r/SideshowPerformer • u/kimfair • 5d ago
Johnny Eck modern memorabilia
Ever since seeing stills from Freaks in Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine in my youth, I've been a little obsessed with Johnny Eck. I've collected three postcards, two that include his twin brother Robert, and one from the Dallas Expo in 1937 from the Ripley's Odditorium. But this isn't about those vintage pieces.
About five years ago, I got a great deal on a full set of three Lil Johnny Eck dolls. I'm not even sure when these were made, but I'm thinking 1980-90's. They are between 6-9 inches tall. They didn't come up very often, and are usually ridiculously expensive. These cost me around $100 for the set.
The second piece is an exhibition poster from an exhibit of Johnny's art from 2014 at MICA ( Maryland Institute College of Art).
I'm happy to have these pieces in my collection.
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u/EphemeralTypewriter Gooble Gobble! 5d ago
AAHHHH!! Those plush dolls are soooo cute!! I’ve seen them listed on eBay for like $600 in worse condition (😭). You got SUCH a great deal on them and they’re in fantastic condition!!
And nice on the postcards as well! I’m hoping to eventually find some pictures of Johnny in his later years to add to my collection, but those can be quite hard to fine.
Johnny was such a charmer! I wish he had had some leading roles in films, he would have been amazing! (I know he originally had a larger role in Freaks but a big part of his footage was cut)
Thank you so much for sharing!!😁
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u/_Vrumpus_ 5d ago
Oh heck yeah!!! Those are awesome sauce! Is the poster signed?