Are These Metal Key Rings New?

[Monsters For Sale]

Saw Frankenstein key rings on eBay:




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-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?

[Mike Scott]

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.)

[aura of foreboding]

I am far more interested in getting a better look at the card art than the key ring.   

[Monster Bob]

Looks like they somewhat unsuccessfully copied the belt buckle.

[Monsters For Sale]

I am far more interested in getting a better look at the card art than the key ring.   

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.

[Monsters For Sale]

Here is a Key Ring Card sans obstructions:





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.

[Mike Scott]

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.

[Mord]

 The card looks better than the key ring.