70's Betty Pic

Postby **FranckOz** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:33 am

Squird wrote:
cigargent wrote:Believe me, I've been tempted, but I haven't been able to bring myself to pick it up...bobbleheads are one thing, but a stuffed doll? Hmmm.........

Really, Keith? You're down to the last 5 or 6 on the list. It's only one little, tiny stuffed doll. You don't have to buy any other plush....

Do it....

Do it....

Do it....

Do it....

(I'm trying to be a bad influence. Is it working?)

Postby **cigargent** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:51 am

You guys are awful! :roflmao:

Postby **kevinbuddha** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:26 pm

It's a plush doll Keith.............I would worry if it were a blow-up doll ;-)

Postby **kevinbuddha** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:29 pm

I will say however that is the coolest Betty Boop they have ever done! I got rid of my all my Betty's (and I had all of them) a while back and only kept a few that I truly liked. I think I will have to buy this one! This is how girls dressed when I went to school. One of my best friends had the smiley-faced purse and she LOVED it.

Truly awesome Funko!!

Postby **FFJim** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:48 pm

Buy it before I give it to my dogs!

Postby **cigargent** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 4:50 pm

kevinbuddha wrote:It's a plush doll Keith.............I would worry if it were a blow-up doll

The funny things is I could probably use a blow-up doll and would worry about myself if I had a plush one. :roflmao:

Postby **Alleycat** » Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:39 pm

Postby **Aratak** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:35 pm

Not to be a hater, but I've never really understood the appeal of Boop. I don't want to go down as anti-Boop or anything, but it's just lost on me. I mean, those are some old cartoons.

Heh. Anti-Boop.

Postby **Squird** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:36 pm

Aratak wrote:Not to be a hater, but I've never really understood the appeal of Boop. I don't want to go down as anti-Boop or anything, but it's just lost on me. I mean, those are some old cartoons.

Heh. Anti-Boop.

You'd be surprised at the amount of love for Betty. Personally, I'm a fan of her dog Bimbo, and the amazing work he's done inspiring a certain class of women to debase themselves. When I worked in the animation gallery there were a lot of Boop fans. Like you, I never got the appeal either.

Of course, I constantly have to explain my collection predilections to my wife so I guess the old saying 'To each their own' applies.

Postby **cigargent** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:47 pm

The Anti-Boop has risen! :eek:

She may be a character from an old cartoon series...but those were great old cartoons from an innovative studio that changed animation. This was the same group that also brought Popeye to us (you're not the Anti-Popeye too, are you?).

Many of her cartoons were some of the earliest "music videos", too, with the notables such as Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong. Her cartoons were also on the racier side, particularly early on...plus she was a cartoon sex symbol, with her gartered leg, short dress, large...um, assets, and dialogue that could be taken more than one way. That was part of the fun, too...she could be racy or innocent, but regardless, she could be enjoyed on multiple levels by all sorts of people, rich or poor, man or woman, young or old. I don't think that there is a modern equivalent , though some might say that she was the Jessica Rabbit of her day (and long after). And as much as I love Mrs. Rabbit, there was much more to Betty Boop.

Still, as Squird said, to each their own. :sunny:

Postby **Alleycat** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:17 pm

The great Boop debate...........

Postby **Aratak** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:44 pm

cigargent wrote::eek: The Anti-Boop has risen!

She may be a character from an old cartoon series...but those were great old cartoons from an innovative studio that changed animation. This was the same group that also brought Popeye to us (you're not the Anti-Popeye too, are you?).

Many of her cartoons were some of the earliest "music videos", too, with the notables such as Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong. Her cartoons were also on the racier side, particularly early on...plus she was a cartoon sex symbol, with her gartered leg, short dress, large...um, assets, and dialogue that could be taken more than one way. That was part of the fun, too...she could be racy or innocent, but regardless, she could be enjoyed on multiple levels by all sorts of people, rich or poor, man or woman, young or old. I don't think that there is a modern equivalent , though some might say that she was the Jessica Rabbit of her day (and long after). And as much as I love Mrs. Rabbit, there was much more to Betty Boop.

Still, as Squird said, to each their own.

As I said, kind sir, I meant no disrespect. I recognize her importance in animation, I am just surprised at the amount of merchandise I see for her. I mean, where's the wealth of Krazy Kat merchandise?

Of course, he doesn't have krazy garters or krazy tatas, so perhaps you're onto something there!

Love Popeye, too! I had a really swell golden age Dell comic ( a Four Color, I think) with Popeye and his family when I was a lad. I really loved the Jeep, too. If that counts for anything!

Postby **Alleycat** » Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:16 pm

I think it was definitely the lack of krazy tatas that did the kat in.

On the other hand, however, Ms Boop's tatas could well have sent several of her children through grad school. Gotta love the Boopster ;-)

Postby **Aratak** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:51 am

Alleycat wrote:I think it was definitely the lack of krazy tatas that did the kat in.

On the other hand, however, Ms Boop's tatas could well have sent several of her children through grad school. Gotta love the Boopster

I am now officially entering "Krazy Kat in garters with krazy tatas" (TM) under my Greatest Wobblers I Shall Never See list.

Postby **Alleycat** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 10:44 am

Aratak wrote:
Alleycat wrote:I think it was definitely the lack of krazy tatas that did the kat in.

On the other hand, however, Ms Boop's tatas could well have sent several of her children through grad school. Gotta love the Boopster

I am now officially entering "Krazy Kat in garters with krazy tatas" (TM) under my Greatest Wobblers I Shall Never See list.

Just teasing you, Aratak - couldn't resist 8-[

I'm not a huge Boop fan. Out of the hundreds of protos that I have, only one is a Boop (thanks to Trailer Trash Jim). $\:D/$

And I have less than a dozen of her wobblers. But this 70's gal will be a must have for me now.

Postby **kevinbuddha** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:51 pm

Alleycat wrote:
Aratak wrote:
Alleycat wrote:I think it was definitely the lack of krazy tatas that did the kat in.

On the other hand, however, Ms Boop's tatas could well have sent several of her children through grad school. Gotta love the Boopster

I am now officially entering "Krazy Kat in garters with krazy tatas" (TM) under my Greatest Wobblers I Shall Never See list.

Just teasing you, Aratak - couldn't resist

I'm not a huge Boop fan. Out of the hundreds of protos that I have, only one is a Boop (thanks to Trailer Trash Jim). $\:D/$

And I have less than a dozen of her wobblers. But this 70's gal will be a must have for me now.

You bought one from me too Craig ;-)

Postby **Betty Boop** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 12:11 am

Craig, if you only have the one Boop proto and you are not reallly a Boop fan, would you consider selling her to me?
I am trying to build my Betty Boop proto collection from four to many more!!

Postby **ShoMeNodder** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:30 am

Which betty protos do you have ?

Postby **Alleycat** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:08 am

kevinbuddha wrote:You bought one from me too Craig

You are correct, Sir. She's on my dresser staring right at me.

Betty Boop wrote:Craig, if you only have the one Boop proto and you are not reallly a Boop fan, would you consider selling her to me?
I am trying to build my Betty Boop proto collection from four to many more!!

Sure - as long as it's ok with Kevin

PM sent, Betty

Postby **Betty Boop** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:18 am

Carol, the Betty Boop protos I have are Bucceneer (signed by Rob & Wilky), Angel, Hula, & Boop Funkovision.

Postby **Betty Boop** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:33 am

Add the Betty Boop Diner Bank to my list of Boop protos, thank you Craig for parting with her!! $\:D/$

Postby **utley999** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 1:28 pm

Alleycat wrote:
kevinbuddha wrote:You bought one from me too Craig

You are correct, Sir. She's on my dresser staring right at me.

Betty Boop wrote:Craig, if you only have the one Boop proto and you are not reallly a Boop fan, would you consider selling her to me?
I am trying to build my Betty Boop proto collection from four to many more!!

Sure - as long as it's ok with Kevin

PM sent, Betty

Spectacular Score on that Betty Boop Betty Boop!! =D>

Postby **kevinbuddha** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:55 pm

Congrats Betty!! That Betty Boop proto brings back many memories! I won it from the "Funko Band" and was the only one who could come up with the actual name of the guy who sang the original "Mary Tyler Moore Show" theme song...............good times!

Enjoy her!

Postby **cardgame2** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 6:43 pm

Stina has great taste as well as Keith.....this is a fabulous Betty - what a beauty!

Postby **Betty Boop** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 3:26 pm

Craig, Betty arrived today, she is great! Thank you. $\:D/$ $\:D/$

Postby **ShoMeNodder** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 4:03 pm

Betty's dancing again $\:D/$

Postby **Aratak** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:18 pm

Love that cream colored plastic of those prototypes. It reminds me of 1950's rubbery Marx toys. Ooh, yeah.

Though those vacant eyes ARE a little unsettling. Boop... *shudder*

Postby **Alleycat** » Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:28 pm

You're very welcome, Betty. This proto comes with some history. Ms. Boop certainly gets around. ;-)

Postby **ShoMeNodder** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:51 pm

The Route 66 Betty i got today is really hot !

Postby **Betty Boop** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:46 pm

Carol, Route 66 Betty is a hot wobbler. I would love to have the proto!

Postby **cigargent** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:56 pm

Cathy has one and posted a picture of it in the Wobbler Dance a while back, I believe. Definitely a want, Betty, just like this one. The one that drives me crazy, though, is that I have never seen a Boop Singer proto show up...anywhere. I hate to say I need anything, but after helping get it made, I would definitely like to have the proto someday.

Meanwhile, it is nice to see new Boops coming out. 3 this year!

Postby **Alleycat** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:00 pm

I've never seen a Betty Singer proto either. Really.

Postby **Betty Boop** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:01 pm

Keith, I hope you find the Boop singer proto someday. How did you help getting it made? That really sounds awesome!

Postby **cigargent** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:29 pm

I just made the suggestion and Photoshopped a mock-up, and after a year, BOOM, Brian surprised me by saying that they were going to make her! I was lucky like that with the "Green Eggs & Ham" Sam the Pig Spastik, too.

Brian & Funko are the best, but we already knew that!

Postby **Betty Boop** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:41 pm

Keith, thanks for the info. I agree Brian & Funko are the best!

Postby **Alleycat** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:30 pm

Betty Boop wrote:Keith, thanks for the info. I agree Brian & Funko are the best!

Yes. They. Are.

But Goldenberg Peanut Chews are not too far behind…

Postby **Betty Boop** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:43 pm

Craig, I have never seen Goldenberg Peanut Chews here in Iowa. What makes them so special?

Postby **chester** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:47 am

Betty Boop wrote:Craig, I have never seen Goldenberg Peanut Chews here in Iowa. What makes them so special?

Me neither, Craig.What are they. I love a good nut!!

Postby **ShoMeNodder** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:51 am

Really, Paul ?

Postby **cigargent** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:52 am

Looks like an early version of a Snickers bar.

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