DELL MOVIE CLASSICS: JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS

Since I posted something from the film yesterday, I came across this in my files from my comic library here at the Mysterious Mansion -- the comic book adaption of JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS. It was released in the summer of 1963 and I remember as a young Monster Kid going to see this at the theater. What a thrill it was!

JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS

Dell Movie Classics #12-376-310

August-October, 1963

Dell Publishing Co., Inc. (Dell Comics)

Editor: Don Arneson

Script: Paul S. Newman

Pencils: John Tartaglione

Inks: Dick Giordano; Vince Colleta?

Cover: Photo cover

Pages: 36

Cover price: 12 cents

INTRODUCING THE 2-FOOT TALOS

Here's another top shelf Harryhausen character recreation -- Talos from JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963). Standing over 2 feet tall (!) on his base, this must be one awesome figure.

Product details:

Jason and the Argonauts Talos Deluxe Gigantic Series Figure by Star Ace / X-Plus:

Star Ace introduces their “Gigantic” line of Ray Harryhausen statues with the titanic Talos who stands 50cm (20”) tall! The Greek hero Jason encountered the giant Bronze monster Talos when one of his crew stole from the treasure the giant guarded. This gigantic statue guarded a priceless treasure and when Jason's sailors stole from it, the statue came alive to retrieve it.

This “Gigantic” version of Talos is posed as the great titan was when first encountered by Jason. Traditionally sculpted by the artisans of the famed creature shop of Kaibutsuya, this detailed Talos statue is made from soft vinyl and stands 50cm tall (60cm with display base). Each piece is hand-painted to look like it has an ancient Bronze finish.

The Deluxe version of this statue includes the huge platform where the giant statue stood guarding the entrance to his treasure room.

Pre-order at the usual online monster statue and action figure dealers.

Retail price: $484.99

[Look for more Harryhausen later today!]

JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS LOBBY CARD SET