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I will be eating popcorn waiting for an ID on this one---a great marble for sure. I thought the P word at first---not. Marble--On!!

This is a long post for me, image wise but what the heck, let’s make this one an ID and a “show me what you have” thread combined. I know that many of you collect marble games and if you cannot give me any info just feel free to post what you have collected, game wise. I will/you will, love to see them all. Here is a Akro Agate box that has suffered from “closet crush”. I wonder how many times “Mom” had to move it and considered tossing it. I am glad that she did not.It was obviously never played with (notice spot #5).The rest of the Chad’s (sorry Chad, no disrespect) are still in the box. The marbles are Akro Agate Pee wee’s—26 of them, what a deal! This game was also made on the West Coast. It has the same “cool little dude” and trademark. The wording on both box tops is the same. This is one of two that I have seen. It is a bit larger than the Akro Agate version and holds some nicer Vitro 5/8” as player marbles, 26 also. You tell me the age of these Vitro, pretty close in age between the two is my thinking. Also, any info on these games will be appreciated. Thanks, Marble games on!!! and-- Marble—On!! as well!!

This is my best today. Yes, just a box—just a box that was as brittle as a Lays potato chip when I got it. Three/Four story attics will do that. I am glad that it was not exposed to light. The colors are really good---it just takes some patience to get them back to form. I have not handled this one for quite awhile—it is getting close. I do have the marbles than came with it; they are the least of my concerns. Marble—On!!

Well, if you only had one, I would pick the first two for my one---very nice😁. Marble--On!!

Well, If I was a WVS guy--which I am not, I would say that this one is a Heaton---best Guess😁. Marble--On!!

Oh, by the way , Vacor made a series of Planet marbles such as these--not to be confused with what you show.

Now do not take this wrong, I love to ID Vacor marbles. I collect them and am more than happy to help. Here are a few links that may help---keep them coming, the more that I ID Vacors , the better that they stick in my head. Marble—On!! https://www.billes-en-tete.com/liste_billes.php https://www.mikesmarbles.com/reference/mexicanmarbles This is Steps latest venture and it is a great one many links to original Vacor literature. https://marbleconnection.com/forum/34-marble-related-documents-news-etc-especially-items-with-dates/

These Vacors used to be called Planets in the earlier version, now they are referred to as "Galaxy" Marble--On!!

This is another Vacor marble. It may be an unnamed version. Vacor did not name all of the marbles that they produced and many odd ones showed up in “Variety” nets. (it may be a “purple cats-eye”) Vacor cats are all over the place sometimes. Marble—On!!

This one is a Vacor "Dragon" and you are right---they are cool. Marble--On!!

BRICK--ON!! Nice marble Fire!!

This is a nice one Jeremy, not a Pistachio imho. Pistachios in hand look black as far as the swirls are concerned---they may actually be brown--but this one is a bit light in color for me to call it one. More opinions are needed of course. Marble--On!!

No Ric, I thought this one---ooops. The one that you show--#5 does not convince me of being an Akro corkscrew, I would have to see more images. It looks more like Merlot than Champagne anyhow and that title--- "champagne" is new to me. (red champagne? who makes these up?) Marble--On!!

Do not get me wrong---I love these old boxes and search for them every day---not a marble box though. Old Box On!!!

This one is a Pelt Gladys, I have no doubt---Merry Christmas--weird as it may be---you do have some of the best/strangest of all types and makers. Keep them coming. Marble--On!!!

The background is the thing as it is with image one. Try a black backround and more images to call this one--or better yet---sunlight---natural--no flash. I think that it may be a great one, or just a white on clear snake--which is great in my book. Marble--On!

Not too shabby--a nice find for sure. Marble-On!!

I have some Curry waiting to be consumed so here is another repost. Marble--On!!

Oh--by the way your images rock---

I really doubt that this is your first Gladys--maybe the first one that has been Identified as such. You just have some very great marbles and I always look forward to what you have to show to all of us. Keep them coming--you will never bore me or anyone else on this board---great---really great-- as always. Keep them coming!! Marble--On!!

Here is a link--just scroll and find it. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/16mm-25mm-colorful-spot-mix-handmade_62355108286.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.normal_offer.d_title.fd4d6192Gboa17 Marble--On!!

Gladys---you just bring it up a notch as always. This is a CAC and a very nice one at that. Marble--On my Friend---this is a great marble!!

This is of course a bank bag but there many bags/pouches that were custom made and sold with Akro tins as “give-a ways” or a bonus with a buy/get type thing. I have done the research on these custom made pouches and it is my best guess that they were made by a company in Ohio. I will always appreciate the history of these and I will get them when I can. I have found a few that I cannot get any history on as far as the named company is concerned. They can be quite old. I love this stuff---and by the way-----ask Alexa or your named computer to play some “Steely Dan”, great marble music. Marble—On!!

This is a Chinese made marble and pretty new. They come in a variety of colors. This is a nice one. Marble--On!!

I just wish that I had an example to show you. I have two that “may be” and are not so convincing. The Electric yellow CAC slag’s are the tops as far as slag’s go in my opinion. They just light up as no other, in hand, under flash, in sunlight---the tops as far as any yellow ever was or will be. I hope that someone will share one or two in an image---I just love these types. Marble—On!