penn-Plax Plastics...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145410/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145410 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145410)

And the rare Hasbro board game in choice condition.

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145412/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145412 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145412)

This auction also features the scarce Hasbro King Kong game...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/146888/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146888 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146888)

A classic Marx battery-operated King Kong remote control toy (with original box)...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145511/004_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145511 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145511)

And Marx's ear-splitting Yeti battery-operated remote control toy (with original box).

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145512/006_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145512 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145512)

Monster Mego figures are also featured in the auction, with boxed examples of The Mummy...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145443/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145443 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145443)

The Wolfman...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145442/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145442 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145442)

Count Dracula...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145441/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145441 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145441)

And Frankenstein!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145440/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145440 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145440)

The auction also features a full box of Topps' Creature Feature - You'll Die Laughing gumcards...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/144650/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144650 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144650)

There's more, but we'll save that for a later post! There's something for everyone in every Hake's auction. You'll never know what you'll see!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on October 29, 2015, 03:40:24 PM
A lot of nice stuff there! I would love to be able to bid on the Creature Penn Plax and Mystery Game!!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: jimm on October 29, 2015, 10:44:11 PM
Creech game!!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on October 30, 2015, 10:24:15 AM
Whenever that Creature game shows up here (which has only happened twice in the past 10 years) at Hake's we always geek out. It's such a cool piece.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on October 30, 2015, 03:25:35 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on October 30, 2015, 10:24:15 AM
It's such a cool piece.

Yeah, a cool grand! (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/Smileys/default/shocked.gif)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: darkmonkeygod on October 30, 2015, 03:40:52 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 30, 2015, 03:25:35 PM
Yeah, a cool grand! (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/Smileys/default/shocked.gif)

I wish. This one has already just about topped that, may have with the premium, and I've got a feeling it's not half done (I'm NOT in the bidding, just to clarify). This example is probably the third best lid I've ever seen on one. Even though the punch out card the pawn came out of isn't there, it's a non-essential and non-play element, this is likely to set a new record price for Creature games, much to my didn't-buy-it-back-when-for-$400 chagrin. Nothing ever (yet at least) came from that fellow who licensed a re-release of it, right?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on October 30, 2015, 04:09:43 PM


What makes me giggle like a silly girlie is, back in the day, I remember Ted Hake himself discouraging me from raising bids any higher on certain Monster items in in his auction, that I did end up getting (this was 20 years ago), when the price of said item reached the upper hundreds.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on October 30, 2015, 05:33:48 PM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 30, 2015, 03:40:52 PM
Nothing ever (yet at least) came from that fellow who licensed a re-release of it, right?

I think it's been too long to expect that it's ever going to happen. Hope I'm wrong!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on October 30, 2015, 05:36:13 PM
Quote from: Monster Bob on October 30, 2015, 04:09:43 PM
I remember Ted Hake himself discouraging me from raising bids any higher on certain Monster items in in his auction

Why would somebody auction something and then discourage people from bidding on it (or bidding higher)?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on October 30, 2015, 05:45:29 PM

Apparently, back in the day, silly high bids [on stuff that was not proven in the market to take that kind of bid] made it look like there may be skullduggery afoot, and discouraged bidding and participation from new blood collectors. That was my understanding, anyway, from more than one auctioneer.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on October 30, 2015, 06:07:57 PM
Quote from: Monster Bob on October 30, 2015, 05:45:29 PM
Apparently, back in the day, silly high bids [on stuff that was not proven in the market to take that kind of bid] made it look like there may be skullduggery afoot,

I suppose, if the seller didn't think the bidder would honor his bid.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monsters For Sale on October 30, 2015, 06:25:20 PM
Owners of items up for auction have been known to have a partner buy something at a ridiculously high bid, eat the auction premium, then use the auction record to establish value and re-sell the item to someone who thought that it was really a great investment.

Maybe the auctioneer thought that was what was happening and wanted to warn a friend/repeat customer.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: darkmonkeygod on October 30, 2015, 08:08:02 PM
Quote from: Monster Bob on October 30, 2015, 04:09:43 PM

What makes me giggle like a silly girlie is, back in the day, I remember Ted Hake himself discouraging me from raising bids any higher on certain Monster items in in his auction, that I did end up getting (this was 20 years ago), when the price of said item reached the upper hundreds.

I can't remember, back then were Hake's auctions set with secret incremental bids (where the house will only increase your bid against another placed bid, like the eHay style), or were they the traditional price-named-is-current-going-price, like paddle and mail-bid style? The eHay style has become so prevalent that a lot of people have no idea what I'm talking about when I tell them how live and silent auctions run (and why waiting to bid on a fixed time auction is financially more advisable).
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Wolfman on October 30, 2015, 10:01:17 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on October 30, 2015, 05:33:48 PM
I think it's been too long to expect that it's ever going to happen. Hope I'm wrong!
I think that guy was full of hot air. He stopped answering people's questions abruptly if I remember correctly.

JP
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on October 31, 2015, 12:57:27 PM
Quote from: darkmonkeygod on October 30, 2015, 08:08:02 PM
I can't remember, back then were Hake's auctions set with secret incremental bids (where the house will only increase your bid against another placed bid, like the eHay style), or were they the traditional price-named-is-current-going-price, like paddle and mail-bid style? The eHay style has become so prevalent that a lot of people have no idea what I'm talking about when I tell them how live and silent auctions run (and why waiting to bid on a fixed time auction is financially more advisable).

In the early days, the bid started wherever, and incrementally climbed by percentage.

If you were a tried and true phone bidder, which I always was, you were in contact with Ted Hake or his wife (usually his wife, I think) to the end. Usually 3-5AM in the morning!



.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: darkmonkeygod on October 31, 2015, 01:41:22 PM
Quote from: Monster Bob on October 31, 2015, 12:57:27 PM
In the early days, the bid started wherever, and incrementally climbed by percentage.

If you were a tried and true phone bidder, which I always was, you were in contact with Ted Hake or his wife (usually his wife, I think) to the end. Usually 3-5AM in the morning!

Yeah, that's how I remember 'em, from Toy Shop etc. Recently an acquaintance bid at a live plus auction (via the internet, watching on video) and didn't understand that submitting their $550 bid meant the item then stood at $550. No great harm, as they were willing to pay it, but they jumped it up by $200 right there, to their surprise.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 03, 2015, 10:20:13 AM
Hey guys and ghouls! Hope you all had an awesome Halloween. We said we'd be back with another post of monster goodies being offered in the current auction (which closes November 10-12), and here we are!

We thought we'd focus on some TV monsters this time, lifting the coffin lid on some great items featuring characters from The Munsters and The Addams Family!

First up, check out this classic 1964 boxed Herman Munster doll by Remco...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145172/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145172 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145172)

Mattel's talking Hemran Munster doll...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/144448/001_big.jpg)
(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/144448/004_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144448 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144448)

A Munster Koach AMT replica in its original box...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/147161/002_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=147161 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=147161)

A 1966 car show poster promoting an appearance by the Munster Koach...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145090/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145090 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145090)

Original Grandpa Munster transfer art by Jeff Carlson...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145033/002_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145033 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145033)

The Addams Family board game...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/146054/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146054 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146054)

A rare boxed Uncle Fester puppet...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/146065/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146065 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146065)

As well as bagged versions of Uncle Fester...

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/146070/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146070 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146070)

And two different color varieties of the Morticia puppet!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/146071/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146071 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146071)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/146072/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146072 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146072)

And if that doesn't wet you whistle, check out this very rare boxed Samantha doll from Bewitched!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/147165/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=147165 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=147165)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on November 03, 2015, 10:43:24 AM
Some great examples of original boxed toys!

Maybe it's the photos, but I'm not seeing a difference in the 2 Morticia puppets.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 03, 2015, 10:57:16 AM
Thanks, we took in a collection from a guy in Chicago that focused his collecting on rarity and top condition, resulting in some great pieces.

As for the Morticia Addams puppets, the color variety is in the color of fabric used for the body. The first has a light blue body while the second has a pink body. Other than that, the rest (including packaging) is identical.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on November 03, 2015, 11:27:33 AM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on November 03, 2015, 10:57:16 AM
The first has a light blue body while the second has a pink body.

Glad you pointed that out, 'cause I never would have got that. That's why I like bright colors. My eyes don't see the subtle stuff. :laugh:
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 03, 2015, 11:41:43 AM
No worries. Sometime variations can be very subtle. You should see differences in concert poster printings. Some can vary by 1/16 of an inch. Or less.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 05, 2015, 12:00:48 PM
Here's some more original art being offered in the auction, featuring everyone's favorite giant ape - King Kong!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/146472/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146472 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=146472)

And here's another board game featuring Kong, this time as he was depicted on the 1966-1969 cartoon The King Kong Show. Check it out!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/145552/001_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145552 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=145552)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 06, 2015, 03:28:43 PM
Just a reminder, the newest Hake's auction will begin closing next week, November 10th through the 12th. Don't miss out!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 11, 2015, 01:59:17 PM
And keeping with our earlier King Kong post, we forgot to post this great Fay Wray signed photo!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/144415/001_big.jpg)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/144415/002_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144415 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144415)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on November 11, 2015, 04:21:20 PM
 Another treasure, Hakes. Love it!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 12, 2015, 09:21:51 AM
Certain items will begin closing today starting at 12 Noon (Eastern Time). Don't miss out on our monster madness!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 12, 2016, 04:19:55 PM
Since today marks the 85th Anniversary of the release of Universal's Dracula, starring the great Bela Lugosi, we thought we'd share our first poster of monster-related items in out upcoming March auction (online February 23rd).

This 1928 theater window card was for a Baltimore, MD theater production of Hamilton Deane's dramatic treatment of Bram Stoker's classic story.

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/v/t1.0-9/12670475_10154047470227280_7472306597422487889_n.jpg?oh=ac58ccc3864787859c75a1ba46e9e14d&oe=57318A4C)

Don't worry, there's more to come!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 12, 2016, 04:34:49 PM
Nice poster!

Anybody know what the "A Golden Poster" mark at the bottom means? Printer's name, I suppose? I never heard of them.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 12, 2016, 04:45:20 PM
Yeah, that's the name of the poster printer. Probably a local printer.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hepcat on February 14, 2016, 11:40:36 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on November 11, 2015, 01:59:17 PM
And keeping with our earlier King Kong post, we forgot to post this great Fay Wray signed photo!

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/144415/001_big.jpg)

(http://www.hakes.com/product_images/14/144415/002_big.jpg)
http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144415 (http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=216&ItemNo=144415)

What happened to the pictures?

???
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on February 15, 2016, 01:03:27 AM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 14, 2016, 11:40:36 PM
What happened to the pictures?

???
Maybe he's using ImageShack for some of his pics. None of my older pics show on UMA thanks to ImageShack hosting problems. Good thing I switched to Photobucket fairly early on.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hepcat on February 15, 2016, 12:01:11 PM
I suspect he's just linking to the Hakes' site and Hakes takes down pictures a few weeks after the auction ends. The point I'm not so subtly making is that if he's going to advertise his auctions here he should show enough consideration to our board's membership to post images that stay up for good. He should at least try not to leave the impression that he cares only for this board as a potential end market.

cl:)






Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 15, 2016, 12:08:24 PM
Sorry guys, our website is currently being overhauled, which is why some of the picture links aren't working. Hopefully we'll have the pictures back up soon as we get the new website back in business! For the time being let us apologize with another item that will be featured in our upcoming March auction (online February 23rd).

An original, linen-mounted Japanese poster for King Kong vs. Godzilla!

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12705197_10154045175927280_7491810148699969653_n.jpg?oh=ffa9735b8abba69eaaa967eba78d7086&oe=575BEE1C)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on February 15, 2016, 03:07:01 PM
 Great Dracula poster! Keep 'em coming, Hakes.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on February 15, 2016, 04:55:05 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 15, 2016, 12:01:11 PM
I suspect he's just linking to the Hakes' site and Hakes takes down pictures a few weeks after the auction ends.
You are correct, good sir. I just took that opportunity to clumsily insert a petty dig at ImageShack for their incompetence regarding my photo-hosting.  ;D
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 16, 2016, 10:26:26 AM
Remember Creepy Crawlers? Well, we will be offering a boxed Thingmaker kit in our upcoming March auction (online February 23rd). Check it out!

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/12694666_10154040530052280_89254797833095386_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on February 16, 2016, 02:35:19 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 15, 2016, 12:01:11 PM
I suspect he's just linking to the Hakes' site and Hakes takes down pictures a few weeks after the auction ends. The point I'm not so subtly making is that if he's going to advertise his auctions here he should show enough consideration to our board's membership to post images that stay up for good. He should at least try not to leave the impression that he cares only for this board as a potential end market.

cl:)



Thumbs up.

And longtime UMA members should get a 10% off + free shipping discount.





.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 16, 2016, 02:53:00 PM
Once again, let us apologize as our website is currently being overhauled, resulting in some of the picture links we have previously shared on this thread to no longer work. Hopefully we'll have the pictures back up as soon as we get the new website back in business! For the time being let us apologize by sharing another item that will be featured in our upcoming March auction (online February 23rd).

Who doesn't love Aurora's classic Gigantic Frankenstein (aka Big Frankie)?

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/10321504_10154038150777280_2704619319789449595_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 17, 2016, 03:38:13 PM
Here's another killer piece being offered in the Hake's Americana & Collectibles March auction (online February 23rd). An original Creature from the Black Lagoon linen-mounted one-sheet movie poster. What a beauty!

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/12744578_10154058689047280_2596595208859012806_n.jpg?oh=fbc08733a925e8208978bdfec0f9e21e&oe=57273814)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 17, 2016, 04:05:35 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on February 17, 2016, 03:38:13 PM
An original Creature from the Black Lagoon linen-mounted one-sheet movie poster.

Me wants! (But me can't afford.)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on February 17, 2016, 04:34:05 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 17, 2016, 04:05:35 PM
Me wants! (But me can't afford.)
Right with ya, dude.  :(
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 17, 2016, 04:55:25 PM
Quote from: horrorhunter on February 17, 2016, 04:34:05 PM
Right with ya, dude.  :(

I got my 27x40 repro to keep me warm. ;D
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hepcat on February 17, 2016, 09:36:11 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 17, 2016, 04:05:35 PM

Me wants! (But me can't afford.)

That's what mortgages are for.

;)

Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hepcat on February 17, 2016, 09:37:05 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on February 16, 2016, 10:26:26 AM
Remember Creepy Crawlers? Well, we will be offering a boxed Thingmaker kit in our upcoming March auction (online February 23rd). Check it out!

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/12694666_10154040530052280_89254797833095386_o.jpg)

Oh boy!

:o
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 17, 2016, 09:46:13 PM
Quote from: Hepcat on February 17, 2016, 09:36:11 PM
That's what mortgages are for.

Now, if I can only get the landlord to let me mortgage the apartment!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 19, 2016, 10:03:56 AM
While it's not wholly monster-related, we thought we'd share the cover to the latest Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction catalog. As you can see, the Creature from the Black Lagoon one-sheet is featured as are some other horror and sci-fi items. Can you spot them? The auction goes online next Tuesday, February 23rd and closes March 15-17!

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/t31.0-8/10338544_10154063024852280_5745500247122351228_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 19, 2016, 12:34:56 PM
War of the Worlds. Such a classic movie! Such blah (original US) posters. They still sell for big bucks, though!

I like the BRIDE Photoplay!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 19, 2016, 04:56:27 PM
We'll also be offering this classic Uncle Fester lightbulb set from The Addams Family!

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtl1/t31.0-8/921375_10154063911217280_5550765017380039737_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 19, 2016, 05:17:54 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on February 19, 2016, 04:56:27 PM
We'll also be offering this classic Uncle Fester lightbulb

Anybody know how those work, exactly? Do you push a switch with your tongue, or something?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 19, 2016, 05:23:19 PM
The bulb was lit using either included "Mystery Ring" (this example is missing ring as is often the case) or aluminum foil.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 19, 2016, 05:26:26 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on February 19, 2016, 05:23:19 PM
The bulb was lit using either included "Mystery Ring" or aluminum foil.

I'm still in the dark. ;D
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 19, 2016, 05:43:01 PM
It was touched to a spot on the bulb, causing it to light. Similar to getting a Christmas tree light to light using a 9 volt battery.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 19, 2016, 06:21:38 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on February 19, 2016, 05:43:01 PM
It was touched to a spot on the bulb, causing it to light. Similar to getting a Christmas tree light to light using a 9 volt battery.

You mean it didn't light up in your mouth, like Fester's?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 20, 2016, 12:14:22 PM
Unfortunately not. Maybe if you had braces?  ;)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 20, 2016, 12:56:12 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on February 20, 2016, 12:14:22 PM
Unfortunately not.

Ah, heck! 

Well, I can't say I'm as disappointed as finding out the 6' Frankenstein monster was only a poster! :laugh:
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on February 20, 2016, 04:55:53 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 19, 2016, 05:17:54 PM
Anybody know how those work, exactly? Do you push a switch with your tongue, or something?
I had a Fester bulb as a kid. From what I remember, you were supposed to put a penny on your tongue, then it lit up when the metal end of the bulb touched the coin. Can you imagine the lawsuits if this were sold today? Generations just get stupider and stupider.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 20, 2016, 05:16:07 PM
Quote from: Mord on February 20, 2016, 04:55:53 PM
From what I remember, you were supposed to put a penny on your tongue, then it light up when the metal end of the bulb touched the coin.

Yeah, I suppose that could work?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on February 20, 2016, 05:30:34 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on February 20, 2016, 05:16:07 PM
Yeah, I suppose that could work?
It did (I'm pooping pennies to this day). I think the back of the box or a small instruction sheet told you to do that.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 23, 2016, 09:46:01 AM
The auction is now live everyone! Here's the direct link to the Monster & Horror section -

https://www.hakes.com/Item/Search (https://www.hakes.com/Item/Search)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 23, 2016, 11:44:18 AM
Lots of nice Aurora stuff! Especially love the store hangers!

Link won't take you directly there. Choose "monster/horror" from the dropdown list.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 23, 2016, 12:23:27 PM
Thanks Mike. Our bad. Try this instead.

https://www.hakes.com/Auction/CategoryItemList/64/MonstersHorror (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/CategoryItemList/64/MonstersHorror)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 23, 2016, 03:37:54 PM
The newest Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction also features a nice selection of vintage horror pulp magazines, like this classic January 1932 issue of Strange Tales.

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/201131/1/image.jpg)

Here's the link for more info or to place bids!
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201124/STRANGE-TALES-HORROR-PULP-VOL-1-3 (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201124/STRANGE-TALES-HORROR-PULP-VOL-1-3)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 23, 2016, 04:06:47 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on February 23, 2016, 03:37:54 PM
like this classic January 1932 issue of Strange Tales.

I like the cover. Not familiar with the artist (H. Nessosi ?), though.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 23, 2016, 04:15:33 PM
All covers for this short-lived publication were painted by artist Hans Wessolowski, under his professional name of "Wesso."

Here's a link for a bit more about him.
http://www.pulpartists.com/Wesso.html (http://www.pulpartists.com/Wesso.html)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on February 23, 2016, 04:22:40 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on February 23, 2016, 04:15:33 PM
under his professional name of "Wesso."

Wow! I wasn't even close! Now I see that is a date (31) at the end of his name.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 23, 2016, 04:37:24 PM
Yeah, it's a little cramped.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: raycastile on February 24, 2016, 12:51:54 AM
The Aurora hangers are pretty nice. The AHI catalogs are awesome, but I wish they had more monster content.

Have you ever run across Topstone catalogs?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 24, 2016, 08:46:19 PM
We always try to represent each category every auction, sometimes the items are there, sometimes they're not. This auction has some killer pieces and we hope the next one will as well.

To the best of my knowledge, we have never offered any Topstone catalogs. Though that doesn't necessarily mean we aren't open to the prospect!  :)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on February 26, 2016, 03:07:49 PM
Here's another key monster item in the current auction - a Bride of Frankenstein novelization, the first edition published in Great Britain by The Readers Library Publishing Company Ltd. in 1936. This is the first example of this rare and sought after book we've offered in our 49 years. Check it out!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/202035/1/image.jpg)

Here's the link for more info and pictures -
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201798/THE-BRIDE-OF-FRANKENSTEIN-READERS-LIBRARY-FIRST-EDITION-1936-BOOK (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201798/THE-BRIDE-OF-FRANKENSTEIN-READERS-LIBRARY-FIRST-EDITION-1936-BOOK)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 01, 2016, 10:33:20 AM
Hake's has released the Kraken! Check out this complete Kraken toy from Mattel's toyline based on the 1981 fantasy film! It's being offered in a lot along with Perseus, Pegasus, Charon and Calibos figures. These items are now available for bidding in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction! Don't miss out!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/203762/1/image.jpg)

Here's the link for more info and pictures.
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/202883/CLASH-OF-THE-TITANS-LOOSE-ACTION-FIGURE-SET (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/202883/CLASH-OF-THE-TITANS-LOOSE-ACTION-FIGURE-SET)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 03, 2016, 01:07:30 PM
Here's another rare 1960s monster-related item being offered in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction - a boxed Mad Mad Mad Scientist Laboratory set! While the box bottom does have condition issues, this is only the second example we've offered in our 49 years. Check it out! Gotta love those lid graphics.

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/204067/1/image.jpg)

Here's the link for more info!
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/203130/THE-MAD-MAD-MAD-SCIENTIST-LABORATORY-BOXED-SET (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/203130/THE-MAD-MAD-MAD-SCIENTIST-LABORATORY-BOXED-SET)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 03, 2016, 02:51:21 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 03, 2016, 01:07:30 PM
While the box bottom does have condition issues

Who cares about the bottom? Just patch it up and nobody will ever see it! Nice looking lid!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 03, 2016, 02:56:25 PM
It is a great lid. You can almost hear that kid laughing maniacally.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 03, 2016, 03:34:05 PM
I believe that was Mort Kunstler who did the box art. Classic!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 03, 2016, 04:10:23 PM
I think you're right! The man certainly had a way with a brush and paint.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 03, 2016, 05:14:41 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 03, 2016, 04:10:23 PM
I think you're right!

I checked his website. It is one of his.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Wolfman on March 03, 2016, 06:19:04 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 03, 2016, 03:34:05 PM
I believe that was Mort Kunstler who did the box art. Classic!
I have a civil war print of his at work above my desk.

JP
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 14, 2016, 01:08:14 PM
Speaking or artists, did you see this original publicity art by Jack Thurston? This art was used for a pressbook and movie herald to help promote the 1966 Seven Arts Productions film It! which was released as a double-bill with The Frozen Dead. Released by Warner Bros., It! starred Roddy McDowall, Jill Haworth and Paul Maxwell.

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/10339734_10154130799197280_8007573998750610887_n.jpg?oh=6ba21267a51d59b07a0a4fc4ee5bdf23&oe=575BF22E)

For the full image and more info, check out the link below!
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201816/JACK-THURSTON-ORIGINAL-IT-PUBLISHED-MOVIE-PROMOTIONAL-ORIGINAL-ART (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201816/JACK-THURSTON-ORIGINAL-IT-PUBLISHED-MOVIE-PROMOTIONAL-ORIGINAL-ART)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on March 14, 2016, 02:24:41 PM
 Some REALLY great stuff (as usual). I can't wait to see what comes next.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 14, 2016, 02:33:08 PM
Sure looks an awful lot like Jack Davis' poster art for Horror Hotel (aka City of the Dead - 1960).

Lower right head.
(https://billydunleavy.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/horrorhotel.jpg?w=1803&h=2730)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 14, 2016, 02:35:04 PM
Wow, that is freakishly uncanny!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 14, 2016, 02:37:31 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 14, 2016, 02:35:04 PM
Wow, that is freakishly uncanny!

Freakishly swiped! ;D
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 14, 2016, 02:45:05 PM
The creature in the film looked a bit different.

(https://leskanturek.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/it-trio.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 14, 2016, 02:59:08 PM
Yeah, that's a little different for sure!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 14, 2016, 03:24:53 PM
One other thing we thought we should share. Hake's Americana & Collectibles now has a YouTube channel where we will occasionally be featuring certain items in our auctions with the help of a handy dandy 360 camera. Check it out, here's the link for the video of the Aurora Big Frankie in the current auction!

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

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/10321504_10154038150777280_2704619319789449595_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 14, 2016, 03:42:39 PM
Great looking BF!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 15, 2016, 12:32:39 PM
Yesterday we featured the pressbook and movie herald original art created by Jack Thurston for the 1967 double-bill release of It! and The Frozen Dead! Here's the art he created for The Frozen Dead. Rather chilling, wouldn't you agree?

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/10253831_10154133675812280_7390960165170531182_n.jpg?oh=09eefbdfc66b507bdacaf680e0ef7d82&oe=57911446)

Here's the link for more info and a look at the full piece.
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201817/JACK-THURSTON-ORIGINAL-THE-FROZEN-DEAD-PUBLISHED-MOVIE-PROMOTIONAL-ORIGINAL-ART (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201817/JACK-THURSTON-ORIGINAL-THE-FROZEN-DEAD-PUBLISHED-MOVIE-PROMOTIONAL-ORIGINAL-ART)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 15, 2016, 03:54:15 PM
Do we have any Godzilla fans out there? Check out this CGC 9.8 graded example of Marvel Comic's first issue featuring Godzilla, King of the Monsters from August, 1977! This item is available for bidding in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction!

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/10341556_10154133907862280_2417836309589337971_n.jpg?oh=8483cd848ab5d71fc98aa491c8deb39d&oe=574E3860)

Here's the link to for more information and to view the rest of the picture.
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/202772/GODZILLA-1-AUGUST-1977-CGC-98-NMMINT (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/202772/GODZILLA-1-AUGUST-1977-CGC-98-NMMINT)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hepcat on March 15, 2016, 06:02:38 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 14, 2016, 02:37:31 PMFreakishly swiped! ;D

Plagiarized actually.

>:(
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: skully on March 15, 2016, 07:20:50 PM
Well, this particular image was also reproduced for Famous Monsters, issue # 40 too.   Different art, but same monster image.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 15, 2016, 07:28:03 PM
Quote from: skully on March 15, 2016, 07:20:50 PM
Well, this particular image was also reproduced for Famous Monsters, issue # 40 too.

Same head was repainted by Ron Cobb, probably at the behest of Warren. "Horror Hotel" also covered in the issue.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L5fa2CwoCuY/Sp8dKBdQSnI/AAAAAAAAAKE/iLhp1Wbo0rg/s1600/fm40.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: skully on March 15, 2016, 07:35:00 PM
Hi Mike.  Exactly,  since that particular movie was one of the main cover stories in that issue.  Wonder if Thurston did the painting for the Horror Hotel movie poster too, since he was doing poster art at the time.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 15, 2016, 07:36:37 PM
Quote from: skully on March 15, 2016, 07:35:00 PM
Wonder if Thurston did the painting for the Horror Hotel movie poster too

Jack Davis did the poster.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: skully on March 15, 2016, 07:43:34 PM
Thanks Mike.  A few different artists obviously got some "great mileage" from that creepy image.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 16, 2016, 01:25:02 PM
What collection of horror actors/actresses signatures is complete without the incomparable Vincent Price? We've got just the thing you're looking for in the auction (which ends tomorrow)!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/201596/1/image.jpg)

Here's the link for more info -
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201485/VINCENT-PRICE-SIGNED-PHOTO (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201485/VINCENT-PRICE-SIGNED-PHOTO)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Anton Phibes on March 16, 2016, 01:52:18 PM
Does your firm ever offer fixed price items...or is everything always a bloody auction,lol? :angel: :angel:
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 16, 2016, 02:25:13 PM
Quote from: Anton Phibes on March 16, 2016, 01:52:18 PM
Does your firm ever offer fixed price items...or is everything always a bloody auction,lol? :angel: :angel:

They have lots of FS stuff.

https://www.hakes.com/SaleList/BrowseForsale (https://www.hakes.com/SaleList/BrowseForsale)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 16, 2016, 02:52:44 PM
Quote from: Anton Phibes on March 16, 2016, 01:52:18 PM
Does your firm ever offer fixed price items...or is everything always a bloody auction,lol? :angel: :angel:

As we are an auction house, we tend to focus on promoting items from whatever auction is current. That being said, we do have thousands of fixed priced items available for sale 24/7 from hundreds of collecting categories, all available at the link Mike Scott provided above. Happy hunting!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Monster Bob on March 16, 2016, 03:03:17 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 03, 2016, 01:07:30 PM
Here's another rare 1960s monster-related item being offered in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction - a boxed Mad Mad Mad Scientist Laboratory set! While the box bottom does have condition issues, this is only the second example we've offered in our 49 years. Check it out! Gotta love those lid graphics.

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/204067/1/image.jpg)

Here's the link for more info!
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/203130/THE-MAD-MAD-MAD-SCIENTIST-LABORATORY-BOXED-SET (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/203130/THE-MAD-MAD-MAD-SCIENTIST-LABORATORY-BOXED-SET)

This is a strange example in that it has a generic green insert- this is probably a later company/thrown-together set with less included.

See in the UMA photo in the gallery...the nicer version of the MAD MAD MAD SCIENTIST LABORATORY pictured there has "Monster" graphics all over the insert cardboard.

This Hake's set also has less "goodies" in it altogether, and those that are there are fewer in number and more generic in look. 

Reminds me of a set Bill "Toy Scouts" Bruegman had a number of years ago that he called a "mail order" version (as I recall), but that opinion is unfounded.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Anton Phibes on March 16, 2016, 03:08:47 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 16, 2016, 02:52:44 PM
As we are an auction house, we tend to focus on promoting items from whatever auction is current. That being said, we do have thousands of fixed priced items available for sale 24/7 from hundreds of collecting categories, all available at the link Mike Scott provided above. Happy hunting!

Thanks felllas...I am gonna go browse around now,lol.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 16, 2016, 03:32:43 PM
Quote from: Monster Bob on March 16, 2016, 03:03:17 PM
This is a strange example in that it has a generic green insert- this is probably a later company/thrown-together set with less included.

See in the UMA photo in the gallery...the nicer version of the MAD MAD MAD SCIENTIST LABORATORY pictured there has "Monster" graphics all over the insert cardboard.

This Hake's set also has less "goodies" in it altogether, and those that are there are fewer in number and more generic in look. 

Reminds me of a set Bill "Toy Scouts" Bruegman had a number of years ago that he called a "mail order" version (as I recall), but that opinion is unfounded.

This being a mail order variety does seem to be a likely scenario given the differences.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hepcat on March 16, 2016, 07:56:43 PM
Quote from: Monster Bob on March 16, 2016, 03:03:17 PM
This is a strange example in that it has a generic green insert- this is probably a later company/thrown-together set with less included.

See in the UMA photo in the gallery...the nicer version of the MAD MAD MAD SCIENTIST LABORATORY pictured there has "Monster" graphics all over the insert cardboard.

This Hake's set also has less "goodies" in it altogether, and those that are there are fewer in number and more generic in look. 

Reminds me of a set Bill "Toy Scouts" Bruegman had a number of years ago that he called a "mail order" version (as I recall), but that opinion is unfounded.

Hmmmm. Or an economy version sold through discount stores at a lower price point. The one I had as a kid was the one pictured here in this other thread:

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=9645.45 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=9645.45)

:-\
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 17, 2016, 09:12:29 AM
Bidding in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction begins closing today, starting at 12 Noon (Eastern Time). Don't miss out, there's some great monster items to be had!

Take this original Japanese B2 movie poster for King Kong vs Godzilla! This great piece is still up for grabs!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/201954/1/image.jpg)

Here's the link for more info!
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201719/KING-KONG-VS-GODZILLA-LINEN-MOUNTED-JAPANESE-B2-MOVIE-POSTER (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/201719/KING-KONG-VS-GODZILLA-LINEN-MOUNTED-JAPANESE-B2-MOVIE-POSTER)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on March 17, 2016, 01:23:35 PM
 So much great stuff this time around. I just wish my wallet could keep up.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 21, 2016, 09:28:17 AM
Now that the auction is over, we thought we'd share some of the results.

We know one item everyone is curious about was the linen-mounted Creature from the Black Lagoon one-sheet movie poster that went on the auction block.

Final hammer price?

$18,107

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/204207/1/image.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 21, 2016, 09:43:25 AM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 21, 2016, 09:28:17 AM

Final hammer price?

$18,107


I can't wait to see it hanging on my wall! (I would have said if I had bought it.)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Anton Phibes on March 21, 2016, 10:16:09 AM
Good heavens....someone had a lot of money.  :o :o
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 21, 2016, 10:22:08 AM
Indeed. Though original Universal Monster movie posters are worth every penny! And to think, the Creature poster is on the lower end of monetary value concerning these classic posters!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Anton Phibes on March 21, 2016, 10:43:41 AM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 21, 2016, 10:22:08 AM
Indeed. Though original Universal Monster movie posters are worth every penny! And to think, the Creature poster is on the lower end of monetary value concerning these classic posters!

You know you just potentially started a war by calling Creechie the "lower end" of anything, dontcha? Just kidding,lol.  ;) ;D ;D :angel:
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 21, 2016, 12:36:06 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 21, 2016, 10:22:08 AM
Indeed. Though original Universal Monster movie posters are worth every penny! And to think, the Creature poster is on the lower end of monetary value concerning these classic posters!

'Cause there's a lot more '50s posters around thaN '30s posters. If there were only 2 remaining CFTBL one sheets, they'd be quarter million dollar posters!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on March 21, 2016, 03:35:37 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on March 21, 2016, 09:43:25 AM
I can't wait to see it hanging on my wall! (I would have said if I had bought it.)
Don't worry, I bought it for your birthday. I had a few extra bucks burning a hole in my wallet.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 21, 2016, 06:43:09 PM
Quote from: Mord on March 21, 2016, 03:35:37 PM
Don't worry, I bought it for your birthday.

(http://cotradeco.com/uploads/images/postables/0000/1729/smiley-face-sluggerwv-flickr-2319315420_90a9a7dc29_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 22, 2016, 08:45:34 AM
Here's another auction result for you boys and ghouls -

This War of the Worlds one-sheet movie poster sold for $2,037 in the most recent Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/204371/1/image.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 22, 2016, 10:04:10 AM
Too bad a top title like WOTW had such lackluster art. It would have been a top tier poster, if it had art like CFTBL, or FORBIDDEN PLANET.

The "B" style HS is the only original U.S. WAR OF THE WORLDS that gets the big bucks. In fact, the biggest for any '50s title.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 22, 2016, 10:50:28 AM
Who wouldn't want those ships?!?
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 23, 2016, 12:02:13 PM
Here's another auction result for you boys and ghouls -

This boxed Aurora Gigantic Frankenstein (aka Big Frankie) sold for $1,391 in the most recent Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/204069/1/image.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mord on March 23, 2016, 01:29:20 PM
 Wow! It's great to see that these still hold their value (even after the re-release). Nice to see an original.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on March 29, 2016, 11:02:41 AM
Here's another auction result for you boys and ghouls -

The original Jack Thurston art created to help promote the 1966 Seven Arts Productions film "It!" sold for $1,187!

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/12828552_10154130799197280_8007573998750610887_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on March 29, 2016, 02:32:02 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on March 29, 2016, 11:02:41 AM

The original Jack Thurston art . . . sold for $1,187!


Nice chunk of change!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: vayapues on April 03, 2016, 12:12:43 PM
This may be from IT! (pre-production promo art evidently), but I'm sure a lot of us will identify the monster face as a complete crib, right down to the rendering style, of Jack Davis's 1962 HORROR HOTEL poster art. Mr Thurston, a noted paperback & pulp cover illustrator himself, must have had no time & even less art direction to have come up with something so derivative. Imagine what someone like Reynold Brown could've done under similar conditions!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on April 03, 2016, 12:26:53 PM
Quote from: vayapues on April 03, 2016, 12:12:43 PM
This may be from IT!, but I'm sure a lot of us will identify the monster face as a complete crib of Jack Davis's 1962 HORROR HOTEL poster art.

We did, earlier in the thread.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 06, 2016, 12:32:03 PM
The newest Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction is now up and running with more than 2,800 lots available to choose from. Of those lots, included are a number of items that should be of interest to all you horror and monsters fans out there.

Here's just a taste...

The Cragstan Creeping Crawling Hand from the 1960s!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/206183/1/image.jpg)

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/206183/7/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/204869/CRAGSTAN-CREEPING-CRAWLING-HAND-BOXED-BATTERY-OPERATED-TOY (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/204869/CRAGSTAN-CREEPING-CRAWLING-HAND-BOXED-BATTERY-OPERATED-TOY)

While the hand itself has deteriorated significantly over the decades (as is typical with material of this nature), finding an example with both the original box and the ring is a tall order.

Bidding on this item is now live and will end July 14th!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 06, 2016, 02:33:08 PM
The box is the main attraction, for me. Put a glove on the hand. ;D

I see you also have a nice looking HORRORSCOPE.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 06, 2016, 02:39:28 PM
Agreed Mike. Gotta love that "It Will Kill You" lid blurb!

Indeed we do. It's the Canadian version, but you can't beat that box color. So vivid.

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207814/1/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206320/RARE-HORRORSCOPE-MOVIE-VIEWER (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206320/RARE-HORRORSCOPE-MOVIE-VIEWER)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 07, 2016, 10:43:38 AM
Don't worry, we've got all you Creature From The Black Lagoon fans covered. Check out this classic 1960s Pez dispenser, complete with packaging, cardboard insert and one of two packs of candy. They don't get much better than this!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207818/2/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206323/CREATURE-FROM-THE-BLACK-LAGOON-PEZ-DISPENSER (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206323/CREATURE-FROM-THE-BLACK-LAGOON-PEZ-DISPENSER)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 07, 2016, 11:02:12 AM
The green Creature with orange stem, along with the black Creature with either orange or green stem came out in the '70s as part of the "Mr. Ugly and His Friends" PEZ collection.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8197/8216099266_f86f674794.jpg)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: horrorhunter on July 07, 2016, 12:06:17 PM
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 07, 2016, 11:02:12 AM
The green Creature with orange stem, along with the black Creature with either orange or green stem came out in the '70s as part of the "Mr. Ugly and His Friends" PEZ collection.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8197/8216099266_f86f674794.jpg)
I have the Mr. Ugly and Skull dispensers. Sure wish I had bought a Creature.  ::)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Wolfman on July 07, 2016, 12:15:06 PM
I have the all green Creature from the 60's, or I may have been interested in this.

JP
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 07, 2016, 03:15:18 PM
Thanks for the info guys. We apologize for the date error in our description, which has been amended for the online listing.

Here's the updated description.
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206323/CREATURE-FROM-THE-BLACK-LAGOON-PEZ-DISPENSER (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206323/CREATURE-FROM-THE-BLACK-LAGOON-PEZ-DISPENSER)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 07, 2016, 04:03:39 PM
Yeah, "Fishman"! Forgot about that part. They probably changed the name because they no longer had the Universal license.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 08, 2016, 09:58:38 AM
For lovers of classic horror, the current auction features a photo signed by of one of the stars of one of Universal's most beloved classics - Maria Ouspenskaya from The Wolf Man, known for her role as Maleva The Gypsy Woman (a role she revisited in 1943's Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man)!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/206916/1/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205522/THE-WOLF-MAN-STAR-MARIA-OUSPENSKAYA-SIGNED-PHOTO (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205522/THE-WOLF-MAN-STAR-MARIA-OUSPENSKAYA-SIGNED-PHOTO)

"The way you walked was thorny, through no fault of your own, but as the rain enters the soil, the river enters the sea, so tears run to a predestined end. Now you will have peace for eternity."
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 08, 2016, 02:44:34 PM
In 1969 Aurora introduced the "Frightening Lightning" series of model kits. This was quickly revamped/repackaged later that same year as "Glow In The Dark" kits in totally different boxes. These "first issue" versions look the same as the later 1972 issues, though they have distinct differences. First, the boxes have a 1969 copyright as opposed to 1972. They are also on thicker cardboard more like the 1960s Aurora boxes than what followed in the 1970s. To this point, the factory seal was also cellophane as with the 1960s kits, not the standard shrink-wrap used in the 1970s and beyond. These 1969 versions are much rarer than the 1972 kits.

In the current Hake's auction, we are offering two 1969 kits, a factory-sealed example of The Forgotten Prisoner and a boxed Frankenstein kit.

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207361/1/image.jpg)
(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207361/2/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205909/AURORA-THE-FORGOTTEN-PRISONER-GLOW-IN-THE-DARK-MODEL-KIT-1969-ISSUE (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205909/AURORA-THE-FORGOTTEN-PRISONER-GLOW-IN-THE-DARK-MODEL-KIT-1969-ISSUE)

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207360/1/image.jpg)
(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207360/2/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205908/AURORA-FRANKENSTEIN-GLOW-IN-THE-DARK-MODEL-KIT-1969-ISSUE (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205908/AURORA-FRANKENSTEIN-GLOW-IN-THE-DARK-MODEL-KIT-1969-ISSUE)

Bidding on these two kits (as well as the more than 2,800 items up for bid) ends next week, July 12-14, so don't miss out!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 11, 2016, 02:43:57 PM
Now for something a little different. How many of you have heard of the Japanese superhero character Ogon Bat (Golden Bat)? Created in 1931, Ogon Bat is believed to be the first Japanese superhero and is considered a precursor to later superhero characters such as the Japanese Kamishibai character, Prince of Gamma (who debuted in the early 1930s) and the American comic book characters Superman (debuted 1938) and Batman (debuted 1939).

We are offering two items featuring this skull-faced character in our current auction -

This double-sided 1960s Japanese sign advertises Lotte chewing gum, showing the character standing over two packs of gum, both of which feature his image and all Japanese text.

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/206397/1/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205076/OGON-BAT-JAPANESE-LOTTO-GUM-ADVERTISING-SIGN (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205076/OGON-BAT-JAPANESE-LOTTO-GUM-ADVERTISING-SIGN)

This sand pail dates to around 1967, the time an anime cartoon featuring the character debuted. This scarce pail was only issued in Japan.

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/206396/1/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205075/OGON-BAT-JAPANESE-SAND-PAIL (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205075/OGON-BAT-JAPANESE-SAND-PAIL)

Check it out, bidding on these items ends this Thursday, July 14th!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 12, 2016, 09:12:18 AM
Perhaps a great 1950s horror comic is more to your liking? Check out this CGC Comics graded example of Charlton Comics' "The Thing" #16 from September, 1954. What a great cover to promote "Weird Tales of Suspense and Horror."

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207503/1/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206033/THING-16-SEPTEMBER-1954-CGC-92-NM (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206033/THING-16-SEPTEMBER-1954-CGC-92-NM)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 12, 2016, 10:22:07 AM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on July 12, 2016, 09:12:18 AM
Perhaps a great 1950s horror comic is more to your liking?

Maria and Aurora kits are to my liking, also. :)

Nice Charlton cover! Lot of familiar artist names.
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 12, 2016, 10:24:18 AM
We try to get something for everyone in our auction. Look for more posts throughout today and the coming days!  ;D
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 12, 2016, 12:12:52 PM
Looking for more signed horror memorabilia to add to your collection? Why not check out this photo showing Mae Clarke (1910-1992) being menaced by Boris Karloff in 1931's Frankenstein? Clarke has boldly signed the photo in red, adding the "1987" date.

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/206520/1/image.jpg)

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/206520/4/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205183/MAE-CLARKE-LINDA-BLAIR-SIGNED-PHOTO-PAIR (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/205183/MAE-CLARKE-LINDA-BLAIR-SIGNED-PHOTO-PAIR)

This photo is being offered alongside a photo signed by Linda Blair from The Exorcist!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 12, 2016, 02:15:45 PM
Do we have any Hammer fans out there? Check out this theater standee for a double feature of Scars of Dracula and Horror of Frankenstein for the 1971 American Continental Films Inc. release. The standee features images of the late great Christopher Lee and Darth Vader suit actor David Prowse as Frankenstein's Monster. Check it out!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207822/1/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206327/HAMMER-FILMS-SCARS-OF-DRACULA-HORROR-OF-FRANKENSTEIN-DOUBLE-FEATURE-THEATER-STANDEE (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206327/HAMMER-FILMS-SCARS-OF-DRACULA-HORROR-OF-FRANKENSTEIN-DOUBLE-FEATURE-THEATER-STANDEE)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 12, 2016, 02:27:03 PM
It would have to be my 2 least favorite Hammer horror movies! ;D
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 13, 2016, 11:05:16 AM
Any fans of The Munsters out there? We're offering this complete box of 1964 Leaf trading cards in the current auction, along with the original display box, all in choice condition. Bidding is currently at $2,100 and ends tomorrow!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207815/1/image.jpg)

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207815/2/image.jpg)

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207815/3/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206321/THE-MUNSTERS-LEAF-FULL-TRADING-CARD-DISPLAY-BOX-IN-HIGH-GRADE (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206321/THE-MUNSTERS-LEAF-FULL-TRADING-CARD-DISPLAY-BOX-IN-HIGH-GRADE)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 13, 2016, 04:24:59 PM
We've also got a display box for the 1968 Philadelphia Chewing Gum's Dark Shadows trading cards. Check it out, bidding on this item ends tomorrow!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207749/1/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206256/DARK-SHADOWS-PHILADELPHIA-CHEWING-GUM-CARD-DISPLAY-BOX (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206256/DARK-SHADOWS-PHILADELPHIA-CHEWING-GUM-CARD-DISPLAY-BOX)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on July 13, 2016, 05:10:51 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on July 13, 2016, 11:05:16 AM
The Munsters . . . complete box of 1964 Leaf trading cards . . . Bidding is currently at $2,100

Wow! How much is that per card? ;D
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 13, 2016, 05:26:43 PM
We've also got an unopened wax pack of Casper the Friendly Ghost cards issued by Fleer in 1960 up for grabs in the auction if you're feeling more animated. Bidding on this item also ends tomorrow!

(https://www.hakes.com/Image/HighRes/207747/1/image.jpg)
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206254/CASPER-FLEER-UNOPENED-GUM-CARD-WAX-PACK (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/206254/CASPER-FLEER-UNOPENED-GUM-CARD-WAX-PACK)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on July 14, 2016, 09:01:12 AM
Certain items in the auction will being closing in two hours, starting at 12 Noon (Eastern Time). Don't miss out on your chance to pick up some great items for your collection(s)!

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Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on October 31, 2016, 02:56:52 PM
Since it's Halloween, we thought we'd share some treats (no tricks!) from the current auction. We've got a wide array of horror and horror-related lots this time, so we'll most likely have a couple posts over the next few days.

First up is a stunning vintage photo postcard signed by Doctor Frankenstein himself, actor Colin Clive!

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Here's the link for more info!
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208740/FRANKENSTEIN-ACTOR-COLIN-CLIVE-SIGNED-POSTCARD (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208740/FRANKENSTEIN-ACTOR-COLIN-CLIVE-SIGNED-POSTCARD)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 01, 2016, 09:03:05 AM
Another Frankenstein alum autograph being offered in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction is that of Una O'Connor. Who didn't love her performances as Jenny Hall in 1933's The Invisible Man and as Minnie in 1935's Bride of Frankenstein? James Whale certainly had an eye for character actors/actresses, didn't he?

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Here's the link for more info!
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208741/BRIDE-OF-FRANKENSTEIN-ACTRESS-UNA-OCONNOR-SIGNED-PHOTO (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208741/BRIDE-OF-FRANKENSTEIN-ACTRESS-UNA-OCONNOR-SIGNED-PHOTO)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on November 01, 2016, 10:58:11 AM
Great picture of Una! One part of hers I always remember, though it was very short, was as the tobacconist in "Random Harvest". Typical Una!  :)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 01, 2016, 01:04:59 PM
Here's another vintage signed photo in the current Hake's auction, the Werewolf of London himself - Henry Hull! Check it out!

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Here's the link for more info!
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208739/WEREWOLF-OF-LONDON-STAR-HENRY-HULL-SIGNED-PHOTO (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208739/WEREWOLF-OF-LONDON-STAR-HENRY-HULL-SIGNED-PHOTO)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on November 01, 2016, 01:25:16 PM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on November 01, 2016, 01:04:59 PM
Here's another vintage signed photo in the current Hake's auction, the Werewolf of London himself - Henry Hull!

And signed the year the movie was released!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 02, 2016, 12:26:35 PM
And speaking of monsters, we're offering a complete set of the classic 1960s Universal Monsters buttons in the current Hake's auction!

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Here's the link for more info!
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208453/UNIVERSAL-MONSTERS-FAMOUS-MONSTERS-BUTTONS-SET (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208453/UNIVERSAL-MONSTERS-FAMOUS-MONSTERS-BUTTONS-SET)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 03, 2016, 03:34:47 PM
Here's another classic (if not more modern) Universal Monster item - the 1979 Aladdin metal lunchbox and thermos. In unused condition and complete with the original Aladdin string tag, both are being sold in the current Hake's auction.

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Here's the link for more info!
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208432/UNIVERSALS-MOVIE-MONSTERS-UNUSED-METAL-LUNCHBOX-WITH-THERMOS (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208432/UNIVERSALS-MOVIE-MONSTERS-UNUSED-METAL-LUNCHBOX-WITH-THERMOS)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on November 03, 2016, 06:45:03 PM
My favorite side is the bottom!  :)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 08, 2016, 02:33:58 PM
Same here!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 16, 2016, 05:17:04 PM
The current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction features a bevy of original comic art, including this stunning splash page by Gene Colan for The Tomb of Dracula #1, published by Marvel in October, 1979. Art is for inside front cover illustration featuring Dracula standing in foggy graveyard and was inked by Bob McLeod. As the Count himself says, "There are far worse things awaiting man than death," like missing out on this art!

Bidding on this item (and the rest of the auction) ends tomorrow!

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Here's the link for more info -
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208309/THE-TOMB-OF-DRACULA-1-MARVEL-COMICS-MAGAZINE-ORIGINAL-ART-PAGE (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208309/THE-TOMB-OF-DRACULA-1-MARVEL-COMICS-MAGAZINE-ORIGINAL-ART-PAGE)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hakes Americana on November 17, 2016, 10:00:57 AM
Bidding on items in the current Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction ends today, with items beginning to close at 12 Noon (EST). Don't miss out on your chance to pick up some great monster collectibles, like this factory-sealed Aurora Dracula model kit!

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Here's the link -
https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208246/AURORA-DRACULA-FACTORY-SEALED-MODEL-KIT (https://www.hakes.com/Auction/ItemDetail/208246/AURORA-DRACULA-FACTORY-SEALED-MODEL-KIT)
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Mike Scott on November 17, 2016, 10:12:13 AM
Quote from: Hakes Americana on November 17, 2016, 10:00:57 AM
. . like this factory-sealed Aurora Dracula model kit!

Now there's something you don't see every day, Chauncey!
Title: Re: Hake's Americana Auction Monsters
Post by: Hepcat on January 28, 2021, 10:50:48 AM
Quote from: Mike Scott on July 13, 2016, 05:10:51 PMWow! How much is that per card? ;D

Well we know that there are 24 packs. And I know that packs of cards in Canada at the time had four cards plus gum but I believe that packs sold in the States had more cards. Perhaps five or six? Does anyone remember buying these Leaf Munsters cards in the States?

Let's assume five cards per pack. At $2100 that would work out to $17.50 per card, but with 24 stickers, 24 slabs of delicious gum, 24 wrappers and one display box thrown in for nothing. In reality the display box would be worth at least as much as the 24 wrappers and each wrapper would fetch as much as a dozen cards or so.

;)
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