Groovie Goolies find...

[MIB41]

The Groovie Goolies were always a favorite cartoon of mine in the late 70's. Fans of that era will probably remember the PVC figures that were a staple item at corner drug stores through the duration of the cartoon's run. But with the dawn of the 80's, these figures all but disappeared. I guess many were misplaced, thrown away, or simply judged undesirable by those cleaning out their attics. Whatever the reason, these figures have become extremely difficult to find and only seldom appear on Ebay. They were so rare and so pricey that I resigned myself to the idea that a complete or even partial set would be a stretch to ever obtain. The primary figures (Wolfie, Frankie, and Drac) fetch a descent amount by themselves. Usually $30 and up for each figure. Anyway my family and I were wandering through the many isles of one of those flea market-style stores which sale second hand items (displayed usually in glass cases for the most part). When we reached the last case, I noticed a small plastic bag that contained many PVC figures. Upon closer examination, my eyes all but popped out of my head as I realized I was looking at every figure from this rare series. I desperately looked for a price and there it sat in very small type on top of the baggie - $35... FOR THE COMPLETE SET!!! In all of my years, I have NEVER seen anyone who could even display the entire set, let alone offer them all for sale. I couldn't believe it and shook my head all the way home. My wife is still shaking hers...
Here they are -

[The Toyroom]

Nice pickup! Didn't even know these existed!

[ZICA]

The Groovie Goolies were always a favorite cartoon of mine in the late 70's. Fans of that era will probably remember the PVC figures that were a staple item at corner drug stores through the duration of the cartoon's run. But with the dawn 80's, these figures all but disappeared. I guess many were misplaced, thrown away, or simply judged undesirable by those cleaning out their attics. Whatever the reason, these figures have become extremely difficult to find and only seldom appear on Ebay. They were so rare and so pricey that I resigned myself to the idea that a complete or even partial set would be a stretch to ever obtain. The primary figures (Wolfie, Frankie, and Drac) fetch a descent amount by themselves. Usually $30 and up for each figure. Anyway my family and I were wandering through the many isles of one of those flea market-style stores which sale second hand items (displayed usually in glass cases for the most part). When we reached the last case, I noticed a small plastic bag that contained many PVC figures. Upon closer examination, my eyes all but popped out of my head as I realized I was looking at every figure from this rare series. I desperately looked for a price and there it sat in very small type on top of the baggie - $35... FOR THE COMPLETE SET!!! In all of my years, I have NEVER seen anyone who could even display the entire set, let alone offer them all for sale. I couldn't believe it and shook my head all the way home. My wife is still shaking hers...
Here they are -

http://megomuseum.com/mmgallery/file...lies_setAA.jpg

Awesome find Tom! I had a few of those myself back in the day. Very cool.

[toys2cool]

those are really cool

[huedell]

Nice grab Tom...way to go!

[BENDY]

FIND

Excellent Find. It Has Taken Me 7 Years To Get Mine. Do You Have Any Extras??

[Remco Monster]

VERY cool score! Congrats!

[MIB41]

Excellent Find. It Has Taken Me 7 Years To Get Mine. Do You Have Any Extras??

At this moment I have one extra Frankie. He was the only I had until this find.

[UnderdogDJLSW]

never knew about the PVC figures. Cool Cartoon. Congrats on the find.

[Drain]

Great score

[Monsterama2000]

Wow! Those are cool.

[Captain]

Great find.
These are the painted ones to boot! All I ever see up here are the montoned ones.

[vulcan2074]

Those are So Cool and Very Groovy. Nice find
Sammy

[mazinz]

NICE! I never knew they existed until the mid 80's when I found Mummy at an antique shop in a box. I had also thought that perhpas it was a playing piece from a game. Was not until years later when I leanred they made pvc figures from the groovie ghoulies.

Super nice find!

[Earth 2 Chris]

Wow, what a find! I didn't know these existed either. I'd been all over them as a young kid. Loved the Goolies. I only have vauge memories of it now. I really need to find that DVD set. I understand some Wal-Marts have it for $5. I don't imagine there is much merchandise made from this show, right?

Chris