BitterOldMan Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 During the Silver Age, Jimmy Olsen was a big time cross dresser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) Robot Man, This Ad was on the inside cover of an early Eagle comic. Have you ever run across an actual "US Jones National Emergency Kit"? I've never even heard of US Jones before. He looks like a cross between Captain America & The Phantom. Edited April 18, 2016 by gadzukes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 That is my grail premium wise. I've never owned one. I know of one complete kit that was auctioned on Hakes many years ago. I only know of one button by it's self. I believe it is owned by Geppi's son. The club only ran in a few Fox issues. Everybody knows how tough US Jones books are but have no idea on this club kit. I would venture to say there are no more than 5 or 6 that exist. (and that might be generous). Much rarer than an Action #1. Walter Koneg is one of the biggest collectors of character buttons. He has never owned or seen one either and he's got some unimaginable rarities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Here are a couple other ones that are Extremely rare: 1941 American Eagle Defenders. Only Nedor club. I know of about 8-10 of them. (I have two) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Capt. Battle Sliver Streak Club. Scarce 1941 Lev Gleason premium. These turn up from time to time but are not real easy to get and quite popular. Nice large one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 Oh so rare Great Zarro Victory Club. Only offered in three issues of Great Comics. Only one I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 I could go on and on with comic book club kits that I have. There are a lot especially DC ones. But this is also to the best of my knowledge, the only one of these known. Ted Hake has never heard of a complete kit. The button is fairly available for a comic book premium. I have two duplicates but the paper work is un-heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Please do go on and on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagii Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) At least the redux didn't turn out to be a drag Thanks for the repost. Funny my favorite pop culture character is known for his drag routine, but I can think of only one golden age comic cover with Bugs in drag ( Porky also got in on the act on that cover.). Waiting for a nice copy so I don't have that one to add to the mix. Edited April 18, 2016 by Sagii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 That is my grail premium wise. I've never owned one. I know of one complete kit that was auctioned on Hakes many years ago. I only know of one button by it's self. I believe it is owned by Geppi's son. The club only ran in a few Fox issues. Everybody knows how tough US Jones books are but have no idea on this club kit. I would venture to say there are no more than 5 or 6 that exist. (and that might be generous). Much rarer than an Action #1. Walter Koneg is one of the biggest collectors of character buttons. He has never owned or seen one either and he's got some unimaginable rarities. What does the US Jones "Membership Badge" look like? Is it that circular piece of artwork in my photo above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine48 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 During the Silver Age, Jimmy Olsen was a big time cross dresser. An inspired fellow! Wayne/Jane County and the Electric Chairs took a page from Jimmy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 That is my grail premium wise. I've never owned one. I know of one complete kit that was auctioned on Hakes many years ago. I only know of one button by it's self. I believe it is owned by Geppi's son. The club only ran in a few Fox issues. Everybody knows how tough US Jones books are but have no idea on this club kit. I would venture to say there are no more than 5 or 6 that exist. (and that might be generous). Much rarer than an Action #1. Walter Koneg is one of the biggest collectors of character buttons. He has never owned or seen one either and he's got some unimaginable rarities. What does the US Jones "Membership Badge" look like? Is it that circular piece of artwork in my photo above? Yes, but instead of a full figure pose of him, it was a head shot only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 That is my grail premium wise. I've never owned one. I know of one complete kit that was auctioned on Hakes many years ago. I only know of one button by it's self. I believe it is owned by Geppi's son. The club only ran in a few Fox issues. Everybody knows how tough US Jones books are but have no idea on this club kit. I would venture to say there are no more than 5 or 6 that exist. (and that might be generous). Much rarer than an Action #1. Walter Koneg is one of the biggest collectors of character buttons. He has never owned or seen one either and he's got some unimaginable rarities. What does the US Jones "Membership Badge" look like? Is it that circular piece of artwork in my photo above? Yes, but instead of a full figure pose of him, it was a head shot only. I love the Ad itself. Everyone was jumping on the Club Membership Bandwagon back in those early years. Superman, Captain America, Captain Marvel, and US Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldMan Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Robot Man, In your many junking trips, did you ever acquire the Operator 5 ring or The Spider pulp ring. Really love you stories. Tonight, I will gawk at the Doc Savage pin that you sold me earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Kid Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I know several older premium collectors who have been chasing them all of their lives, but no one comes close to matching Bob's collection. It is simply amazing and we are all so lucky that he is sharing it with us. Thanks, Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino2paulus2 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 That is my grail premium wise. I've never owned one. I know of one complete kit that was auctioned on Hakes many years ago. I only know of one button by it's self. I believe it is owned by Geppi's son. The club only ran in a few Fox issues. Everybody knows how tough US Jones books are but have no idea on this club kit. I would venture to say there are no more than 5 or 6 that exist. (and that might be generous). Much rarer than an Action #1. Walter Koneg is one of the biggest collectors of character buttons. He has never owned or seen one either and he's got some unimaginable rarities. What does the US Jones "Membership Badge" look like? Is it that circular piece of artwork in my photo above? Yes, but instead of a full figure pose of him, it was a head shot only. Robot is THE MAN!!! did someone say US Jones!!! I want a Membership badge!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino2paulus2 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Neat article here don't knowing it's been posted before in this thread... http://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1016?articleID=80729 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Robot Man, In your many junking trips, did you ever acquire the Operator 5 ring or The Spider pulp ring. Really love you stories. Tonight, I will gawk at the Doc Savage pin that you sold me earlier this year. I have owned a Spider ring but traded it away in a weak moment. I have never owned an Operator 5 ring. It is my favorite of the two. Thanks for the Jimmy Olsen cross dressing post. Never seen that one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Neat article here don't knowing it's been posted before in this thread... http://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1016?articleID=80729 Thanks for this Gino. I remember seeing it but there are folks who probably never have. (or could care less). I really think they are generous on the amount of these that exist. It would be a Gerber 10 so stand in line behind me for that button... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 So I got up real early with the chickens to do some "picking" this morning... I don't normally buy Dells or Funny Animals much any more but these were so early and so pretty and the gnarly old geezer said "$5.00 each NO DISCOUNTS!" when I enquired. So I threw him a small pile of dead presidents and scooped up the pile. I especially like the Terry Toons with the 2nd Mighty Mouse and "Atomic Bomb" golf cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
