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Collecting Monsters => Modern Monster Toys => Topic started by: Monsters For Sale on April 19, 2015, 01:30:52 AM

Title: Are These Metal Key Rings New?
Post by: Monsters For Sale on April 19, 2015, 01:30:52 AM
Saw Frankenstein key rings on eBay:


(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8774/17194145902_6630826a18_o.jpg)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Movie-Frankenstein-The-Modern-Prometheus-Metal-Pendant-Key-Ring-Chain-Gold-01-/111642863817?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fe6ee8c9 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Movie-Frankenstein-The-Modern-Prometheus-Metal-Pendant-Key-Ring-Chain-Gold-01-/111642863817?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fe6ee8c9)


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5336/16988373417_a2ca3c3064_o.jpg)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Movie-Frankenstein-The-Modern-Prometheus-Metal-Pendant-Key-Ring-Chain-Silver-02-/361151908725?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item541654cb75 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Movie-Frankenstein-The-Modern-Prometheus-Metal-Pendant-Key-Ring-Chain-Silver-02-/361151908725?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item541654cb75)


They also make similar Predator key rings, but I have not been able to find other classic Universal monsters.

The accompanying cards say "Universal", but they ship directly from China.  Do you think they are really licensed?

Title: Re: Are These Metal Key Rings New?
Post by: Mike Scott on April 19, 2015, 09:26:36 AM
They are obviously new, because they have a whole line of them. No noticeable Universal mark on the Jurassic Park key chains and no studio logos on any of the other ones (Star Trek, Transformers, etc.)
Title: Re: Are These Metal Key Rings New?
Post by: aura of foreboding on April 19, 2015, 05:35:26 PM
I am far more interested in getting a better look at the card art than the key ring.   8)
Title: Re: Are These Metal Key Rings New?
Post by: Monster Bob on April 19, 2015, 05:42:50 PM

Looks like they somewhat unsuccessfully copied the belt buckle.
Title: Re: Are These Metal Key Rings New?
Post by: Monsters For Sale on April 19, 2015, 06:15:07 PM
Quote from: aura of foreboding on April 19, 2015, 05:35:26 PM
I am far more interested in getting a better look at the card art than the key ring.   8)

Me, too.

Unfortunately the sellers are using 400 x 400 pictures and do not show the backs.  We can see the word "Universal" but no Universal product seal.
Title: Re: Are These Metal Key Rings New?
Post by: Monsters For Sale on April 26, 2015, 07:54:13 AM
Here is a Key Ring Card sans obstructions:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7670/17249809996_7677c6e615_b.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7671/17273987072_500331e8d2_b.jpg)

The card has 3 pictures of the monster.  One is generic, one is of a 12-inch Sideshow figure, and one is from "Bride of Frankenstein".  The name "Frankenstein appears on both sides, as does the brand name "Universal" with globe and copyright symbol - but no date.

The name "Frankenstein" is embossed on the underside of the actual fob.  Also the "Universal" brand with globe and copyright symbol - but NO date.

Interesting...

Universal is gonna hate this.

Title: Re: Are These Metal Key Rings New?
Post by: Mike Scott on April 26, 2015, 08:13:53 AM
Quote from: Monsters For Sale on April 26, 2015, 07:54:13 AM
one is of a 12-inch Sideshow figure,

Now you know they're bootlegs. You don't use somebody else's toys in your card art.
Title: Re: Are These Metal Key Rings New?
Post by: Mord on April 26, 2015, 11:29:49 AM
 The card looks better than the key ring.