Vintage 1984 Marvin Comic Strip Gumball Dispenser Superior Toy Sealed Card NOS For Sale

Up for sale is a rare, vintage Marvin the Baby novelty gumball dispenser manufactured by Superior Toy & Manufacturing Co. This nostalgic collectible piece features the iconic red-headed character from Tom Armstrong’s classic newspaper comic strip leaning over yellow blocks that spell out "I LOVE YOU". The back of the card features vintage advertising graphics for Superior Toy's Captain America and Spider-Man Action Gumball Banks from the same era.* **Manufacturer:** Superior Toy & Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Chicago, IL)
* **Copyright Year:** 1984 Marvel Comics Group / Superior Toy
* **Production:** Gumballs made in the U.S.A., Dispenser body made in Hong Kong
* **UPC Barcode:** 03385705014**Condition Details:**
* **Overall Status:** New Old Stock (NOS). Factory sealed on the original cardboard backing.
* **Marvin Figure:** The internal plastic Marvin figure is fully intact and undamaged. There is NO squishing or indentation to his face or body; he remains in pristine, original condition inside the bubble.
* **Blister Pack Packaging:** The clear plastic blister bubble shows heavy vintage shelf and storage wear, including deep compression lines, severe crinkling, warping, and indented crush points along the top and side profiles. However, the plastic is NOT split open, has no holes, and remains firmly and securely sealed to the cardboard card.
* **Cardboard Backing:** The card shows typical signs of age and shelf wear, including softening/fraying along the edges and corners (particularly the top edge) and light surface discoloration/scuffing on the back white cardboard. *Note: Due to the extreme age of this vintage item (over 40 years old), the included bubblegum is strictly for collectible display and is NOT meant for consumption.*Please see photos for condition details. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks for looking!