Pop Culture Time Capsule: TV Memorabilia & Vintage Toys
Lot 181:
Description
This lot features a comprehensive collection of eighteen vintage Marvel action figures produced by Toy Biz during the mid-1990s. The collection spans several popular series, including Spider-Man: The New Animated Series, Spider-Wars, Marvel Super Heroes, and the Fantastic Four. The assortment includes key characters such as The Lizard, two distinct versions of The Punisher, Stealth Venom, Daredevil, US Agent, two versions of the Invisible Woman, Human Torch, Carnage, Smythe, two versions of Venom, Cyborg Spider-Man, Doppelganger Spider-Man, and a multi-jointed Amazing Spider-Man. Each figure is crafted from molded plastic and vinyl, featuring character-specific accessories and articulated joints. The packaging displays official Toy Biz and Marvel Comics trademarks, with item numbers including 47103, 48103, 47182, 47116, 47146, 47256, 48104, 48102, 45112, 47105, 4831, 4816, and 47104. These figures represent the significant expansion of Marvel character toys during the 1990s, coinciding with the success of contemporary animated television programs. Dimensions: 13 x 9 inches.
Condition: All eighteen figures are preserved in their original plastic blister card packaging. The figures and their respective accessories appear complete and in factory-sealed condition. The cardbacks exhibit varying degrees of shelf wear, including softening at the edges, corner creasing, and minor surface scuffing. Several of the clear plastic bubbles show yellowing consistent with age and long-term storage. Original retail price stickers are present on several of the cards.
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Condition report:
The items exhibit varying states of preservation. The 1991 AMT/ERTL Chrome Set is factory-sealed in its original plastic wrap. The two Playmates items are in original packaging showing moderate shelf wear and original retail clearance stickers. The 1974 AMT Exploration Set is partially assembled with significant crushing and tearing to the original box. The 1979 Knickerbocker Kirk and 1977 Dinky Klingon cruiser are both housed in heavily distressed original boxes with major structural damage, tearing, and missing cardboard sections. Completeness of opened kits and the working order of electronic components have not been tested.
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