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Each figure stands at about 18 to 20 inches tall with the lamp shade above their heads. They are not like new but are not in real bad shape either. The worst flaw that I can see is the man has a repaired crack at his waist and the electric cord on the woman is damaged. Both lamps do work. Because they had been in storage before we received them they are not very clean. I was afraid to do much cleaning. I didn't want to damage them. I can not find any markings on either lamp or don't know were to look for them.
The lamps were from my husbands grandmother. We think they are from the late 50s to 60s.
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Kolt
Answer:Hi Kolt!,
Your pair of lamps are referred to as Blackamoor lamps and they were manufactured mostly in the late 1940's and 1950's.
Damage is very common with these wire reinforced plaster lamps and dropping them or hitting them against almost anything else usually result in damage with a drop from any height usually producing the crack yours likely shows. Your picture isn't crisp enough for me to evaluate the repair but if it is very noticeable it will hamper the sale greatly. It can be repaired/painted but few want to undertake the repair.
Having a pair is always a bonus those these sell individually with little trouble. You will have to determine the presentability of the lamps but a pair of lamps that display well (no noticeable repairs/significant chips without close inspection) bring $150-$225. Singles bring a little less than half of this.
You will need to clean them to make top dollar, start with warm water and soft cloth and go from there. Unless the paint is chipping it should be no problem.
Thanks,
Elle
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Subject: Mystery Stuffed Dog Thank you, Though there were imitators of these dolls in the 1960's and 1970's, Dakin was the most well known. Most dolls had names and always came with cute and/or wacky outfits. Dream Pets have really gained popularity in the last couple of years, so much so that they have been rereleased. I'm not sure if all of them have been released but the ones that have been sell for under $10. If you want the vintage original there is no shortage of them offered for sale at sites and auctions though you will have to search carefully to find your particular doll given the lack of information you have. Hope this helps, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Huck & Yogi Sweater Pin Thanks, Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Who made Hai Karate Cologne? Thank you, Given that my assumption is correct, Hai Karate was produced by Chas. Pfizer & Co.. The advertising campaign for this line always featured a rather meek looking man who, after putting on the scent, was forced to battle swarms of woman with his newly attained Karate skills. Interestingly, Chas. Pfizer & Co. continues it's macho pursuits as they company is now Pfizer Inc., makers of Viagra! Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Swanky Swig glasses identified I would like to find some for my grandchildren to use when they visit but can't find anything with this description on Ebay or anywhere else. The closest thing I found were Welches juice jars. I just saw one at an antique show, but my friend bought it. Is there another way of describing these when I do a search? Sue There are usually a couple to few hundred listed depending on when you search. Good luck with the hunt! Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Michael Jackson Thriller Record Album Brad Though usually a quick seller, most albums even in mint condition sell in the $10 or less range. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Charlie Tuna Lamp Thanks to those who sent a note my way wondering where the hell I was during these past couple of months. I was here all right but there was little time to answer my readers appraisals as I took a lead position in our reorganization (believe it or not I have more responsibilities then my column!). As you may or may not know, we have recently closed our retail location and moved to Web based sales only. This move didn't just involve the closing of the store and integrating of the inventory but it also included a major reorganization of the entire Warehouse and all of our holdings. It was no small task and we're still not done but suffice to say that I've been keeping busy and I'm happy to get a little time to get back to serving our customers with my free appraisals. Rest assured that, as always, all submissions that met the requirements are held in my database and may still receive a reply. And now back to our regularly (well not so regularly lately!) scheduled program. I was wondering what a Charlie the Tuna lamp would be worth. Charlie is standing with his right fin raised holding the bulb and a clip on shade. Neil Where you sell you lamp (put out in 1970) can make a big difference with this item. In a good retail venue these lamps sell in the $75-85 range. However, they are not as rare as some might expect and bargains can be found with a little patience. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Peter Max Sneakers Vera There were four different designs put out by Max and they are all great with classic Max designs. My favorite we're the ones with a smiling face. Eyes on the sides and a toothy smile along the front of the sole. Values for these sneakers have increased steadily over time. Prices are a little bit all over the board but always a hefty figure. Condition with clothing items is a little bit tough and many people over grade vintage. If your sneakers are truly in excellent vintage condition you can expect to get somewhere in the $700-900+ range depending on design. As I mentioned you may find some slightly, but not much! below this range and probably more that are over this range due to timing and the venue they are offered in. When someone wants these, they WANT them so the plus sign in this case can easily stand for hundreds more. Good condition examples are truly scarce and mint examples as rare as they get. You should have no problem when your ready to sell. Picking the right venue is very important. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Jerry Lewis / Dean Martin Handpuppet Can you tell me if it may have any value, or how would I find out any other information about the item? Kirby By the way, there is another much harder to find puppet that is strictly of Lewis which sells for 3 to 4 times as much when found. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Charlie Chaplin Figural Ashtray Could you tell me anything about this? My dad had it for about 30 years. Thank you, Your ashtray has a retail value in the $40-75 range depending on condition. Unfortunately, your picture did not arrive so I can narrow down without it or a condition statement. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted
Question: I am looking for a stuffed Animal puppy dog. It is standing upright and is wearing a red and white striped shirt. My brother had one as a child and I am looking for one to give him. I do not know the maker of the doll. If you have any information I would love to know. I do know that it was given to him for his birthday and that was in the late 70s.
Shelly
Answer:Hi Shelly,
Though you really don't give me much to go on, especially the size, I'm going to take a guess that your doll was one of the popular Dakin "Dream Pets".
Elle
Question:I have purchased a 1960s "sweater pin" (which consists of two pins hung together with a chain)in silver plate. The cartoon characters are Huckleberry Hound and Yogi Bear. Can you give me some history on the pin and tell me whether it has any value or not?
Carol
Answer:Hi Carol,
Your sweater pin was released in 1958 during the classic "Huckleberry Hound Show" that featured all the now classic Hanna Barbera characters. Your pin has a retail value of about $35 in excellent or better condition.
Elle
Question:My husband used to wear a after shave or cologne Black Belt in the 60's or 70's. I was just wondering who made it?
Pat
Answer:Hi Pat,
I'm guessing you actually referring to a Cologne line called "Hai Karate". They produced both after shave and Cologne from the mid 1960's to early 1970's.
Elle
Question:Growing up, my mother saved juice glass sized jars that had cream cheese & pineapple in them (I think there were other flavors, too, but generally cream cheese of some sort). They had cartoons on them and were a lot of fun for me.
Answer:Hi Sue,
Short and sweet, try "Swanky Swig"
Elle
Question:I have an unopened Michael Jackson "Thriller" album in mint condition. What is the value?
Answer:Hi Brad,
With the exception of picture disc versions, colored vinyl or Japanese pressings, the Thriller album is not significantly valuable.
Elle
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As to condition I would call it a VG+ maybe a bit better even, no chips or cracks, good paint, and it works perfectly. I believe it came out sometime in the 70's
Answer:Hi Neil,
For some reason Charlie has always lagged a little bit behind other similar advertising characters. In general values for similar era items from other more popular advertising characters can easily be twice as much though it is not always the case.
Elle
Question:My husband has a pair of excellent condition 1970's Peter Max men's tennis shoes (size 10). Any idea of the value?
Answer:Hi Vera,
You have a real prize there and despite condition not being everything with these hard to find items, it is a huge plus. Size, too, is a big plus and this relatively large size should make your sneakers a snap to sell in most venues. This is one of those items that as long as you know what your doing, most educated venues will make little difference provided it attracts collectors.
Elle
Question:I have the head of a Jerry Lewis/Dean Martin hand puppet or doll. One side of the head has the face of Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin's face is on the opposite side of the head.
Answer:Hi Kirby,
Without a condition statement or picture it's always tough for me to provide a value. Most used examples sell in the $75 neighborhood.
Elle
Question:This is a Charley Chaplin ashtray,as you can see it is used. He stands approx. 8 in high. The bottom of the ashtray has a circle with a "C" inside of it,next to that is the word "Lego". There is also a sticker: "fine quality Lego Japan".
Susan
Answer:Hi Susan,
Your ashtray is part of a line of classic comedy stars put out by Lego. Chaplin sits at the back with a round ashtray base. Figures without ashtrays were also produced in a slightly different scale.
Susan
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Marie
Answer:Hi Marie,
Actually he's a Goat and his name is Bill. There were a number of makers for these dolls though I believe yours was produced by Kunstlerschutz who, if memory serves, featured a Monkey head on labels from this era which appeared in one of your other photos (thanks for those!).
Unfortunately, your condition isn't all that great and though it is fully understandable given it's age it will hurt the resale a little bit. Still, display appearance is also important and it displays well in my opinion and the ear missing doesn't really jump out at you.
Retail value for your doll should fall somewhere in the $30-40 range.
Thanks,
Elle
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Subject: Confederacy and Union Book and Record Sets Heather These sets are difficult to find though most that are are found in near mint to mint condition as they were generally bought as a Collectible. In mint condition and with both sets together they generally fall into the $60-75 retail value range for both sets. Without the companion set, each volume is usually in the $20-25 range. The additional value is for the complete set. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Oops!, your request doesn't have enough information fro appraisal Mary Jo With the brief details you have provided I simply don't have enough information to even guess at the value of your puzzles. Disney has produced puzzles since the late 1940's with different manufacturers and quality. Theme/picture, too, is important in accessing value and certain characters and themes can boost your items value. Everyone needs to remember not only that I like to have the questions be complete sentence with proper punctuation and, hopefully, wordy enough to be interesting to the readers but I can only judge the potential value based on the details provided to me. I would rather have too much information than too little and though I'm more than happy to provide this service I can't do it in a vacuum. There is still a large percentage of submissions that are deleted automatically by me for the reasons I have previously outlined and linked with the submission forms. Reading these caveats and taking a little extra time will greatly increase the chance that I address your appraisal request. Again Mary Jo, though I used you as an example, your are not alone so don't take it personally. Feel free to resubmit your request if you have additional information and/or pictures. Of course as always there is no guarantee that I will address questions submitted but the more information I have and the more reader friendly the request is certainly a plus. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Topps Flying Things, anyone want them? Generally speaking the earlier the pieces the more valuable they are. Like many other non-sports trading card categories, there are values assigned not only to the Flying Things themselves but also to the wrappers that accompanied them. Often times the wrapper is even more valuable than the Flying Thing themselves. The reason for the higher value for the wrappers is fairly easy to understand, more people kept the planes than the wrappers making them much harder to find due to limited survivability. Speaking generally of course, values for airplanes in near mint or better condition and without a wrapper are in the $15 to $20 range and the wrappers fall into the $20 to $35 range. Finding original packaged Flying Things is usually the best value for the collector as they tend to have a lower total value than buying separate Flying Things and their associated wrapper. Collectors who are interested in these are usually voracious about acquiring them. As an interesting aside, Pee Wee Herman gave a nod to nostalgia when he including his own flying things in his "Fun Packs" in 1988. Finding these versions is very difficult but all the Fun Packs are great and have a lot of cool stuff in them so give it a shot if you find them affordably. Speaking of finding them I believe that Funk & Junk® still has a small amount of Flying Things in their original packages so you might want to contact the staff and ask for details and availability. They are not currently posted but I believe I saw a box in their warehouse recently. When they were posted they were an unbelievable value if memory serves. They do have the Pee Wee Packs currently posted for sale on the Funk & Junk® site (dirty cheap if you ask me). Hope this helps and thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Removing Vintage Postcards from Album and removing Mildew Also, is there any method of removing mold and mildew from postcards without damaging them? Thanks, Another fairly safe method that may work is to use a hair dryer and gently wave it near ,but not on, the cards. This may loosen the glue as well. The two methods I mentioned should do no harm but the next couple of methods I'm listing I really DON'T recommend but others have tried so I'm passing it along. There are, theoretically, ways to remove the backing paper from cards but it can be risky and with old, valuable, cards the risk may be high. You might want to consider selling you book whole. One of the benefits to selling it whole can be the elimination of "cherry picking" which results in only the few top end cards being sold and your left with the mid- and low-level cards. No guarantee of course that selling the entire book will have better results but it is certainly a way of selling all of the cards. Having said that, here is a method that I have not tried and, frankly, would not be inclined to try but I'll throw it out there. Some call this method "cold immersion" and the name just about gives it away. First you need to cut the card out of the book, eliminating most of the border backing paper so essentially you have a postcard with matching size back paper. Take a shallow pan that is big enough for you to work with both hands in and fill it with cold water (never use hot) and immerse the card in the water. Scary huh? The soaking will make the paper separate from the card but will leave the glue residue. Gently rub the glue spots until they get as smooth as you think you can get them. The glue will generally not be completely removed but your trying to make sure the glue isn't tacky anymore and fairly clear so the card back can be read. Again, this procedure is risky and this is especially true with colored backing pages which are generally the norm and, more often than not, Black. The page coloring may effect some cards. I believe that if your going to attempt this that you use a steady hand and try to leave as much of the face of the card above the water as possible and always change the water on a regular basis if your doing multiple cards. Once you've gotten the cards as clean as you think you can, you need to dry them. There are a number of ways to do this but the best is to invest in a press to dry them. Again, I haven't tried this but a photograph dryer may be ideal. The cheap route is to use some good paper towels in-between books. You'll need to be patient as this drying may take some time. Changing the paper towels couldn't hurt. Lastly, you could try another method that is much slower but may produce different result and sounds to me like it is a little less apt to cause further damage. You can set up a sealed box with moisture, a humidor springs to mind as it is sealed and usually has moisture controls. Of course, you'll need to buy one so this method isn't free. If you do remove cards by whatever method, make sure you get sleeves for them or a clear acid fee binder with slotted pages as the glue may still be susceptible to getting tacky again given the right humidity and heat. Mildew, or "foxing" as it is usually termed in paper collectibles is another difficult road. Some surface mold and mildew can be removed by brushing lightly with a textured paper towel or brushing lightly with baking powder or corn starch but this side of professional conservation techniques your unlikely to get spotting off the cards. Again, fair warning on all this stuff as you risk damaging valuable cards when using some of these methods so do so at your own risk. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Grundig Console Stereo If we got it fixed up and in tip top shape - what would this piece be worth? It was made between 1955-1957. It has dark wood with a few little scratches on the top. I think it cost about $300 originally. You failed to give me the dimensions of this Grundig and this can often make the difference between a sale and a no sale. I will assume that it is roughly 3' across which is the ideal size for sale as they can be fairly easily carried (though deceptively heavy!). The larger ~6' consoles can be a difficult sale despite the Grundig quality. If I've guessed wrong then I apologize but I have little to go on without more detail or a picture. In my experience, the more popular mid sized console models tend to be the lighter models versus the dark tones but that is a matter of task and the dark models sell as well. I believe the popularity of the lighter models is because they fit in so well with much of the Modern furniture such as Haywood-Wakefield. Selling these sets can take a little time and patience and the fact that one doesn't sell, for example, at an estate or yard sale is usually not based on the price but, rather, finding the right buyer(s). Because many people don't have the patience to get a decent market price, values can be found and you may be competing with sellers who just want it gone. I've seen some consoles, usually the larger ones though, selling for a mere $50 in working and decent condition! Having said that, the more desirable, smaller, consoles can easily get up to the original sales price but are more often seen in the $200-250 range in working condition with normal use wear. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Kellogg's Pep Pins set and Beanie Thanks so much, Arguably the most sought after of these pins are the pins in the 1945 set that pictured popular comic characters. First, are you sure the color of the beanie could not be interpreted as Orange and White? Kellogg's released just such a beanie along with the Pep pin series and they are quite hard to come by. Unfortunately, you provided no details what so ever regarding condition so it is impossible for me to give you any real useful value information. I will try and give you some ballpark numbers and you can take it from there. First the beanie itself. As I mentioned, these are very hard to come by and finding them in nice condition and/or with the tag is getting to be almost impossible. Value can range from $35 to as much as $150 for a near pristine example. As for the pins, though you don't mention it either, I have to assume you are referring to the generally more popular comic character Pep pins versus the other series produced, military insignia and airplanes. A full set would be 86 pins. Values vary quite a bit and are based greatly, not surprisingly, on the appeal of the character pictured. Again it's a broad range and will also vary by condition but for what it's worth the values generally fall into the $15 to $60 range with a few characters fetching up to $100. A near mint full set can easily bring in $2500. Don't take condition for granted with these pins, it is a critical point and many collectors of these pins are quite conservative regarding "damage". Wish I could help more but it's difficult to answer such brief inquires with little detail. Truth be told, I would have deleted this one had it not been the mention of the beanie which I felt would be of interest to my readers. Your not alone and despite my posting numerous caveats to my feature, I get very brief and often sketchy requests. I am still deleting almost 50% of inquiries due to lack of detail and other reasons. Please remember to make you questions detailed and readable! This includes complete sentences, capitalization (this includes you names by the way) and the like. These are not a text messages! Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Thank you for your time, Your lamp is of a style that is refereed to as a TV lamp and was usually placed on the TV to save the viewers eyes from the destructive effects of the then relatively new television screen. The Poodle sets alone can bring $45 in nice condition. The addition of a TV lamp with Amoebic base is a nice bonus and makes it not only a nice display but useful as well. Usability and displayabilty are always pluses in terms of value. Plus, with the Poodles, free form base and the fact that it is a TV lamp, this piece really speaks of its decade. You don't mention any defects save for some cleaning so I would put a retail value of $85 on your kitschy lamp. By the way, thanks for the great description. I hope others take this as an example of the type of information I need. Even though your picture has some color casts, it, too, is a real help for me. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Hairspray Dolls, will they be valuable? With the release of the new remake of Hairspray due out this week, can you tell me if the dolls of the cast they are releasing will be worth getting. PJ The speculative toy market has really been effected by the manufacturers themselves with practices of making items "collectible". Things such as "limited editions" with edition totals far beyond what is truly "limited" in the Collectibles market. "Short packing" was a technique that really exploded in the 1990's and, ultimately, turned off a lot of dealers and collectors alike. Basically, the manufacturer purposefully placed less of a particular figure, doll, etc. in there boxes that were sent out to the stores. By doing so they created a supply and demand issue with those particular short packed items. Finally, variations and release after release of a character line has weakened the market value of many toys and, mostly, action figures. This is not to say that even today some of these techniques have not resulted in some items that are more "valuable" than others in the same area of collecting but often times these higher values are short lived as the fever dies down. What was true for collectibles is still true today, buy what you like. With luck (and usually lots of time) others will also like the stuff in the future. Keep in mind, that future date can be quite some time and you need to weigh the ultimate speculative value with the time and energy to store the item and keep it in nice condition. Having said all of the background information above, my personal recommendation is to not buy these dolls as an investment for the future. Funny thing is though that if everyone follows my advice and you don't then less will be sold and the potential for higher value in the future will go up. It is a necessary practice to do a certain amount of speculation on newer items if you want to sell Collectibles long term and toys are always a popular category but speculating on new items is indeed a tricky business and not for the weak of heart.....or wallet! Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Subject: Fred Flintstone Figural Wilton Cake Pan It's in excellent condition, any idea how much it's worth, or where I can find a value on it. Thank You so much, Though many people list these for higher values, the selling prices tend to still be very modest. Your Fred in excellent condition usually sells for around $25 in excellent to near mint condition. Most of the other good character pans sell mostly in the $15-25 range with a few notable exceptions. Thanks, Choose another question by subject Choose another question by Date Posted Shop at Funk & Junk Collectibles and Vintage Clothing
Question: I am wanting to know the value of two records. Both Records are in mint condition and in their original covers. The first record is "The Confederacy 1861-1865." The cover comes with a a book written by Richard Bales with onion skin between the chapters. The second album is "The Union 1861-1865." It too comes with a book by Richard Bales. They both are listed as part of the Legacy Series.
Answer:Hi Heather!,
Your record sets were put out together by the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. sometime in the 1970's. They were available in the gift shop.
Elle
Question:I came across some old childrens disney puzzles,donald duck,and his newphews, the uncle duck. I was just wondering how much they are worth they were wrapped up very good and are in mint condition.
Answer:Hi Mary Jo,
Sorry to use you as an example since your certainly not alone but I haven't mentioned this in some time and it is very important. Don't take it personally!
Elle
Question: I am just wondering if anyone remembers the Topps Flying Things from the early 70's that included: Flying Empire State Building, Flying Hero Sandwich, Flying Sneaker...I can NEVER find anything about them and I would love to find any information out there about them. A photo would even be great. Even better...to buy some for nostalgic and sentimental purposes.
Teri
Answer:Hi Teri!,
Wildly popular even today, Topps flying things have been since 1965 and have seen a number of reissue sets through and including 1975. Each figural airplane came in two parts made of a Styrofoam like material. There were some 50 or so different designs released and they were all bizarre characters or objects like the well known Flying Hot Dog (in bun!).
Elle
Question:Do you have any idea on how to remove postcards pasted onto paper pages in old albums without damaging the cards? The album is over 100 years.
KB
Answer:Hi KB,
The keywords here are "without damaging the cards". Now the first thing I would do based on my experience is to gently roll the page slightly, many cards simply fall away from the old dry glue. Gentle prying with a flat object between the card and page may produce the same results.
Elle
Question:I have a Grundig Stereo Console - Model SO 12 U that is in pretty good shape. It works, but could use a little work also.
Answer:Hi,
I'm more than familiar with Grundig as these have been a staple in my family since the 1950's. In fact, I have a nice smaller console wrapped safely away for the day when I find a suitable spot in my crowded house.
Elle
Question:Hi ,
I have all the pep pins on a red and white felt beanie. Not sure of the value. Can you help?
Sherry
Answer:Hi Sherry,
Kellogg's cereal made a cereal called "Pep" in the mid-1940's. In the heyday of cereal premiums, Kellogg's led the way by including what were to be widely popular series of pins, now called Pep pins.
Elle![[Family of Spaghetti Poodles TV Lamp]](../ellespage/ellepicts/spagpoodlelamp.jpg)
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Sarah
Answer:Hi Sarah,
You're not the only one to call these Poodles "Spaghetti style", they are usually refereed to as Spaghetti Poodles. Your lamp may have been some type of kit since these Poodle families were also manufactured as knickknacks as well. This has not ill effect on value.
Elle
Question:Hi Elle!
Answer:Hi PJ!,
Speculating on new releases of toys is a very tricky business these days and most dealers have all but discontinued buying such items for future value unless they like them themselves or they fit into a theme of items they sell.
Elle
Question:I have a collection of Wilton Vintage cake pans, one in particular is a Fred Flintstone pan, the inscription says "1975 HANNA BARBERA PRODUCTIONS made for WILTON ENTERPRISES # 602-186".
Tonya
Answer:Hi Tonya!,
In talking with the gang here at Funk & Junk®, it seems that the vast majority of these character pans sell to small bakeries who put them back to use to make kid (and adults!) character cakes. Cartoon and character collectors make up the remaining buyers and this type of item is popular because it can actually be used AND displayed. There are also some hard core collectors of everything Wilton.
Elle
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