|
|
 Posted 2/2/2017 6:21:49 PM |
|
|
Has NO LIFE!!
Last Login: 12/4/2023 11:08:55 PM
Posts: 3,232,
Visits: 5,166
|
|
Batman Household Goods as Batman Collectibles
Part 2-C
The Batman Lunch Box
Did Superman Have a Lunchbox before Batman? YES
The Adco 1954 Superman lunch box, in mint condition, is the Holy Grail
of lunch box collecting. Pristine examples are extremely hard to come
by and the value reflects the demand: One pristine example sold for
$16,500 and another pristine example sold for 21,500.00.
When it comes to superheroes, there are few as beloved as DC Comics'
Superman. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that this character
is the highlight of one of the most valuable vintage lunch boxes in
existence. The original Adco Superman lunch box from 1954, which
features Superman battling a giant robot, is worth many thousand
dollars when in good condition. In fact, a mint condition vintage
Superman lunch box sold at auction in 2003 for just over $13,000. The
two known pristine examples are estimated to be worth 25,000 to
50,000.00 today.
|
|
|
|
| Posted 2/6/2017 5:25:44 PM |
|
|
Has NO LIFE!!
Last Login: 12/4/2023 11:08:55 PM
Posts: 3,232,
Visits: 5,166
|
|
Anyone have one of these in their toy collections that they are
willing to part with for money?
The Batman and the Justice League of America Set by Ideal was done in
the 1960’s. It was produced along with another set but this one is
much rare. Mint conditions of this set are worth thousands, one of
which put in the market at an auction was sold for $10,000.oo in 2005
and today has estimated values ranging between 15,000 to 20,000.oo. A
pristine set has yet to be found and is estimated to be worth
50,000.oo on opening bid and would be expected to bring significantly
more on final bid.
Item Description from auction description that brought 10,000.oo
15.5x27x7" deep, this set was manufactured by Ideal copyright 1966
National Periodicals Publications. Considered by many to be the top
Batman collectible of the 1960's, this is a complete boxed set. Set
includes "Authentic Hand Painted Figures Of : Batman, Robin, Superman,
Wonder Woman, Aqua Man, Flash, plus Joker, Sanctuary Mountain ,
Periscope, Weather Vane Key, Bat Car(Batmobile), Bat Plane and Launcher,
Reflector Ray Weapon, Console,
Robot, & Five Other Arch Enemies,(The Key, Mouse Man, Kaltor,
Brainstorm, Thunderbolt)." Batmobile is free-wheeling. Sanctuary has
both doors affixed. Superman and Batman have some wear to chest
emblems and Robin figure has chest emblem off center. Some edges of
Sanctuary Mountain have had some color touch-ups. Box has some light
wear including some faint color rubs, a .25" tear to die-cut boxed
window edges, minor corner tip wear and 2" wide strip of spotting on
bottom panel. Box window has a 2 1/8" tear which has a neat glue
repair. 2.5" tear to right of window also has neat glue repair. One of
four known complete sets, this set was hand-picked and pieced together
by a private collector over the span of 8 years. The other three known
examples were also pieced together by private collectors. Box is Fine.
Overall, playset has a VF/Exc appearance. A great piece of Batmania
history!"
|
|
|
|
| Posted 2/9/2017 5:56:19 PM |
|
|
Has NO LIFE!!
Last Login: 12/4/2023 11:08:55 PM
Posts: 3,232,
Visits: 5,166
|
|
The 1966 Batman Utility Belt and Play set also by Ideal is considered
as the number 1 batman item. Classic toy collectors call it a museum
piece. The set is a complete collection of crime fighting equipment
for batman’s crime hunting tenacity. A mint condition of this set was
auctioned at $16,000 a few years back and a pristine set would be
expected to bring 50,000.oo plus.
Item Description: Pretty much everything you might want to know about
the number one most sought after Batman toy.
Here is the auction description for one sold in March 2013 at
hakes.com auctions for 8,477.13
“Many toys were created in response to the global fad of Batmania in
1966 caused by the ABC TV show starring Adam West, Burt Ward and the
fantastic George Barris styled Batmobile. One company, however, stood
clearly ahead of all others because of the variety and quality of
their Batman products - the Ideal Toy Company. Ideal created an
extensive line of Batman toys, including some of the most desirable
vintage Batman toys ever made, such as the Justice League of America
and Batman playsets, the Batman Cape and Cowl and Batman and Robin
hand puppets to name a few. Probably the most desired is the
multi-accessorized, (but rarely found) Batman Utility Belt. ©1966 NPP,
Inc. 16x26x2.5" deep beautifully illustrated window display box
w/insert contains complete set that consists of two-piece, semi-rigid
vinyl belt and several accessory pieces - Bat-Rocket Grenade, built-in
Bat-Storage Pouch, Bat-Rope w/grapple claw, 8" long Bat-A-Rang,
built-in Dummy Transmitter buckle, Bat-Signal Flash flashlight,
Bat-Cuffs, 9.5" long Bat-Gun Launcher, Batman Message Sender and
instruction sheet. This set is often found w/the following components
missing - Bat-Rocket Grenade, Batman Message Sender, Bat-Rope
w/grapple claw and especially the small Bat-Signal Flash flashlight.
To complicate matters even more for collectors, the belt was quite
susceptible to breaking and had a very fragile foil buckle sticker
that is often missing due to aged glue. Many consider a boxed Utility
Belt to be the ultimate Holy Grail piece in Batman collecting, if not
the entire realm of 1960s toy collecting. Belt has a mostly intact
"Batman Utility Belt" buckle insert in place and shows some wrinkling,
more so at lower left. There is some lifting and edge wear to the
edges of this foil insert. This belt is commonly found w/a split
buckle lid hinge and is very commonly found w/the upper/lower lugs on
the lidded pouch compartment sheared off. We are happy to report that
this belt exhibits none of these flaws. Excluding buckle wear and a
few scratches to the smooth belt end section at right, the belt shows
almost no damage. Belt remains attached to insert w/original mounting
staple. Accompanying the belt is the original early version
spring-loaded Bat-Gun, which sports a batsymbol stencil on its side,
painted grips and a black plastic trigger (later versions sometimes
had an orange trigger, unpainted grips and/or lacked the stenciled
logo). Trace of lt. wear to the paint on the textured grips. Gun
functions as designed. 3.25" long battery-powered working flashlight
hangs from metal belt loop attachment. Many collectors do not realize
that during the course of manufacture of the Utility Belt, Ideal
issued several different variations of this flashlight. Probably the
most recognized version of the belt had a bright luster metal body
flashlight w/a push-button end to activate the light. A plastic lens
cap was molded in various colors (most often black, purple and, less
frequently, red), offered here is purple variety. These metal
flashlights were adorned w/a painted batsymbol. Utility Belt examples
produced later included a similarly sized, molded vinyl flashlight
that hung by a short ball chain. Although there is controversy as to
when the vinyl flashlights were issued, the flashlight attached to
this belt is an original issue metal flashlight, now a highly prized
item in its own right. Complete w/the original ball chain cord.
Flashlight shows very lt. wear but works perfectly w/included bulb.
Message Sender and Grenade darts both feature original black stems
(later issues were often mounted on orange-red stems). Metal cap
striker parts of the Grenade have mild surface oxidation. The molded
vinyl (w/metal links) Bat-Cuffs work w/a simple slide catch. Cuffs
have some wear but are complete and unbroken w/just trace of aging to
metal parts. Bat-A-Rang shows lt. wear, but remains free of cracks.
The Bat-Rope's grappling claw is often missing, its twin tines were
easily broken from stressing the hooks w/too much weight. Grappling
hook retains the original rope, held in place by the factory's steel
crimp. Rope has aged slightly. The hook, like the other molded vinyl
pieces, shows lt. wear but is o/w undamaged. Also included is the
original American, two-sided instruction sheet. Sheet has some creases
and age spotting but is o/w clean and Fine overall. Belt's "Batman
Utility Belt" foil buckle sticker shows moderate wear and is VG. Rest
of belt shows just trace of wear and is VF/Exc. Components show very
little wear as described above, are complete and Exc. overall. All
components are guaranteed original Ideal pieces and none are of the
recently remolded parts. Box features great full body image of Batman
wearing and using this belt. Very early releases of this box had an
open window in the lid, this has the original plastic within large
die-cut window. Plastic has been re-glued along the bottom and is
slightly loose along the right, as plastic was positioned barely on
the glue line as produced. Window is free of any splits/tears and just
shows lt. surface wear. Lid still has the original store price sticker
at right side panel, showing a price of $3.99, marked down from the
retail price of $6. Top and bottom side panels of lid each had 2.5"
long tears that have since been re-glued. Lid has some warping to
sides w/some scattered creasing, scattered color rubs to edges and
faint age spotting. Original box bottom shows wear, w/side panel
creases, aging and a single tape stain. Upper right has 1.5" tear
w/neat glue repair. All corners are intact, held together w/original
thick staples. Box is Fine overall. Box insert has staple at upper
right as issued to keep insert in place. Insert also has die-cut slots
to display the various Belt components, one has .75" tear. Insert has
scattered faint age spotting and lt. wear, but is Fine overall and
makes for a wonderful display w/the attached Utility Belt. Extremely
rare set and very few boxed and complete examples are known.”
|
|
|
|
| Posted 2/10/2017 6:17:02 PM |
|
|
Has NO LIFE!!
Last Login: 12/4/2023 11:08:55 PM
Posts: 3,232,
Visits: 5,166
|
|
Batman Batarang Collection Themes
The number one collection theme for Batarang collectors:
The 1:1 Purist Movie Correct Collections
The Batarangs are 1:1 scale and movie prop correct in every detail
including original materials.
There are several to many, made by different manufacturers, for every
year, and serious collectors have them ranked on a desirability scale.
Collection Cost: 2500-6000.oo
They include one each of the following:
Batman (1966)
Batman (1989)
Batman Forever (1995)
Batman & Robin (1997)
Batman Begins (2005
Batman v Superman 2016
The number two collection theme for Batarang collectors:
The 1:1 Pseudo Purist Movie Correct Collections
The Batarangs are 1:1 scale and movie prop correct in every physical
dimension/surface detail and are often made of plastic. Collection
Cost: 350-500.00
They include one each of the following:
Batman (1966)
Batman (1989)
Batman Forever (1995)
Batman & Robin (1997)
Batman Begins (2005
Batman v Superman 2016
Another collection theme for Batarang collectors:
The 1:1 Modified Purist Functional Movie Correct Collections
The Batarangs are 1:1 scale and movie prop correct in every physical
dimension and some movie fictional functional details.
These are often, one of a kind, custom made in steel, stainless steel,
aluminum, brass, and even precious metals such as silver and gold.
Collection Cost: 6,000-25,000.oo and may even exceed 100,000.00
They include one each of the following:
Batman (1966)
Batman (1989)
Batman Forever (1995)
Batman & Robin (1997)
Batman Begins (2005
Batman v Superman 2016
|
|
|
|
| Posted 2/11/2017 7:49:13 PM |
|
|
Has NO LIFE!!
Last Login: 12/4/2023 11:08:55 PM
Posts: 3,232,
Visits: 5,166
|
|
Had been thinking about starting a 1:1 Batarang collection for the past couple of years and when
I found an exact movie correct 1966 Batarang for a reasonable price at auction I started my collection
last knight.
Product Description
A staple of Batman's arsenal of weapons, the Batarang has appeared in
every television and motion picture to date. The 1960's Batarang was a
striking image in the hands of crime fighting hero Adam West, who
portrayed Batman to international acclaim during the 1960's television
series and 1966 film. I paid a little more than 100.00.
If you wanted the top of the line 1966 Batarang then you will need the one signed by Adam West.
Adam has personally hand signed this limited
edition of only 25 black 1960's Batarangs with a special 'Zap'
inscription. From Celebrity Authentics' Exclusive Batarang series -
the only Adam West authorized and signed edition of Batarangs.
Available with four different inscriptions (Zap, Pow, Bam or Wham) and
limited to only 25 of each! Measures 11.5" tall x 6" wide. Affixed
with Celebrity Authentics serial-numbered hologram, gift boxed and
includes Celebrity Authentics Certificate of Authenticity with picture
of Mr. West signing Batarang. Cost: 1,500.00 + depending edition position
|
|
|
|
| Posted 2/11/2017 8:59:31 PM |
|
|
You reap what you sow
Last Login: 9/19/2023 12:52:32 AM
Posts: 7,314,
Visits: 29,372
|
|
Picture frame with batarang from every movies put against the walls would be awesome.
 
 
|
|
|
|
| Posted 2/12/2017 7:11:14 AM |
|
|
Supreme Being
Last Login: 4/6/2024 5:28:59 PM
Posts: 1,684,
Visits: 5,334
|
|
| I agree! You lucky guy for finding that and snapping it up.
|
|
|
|
| Posted 2/12/2017 6:43:47 PM |
|
|
Has NO LIFE!!
Last Login: 12/4/2023 11:08:55 PM
Posts: 3,232,
Visits: 5,166
|
|
Scored at auction a high quality 1989 1:1 Keaton Batarang machined out of solid aluminum from a digital scan taken from an original movie correct Batarang.
Auction description:
1989 Batman-Keaton Batarang
100% ALUMINUM SOLID CNC MACHINED on both sides from a solid 3/4" x 16" x 8" solid block.
LENGHT : 14 inches
WIDTH : 6 inchs
THICK : 1/4 " to 1/2 inches
COLLECTIBLE
VERY, VERY RARE
By the way there is a cheap one side only 1989 made of fiber resin on line. Good detail if your just looking for a one side frame filler.
vertigo
|
|
|
|
| Posted 2/15/2017 6:01:35 PM |
|
|
Has NO LIFE!!
Last Login: 12/4/2023 11:08:55 PM
Posts: 3,232,
Visits: 5,166
|
|
FROM SOAP STUDIO on AMAZON and EBAY
The Dark Knight Trilogy / 1/12 scale full remote mobile intelligent
Batmobile Tumbler: Batman & diorama accessories Deluxe Pack
Price: $2,923.10 + $10.00 shipping at Amazon and 1299.00 + 157.00
shipping on eBay and many others offered for sale at prices in
between.
In stock.
• Parallel import goods
• ¡ Includes: Batmobile "tumbler", AC adapter, protective bumpers,
free download app, Cartoon design box
• ¡ Control function: forward, backward, left turn right, light ON /
OFF, spoiler moving action, camera action (Photo & Video Recording),
voice intercom
• ¡ Control system: Wi-Fi
¡ effective range: about 25 meters
Pretty sophisticated: visit Soap Studio website to see a lot more
detail and information on this product.
|
|
|
|
| Posted 2/17/2017 5:23:56 PM |
|
|
Has NO LIFE!!
Last Login: 12/4/2023 11:08:55 PM
Posts: 3,232,
Visits: 5,166
|
|
WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA)
Part one
A certificate of authenticity (COA) is commonly a seal on paper
authenticating a specific art work which and is made to demonstrate
that the item is authentic. High quality Art work paintings, posters,
and sculptures usually come with a certificate of authenticity signed
and sealed by the artist, reputable appraiser, auction house, or
celebrity associated with the art; perhaps, even all four.
In the case of Batman related art, the most sought, after the early
comic books, and most valuable, are those associated with the actors
who played Batman or another Batman related character with their
autographs.
It is estimated by professional Batman collectors that more than 90-%
of Batman associated autographed items sold online are fakes as are
their certificates of authenticity.
|
|
|
|