Available
for direct online purchase... for the first time ever - - at Superballs.com
Original (large) "1965 Atom Logo" Wham-O ®
Super Balls ®
in Red, Blue, and Multicolor
(these were made in 1968 as per
records found at the factory).
Click
on image to see "larger" version (opens in a new window). Images are
representative only.
Appearance of all balls will vary - - especially in the case of Multicolor balls
which are all unique.
Since 1999
I've offered these balls only as part of a set, and only through eBay auction.
Now, for a limited time (as quantities are limited) they're available
individually here.
All
Original "1965" Wham-O ®
Super Balls ® are sold "loose" (as these never made
it to "packaging"),
they
are unused (as they have never been "bounced"), and most still
bear their original
factory mold release (a resilient 40 year old milky-white coating that
generally covers
the balls to varying degrees - - especially noticeable on the blue and
red balls).
All
are in "new" condition and are unused, though it
should be noted that no
Original "1965" Wham-O Super Ball ®
is perfect (they
were, of course, not "made" as collectibles)
and the combination of 1960's molding technology and the materials that
were used
(including their especially high Carbon content) often made for slightly
less-than-perfect balls.
They
should be considered like
a fine leather (see holster here)... imperfections give them their
character - - little "spots," color variations,
and small nooks and crannies are not uncommon.
Please note that no representations are made as to logo quality, color
consistency, surface "perfection," etc.
These are sold today as they were sold in the 60's - - "as is"... and "to
bounce" (and they do... like nothing ever
has since!) Just remember how - - as a kid... we didn't inspect these
things "to the nth degree." Rather, we
ripped open the package and "let 'em bounce!" If you're buying a ball
to bounce, you'll be very pleased.
Just try to avoid asphalt and stucco and they'll give you extended joy!
See a
recent 2010 vs. 1965 "drop" bounce-test here:
Low Res WMV: lowres.wmv Med
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Measuring
approximately 1 15/16" in diameter, these are The Original Wham-O® Super Balls®,
first sold in black,
and soon thereafter in the colors that I'm offering here - all bearing the
"Atom" logo and 1965 copyright date.
Balls are available in Red, Blue or Multicolor.
Balls are $25.00* each. Why $25 for a ball that originally sold for $0.99?
I dunno - - what would you charge?
This is why I only made them available via eBay for the last decade - - letting
"the market" set their price cuz
I couldn't figure it out! Anyway... folks have been asking "forever" that I
"just sell them"... so here they finally are.
I guess the answer is: "Used Original Large 1965 Wham-O ®
Super Balls ®
have sold pretty consistently for over that
on eBay ® over the years, they are 40+
years old, they're pretty darn scarce, and dog-gonnit... these are unused."
Additionally, please note USPS Priority Mail shipping cost of $5.95
and CA sales tax if applicable.
*Note: Pricing subject to change. Payment may be made online using PayPal below (uses my Netvideo
Solutions account).
or, if you
don't have a PayPal account you may call 714.381.0101 and pay with your
credit card over the phone.
If you
prefer to pay with a check or money order,
please send me an
e-mail.
I will respond confirming your order and will provide payment details
(Payment by check delays shipment until
check clears.)
*Please note: I only ship to locations within the United States for
logistical reasons.
If you live outside the US but have
someone in the US that can receive these for you,
please contact me prior to
purchase as I'm happy to work with you.
Super
Ball ® is a
brand name and a registered trademark of Wham-O Incorporated,
Emeryville, CA Zectron
® is a registered trademark of Wham-O Manufacturing
Company, Emeryville, CA Wham-O
® is a registered trademark of Wham-O Incorporated, Emeryville, CA
Please
note that this site is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by
Wham-O Inc.
