Batman and Robin electric toothbrush by Janex

Have you ever bought somebody’s old toothbrush? No? Well, you clearly have more sense than me.

I like nothing more than plastic that has been formed into the shape of a favorite character. Figural products are a passion of mine, and I recently added this beauty to the Batman collection…

This toothbrush has eluded me many times, and when I saw this particular one on eBay not too long ago, I wasn’t going to let it slip away again. Luckily for me, the other toothbrush collectors weren’t out in force, and I was able to avoid a bidding war. I managed to secure this toothbrush for a reasonable $26.09. (I won’t even tell you what I had set as my maximum bid amount — I told you collectors are insane!)

This toothbrush was one of many awesome toys that Janex produced in 1977. I already have the pencil sharpener and alarm clock, but there are a few other items that I still need to track down.

I love the look of the vintage blue and gray Batman, but wait, what’s going on back here…

Those were certainly more innocent times.

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