Superman at 70: Super stuff!

The first appearance of Superman, in Action Comics #1, was published 70 years ago this summer. It's hard to imagine American culture without him, or the zillion super-heroes that followed in his wake.

And while the presence of so many other heroes may've eclipsed the Man of Steel's popularity somewhat, he's still around us everywhere--in comics, on t-shirts, on TV and in toy stores. He's been merchandised nearly as much as Snoopy or Mickey Mouse.

I enjoy collecting images of pop culture ephemera (you have seen this site, haven't you?) and I thought it'd be fun to share some pics of various vintage Superman stuff.

I'll have several other Superman-related posts in coming days. Enjoy!


Syroco Superman statue




Superman horse shoe set


Superman swim fins






Superman Muscle-building set


Superman Crazy Foam


Superman light switch cover


Superman puzzle


Superman swinging toy


Superman wallet


Superman roller skates




Superman record player


Rubber Superman figure


Superman ash tray(!)


Superman squirt gun

More!

Belt.
Board game: box, pieces, interior, spinner.
Book, autographed by creators.
Captain Action figure (I think).
Ceramic bust.
Ceramic figures with telephone booth.
Colorforms set (box). interior.
Film strip.
Flying toy.
Folding tables.
Cheese!
Krypto Raygun (box).
Magic kit: 1, 2.
Macy's "Superman Adventure" admission ticket.
Premium picture. 2.
Picture disk, cover.
"Pinball" game
Puzzle.
"Red Backs
Ring (metal).
Ring (Kelloggs.
Rollover plane.
Scrap book.
Sneakers.
Socks (box).
Superboy game. Box. Board.
Valentines.
Wallet.
Watches: 1, 2.
Wooden figure, 2.
Wooden figurine.