Al Oregon

The Popeye marble was part of the Jabo character marbles. Here it is in the upper right of the Vol. 1 Popeye blister pack.

The Betty Boop one that you posted is not like the ones that Jabo did and packaged in blister packages. They were color types and not just a facia caricature. The one you posted is newer like Ron said and could have been made by anyone.

Here is pic of that box (& bag) that Dave B. posted back in 2012, with Akros.

Yes, have a marbleous birthday!

I have never seen a Bakelite marble nor do I have any pictures saved of any.

Very nice! Good work.

Here is one of the many Blister Pkg that I have that Ron mentioned. I got most of mine in the 2004 - 2005 time frame. I remember Dave M. showing us how they did the blister packages when we were there on a tour.

The video was okay except for the "herky-jerky" motions a couple of times.

Video does a good job of showing the marble but not sure on ID here.

Does not look oxblood to me.

One of my favorite pics from our WVMCC tour back in May 2005 - Eddie Seese working on one of his marbles.

Pete was in very ill health and not doing well last that I heard.

Here are some pics of the larger Vacors in bags - not the "normal" shooter with the 24+1 bags - 25mm, 35mm, 42 mm - there is a 50mm but not sure if I have in bag - can't find pic.

Agree

Looks Alley. You did not mention size - looks big - maybe a Paul Bunyan type?

Sad to read - prayers to his family and friends.

Can't disagree with Josh - that's why my "folder" on computer is "Fantasy/New".

I have never been to the Northeast Show but most marble shows have a day for the actual show where marble collectors have their tables with marbles and marble related items for sale and the show room is open to the actual public so there can be a lot of interesting items show up. Also, in the day or two or three ahead of time, there is "in-room" trading where the marble collectors that are staying at the hotel/motel can open their doors and collectors wander from room to room - buying, selling, learning (the important part). And, yes, you can haggle, cajole, bribe, plead, etc. to put together a marble deal. And, yes, there can be great deals. On the lower value end (say up to $20 a marble), people might have a box full of marbles that they are selling at $3 each (or $1 or 50 cents or $10 each. The only caveat is to bring a light so you can examine the marble to determine their condition. That makes a big difference value-wise. So, yes, go to the show and if they have in-room trading, take the time to go a day early and meet people and buy, sell, learn....

I have similar bags - have them with my newer/fantasy bags. There are some interesting marbles in there but mostly newer (last 30 years)

So sorry to read this. He was a nice man. I remember him ferrying us around through a marble tour when a turkey tried to play "chicken" and lost. Howard wore the feather from the grill on his hat. Condolences to Julia and his family and friends.

Top one is Akro corkscrew where the cork color dips into the marble. Some even "disappear" for part of the cork pattern.

Nice story!

Agree with two Pelt Rainbos on right. Other??

Sorta agree with Chad - middle one does look cork.

Foreign cat's-eye