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Nice cats! I have always been partial to the ugly cats that Master Glass made---kinda like a last ditch effort to keep up with the influx of Japenese made and an underdog as well. Here is one that is special--you really have to pick through these to find one like this. Marble--On!!

Is a trip to Japan in the future? Marble--On!!

Amazon Fire. At first I made a print--it faded out, these are metal and it worked on day two-some guy on a motorized skate board(really)?? We had some hail damage in the area last year and I was constanly getting bugged about a new roof. One guy put his foot in the door--with me! (Instant Pissed) I payed up for nice expensive roofing about three years ago. No damage here. I was more worried about my windows-bang, bang, Bang--I guess that I did them right too. The clicker was when some old dude ( yah, I am old too but this guy pissed me off and I will not be pushed around) selling religion got in my face through the screen door about reading the Bible (nothing against that--just stay out of my face and do not judge me--or get angry with me). I am glad that the ladies stayed in the car😁. I am a nice guy--I think--but limits are limits😇.

Welcome Cato, Show us what you have. Marble--On!!

I built a spring up table on the coffee table--in front of the TV--we have date night every night. When we eat at the Kitchen table, we call it a party. I do not mind a brain teaser here and there--just keep on coming back--and sort some marbles for whatever reason. I am not in sales--you should see the sign on my front door. Marble--On!!

There were 18 varieties of these according to my paperwork. I always suspected that the bigger ones were sold in gift shops along with the weirder stuff that I show in these images--no proof yet. Marble--On!!

This one is a big Jabo imho--"Classic" as made from the production runs--not from the "Special Runs". I apreciate all opinions and hope to see some more. Marble--On!!

Good ask here and once again great images. It is so close to being a CAC that I will ask for help. The blue does not seen to have to opaque qualities that I would expect in a CAC. Maybe @Alan has a response here? Marble on!!

“Vitro Helmets” are usually transparent based with a stripe or “the top of a football helmet” running through the white. You will have to envision a football helmet from the 60’s to get a better idea. If you look at them from the stripe, front to back, you will usually see the little ears that represent the sides of a football helmet. I have posted a few examples. Marble--On

My wife was just bitchin today about the price of Mayonaise. I could make it myself---but it still takes eggs🙃. Marble--On!!

Welcome back Kristina Dickey. Show us what you have! Marble--On!!

Not right in the least. I have always looked forward to your posts. "This too shall pass". I cannot speak for @Fire1981 (well maybe a little🙃) but if you need some to look at--I will send some--a box full. I am trying hard not to get political here--not accepted @TheMarbleConnection ( stay out of the politics everyone--I will delete it )--but this will pass also, politics. You need a good fix with marbles? I am there for you and you will not be dissapointed. Just PM me your address and the game is on! I encourage everyone to send a few up north to our old friend @davesnothere. Marble--On!!.

Pretty cool "Hurricane" Fire. Thats what I would call it at least. I love a good mistake and so does Fire. Who knows how Vacor disgards marbles? I always suspected that they tumbled their rejects and "frosted them". It could be an open pit for all that I know. Nice stuff Fire! Marble--On!!

Handgathered and Machine rounded is the right response. The sizes in these vary so much that it is only explained by a handgathering process We are talking about the Toys R Us marbles here--- the 1" (give or take). There was a special mail in offer to get two larger sizes around 2" and around 1--3/4". Vacor sizes are in "MM" (25mm for the little ones)and I am too lazy today to look them up. These larger ones look much more refined ( I only have one of each) but Vacor was the one company that could pull it off at the time. It seems to me that @stephenb ( respect!) was down in Mexico at the plant researching all sorts of marbles. He may have received some wrong info here. @Melissa has a nice collection of these--maybe she will step in with some wisdom from her collection. Here are the three sizes that I own. Marble--On!!

Sweet for sure! I do not recall seeing one like it before. They are "Classic" Akro cutlines though. Top Notch!! Marble--On!!

What Rics says X2. Welcome to The Marble Connection Kesia! Marble--On!!

I agree with what you say. The last one is probably an Akro but Master did make one quite similar. Marble--On!!

Sad stuff shiroaiko, sad stuff for sure. Get back on that torch horse and--- Marble--On!!

These images are just killer! If it is not an Alley Agate--I give up😇--not really! I appreciate all opinions and hope to see some more here. @cheese? Marble--On!!

I get it Alan--compare it to a "Silver Oxblood" and be convinced--or not😁. I just love this stuff! Marble--On!!

Hmmmm-I would not call the OG an Akro. I am thinking WVS here. I appreciate all opinions and hope to see some more. Nice marble--nice images as well. Marble--On!!

I agree with Fire. I appreciate all opinions and hope to see some more. Marble--On!!

I agree--nice images once again! Marble--On!!

There is some Ox involved here Fire. Pretty rare for a "Popeye". This marble has been at the very least "Buffed"--image two shows it quite nicely (notice the sharp edges on the blow out). This is one of the old ones from the Akro digs that were fixed years ago imho. I appreciate all opinions and hope to see some more. Marble—On!!

Love it! marble--On!!