We've all seen a "tie-in". This is a book, toy, game, etc., that's based on a movie or TV show.
The original Maverick series generated plenty of tie-ins, some of which (e.g. comic books) you've seen on this blog. There were also Maverick vests, string ties, cowboy hats, cap guns and holsters, wallets, school-bags, coloring books, plastic figurines, phonograph records, paint-by-number sets, and even Halloween costumes.
Most Maverick merchandise was popular--and profitable. Reportedly, at least a million dollars worth of Maverick-themed items had been sold by the end of 1958.
Jigsaw puzzles were another tie-in. I've seen a few Maverick puzzles, including a couple printed with photos of JK and James Garner as Bart and Bret. I've also seen one with a painting of Bart riding a wildly bucking black bronco.
Here's another jigsaw puzzle I hadn't seen before. It's now part of the Kellection:
It depicts Bart on a leopard Appaloosa (where's Goldie?) galloping through the hinterland, with Cousin Beau following closely behind on a bay.
A label on the puzzle says it's "For Developing Coordination and Motor Control". Gee, I'd better practice putting it together several times a day, then! ;-> No, I'll just stare at it instead. :)
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This is something different than I have ever seen, Bartista, a jigsaw of Bart! It's funny that he is on an appaloosa...maybe they just thought that would be better in a jigsaw puzzle?
ReplyDeleteI sure wish there was a place to find such treasures around central Pa....
Thanks again, for sharing your "Kell-ectibles" with us!! :-D
Hello Again Janet! I was surprised to see Bart on an Appy, too. It actually looks more like the horse "The Virginian" rode on TV. Well, like you said, maybe they thought it would look better on the puzzle.
ReplyDeleteIf there are no antiques shows/malls around, another possible source for Kellectibles might be estate or tag sales. I tend to avoid garage sales because usually the ones around here have only new "stuff" like baby clothes or video games. I'm looking for old "junk"! ;-> But, sometimes if they're in an older neighborhood or out in the country, you could have some luck at garage sales, too. Happy Hunting! :)