SML-164 Mr. Obocell
SML-164 MR. OBOCELL
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| reference numbers | SML-164: Mr. Obocell
(M) SML-164B: Mr. Obocell - Irwin Neisler Laboratories |
| description | fat man |
| dimensions | height = 4 1/2 inches |
| topics and series | Topics: Commercial
Couples-2
Figures Medical
Profession Series: None |
| related items | SML-268 (Mrs. Obocell) |
| first issued/withdrawn/ discontinued forever |
1950/1964/- |
| private issue and/or limited edition & quantity | private issue for Irwin Neisler Drug Company 45,000 made |
| era first introduced. | Marblehead |
| value range | SML-164: 60/70
(revised 2003) SML-164B 80/100 (added 2003) |
| auction notes | none |
| comments/observations | none |
GENERAL INFORMATION. Baston designed Mr. Obocell for the Irwin Neisler drug company. Obocell was a patent medicine for obesity, based on the theory of cutting down the taker's appetite. Mr. Obocell has become so bloated that, in bending over, the seat of his trousers has ripped. He has just discovered the damage.
Neisler salesmen gave the figure to doctors, and over a many year people, Baston produced 45,000 pieces. In 1956, Baston produced Mrs. Obocell (SML-268) as Obocell's companion.From Dr. Glenn Johnson's book, The Sebastian Miniature Collection.
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