Vintage 1987 Original Boglins "Dwork" Seven Towns Hand Puppet Monster RARE Works

Description: This is a very RARE 1987 Boglins monster toy/puppet. Here is info I found through research on this puppet. You, the puppeteer, new owner, have to manipulate the eyes for them to move. Boglins came in two varieties; a small version where you were able to move only the mouth and a large version which is this one , totally gnarly version where you are able to move the mouth and eyes. From Wikipedia: Created by Jim Henson Company alumni Tim Clarke, Maureen Trotto and Larry Mass for the Seven Towns company in 1986, Boglins were initially brought to Coleco as a potential addition to their Sectaurs line; but were eventually marketed on their own by Mattel in 1987. The three original large scale Boglins were Dwork, Vlobb and Drool (Vlobb and Drool were called Plunk and Flurp in the UK), and were packaged in unique wooden crate-like boxes with bent plastic jail-bars. Although sporting small arms and a tail, these puppets mostly consisted of a large goblin-like head, drawing some inspiration from the giant Olmec heads of Ancient Mexico. Constructed from an artificial rubber known as Kraton, the initial models also featured glow in the dark eyes, which could be moved using a lever hidden inside the puppets. Unlike many toylines of the 1980s there was no accompanying cartoon series or comic book for Boglins, with a backstory only mentioned in the "Bogologist Field Notes" on the back of the packaging. The notes establish the science of "Bogology" and state that the creatures came from a "swampy bog that time forgot" and are theorized to be a "missing link" to human personalities, with these first larger versions referred to under a Latin name of Boglinus Humungus. Please carefully review all pictures I have posted. Toy is in good but "played with" condition. Could definitely use a good cleaning-something I am not confident to attempt myself with such a rare and coveted toy. There are a few "How to clean/restore boglins" videos on Youtube. Top of head to tip of tail: 12"Ear to Ear: 7.5" Top of head to under chin: 7". No box just as shown. Eyes DO move with you maneuvering them!!! Item will ship carefully wrapped fully insured! Truly a great find! Please keep in mind that the Key words Antique, Vintage & or new old stock so it may have small imperfections! Please check out photos for accurate visual description & ask questions before you bid. Item in photos is exactly what you will receive if purchasing the 1st set! Please understand I'm selling mostly vintage, NOS & and or used items purchased at Estate Sales or are consigned items. I try to describe everything to the best of my knowledge but very few things I sell are Brand New. If it looks like a stain, nick, or fading in the photographs then it probably is. We believe the condition of these items is part of there charm. Item will be carefully packed & shipped with full insurance. Shipping is based on sending it to the 48 lower states of USA. Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico will have to pay an additional shipping charge. International will be charged accordingly if applicable. Item will NOT ship until the additional charge is paid! You can pay with paypal immediately if you do not live in Illinois since sales tax needs to be added or in the places listed above! INSURANCE will be added to all high ticket or fragile items! (recommended on higher ticket items). Buyer pays shipping, insurance, handling & DEL CONFIRM if item is not listed with free shipping. Thanks for looking! Payment must be received within 4 days from date of auction end, which is being reasonable! If payment is not received by then nonpaying bidder assistance is activated by ebay! Only serious buyers please. Thank you & God Bless

Price: 199.97 USD

Location: Westchester, Illinois

End Time: 2024-02-03T23:03:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD