Chad G. Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 "Blood & Bones" this is the old school name I'm used to for these reddish based Akro corks, not that rare, just think it's a kool name so I'm posting it since I haven't heard anyone use the term in quite a while. If you have any other seldom used (Old School) names to submit go for it, a picture to go along w/ the name would much be appreciated LINK :: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394556854073?hash=item5bdd6bcf39%3Ag%3AXrQAAOSwQutkMVTe&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid= 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Anybody remember these Akro corks being called "Poll Parrots ??" before they were named "Lifesavers ??" Having the familiar Red, Green & Yellow colors do you think the marble was named after the Shoe Company or the Bird ?? Personally I like the Old "Poll Parrot" name better but to each their own I guess ?? This or this now this = 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe2 Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Clowns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 That last one is a foreign marble - commonly referred to as "Imperial". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe2 Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 No sir, it's called a Clown. A toy marble distributed by Imperial toy marbles and not a collectible marble by any means. it's what my kid brother and all his friends would call them Clowns 🤡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrons Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 No sir, It is a toy marble foreign to the USA. Made in Asia distributed by Imperial toy marbles and has no Old School Name used by collectors. As the title of this thread says "Old School Names". It is not called a Clown by Old School names. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff54 Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 19 hours ago, Chad G. said: "Blood & Bones" this is the old school name I'm used to for these reddish based Akro corks, not that rare, just think it's a kool name so I'm posting it since I haven't heard anyone use the term in quite a while. If you have any other seldom used (Old School) names to submit go for it, a picture to go along w/ the name would much be appreciated LINK :: https://www.ebay.com/itm/394556854073?hash=item5bdd6bcf39%3Ag%3AXrQAAOSwQutkMVTe&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid= Actually, 'Blood and Bones' while a recent name for this type, IDK 25-30 years ago. Or maybe longer ago too because, I have a set of 10 in my first edition 100 count box of corks, announcing prizes to the winners for naming them. Next to the yellow and black cork is a 'Blood and Bones' albeit not as nice as that you show with such separation.. I have not opened the box in many years as I do not like disturbing it but, I am pretty sure it is the only patch example in the whole 100 count box which is why I included it in this photo, to show that patches were being made in the same run corks were, the other 99 in the box are corks. Regardless, that name and colors has been around quite a while. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbernugs Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Jeff54 said: Actually, 'Blood and Bones' while a recent name for this type, IDK 25-30 years ago. Or maybe longer ago too because, I have a set of 10 in my first edition 100 count box of corks, announcing prizes to the winners for naming them. Next to the yellow and black cork is a 'Blood and Bones' albeit not as nice as that you show with such separation.. I have not opened the box in many years as I do not like disturbing it but, I am pretty sure it is the only patch example in the whole 100 count box which is why I included it in this photo, to show that patches were being made in the same run corks were, the other 99 in the box are corks. Regardless, that name and colors has been around quite a while. Those are so awesome. That blue ribbon on the green base, or is it green ribbon on blue base? It's so cool. And the black and yellow - amazing. Drooling over here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 I used to have some more of these Akro “Lemon Drops”—I am darned if I can find them. Cool marbles, not a slag or a corkscrew—not a swirl—just an Akro---something. This is a weak one at 23/32”. They came bigger for sure. A bit of white with lots of yellow, they look like they should light up under UV—the yellow glows orange on this one. Marble—On!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire1981 Posted April 10, 2023 Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Old School Spirals vs. Corkscrews. It's my understanding the term Corkscrew came later. I think Akro and Salesmen didn't refer to them as that and wouldn't know what you would be asking if you asked for a corkscrew(marble).🔥 RAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff54 Posted April 11, 2023 Report Share Posted April 11, 2023 15 hours ago, Kimbernugs said: Those are so awesome. That blue ribbon on the green base, or is it green ribbon on blue base? It's so cool. And the black and yellow - amazing. Drooling over here! 16 hours ago, Fire1981 said: Old School Spirals vs. Corkscrews. It's my understanding the term Corkscrew came later. I think Akro and Salesmen didn't refer to them as that and wouldn't know what you would be asking if you asked for a corkscrew(marble).🔥 RAR Names of marbles were probably reginal too fire. While it's been over a half century since I played with them as a young kid as early as 1958, and no white patch and ribbon, Marble Kings in So Calif. were the favored, I am pretty sure the few that were around, we'd call corkscrews. Yet I have slept a few time since then, ha, ha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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