scored a penn plax creature toy

[draculafan]

 hi i was finally able to score something off my most wanted list i have been looking for sometime now and i consider this as a holy grail item i cant believe i finally got one thanks for looking and enjoy guys

[monsterphile]

Congratulations on your new "baby."  Where did you get him?  I keep my fingers crossed at every yard sale that I go to that someday among the aquariums I might find one for cheap.

Rob

[OldTimey]

That's a tough piece. Congratulations!

I remember seeing those in Woolworth's when I was a little kid, and begging my mother to buy it for me. We didn't have a fish aquarium, so it was a no go. lol

[draculafan]

hi rob i picked him up off ebay for a nice price   i have been looking for years myself but if i find one i will let you know thanks my friend
thanks old timey thats a great story they sold them in woolworths wow i never knew that thanks again guys for the great comments

[Gareee]

I actually got a email reply from PennPlax about reissung this guy, and he said they literally get 50 emails a week about getting him rereleased.

You'd think they would want to make money off it by now...

[Scary Terry]

Congrats!  Great to see one in the packaging.  Mine is loose and has a few claws missing....

[poseablemonster]

That is a great score, and a classic monster collectible for sure!  Congratulations!

[raycastile]

Congratulations!  It is a cool piece.  I'm sure Penn Plax will wait until I finally buy one, then rerelease it the following week.

[draculafan]

thanks for the comments gareee, terry, andy, and ray i really apreciate it   this has made my day 

[Mike Scott]

I actually got a email reply from PennPlax about reissung this guy, and he said they literally get 50 emails a week about getting him rereleased.

I wonder if they still have the molds, printing plates, etc. for that?

[michblk]

I wonder if they still have the molds, printing plates, etc. for that?

If they don't, Mexico does.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130360581775&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

BK

[Monster Bob]

I don't trust anything being sold from Mexico or Argentina. I think most of the stuff (this Penn Creature included) is simply recast off an original. Like the 'rubber Aurora Creature' from Mexico. Vintage? Pffffft.

[Gasport]

CONGRATS! Always a wonderful addition to any classic monster toy collection. I found mine in a pet shop out here on eastern LI during the late 70's. I 've had it on display in a cabinet ever since and what KILLS me is for the life of me, i CAN'T find the box! I know i knew better by this time than to throw away packaging...must have suffered the same fate that many of my socks have over the years. Oh well, still have the figure in perfect condition and that's what really matters... Enjoy yours in good health!!

[draculafan]

thanks gasport that was a cool story thanks for sharing it  

[fmofmpls]

Has anyone ever seen a Penn Plax Creature in action? I own the figure, but not an aquarium full of fish. Nor will I anytime soon. I searched YouTube for a video but to no avail.