The Phantom

The prototype costumed superhero, Lee Falk's The Phantom debuted in comics in February 1936.

The character fought his baddies from his cave in the fictitious African state of Bangalla and had done for hundreds of years, the first Phantom pre-dating even Christopher Columbus.

The iconography of The Phantom is in some instances ancient. His Skull ring, reserved for villains, was said to be made from the nails that crucified Jesus Christ!

Kit Walker is the 21st Phantom and as a comic character has enjoyed huge comic success, being printed in many parts of the world.

Merchandise is easy to find online and one of my favourites is part of the rack toy boom of the mid-1970's, Larami's The Phantom Jungle Play Set.

You can enjoy many more Phantom toys, some right up to date, online here on this excellent pictorial fan site:

https://thephantom.fan/collectibles/toys/

Have you any?

MYSTERY GLASWEGIAN SCULPTOR PHOTOGRAPH

 An odd one this, even for MC; on one of our summer car boot trips a stallholder was giving away hundreds of random old prints collected over years. This is the one I liked as it seemed interesting, although it is a mystery as to who is on it.

 [It sort of reminded me of an old horror movie, Bucket of Blood, about a beatnik sculptor maniac!].

This mystery print shows a sculptor at work with a man sitting and another man watching.  The sculptor has a distinct Zapata moustache and goatee beard.

The back of the print is what I assume to be the photographer's address in Glasgow.

Can anyone shed any light on this old monochrome print?

Landmaster, Ark II, Hot Lines and the Moon Bus

 I really like all these vehicle designs.

Long and sleek. Which is your favourite?

Damnation Alley's Landmaster

How Wheels Hot Lines

Ark II

2001 Moon Bus [Matte Shot]

THREE COOL TOYS

Arto in Helsinki Base has sent me a few links to three neat vintage toys he's spotted on Ebay this year.

First up is this interesting Space 2001 racing car like the Bluebird record breaker. There were a number of Bluebirds released in the Sixties but this 2001 branded version is new to the blog.

Here's the 1984 JETHRO ZX USAF Space Station Interceptor Rocket Ship by Gata Box Ltd. Arto has pointed out its similarities to the Zero-X nose cone in both shape and name.

Last but not least, the beautiful YT Space Bird, the Japanese version of the Project SWORD Probe Force 3 toy. I initially thought the nose cone was grey but I think I can see small fragments of red paint around it.

What do you think of these toys readers? Would they be nice on Christmas morning under the tree?

KEVIN'S NEW BLAKES 7 TOY SPACESHIP

Got the 3rd one of the 4 Jotastar Cosmic Strikeforce ships.

Kevin

UK

Only one to go now!

RAZORBACK: MISSED AGAIN!

I missed it again! Razorback, the Oz shocker that our very own Looey worked on!

It was showing earlier this month at The Leeds Weird of Oz segment of the Film Festival and I didn't know!

Still on my bucket list!

LINCOLN'S SPARK

 

This space plane design surfaced allover the place back in the day. Most well-known is the Blue Box version and it also emerged as a Blakes 7 space toy seen on MC before.

One of my favourite variations is this Lincoln International rendition. The rear fins are longer and the whole look is sleeker.

The sparking Space Patrol.

Have you got one?

BRIAN'S NEW LINCOLN MONSTERS BY SPECTRA - X

Hi Woodsy.

Here's the special Limited Edition Lincoln Monsters Blood-A-Rama Shock Fest set.

Frankenstein's Monster and Count Dracula are faithfully restored with a few new wrinkles( I like Drac's ghastly green face!) and they are now stars of imaginary movies; " The Evil of Count Dracula" and " The Power of Frankenstein".

Included are some promotional pics and a "certificate of membership just like the fan clubs of yesteryear. The figures' box art shows both original artwork and new artwork .They even come packaged in a sleeve that looks like an old VHS rental box!

The figures are also very well built and clothed, making this set a solid value. A void in my monster collection has been filled, and my "monstrous " childhood past has been re-visited.

Enjoy the pics!

- Brian F 

Monster Base 

NJ USA