Which Famous Monsters Buttons do you like the best?

Started by Hepcat, April 05, 2012, 03:58:27 PM

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Toy Ranch

I kinda like the ones with funny sayings best.



Also, since there are 2 versions of the large buttons, which version are we voting on?

Hepcat

The multi-coloured ones on the outside edges of the display that you posted above are the buttons on which we're voting.

But is that an actual vintage store display you've posted? Were the Fanous Monsters buttons sold in convenience stores and five-and-dime stores as well as mail order through Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine?

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Hepcat

Frankenstein continues out front in this one but his lead is far from secure.

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Monster Bob

Quote from: Hepcat on September 26, 2012, 03:16:25 PM

But is that an actual vintage store display you've posted?


Strictly a vending machine insert card, for the tin litho B&W w/ color backround buttons straight under the card.

ilikemonsters

Are there any markings on the Famous Monsters Fan Club Button, the one with The Phantom on it?
I just picked one up and I don't see any Copyright or date like my Elwar buttons.
Eric

horrorhunter

Quote from: ilikemonsters on August 30, 2013, 12:54:03 AM
Are there any markings on the Famous Monsters Fan Club Button, the one with The Phantom on it?
I just picked one up and I don't see any Copyright or date like my Elwar buttons.
Eric
My original is marked "(c) 1973 Warren Publishing Co."

My Ray Ferry repop is unmarked.
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ilikemonsters


dlhenderson

Well, It's all good. I think my least favorite is Dracula. Those contrived fangs are a bit much (of course The Creech also has some contrived choppers). I few years ago I snagged a set of the smaller buttons. And I had a shot at the big Phantom button at a toy show. 75 bucks. Had to pass on it.  :(
I think the Creech (even with the teeth) is my fave on the large ones, with The Wolfman a close second. I usually default to Frankenstein on just about everything.  :o


robodog

The Creature and The Wolf Man. They're my favorite Universal Monsters. They always get my vote.

Hepcat

Quote from: Monster Bob on March 05, 2013, 11:51:38 AM

Strictly a vending machine insert card, for the tin litho B&W w/ color backround buttons straight under the card.

Those are relatively common, are they not?

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jimm

Only one I have is the small Creech, currently my favorite!  C:)

ilikemonsters

The Large Creature is my favorite cuz I don't have that one yet!
Anybody looking to part with one?

Hepcat

Quote from: jimm on December 30, 2013, 12:48:36 PMOnly one I have is the small Creech, currently my favorite!

So have you added any more to your collection?

Quote from: ilikemonsters on January 02, 2014, 11:57:10 PMThe Large Creature is my favorite cuz I don't have that one yet!
Anybody looking to part with one?

Have you found one yet?

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