1975 Azrak Hamway International Catalog
Ben Cooper was the leading manufacturer of Halloween costumes and Novelties in the United States during the 1970s.
This extensive 1976 catalog really demonstrates the power house licenses they had from the Universal Monsters and Mickey Mouse, the Superheroes of both Marvel and DC to TV sensations like the Six Million Dollar Man and the Sleestaks, Ben Cooper had almost a stranglehold on what kids liked .
Some powerful brands today on that cover.
Evel Knievel on the Planet of the Apes, he jumped the Forbidden Zone!
Wizard of Oz was going through a licensing boom in the mid 70s, spiked by Mego releasing a toy line
Has there ever been a year in our lifetimes where you couldn't buy Halloween costumes of the Disney characters?
Mickey's eyes look a bit...suspicious...
The all too familiar masks worn by Shazam and Superman.
Steve Austin slow motion runs for Candy.
Mr Spock is giving the peace sign..
Tarzen? Really? Spelling mistakes appear to be common in Ben Cooper catalogs, later years would feature Star Wars Characters like "Yada", "Darth Vadar" and "Baba Fett"..
That Fred Flinstone mask terrifies me...
TheBen Cooper Universal Monster boxes are just gorgeous.
I love SWAT's finger guns.
Donald looks angry.
I miss the days when you'd see Frankenstein on Halloween..
"Shark" because rival Collegeville had Jaws....
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That Apes make up is something I don't think I've ever seen in the wild..
Hill Billies can't be thrilled with their depiction in the Halloween industry. .
Aw Frankenstein is sad.....
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I want all these Apes ones some day.
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The Superfriends Trick or Treat bag is awesome, another thing on my list.
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I'll have one of each from #82 please.
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These playsuits were made of a more durable material, you can wear them year round!
