Monster Beach Towels

[michblk]

I don't know much about these but wanted to share some better pics with the group.  Back in the 70's Mother bought my brother and I each new towels.  He received the Wolfman and I got the Creature.  I obtained his when he no longer wanted it. 

It seems like a Frankenstein or Dracula should have been made, but these are the only 2 monsters I know that were made.

BK

[monstroza]

Lol...Those are great. I especially like the surfing Wolfman wearing the tiki head around his neck.

[The Phantom Creep]

Yeah those are great. Lucky you getting them back then. That's awesome that they've survived so well, guess they didn't get used much?

As far as I know those are the only two that were made. I've never seen any other characters turn up.

Of course I would LOVE to have both of these. Maybe someday. I know they're huge but they would look great framed.

I like the Creature but that Wolfman is just amazing. It's a great likeness and him surfing with those shorts and that tiki necklace just really puts it over the top!!

Hmmmm.... you sure you don't want to part with those?

[NekroDave]

That Wolf Man is priceless! Even though he's busy surfing, he still looks like he's ready to attack. Amazing stuff.

I've never thought about framing a towel before. I'm imagining it rolling up and stuff and being a big pain in the butt. 

[Mike Scott]

Thanks for the great pics, Brian!

Anybody have any idea who "B&D" are?

[michblk]

I wonder where the original art for these are?  I would love to see it.

Brian

[michblk]

Yeah those are great. Lucky you getting them back then. That's awesome that they've survived so well, guess they didn't get used much?

Hmmmm.... you sure you don't want to part with those?

I know we used them some, but after all these years, I really don't remember how much.  I'm not ready to part with them yet.  Maybe someday or if I'm made an offer I can't refuse....

Brian

[Dr.Terror]

I love the face on the Wolfman.  with new mysteries being solved and new items always popping up, I wouldn't be surprised if there is a Drac , Frank and maybe even a Mummy?   The 70's were the peak time for great novelty towels like this.

[The Phantom Creep]

Hey michblk I was really just kidding, of course you don't want to get rid of them.  I don't blame you! Thanks for sharing them though.

[darkmonkeygod]

Hey Brian, You've got two items I really really dig.  I was exceedingly lucky and bought an unused Creature towel, with a mfg sticker still on the back unpictured in an auction for a sealed Aurora Creature '72 glow kit.  I paid a lot for the pair, but don't regret it at all.  A tiki collector beat me out on the Wolf Man a few months back on eBay at $32 and now I regret not going $45 just to see.  Cool to know they are from the 70s, the fellow I got the Creature from thought he got it in the 80s but was unsure. 

Will you tell me if either of your towels have fringe?  My Creature does, but the Wolf Man I saw does not.

Thanks,

Shannon

[Mike Scott]

I was exceedingly lucky and bought an unused Creature towel, with a mfg sticker still on the back

So, what does it say?

[Monster Bob]

I was exceedingly lucky and bought an unused Creature towel, with a mfg sticker still on the back...for a sealed Aurora Creature '72 glow kit. 
Thanks,

Shannon

So Shannon...let us see that Aurora sticker! Please?

[Mike Scott]

So Shannon...let us see that Aurora sticker! Please?

I think the sticker was on the towel.

[michblk]

Will you tell me if either of your towels have fringe?  My Creature does, but the Wolf Man I saw does not.
Thanks,

Shannon

Hey Shannon, they both have fringe.

Brian

[The Phantom Creep]

I've seen Shannon's Creature towel, very nice. Yeah the sticker he's talking about is on that not the kit.