This is a plastic blow-molded bank featuring a gorilla–nowhere does it say it’s King Kong, but just look at that face! This bank stands at 11″tall and has no markings to determine its age or maker. A.J. Renzi produced larger versions of this bank in the 60’s and this one may have been produced alongside […]
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KONGTOBER 27 — McFarlane Toys King Kong figure
This photo is a bit deceptive as it makes this King Kong figure look small. Make no mistake though, this figure is big, and heavy! It stands at 9″ tall and weighs almost two pounds! Kong is bursting free from his “chrome steel” shackles and snatches up Ann Darrow (Faye Wray) before wreaking havoc in […]
KONGTOBER 26 — 1964 Palmer Plastics King Kong
In 1964, Palmer Plastics released a series of eight 3-inch monster figures. They really aren’t much to look at and are fairly crude to be honest, but collectors crave these guys. I was surfing the internet a month ago, looking for more info on the King Kong figure and came across this post by Eric […]
2012 Halloween Packaging (Part 2) — M&M’s
The marketing geniuses behind M&M’s have done it again. They consistently make a splash on store shelves around the holidays, but Halloween is their sweet spot. Check out the kind of assortment you will see at your local candy counter… Each product has its own unique character–what could be more collectible than that? Many of […]
KONGTOBER 25 — 1976 King Kong board game by Ideal
Who’s up for a board game? This is the King Kong board game released by Ideal in 1976. It’s “The game that pits you against the most terrifying monster of all time!” I think I would have preferred playing as Kong rather than the people fighting him, but what are you gonna do? This has […]