Unproduced Toy Biz X-Men action figure store display artwork
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DescriptionHere’s an interesting one. This is the conceptual artwork (it's like a rough) for an unproduced Toy Biz X-men action figure store display. It was going to be released in 1991 at the beginning of the line. It is done entirely in markers and pen, and was used to show the higher ups at Toy Biz what the design for the display would look like. It measures about 8 inches high, by 18 inches long. The back has Velcro on it, from where it was attached to a presentation board for that meeting. There were no store displays ever issued for that line, so it's neat to see one was at least planned. What’s interesting is that the basic character layout and design comes from the classic Uncanny X-men #275 cover by Jim Lee. Interestingly, I also have the layout board for this display, and it appears to show that had the display been released, it would have used Jim Lee’s art. The art seen here is just a quick sketch most likely done by someone at Toy Biz, although it is unsigned.Social/Sharing |
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Bryan Simmons
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/25/2009
Tommy, that is just phenomenal. I hope those that view this here realize both the uniqueness and rarity of this comic/toy piece. You have got to tell me how you tracked this one of a kind item down, please email me. And how large is the header itself? Damn, gotta get that Toy Biz proto site going some day . . .
Tommy Garvey
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/25/2009
Thanks! I added the dimensions to my description. I tracked it down by waking up this morning, and looking under the Christmas tree. ;- )
Shane Turgeon
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/25/2009
Tommy, that's a killer piece of toy history! Toy Biz didn't do a lot of displays but this one would have been awesome had they done it! I wonder if such art exists for that Surfer display i have!?
Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 12/25/2009
This is an absolutely awesome find!!! Unbelievable!! I would love to know who drew it!!
J. Frost
Member Since 2005
Posted on 9/17/2010
Ha...that's one very nifty mockup. I used to collect those Toy Biz X-Men (and Marvel) carded figures because their cardbacks had individual character art. The early 90s were the waning years for such toy packaging art in general. Good score. Now...who's that Atlantean pretending to be Magneto? :)
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