Vacor Glasfirma Top Notch marbles are smaller than Mega Marbles

[The Nickel Guy]

Just an observation and report for those who care to know. It is quite obvious when holding one Top Notch bag in one hand and a Mega Marble in the other. However, on the internet, pictures do not tell. I have about a dozen of these Top Notch net bags and thought I'd see what size they really are. I picked out a random set of Bee Cool, the Mexican version of Bumblebee.

So the Glasfirma Top Notch Net Bags contain smaller marbles every time.

2 1/2" pee wee's

17 17/32" size marbles

5 9/16"

and a 7/8" shooter

The Mega Marble US Angelfish net bag had these sizes. Yes, sizes do vary. These look to be the same as the current Van Gogh named marbles.

3 19/32"

20 5/8" size marbles

1 21/32"

and a  15/16" shooter

[Tommy]

Interesting 👍

[Al Oregon]

Hmmmmm

[akroorka]

1 hour ago, Al Oregon said:

Hmmmmm

I agree with Hmmmm?

Different runs and different dates of runs may explain your hard work here.

I appreciate your passion and the work/investigation that you have done.

I have no doubt that Vacor would make custom sizes for the folks/companies that requested it.

I always appreciate comments other than mine and respect them all.

Marble--On!!

[Shamrock Marbles]

2 hours ago, The Nickel Guy said:

Just an observation and report for those who care to know. It is quite obvious when holding one Top Notch bag in one hand and a Mega Marble in the other. However, on the internet, pictures do not tell. I have about a dozen of these Top Notch net bags and thought I'd see what size they really are. I picked out a random set of Bee Cool, the Mexican version of Bumblebee.

So the Glasfirma Top Notch Net Bags contain smaller marbles every time.

2 1/2" pee wee's

17 17/32" size marbles

5 9/16"

and a 7/8" shooter

The Mega Marble US Angelfish net bag had these sizes. Yes, sizes do vary. These look to be the same as the current Van Gogh named marbles.

3 19/32"

20 5/8" size marbles

1 21/32"

and a  15/16" shooter

Nice study.

What is the total weight for each marble set?

What is the retail price for each set in USD?

[stonehenge4242]

Neat findings

[The Nickel Guy]

Thanks all ! All the Round tag Glasfirma Top Notch mibs are smaller. Way smaller. They still have just as good a quality detail and design though which is nice.

[akroorka]

Pretty weird really,

Glasfirma is a conglomerate which includes Vacor--last I checked anyhow.

So we are getting less for more--like potato chips. They use the same sized bag and put a few less inside.

( I know this because my wife is a chip freak--shes calls them ( God's food).

Marble--On!!