Comments on: Virtual Studio Tour

By: yondaime_kazekage

yondaime_kazekage — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:07:20 +0000

hey tom, did you sleep upside-down as batman does? lol

By: Marc Dobis

Marc Dobis — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:52:06 +0000

Thanks. I check into that book. Ironic though, my parents will be celebrating their 50th anniversary in two weeks and my Dad said we will open a toy box (huge toy storage truck he hand made when I was 6) when my sister comes in for that weekend (I live next door). It’s been packed under a lot of old things for the last forty years and hasn’t been opened since. I remember having those little Munster dolls, Beatle toys, Hot Wheels track, games, god knows what else is in there. It will be a treasure chest of memories and perhaps some items that may be worth a buck or two. I’ll report back after the find. My Dad gave me back my red line Hot Wheels collection (74 cars) when I turned forty in 1998. He put them in a padded shoe box in 1970 and saved them. Most of the cars are in good to excellent condition (I was a neat kid) and put them all in a lucite case that’s in my office. It really brings back those good ol days of the late sixties. Lately I’ve been collecting Beatles memorabilia and have some rare 1/18 diecast cars. I’ll always be a big kid, my Dad is the same way. That’s what keeps you young.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 23:40:20 +0000

There is a book called “Collectibly Batman” but it does not list pricing. It all depends on the condition and such. I am not aware of a pricing guide for these kinds of collectibles. I know the ideal utility belt in mint condition in the original box has been known to sell for over $10,000.00 . Mine is an incomplete and somewhat play worn toy, worth far, far less. The Helmet/cape likewise is worth a lot in the box. I have a box but it’s damaged, and the helmet has some wear as well. Still it’s probably worth $400 or so.

By: Marc Dobis

Marc Dobis — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 23:14:45 +0000

I see that you have the 1966 Ideal Batman helmet and utility belt in your collection. I recently came across the same plus the cape in my parents basement. Is there an informative book on what those toys may be worth? I don’t plan on selling them,but it would be nice to know their current value pending condition.

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:46:38 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to show us around your studio Tom. I’m a painter/decorator living in Wales/UK and learning caricature by studying great sites like yours. Thanks for inking lessons. Awesome!!