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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!!

This one is a "veneered" marble--that cuts out Akro and Master--at least the earlier ones. The white in this one leans Vitro imho. Marble--On!!

X2 the one one the right may be an Akro

Not so quick Jzoook6, You have two totally different marbles here by two different makers. If there is an Alley it would be the first one imho. There is no “brick” here—just some very fine looking purple based/swirled marbles which are rare enough on their own. Purple is a rare color in a vintage marble only outdone rarity wise by pink. This is my opinion and I appreciate them all ---opinions ---regardless. Marble—On!!

There is nothing wrong with contrary cheese---I welcome it and learn from it. All opinions are welcomed and appreciated--always!! Marble--On!!

I will copy a saying from my neighbors to the west in Minnesota and say oof-dah!!! These both look like WVS—I do not see Jabo here. Nice marbles for sure!! I just wish that I could help with an ID. Marble—on!!

Thanks Cheese, This is the best image of Kokomos that I have ever seen--- Just killer and well worth me cutting and saving to my hard-drive---love it. I just love this stuff--and the folks that produce it!!! Marble--On!!

Yes --control the Beast--buy marbles--It helps for sure--LOL Marble--On!!

Fire- The stripes are red--not white. Marble--On!!

Agreed--for sure.---almost--- maybe a week or two later than NLRs---or months---or years. No name--nice marble--worth collecting--no doubt--no doubt--- "a week or two later" was just a way to get this thing moving---- I love a good discussion and Pelts always bring it !! It is a very nice marble--!! Lets hear some more!! Marble—On!!

Hmmm, It is not an Akro--but I am not really ready to call it a Jabo either-- When in doubt--call it a Champion--(Just kidding--I do not hear Champion enough so I type it once in awhile) No Idea---on this one----- Marble--On!!

Once you get Pelts there is no looking back--you will get them my marble collecting friend. I am sure of it--keep on keepin on! Marble--On!!

This one looks like a screwed up Pelt to me--NLR imho. Marble-On!!

No CAC here--I get them--not WVS--I suck at them. More tham likely an Alley---agreed. Marble--On!!

This is a rare patch--just try to put five of these together. Nice marble!! Marble--On!!

Ummmm--size matters once again. If this one is over 3/4" I agree with Ric. Marble--On!!

I am sad for you Ric and Ron as well--- mibcapper was an example for all of us to follow. Pass on what you have learned in his memory--I will. Marble--On mibcapper!!

You show the cutmarks well on this one Fire. The colors do not follow the cutmarks. This marble is earlier than that nice blue that Master had with the later "Brushed Patches" imho. I agree with Ric---Akro. Marble--On!!

X2--nice marble!

There are some bigger Akros--dug--that look like this. They are sold and have been sold as "Large Sparklers" Yours looks to be 5/8" so I agree with Master. Marble--On!!