] type='image/vnd.microsoft.icon'/>

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Ben Holcomb's Aquaman Shrine

sg
This is the awesome personal Aquaman Shrine of F.O.A.M.er Ben Holcomb, author of the definitive Mego tome, Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys. Click to see a closer look!

I recognized all the figures but one, the prototype-looking piece on the bottom right (standing between the Brave and the Bold Aquaman and the Sword of Atlantis figure). I asked Ben what that piece is, and here's what he said:

"
I believe it's actually a 'Production Sample' of Sea Spear Aquaman from The Brave and The Bold, created from a prototype. In other words, it's a cast of the final design, but utilizes test plastic. I'm guessing it's a sample that was generated for client approval, since it's marked ('P4'), which would then have to be returned to the factory. I got it from a guy in Hong Kong, who presumably has access to the factory.

I really like the actual toy, so I was happy to add the Sample to my shelf. Love me some Aquaman!"

Me too, Ben...but then you already knew that. Great collection, thanks for sharing!

6 comments:

Tempest127 said...

Very nice indeed! There are a few there that I still haven't put on my shelf. (Can't bring myself to open the packaging)!

Wings1295 said...

Nice stuff! Many there I don't have in my own shrine.

Anonymous said...

Cooooool! But you can barely see Black Lantern Aquaman in the back...that's one of my faves!

David J. Cutler said...

Really wish I had those plushies, the mini Brave and the Bold arthur, the super friends fisher price toy, and those older DC direct figures. I actually don't see the Blackest Night figure anywhere, The Zoner.

Russell said...

David, Zombie Aquaman is standing behind/between Golden Age (yellow-gloved) Aquaman and Arthur Thomas or whatever his name was. RIGHT in front of the TIME & TIDE cover on the far right side.

David J. Cutler said...

Wow, he is really hidden there. Good eye, guys!