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Marble genetics? Were is @wvrons? He is the closest to a glass genealogist that I know of. Go ahead Ron and tell us "oh no" not again---glass genes!! Just kidding Ron--lighten up. I hope that Windows 11 is not getting your goat too much. Marble--On!!

OK Ric, I will settle on 33/32"😁. Good point! Marble--On!!

Great stuff Ric. Marble--On!!

This may be one that was found in a "dig". There are many Akro’s (among other makers) that are out there in "circulation” that were discarded by the factory only to be dug up much later by marble collecting enthusiasts. These discards were thrown out back in the day in rivers, sewers, old landfills and a variety of ways. There is nothing wrong with that—“digging”-most WVS are ID’d by the strong efforts of the “diggers” out there. If I lived in West Virginia, I would be digging every chance that I had. I still get lucky in Wisconsin once and a while in my vegetable garden. Marble—On!!

Here is a nice one inch Akro corkscrew. As you can see in sits on top of a 31/32” template very nicely—it does fall through one inch in the template. It may be dug—or not—I do not care. It was a great purchase, and it is as minty as they get--- I just love these big corks. Marble—On!!

Zebras have white stripes. Marble--On!!

I would sort these as Vitro. Just my opinion--- in my marble collecting realm. I am far from being always right. Marble--On!!

One inch? The big ones play by different rules. Akro is mho. The yellow does it for me regardless of any other color that may be involved. I am guessing that this one has some UV reaction as well. I appreciate all opinions and learn from them all. Marble--On!!

Show us the other Pelts----it may not be random--maybe just "special". Vacor marbles have been around for some time though--so you just never know. Marble--On!!

It may be a Vacor"Blue Tang" with some rare green invloved--just sayin. Still---a nice looking marble! Marble--on!!

Hmmm, the marble is a pelt slag--no doubt. I do not think that the cullet matches--but it does look like it came from Ottawa. Nice stuff Fire! Marble—On!!

This is a very nice marble. If it is not a Pelt--I would love to know what it is. I respect all opinions and wish for more on this one. Marble—on!!

Stay away TNG. Marble--On!!

I can read mistakes--mostly because I have made many. MFC vs CAC is a common mistake when using the written word, even with the well seasoned collectors. So—I do not blame you for calling it a CAC—MFC is not excusable. I would still love to see some more opinions on this one. I love all opinions and I wish for some more regarding this marble. Marble—On!!

This one looks like a Jabo to me. All opinions are appreciated--- Marble--On!!

My first though was I think that chocomibs meant to say CAC. These colors are in the CAC pallette. Why not a CAC? I appreciate all opinons--- Marble--On!!

This one may be a Superman--or not. If I saw this one up for bid on ebay I would say that it has been polished. There looks to be some polishing coumpound stuck in a few crevices and I also see what looks like polished out 1/2 moons in the first image. We cannot always go by the finish on any marble but this surface looks a tad out of wack to me. Marble--On!!

So am I--Nice marble!

Nuff said!

Every marble--no matter how common, may exibit as a standout. This is why we look and bleed our eyes out--drip drip drip --ouch my eyes are bleeding again. Marble-On!!

Akro put a pee-wee with every Popeye box that they sold as far as I have been able to research. They were all patches as far as my research has gone. Very similar to yours. Marble—On!!

Yep--those. If you have a box-----measure them. Marble--On!!

I agree with Steph--X 1/2--not a "Helmet" though. Marble--On!!

I love a good "Brick" and you should keep searching, because when you find one--you will get "hooked". The ultimate in oxblood—just the tops! Try to get one in bad shape and work up from there. I love them all, regardless of damage. Yours are all Jabo, the one with pink involved may not be—but I doubt that---it may just be a later version or a "Contract run Marble. If you want a starter “Brick” PM me and I will send you one. No kidding—just a brick lover to another. Marble—On!!

You are right one Ric--under 5/8" for an Akro is just a rare thing to find until later in the history of the company. Akro did sell double zero marbles but I have yet to see a box marked as such other than game marbles. Finding a 9/16", or a 00 sized Akro corkscrew or "older patch" is not a common thing for me--maybe one in a thousand. I hunt for 9/16" Akros--not an easy find, if ever you want a trade, this will do it for me. I keep all 9/16" Akros aside because I have an end-game for them--regardless of the condition. The more common "Oxblood Patches" (white based) that we are all very familiar with are more often than not found at 9/16" rather than 5/8". I have often wondered if these were not Master Glass vs Akro----times will tell. I just love this stuff. Marble--On!!