Re: BUTTONS / BADGES / PINBACKS / PINS

by **Commander Clint** Wed May 03, 2017 2:36 pm

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by **Commander Clint** Wed May 03, 2017 8:31 pm

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I also have this button but it doesn't have any copyright markings . It is identical in size , color scheme and the style of the back ...

May The Force Be With You

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I wonder if it is a European version of the Blue Theatrical Promotional buttons that [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] showed us earlier in this thread ?

I guess the other possibilities is that it is a bootleg/knock off or even just a fake but I honestly don't feel that's the case . Once again , Any help identifying this button would be greatly appreciated

I think this one is on the Archive data base.

"Although there is no manufacturer indicated on this pinback, early merchandising lists from the UK attribute the production of badges to Bennett Associates of Glasgow."

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The list on the archive also seems to match the other buttons you have. I also did a quick google search, and couldn't find much on "Bennett Associates of Glasgow" in 1977.
The only link on the archive with a picture, is the MTFBWY.

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by **ourchickenshack** Wed May 03, 2017 10:59 pm

Awesome

Thanks Clint that certainly solves a good deal of the mystery bowwing

I am guessing this means they were made in Scotland scratch

I updated the post on page 1 with the factory / country info and added the link to SWCA Very Happy

by **Commander Clint** Thu May 04, 2017 12:21 am

Awesome.

As soon as I saw the MTFBWY button, I knew that I'd seen it before, in another search. Then the list from the SWCA matched up with the other button images.
Hopefully some of the UK members can tell us more about "Bennett Associates of Glasgow", and what type of company it was, and what other products it put out? popcorn

by **the89thchris** Sun May 07, 2017 3:32 am

Very interesting. That white Fett button has a photo of him that I don't recognize from anywhere else. Based on that alone I'm surprised it's not more popular.

I've considered a Darth Vadar Lives button for a while but I couldn't tell if it was legit. I suppose fakes are rare as there isn't much of a financial incentive to making them.

Thanks for the great close up shots, I'll be sure to reference this when making any purchases.

by **ourchickenshack** Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:28 pm

Picked this pin back button up from a seller in Australia ...

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Obviously another licensed Factors button . The diameter is 2 1/8 " .

I have know idea where it was made - possibly Australia but could be from the UK too scratch

@Commander Clint and his magic book sos

by **Commander Clint** Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:54 pm

James. There is nothing in my magic book on this button.

But I went onto the SWCA, and they have it listed from Australia only. There are two versions of this button. One with a black logo, and one with a red logo. There are 6 buttons, each with a red & black logo, for a total of 12 buttons.

-Boba Fett Photo
-Chewbacca Photo
-Luke X-Wing outfit Photo
-R2/3PO Photo
-Darth Vader & Troopers Photo
-Yoda Photo

by **ourchickenshack** Mon Dec 18, 2017 5:10 pm

Thanks Clint cheers

Holy crap , 11 more buttons in the set buzzing

I may never be able to complete this run lol!

by **ourchickenshack** Thu May 03, 2018 6:02 pm

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by **Commander Clint** Thu May 03, 2018 6:22 pm

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by **ourchickenshack** Thu May 03, 2018 7:00 pm

Unknown Pin Backs We Need Help Identifying

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This small pin is only 5/8 " x 7/8 "

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No copyright markings at all scratch

This pin back badge is approximately 2 1/8 " x 1 1/2 "

It is made of plastic and marked LFL .

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It is most likely a licensed pin but we're not sure of the Year or manufacturer sos

These Buttons have no markings at all ...

Actual Size : 2 1/4 " Diameter

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They could be anything as far as we know banghead2

Homemade , bootleg or actually licensed ?

Here's a couple 3 " buttons we can't identify :

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They're 3 " diameter like the 1977 Factors buttons but there isn't any copyright info or any other print on them at all scratch

Here's a few more buttons that we're pretty positive are "Home Made" . They are still pretty cool and , from the aged look and wear , were most likely made in the 80's scratch

The Ben Button is 2 1/4 " Diameter and the others are 2 1/8 " Diameter :

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by **Commander Clint** Thu May 03, 2018 7:20 pm

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by **Commander Clint** Tue Sep 04, 2018 1:01 am

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by **ChristianC** Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:27 am

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Ahhh man this is brilliant!

by **ourchickenshack** Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:37 pm

Added some small unlicensed pins to the library ...

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see page 1 of this thread for more information and photos What a Face

by **Commander Clint** Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:39 am

James, those are a nice addition. clapping

I had to read the article that you linked, to find out what Jaycees or JC's was. cheers

by **ourchickenshack** Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:22 am

Added a Womens Jaycees Leia pin to the library …

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by **Commander Clint** Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:29 pm

James, that's awesome. Do you know how many Jaycee pins are in a set?

by **ourchickenshack** Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:55 pm

No idea - the 4 I have shown are the only ones I have seen so far . I would be willing to bet there's at least a couple more different ones out there What a Face

by **Commander Clint** Sat May 25, 2019 1:21 am

Added the Burger King "Ask Me for Your Glasses" Employee Button to the post above.

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by **firstjedi** Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:44 am

Anybody seen these kind of buttons before, sorry this is the only photo I have currently. I know the Darth Vader lives looks like an original but some of the others look like 1977 trading card stickers from series 2.
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by **Commander Clint** Wed Jan 01, 2020 3:01 am

Dave, I think you are right. The look very much like the trading card stickers. Might all be customs, but the DV lives.

by **ourchickenshack** Wed Jan 01, 2020 3:28 am

The Darth Vadar Lives looks like a "Communicator"

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It's way more uncommon then Vadar Lives buttons are What a Face

The Fan Club keychain (upper right hand corner) is another one that's not too easy to find cheers

The patches look like authentic fan club releases as well .

The rest of the buttons are most likely fan made / home made Wink

by **firstjedi** Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:18 am

Thank you both Clint and James bowwing

by **ourchickenshack** Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:12 pm

Added a complete set of Wicket The Ewok Photo Buttons to the Library ...

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