Dinosaur Playsets

[Hepcat]

So it should be a go from here on and smooth sailing and the book available very soon (a month or two they said).

Retail price has not been finalized yet.......

As I said, don't quote me on it, as you never know what will happen at the end of the day, but I am hoping to keep it as I said somewhere around the $30-$40 range.

Yay!

[Hepcat]

I also had this Turok Giant when I was a kid, as well as many other issues.



Sadly, I never got around to replacing my Turoks, and currently have only one original ish in my collection. 

Here's another caveman who belongs in this thread!

[japfeif]

Yay!

Hi all! as an update, book has been finalized, cover in place, it has left the publishers and is at the printers now. Assuming no snags at this point, they said the book could potentially be available for order as soon as 10-15 working days! Will keep you updated. Retail price was settled at $44.99.

[Hepcat]

Here's a very cool ad that appeared in the October 1958 issue of DC's Fox and the Crow:



I mean how could anybody resist seven gigantic dinosaurs with genuine toss-up feet action for the low price of $1.00 plus postage?

[Hepcat]

Here's an interesting video:

! No longer available

[ZeMastor]

Here's a very cool ad that appeared in the October 1958 issue of DC's Fox and the Crow:



I mean how could anybody resist seven gigantic dinosaurs with genuine toss-up feet action for the low price of $1.00 plus postage?

This is hilarious. I was recently reading Kirk Demarais' book "Mail Order Mysteries" and this very same ad was pictured, along with what you REALLY got for your $1.00!!! 

Should I spoil the suspense?

[Hepcat]

Should I spoil the suspense?

Yes, please do! And show us a picture of the book as well and whatever other little bits of it you're so inclined.

[ZeMastor]

Yes, please do! And show us a picture of the book as well and whatever other little bits of it you're so inclined.

*SPOILERS!!!!*

Scroll down

http://gizwizbiz.squarespace.com/daily_giz_wiz_gadgets/2009/9/24/another-trip-to-the-mail-order-rip-off-corner-of-dicks-gadge.html

Unfortunately, I don't have Kirk Demarais' book right now... I had to (reluctantly) give it back to its owner, but I can get it again if I need to. His page on the "gigantic dinosaurs" was just like the link above. Hah hah hah!

Kirk's regular fun blog is here:

http://secretfunspot.blogspot.com/

It took me several days to go through all of his blog. Really great stuff.

Not to be missed:

Johnson Smith Company Horror Record:

http://secretfunspot.blogspot.com/search?q=horror+record
Click the YouTube link for a horror record/Eerie magazine treat!

Moon Monster!
From the old comic book ad for the "Monster/Horror Fan Club"

http://secretfunspot.blogspot.com/search?q=Moon+Monster

[japfeif]

Hi! Sometime ago I posted that I was finishing up my book on the prehistoric playsets of Marx, MPC, & related companies. I am pleased to announce that the book is finished and available now.

"Dinosaur Playsets: An Illustrated Guide to the Prehistoric Playsets of Marx and MPC"

Fully illustrated with over 190 color photos of every major playsets put out by Marx & MPC, and also chapters on the playsets from companies that used the original figure molds (Toy Street, Superior, etc.) or close copies (Winneco, etc.).
It can be purchased thru Authorhouse.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the usual outlets. Retail price is $44.99. However, for a limited time, I am offering an Author's Promotion Sale directly thru me for $38.00 + $3.00 s/h. Payment can be sent via PayPal to japfeif(*at*)aol.com. (Of course, this message board substituted (*at*) for the regular "at" symbol).

Just shoot me an email  requesting an invoice and I will get one out to you ASAP!

This is limited to 50 copies so act now for the special offer!
The book is also available as an e-book for $6.99.
here is the ISBN number, you can enter it in the Amazon search feature to see some pics of the book and decided if you may be interested.

It's currently available just thru a third party seller (um...me!), so I am able to sell it for a few dollars less than the Amazon price!
1504913744
Thanks all!
Jeff Pfeiffer

[horrorhunter]

Glad to see that it's finally available. I ordered a copy via PayPal. I checked it out on Amazon and it looks to be best source of info by far for this very specialized collector's niche. Anyone who collects Marx and MPC dinos should have a copy of this. You never know how long something this specialized will stay in print.

[japfeif]

Thanks for the kind words Michael! Your copy is packaged & ready to ship tomorrow!
Jeff

[horrorhunter]

I received the Dinosaur Playsets book today and it looks fantastic to this Dinokid! I'm looking forward to poring over it in the coming days, and it will be a great information source for Marx and MPC Prehistorics. Best source of info available for this narrow avenue of collecting, and highly recommended.



Jeff even personally inscribed my copy. Thanks, Jeff. 

[japfeif]

You're very welcome Michael! I hope you enjoy the book! And very much appreciate the kind words!
J

[horrorhunter]

Got this souvenir pamphlet from a eBay seller for an attraction called Prehistoric Forest in southern Michigan.





I like to collect brochures from different dino attractions. They make good background items for my dino figure shelves, and tell the history of Dinokid attractions. This particular one is no longer in operation according to the seller, but may be coming back.

[billyatom]

Just bought the Marx 1971 set for $10 yesterday at an estate sale!  I'm not sure if it's complete but still has the booklet, instructions, and paper bags.  Excellent box too!