Collection of Merchandising Prototypes for Clanky the Robots Comic Strip by Matt H. Murphy 1972
Here we have a collection of original handmade prototypes for the idea of a comic strip and/or cartoon featuring a family of robots known as "Clanky". Clanky was the brainchild of the artist Matt H. Murphy of Bronxville, NY, who worked as an artist for Disney Studios during the 1960's and '70's. These items were purchased from his estate sale approx. 10 years ago.      The items made for marketing purposes include an alarm clock, a "Clanky for President" paperback book, a handmade wooden robot toy, a "Clanky Crazy Ikes" robot toy with interchangeable parts (the original robot's head is substituted with a wooden Clanky head), a coffee can robot face with a light-up nose, drawings for Clanky the Robots pins, a Clanky light switch cover, a Clanky nose light nightlight and a version of the game "operation", with Clanky on the operating table. As far as the paperback and the operation game, Matt H. Murphy has placed his own version of the book and game on paper, and placed this over the originals (the book Matt's cover is on is "The Bedside Mad" 1959).      Most of the items are marked, "Picture Craft Corporation", with a date of 1972. I do not know if this corporation was ever put into existence or was simply 'on the drawing board'. A rare opportunity to obtain a truly unique collection of one man's vision for his pop culture enterprise !      Size : 10" Wooden Robot's Height  //  19" x 10" Operation Game                
From a non-smoking, pet-free home.                                                                 
Please see photos and condition report above.                                                    
Item must be paid for within 4 days of sale or auction end.