At Monster Bash, I was lucky enough to see an original copy of a famous Frankie poster, as well as the small toys that were included with it with each order. Look:
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As you can see, holding up the poster is the celebrity "Thing" from The Addams Family. (Monster Bash sure gets great guests!)
Here's some toys that were originally included with the poster, according to the dealer that had it-- said he had it since he was a kid. First, a rubber cobra:
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Also a hopping black cat:
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And last, a hopping crab (the front of the header card says "FOR BETTER RESULT HOLD FINGER OVER HOLE IN BULB")
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Cool, Max!
I can't see the pic on my phone very clear but it's not the original 60s version poster if it comes with toys~that'd be a later edtion. But again, can't see your pic real clear. Compare it to the image on the monster fans I made, which is the 1st version.
Did you have fun at the Bash?
Richard;
Would it be possible to post a link to the photos that you provided of the 1st issue Frankenstein poster ?
Thanks
Quote from: Richard on June 29, 2010, 09:53:58 PM
Cool, Max!
I can't see the pic on my phone very clear but it's not the original 60s version poster if it comes with toys~that'd be a later edtion. But again, can't see your pic real clear. Compare it to the image on the monster fans I made, which is the 1st version.
Did you have fun at the Bash?
Thanks for the info, Richard! From the graphics, it seems to me that it can't be later than the early 70s...?
Jane and I had fun-- but we'd have had a lot MORE fun at the Bash if YOU were there! (And Terry, Ray, Bobby, Robert, Rob, Elizabeth, Andy, Jeff-- hell, ALL the UMA gang!)
Richard, Jim Clatterbaugh and I had fun talking about you-- we missed ya!
Check out my UMA posts about the Bash:http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=9154.75 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=9154.75)
I bought that very poster (not that one but one of that era/issue set) and got it through Famous Monsters in the 1990s while Forry and Ferry were still partnered during the rebirth of FM. I paid $70 and it came with a hopping spider as the toy. Told to be a warehouse find frm the early/mid 1970s. Really cool poster and toy to be sure (some day I'll get that 60s Drac and Frank door poster).
Quote from: Toyvet on June 29, 2010, 10:19:27 PM
Richard;
Would it be possible to post a link to the photos that you provided of the 1st issue Frankenstein poster ?
Thanks
Toyvet, I can't find the better pics of the posters so I only have my IPhone shots to offer. I brought these two posters to work about when I did the Monster Fan project (we have
monster show-and-tell all the time at work because I have "weird" stuff). These are the two posters I used when I did the full size color scans of the heads. I have one more of each of these but they are far nicer and I didn't want them damaged so I used the two pictured here instead. Best I can offer till I find the other pic(s)~
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/franky6foot.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/Drac6foot.jpg)
Quote from: The Drunken Severed Head on June 29, 2010, 10:33:42 PM
Thanks for the info, Richard! From the graphics, it seems to me that it can't be later than the early 70s...?
Jane and I had fun-- but we'd have had a lot MORE fun at the Bash if YOU were there! (And Terry, Ray, Bobby, Robert, Rob, Elizabeth, Andy, Jeff-- hell, ALL the UMA gang!)
Richard, Jim Clatterbaugh and I had fun talking about you-- we missed ya!
Check out my UMA posts about the Bash:
http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=9154.75 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=9154.75)
I haven't seen dear Jim and Marian forever! Man, I LOVE those two and miss them! You and Jane, also! And wonderful Johnny and Peg!~Jeez, its been much,much too long! I need to get to the Bash again sometime. It's tough right now because Andrea continues to slowly get worse. But someday, I'll be able to make it back to Butler. Then, we'll party! :D
I'll check out your photos/report~Thanks, Max!!!
Yup, that's 70's version. There was a small find of these in the UK a few years ago. Lucky for us ;D It may be slightly different the 60's version, but when compared to how much 60s orignals go for. The differences are negligible.
Never seen them with the toys before, cool stuff Max.
Quote from: Richard on June 30, 2010, 12:32:48 AM
These are the two posters I used when I did the full size color scans of the heads. I have one more of each of these but they are far nicer and I didn't want them damaged so I used the two pictured here instead. Best I can offer till I find the other pic(s)~
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/franky6foot.jpg)
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/mnroo/Drac6foot.jpg)
Thank you for posting these pics, Richard (drool drool). So um, you say these are your spares or "doubles" of some nicer versions? I would take these off your hands and be proud to display them in my collection if you should ever be in the market to part with them. Shoot me a PM with a number ($) and I'm first in line as an interested customer! 8)
Thanks Richard ! You cleared up the UK question I had also regarding that find.
Much appreciated ! Now if only I can get my staff to even look at the monster stuff delivered to my place ! Thanks again
Greg
Quote from: CreepyJeff on June 30, 2010, 02:10:40 PM
Thank you for posting these pics, Richard (drool drool). So um, you say these are your spares or "doubles" of some nicer versions? I would take these off your hands and be proud to display them in my collection if you should ever be in the market to part with them. Shoot me a PM with a number ($) and I'm first in line as an interested customer! 8)
I get it, Jeff ~ you want your name on the posters in case I fall down the basement stairs, huh?
So noted ;)
Quote from: Toyvet on June 30, 2010, 08:05:39 PM
Thanks Richard ! You cleared up the UK question I had also regarding that find.
Much appreciated ! Now if only I can get my staff to even look at the monster stuff delivered to my place ! Thanks again
Greg
Greg, you should have my cat, Mr. Tat, for a patient.
He LOVES monster toys!!!
In fact he will paw / lick / chew ANY monster toy he can get his claws on. He is a true patron of the monster arts and enjoys variety. He would be pleased to assess your collection.
Quote from: Richard on June 30, 2010, 09:08:24 PM
I get it, Jeff ~ you want your name on the posters in case I fall down the basement stairs, huh?
So noted ;)
Have gun, will travel. PM me Jeff. >:D
Richard, get copies made and age 'em some. Let Terry and Jeff make off with those, while *I* keep the originals safe in faraway Pennsylvania!
Anything to help you, my friend.
Quote from: Richard on June 30, 2010, 09:08:24 PM
I get it, Jeff ~ you want your name on the posters in case I fall down the basement stairs, huh?
So noted ;)
"In case" or "when" - it's all semantics, really. As long as I'm in their somewhere. :D And for the record, a BIG J/K and a bigger HEAVEN FORBID on your checking out any time soon or in that manner!
Check out the classifieds, some idiot is selling one.
Had that Frankenstein poster on my bedroom closet door for most of my childhood-
Just beautiful~ ;D
Quote from: gracebuster on July 01, 2010, 12:49:42 AM
Check out the classifieds, some idiot is selling one.
Aw, he's no idiot. He's actually rather likeable...
Is the Frankie poster in the previous images the one that was often advertised in old comic books as a "6-ft. walking Frankenstein" that you could buy for your very own?
(Honestly, I was always more interested in the "giant flying bats"!)
Quote from: GodzillaGirl on July 14, 2010, 02:00:13 PM
Is the Frankie poster in the previous images the one that was often advertised in old comic books as a "6-ft. walking Frankenstein" that you could buy for your very own?
You might be thinking of this one - http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=916.msg15099#msg15099 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=916.msg15099#msg15099)
Quote from: fmofmpls on July 17, 2010, 01:09:23 PM
You might be thinking of this one - http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=916.msg15099#msg15099 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=916.msg15099#msg15099)
That's the one! I'm confused by the plastic poster in the image and the Frankie poster in the ad. If the Honor House poster was ordered from that old ad, which one would arrive in the mail?
The Frankie poster I photographed and the one in the ad Terry linked are the same poster. The ad is in B&W, but as it says, the monster is in full color.
Quote from: The Drunken Severed Head on July 17, 2010, 10:47:11 PM
The Frankie poster I photographed and the one in the ad Terry linked are the same poster. The ad is in B&W, but as it says, the monster is in full color.
Maybe the ads are the same. but not the poster. The poster that I showed is a much cheaper poster that was printed on 3 mil poly. This poster was featured in many comics book ads. Not sure if they used the better looking poster for the ad and then sent out the chintzy one? Weren't there truth in advertising laws back then? ;D
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Quote from: fmofmpls on July 18, 2010, 06:45:07 AMWeren't there truth in advertising laws back then? ;D
If so, I'd be enjoying my X-ray specs a lot more! :P
Rob
Terry-- the ad you linked to shows the figure in the poster I photographed, which looks directly at the viewer. The Monster in the above poster has his face turned away. Also, there are different facial details.
I'm confused. Were these two different ads for two posters?
My bad. The ad that I had used in my earlier post was for the 6' Frankenstein poster instead of the 7' Monster poster.
Here's what the ad looks like that represents the plastic sheeting poster, followed by a pic of the poster itself.
Sorry for the confusion.
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Here is a pic of an original 6' Frankenstein door poster with original box. 1960s.
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But wait, there's even more 6' door size fun!
Click 4 large size pic - http://i43.tinypic.com/2m3sm12.jpg (http://i43.tinypic.com/2m3sm12.jpg)
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2m3sm12.jpg)
Still not done. Make room for Dracula!
Click 4 large size pic - http://i41.tinypic.com/33nl30g.jpg (http://i41.tinypic.com/33nl30g.jpg)
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Thanks Max and Terry for these poster pics, and the pics of the cool dimestore toys that came with the poster.
My favorite is the plastic poster from the 70s. I had that as a kid, as well as the skeleton one.
The UK find posters have a thin piece of wood at the top, and holes poked for that hangar string. I believe the older ones do not. It's a pretty easy way to tell the difference, what little difference there is. Not sure, but I think that applies to all of them. There are no older posters with the wood, and no newer ones without it.
Quote from: monsterphile on July 18, 2010, 08:42:29 AM
If so, I'd be enjoying my X-ray specs a lot more! :P
Rob
Touche'
I have made perfect 1 to 1 full color copies of this two original posters on heavy indoor vinyl...If any UMA member would like a set they can have them for $225.00 for both and $10.00 shipping...I only have until July 31st to be able to offer this deal...After July 31st my cost to produce them is going up past the $100.00 mark for each...With each set sold I will donate $7.00 to UMA...So get your set and help UMA in the process....You see the printer I am using just open and has given me over over 20 coupons that give me 30% of each print...but they expire on 7/31/2010....If anybody would like a set of this great collectors posters..."they look better than the originals"...make a payment through paypal to the email address houseoftheunusual(*at*)gmail.com...and I will get them out to you withing 4 days since I will have them printed when they are ordered....
That sounds pretty cool houseoftheunusual.......
I ordered the plastic Frankenstein poster back in the seventies and was kinda bummed when it arrived.Hey I was a kid and fell for the ad ...Haha.But after hanging ole Frankie up on the ceiling in my room and seeing the reactions from my friends and my grandparents,it is still one of my favorite childhood memories.I would love to be able to order a reproduction for my youngest son's room.
What if I just want Dracula - or is that Blasphemy?
Quote from: ilikemonsters on June 27, 2011, 05:12:12 PM
What if I just want Dracula - or is that Blasphemy?
Nope, it's fine.
Well, I'm only interested in the Frankenstein. Maybe a split, Ilikemonsters?
Quote from: fmofmpls on July 18, 2010, 10:38:01 AM
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I ordered this thing from a comic book back in the late 1960's. My Mom tacked it to the inside of my bedroom door right after it arrived in the mail. It lasted on that door all of one night. It scared me so bad, I made my Mom take it down the next day. I have no idea what ever happened to it. The eyes glowed in the dark, if memory serves me correctly. Would love to get my hands on it again. This brings back memories!!
Quote from: Rockshasa on May 23, 2014, 08:11:58 PM
I ordered this thing from a comic book back in the late 1960's. My Mom tacked it to the inside of my bedroom door right after it arrived in the mail. It lasted on that door all of one night. It scared me so bad, I made my Mom take it down the next day. I have no idea what ever happened to it. The eyes glowed in the dark, if memory serves me correctly. Would love to get my hands on it again. This brings back memories!!
I had that as well.