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For a lot of us that '66 stuff is where it's really at, whether it was actor likeness or comic based it's the holy grail type of merchandise. If I had to choose, I'd grab my '66 Ideal Captain Action before I'd grab my Hot Toys figure (although since I listened to Wally and upgraded the suit on that one I'd probably come back in for it - ha!).
Remember those days of hunting down stuff in TOY SHOP? Grainy pictures, you'd send a check and then maybe three or four weeks later the item would finally show up and you could see if you scored a grail. Fun times.
Most of us will be long gone before any of this new stuff has the value of say the Ideal Utility Belt Mint in Box-- and I doubt even 4-5 generations away it'll reach those numbers because back then kids PLAYED with this stuff-- it wasn't 45 year old men buying up store stock and then packing it away in their basements.
I second the recommendation for Chip Kidd's book-- and if you can find it there is a great documentary out there called TOKYO TOY GUY which is a fun look at possibly the greatest Batman collection around.
Remember those days of hunting down stuff in TOY SHOP? Grainy pictures, you'd send a check and then maybe three or four weeks later the item would finally show up and you could see if you scored a grail. Fun times.
Most of us will be long gone before any of this new stuff has the value of say the Ideal Utility Belt Mint in Box-- and I doubt even 4-5 generations away it'll reach those numbers because back then kids PLAYED with this stuff-- it wasn't 45 year old men buying up store stock and then packing it away in their basements.
I second the recommendation for Chip Kidd's book-- and if you can find it there is a great documentary out there called TOKYO TOY GUY which is a fun look at possibly the greatest Batman collection around.
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Thanks again, Andy for your thoughtful and informative reply to my question. Most appreciated, Citizen!
Per your recommendations I was able to snag a copy of Cinefantastique, Adam West Remembers mag and The Bat Fact Book - all at ridiculously low prices too.
Per your recommendations I was able to snag a copy of Cinefantastique, Adam West Remembers mag and The Bat Fact Book - all at ridiculously low prices too.
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Brand spankin' new copy arrived today.
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I've got to find a copy of this book.
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They're all over evilbay and Amazon.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ba ... +chip+kidd
https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Collected ... 0823004651
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Thanks. So is this the same book, just different covers? Or is one the hardback and one paperback?Big Daddy K wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:21 pmThey're all over evilbay and Amazon.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ba ... +chip+kidd
https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Collected ... 0823004651
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There are several different covers out there, but THIS is the Holy Grail (I guess). Book not included.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Batman-Collect ... SwuIlaVq85
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Batman-Collect ... SwuIlaVq85
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Thanks go out to AndyFish for directing me towards this GREAT magazine. It's full of information you just don't find much of anywhere else. Thanks again, Andy!!!
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Glad to help-- it's a great little magazine.
There is also ADAM WEST REMEMBERS, which is another magazine loaded with great stuff in it including a lot of behind the scenes info.
If memory serves, this includes the last known official photograph of Adam in a Batman Cowl, orchestrated by our own Wally Wingert.
There is also ADAM WEST REMEMBERS, which is another magazine loaded with great stuff in it including a lot of behind the scenes info.
If memory serves, this includes the last known official photograph of Adam in a Batman Cowl, orchestrated by our own Wally Wingert.
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I snagged that one too and it's sort of cool how it happened.............
I peruse Evilbay on a regular basis. Sometimes I look at auctions for items I already own, just to see if I got a good deal or not. Last week there was an auction for a ratty copy of the March 11 1966 Life magazine with the leaping Batman cover. I started to pass it by as I have a pristine copy, but something said "Take a look", so I did. Buried in the description was info that included in the auction was a Very Fine copy of Adam West Remembers. Snagged the action for 11 bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The mags are in the USPS system as we speak.
I peruse Evilbay on a regular basis. Sometimes I look at auctions for items I already own, just to see if I got a good deal or not. Last week there was an auction for a ratty copy of the March 11 1966 Life magazine with the leaping Batman cover. I started to pass it by as I have a pristine copy, but something said "Take a look", so I did. Buried in the description was info that included in the auction was a Very Fine copy of Adam West Remembers. Snagged the action for 11 bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The mags are in the USPS system as we speak.
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I'm not sure if you are joking - but I'm pretty sure the book IS included...Big Daddy K wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:25 am There are several different covers out there, but THIS is the Holy Grail (I guess). Book not included.
I never saw that version - not sure I would have paid the original $150, let alone the $850 resale price!
And if you are seeking out these older books, there is a Batmania II, also by James Van Hise.
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Someone who has Batmania I and II said the second book was the same as the first, but with added information on the Keaton films.Jim K, Bat fan wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:31 pmI'm not sure if you are joking - but I'm pretty sure the book IS included...Big Daddy K wrote: ↑Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:25 am There are several different covers out there, but THIS is the Holy Grail (I guess). Book not included.
I never saw that version - not sure I would have paid the original $150, let alone the $850 resale price!
And if you are seeking out these older books, there is a Batmania II, also by James Van Hise.
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Just picked up Batman Collected (red cover) by Chip Kidd still sealed for $20. Looking forward to getting it to see if it looks as good as it does on the YouTube video.