- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Pop Culture Time Capsule: TV Memorabilia & Vintage Toys
Lot 245:
Description
This comprehensive collection of vintage Batman-themed toys and collectibles spans the mid-1970s through the late 1980s. The lot features a diverse array of items from prominent manufacturers including Corgi, Len Hunter Trading (LHT), AHI, Henry Gordy, Nasta, and Unique Industries. Primary highlights include a Corgi 1:43 scale die-cast 1940s Batmobile in its original window box and a carded Corgi Batcycle with a seated figure. The collection also contains nine carded LHT Bendable Figure Batman toys on original card backs dated 1982. Action-oriented pieces include an AHI Official Batman Batcopter (c. 1974) featuring a pull-string automatic re-winding motor and two Henry Gordy Night Flash Sparkle Gun toys (c. 1982/1988). Accessory and novelty items comprise a pair of Nasta Super Powers break-resistant plastic sunglasses (c. 1984), two sets of Batman sliding puzzles by Unique Industries (c. 1982/1989), and a bagged Batman figure with a Bully header card (c. 1989). All items are constructed from various materials including die-cast metal, vinyl, and plastic, and are marked with official DC Comics Inc. trademarks. Manufacturing origins include Hong Kong, China, and the United Kingdom. Measurements: 12 x 8 inches.
Condition: All items remain unopened in their original factory packaging. The packaging exhibits typical age-related wear consistent with long-term storage, including creasing to the card stock, edge wear, and corner blunting. Some of the clear plastic blisters show characteristic yellowing. All internal components appear complete and original.
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Condition report:
The contents of all items appear to be in excellent, unused condition. The Horizon model kits are unbuilt and complete. The Joker mechanical toy and the action figures remain in their original packaging. The external packaging for all items exhibits general shelf wear, including edge scuffing, corner wear, and some instances of old adhesive tape or residue. Superman\'s window box shows minor creasing to the cardstock.
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