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Aurora-mania and the cult status of the Universal Monster images produced some other cool "swag"
which bore the classic Aurora styling and
Bama-style art.
Here for your viewing pleasure is a gallery of just a
few of the cool items I've stumbled across.
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Universal released mini-versions of a number of their classic monster films under the label "Castle Films." These have become highly prized among collectors both for their vintage media format and often-excellent box art, which frequently mimicked popular production stills. CLICK HERE for a peek at several cool examples!
SCARY MONSTERS
LIMITED
EDITION CARD SET:
Here's a great
set of trading cards produced by DD Reproductions (Dennis Druktenis Publishing
& Mail Order, Inc) in the early 1990's. Each card features a black and
white photo of a built-up Aurora Monster Model Kit. Together... the 9
cards have a puzzle back which features a black and white photo of a built-up
Aurora Gigantic Frankenstein Model kit. The 9 cards came wrapped in a
printed brown paper wrapper, sealed with a round silver sticker.
This item was limited to 1000 sets
This 3-D
Frankenstein Monster
was made by Vari-Vue Co for the
Aurora Model Kit Co.
and was used as a promotion.
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Here
more great info and visuals of
'60s Trading Cards
for Aurora's Model Racing line.
accessories features a knock-off of
the famous James Bama art.
Frankie needs
a manicure!
For more art created and inspired
by James Bama,
visit the Monster
Galleries
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These
little gems were produced from the original Aurora molds.
The idea was to fold them up and snap them together to make glow-in-the-dark "mini-busts." They were given as prizes in Post cereals in the early '70s. |
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If they'd offered this back in the '60s we would have plotzed!
all your freaky faves!
CLICK HERE for a closer look.