EXTREMELY RARE 1940 Superman Wood and Composition Jointed Doll by Ideal + EXTRAS

EXTREMELY RARE 1940 Superman Wood and Composition Jointed Doll by Ideal + VERY RARE AND VINTAGE ITEMS!! Here is everything you get. A EXTREMELY RARE 1940 Superman Wood and Composition Jointed Doll by Ideal + Stand + Wood / Glass Display Case. B VERY RARE AND VINTAGE 1948 Superman Columbia Serial Movie Theater Lobby Card Chapter 2 11"x14".

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE (1978) LOBBY CARD SET OF EIGHT. Folks it doesn't get much rarer than this - an EXTREMELY RARE 1940 Superman Wood and Composition Jointed Doll by Ideal! THE FIRST SUPERHERO ACTION DOLL!!

PLEASE SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO. Before you is an extremely rare 13 wooden articulated Superman action figure that was produced by the Ideal Toy Company circa 1939-40. This was the first licensed Superman product and was released for the Christmas season following the first big marketing push for Superman over the summer of 1939. As such it is also the first superhero action figure of any kind.

This is a truly historic item and rarely offered for sale. A 13 tall classic doll by Ideal Novelty & Toy Co. Movable head and upper body are composition while rest is wood-jointed.

Complete and all original with original red fabric cape retains strong color. Capes for this doll were produced using a variety of material types, this being of heavier material. Original staples connecting cape to body have been replaced by tacks w/their head having been painted red to match cape.

Doll has had some professional restoration to upper body (which shows some hairline crazing to chest, not overly distracting) and head, but chest decal is complete and original. Only trace remnants of belt decal remain. Wooden segments of arms and legs show just trace aging/wear. Fine overall but displays much above grade, retaining strong eye appeal. Doll can be posed for upright display.

The very first Superman figure and a nice example as partially restored. Billing himself as The World's Foremost Superman Collector back in the 1980s, Danny Fuchs amassed an amazing collection over the decades, beginning in 1962 with Superman comic books before quickly expanding the scope of his collecting to include merchandise of all types featuring the Man of Steel. With a special focus on Superman paper items - especially promotional and advertising items - some of Fuchs favorite pieces date to Superman's early years, with items produced during World War II having a special place in his heart. Of note, he ranks the Ideal Superman doll, Marx wind-up airplane and the Daisy Krypto Ray Gun among his most loved pieces.

Many items from his collection were featured in Harry Matetsky's seminal book. The Adventures of Superman Collecting. With some of those very same book examples being offered in this and future auctions. The first Superman action figure was a wood and composition jointed doll produced by the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company in 1940. This figure, standing 13 inches tall, is considered the first superhero action figure. It features a composition head and upper body, with wooden arms, legs, and midsection, along with its original cloth cape. The figure is known to have some crazing, paint chipping, and toning due to age. Superman - Wood and Composition Jointed Doll (Ideal, 1940). The very first Superman action figure! The figure is 13 tall, with a composition head and upper body, and wooden arms, legs, and midsection. Our Superman Doll's paint is in excellent condition. The 85-year-old cape has faded over time and came undone from the estate sale to us. There is a slight wood cracking in the doll's neck which is caused by the natural separation of wood fibers due to changes in moisture content, temperature, and drying processes. It is a normal occurrence that is not a sign of poor quality or a structural defect, but rather a result of the wood reaching equilibrium with its environment. The process involves uneven shrinkage as the wood dries, which puts stress on the fibers and causes them to split. A VERY RARE AND VINTAGE 1948 Superman Columbia Serial Movie Theater Lobby Card Chapter 2 11"x14".

This 77-year-old LOBBY CARD is extremely RARE as it is one of the few existing ones that has an actual picture of Superman in costume on it. THIS ONE COMES WITH A COA - PLEASE SEE PHOTOS. Columbia, 1948 A lobby card from the Columbia Pictures "Superman" serial for Chapter 2: Depths of the Earth. This 15-part series marked the first live-action appearance of the Man of Steel.

Measuring 11" x 14", the lobby card displays in good condition with very slight edge wear, staple holes to the top left corner, and discoloration to the edges from age. A lobby card from the 1948 Columbia Pictures "Superman" serial is a collectible 11x14 inch promotional poster, often featuring a still from a specific chapter of the 15-part film series starring Kirk Alyn, which was the first live-action adaptation of the DC Comics character. Size: Most lobby cards measure 11x14 inches. Content: They feature photographs of scenes from the specific chapter of the serial they were promoting, such as the one for "Superman at Bay" or "Depths of the Earth". Series Information: They often include the serial's title, the chapter number, and the production studio, Columbia Pictures.

Purpose: These were original promotional items displayed in movie theater lobbies to encourage attendance for the serial's release. The Supermen of America was an official fan club launched in 1939, promoted through advertisements in Action Comics and Superman comic books. Membership was defined by the act of a fan (typically a child) sending away for a membership kit, which included official paraphernalia and engaged them in club activities and contests. The core of the membership was receiving the official kit and participating in the exclusive activities it enabled. Membership Certificate: An official 8.5" x 11" certificate, often "signed" by Clark Kent (in his capacity as a journalist).

Membership Pin/Button: An early item was a button proclaiming membership in the club. Secret Code Card: A tri-fold or gate-fold card containing nine different cipher keys used to decode Superman's Secret Message! Printed in various issues of Action Comics and Superman. Secret Messages: Members could decode hidden messages within the comics, adding an interactive element to the reading experience.

Contests: Members were eligible to enter exclusive contests, such as the 1940 contest that offered over 2,000 prizes for the best 100-word essay on "What I Would Do If I Had The Powers Of Superman". Premium Offers: Members could also recruit friends and earn additional premiums, such as an emblem patch. The club served as an early and highly successful example of comic book synergy and fan engagement, using merchandise and interactive elements to build a strong connection between the readers and the character. Complete set of eight, 11x14 in full color on stiff glossy paper.

Set is for the original release of the Warner Bros. "Superman The Movie" cards feature photo scenes featuring child Superman lifting car, adult Superman lifting car, Superman in a factory, Clark Kent w/Lois Lane. Each card has inset design at left which was also used on the one-sheet poster of "S" emblem set in the sky. These fine Lobby Cards came from the Danny Fuchs Collection. Items in this great of condition are getting harder and harder to find.

A great gift for any 1940's toy buff. Especially a VINTAGE SUPERMAN TOY collector. Please write and ask any questions as I will answer them to the best of my knowledge and ability.

Please view photos for better detail as they are part of the description. WE WILL PACKAGE THIS ITEM TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. BUT THIS IS A NEARLY 85-YEAR-OLD TOY THAT WAS NEVER MEANT TO LAST THIS LONG.

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