Warner Bros. Superman Lives promotional pin (1996)

Occasionally, I’ll add something to my collection that has never been officially released. In 1996, Warner Bros. produced many of these 2 cm x 3 cm pins to be given away at San Diego Comic Con when the then in production Superman Lives motion picture was being promoted. When the movie got pushed, they pulled it from the con. After the film was scrapped altogether…

Saavi Superman 50 Tattoos (2013)

For those who love temporary tattoos came this packet by Savvi in Tucson Arizona. There are multiple sheets within this mylar packet which contain 50 tattoos. Many are of Superman flying or standing, but there is also one of Clark Kent changing into Superman. There’re also tattoos of Lex Luthor, Zod, and Mongul.

Schylling Superman Classic High Bounce Ball (2004)

Schylling made many, many unique Superman Classic collectibles in the early 2000s. This High Bounce Ball from 2005 is not just a bounce ball, but a diorama as well showing Superman flying high above a very detailed topographical area which a photo cannot do justice. In addition to various buildings, there’s a train running on its tracks about to approach a bridge that crosses a river. As it was for all of the Superman Classic merchandise…

One Stop Toy Co. Superman Rubber Balls (2006)

These high bouncing rubber balls have astonishingly yellowed over the years, but are still great pieces in my collection. These Superman Rubber Balls were produced by One Stop Toy Co. from Northridge California in 2006. At the time, you could find them at various party store outlets alongside their Superman Yo Yo along with many other Superman products. The artwork on one of the balls was done by José Luis García-López and the other by Jim Lee.

Warner Bros. Studio Store Superman keychain (1999)

I picked up this great looking Superman keychain on one of my many, many visits to the Warner Bros. Studio Store. Made predominantly of rubber, this keychain has a very uniquely designed interpretation of Superman from the animated series with a flowing cape. At its center is a large metal ‘S’ symbol that adds a slight heft to it.

Superman tin box (2006)

Here is another lunchbox style tin box produced in 2006 by the Tin Box Company. The artwork, which is embossed (raised) on its lid, is by not other than the great José Luis García-López. There is also Lopez art along its sides.

Schylling Superman Classic Rocket (2001)

Reminiscent of the old tin toys of days gone by, this Schylling Superman Classic Rocket fits right in. With a body made of tin, and tin an rubber wheels, this toy emits a “WHIRRR” sound when pushed. In its transparent canopy, a baby Kal-El sleeps during his famous journey to Earth from the doomed planet Krypton. As it was with most of the Schylling Superman Classic toys, this rocket was released in 2001 in its comic panel thematic box.