RARE UNCUT CARD PROOF SHEET SIGNED HANNA & BARBERA 6/18 TRADING CARDS 1993 POSTER SIZE 36" BY 26" LARGE Start Price USD 1,199.00 Current Price USD 1,199.00 Time Left 17 days 9 hours 5 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 28, 2008 End Time Monday, January 26, 2009 Location Northern New Jersey See more about 'RARE UNCUT CARD PROOF SHEET SIGNED HANNA & BARBERA 6/18' Description RARE UNCUT CARD PROOF SHEET SIGNED HANNA & BARBERA 6/18. THIS VERY RARE UNCUT PRINTERS PROOF IS HAND SIGNED BY BOTH BILL HANNA AND JOSEPH BARBERA. THIS 30 CARD SET WAS PUT INTO PRODUCTION IN 1993 BY HANNA AND BARBERA. THIS RARE UNCUT SHEET IS NUMBERED 6/18 AND WAS USED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRINT AND PRODUCE THE ACTUAL LIMITED EDITION TRADING CARD SET. THE 30 CARD SET INCLUDES 1) Fred Flinstone & Barney Rubble, 2) Huckleberry Hound, 3) Quick Draw McGraw & Baba Looey, 4) Scooby Doo, 5) Augie Dogie & Doggie Daddy, 6) Yogi Bear, 7) Boo Boo, 8) Pebbles, Bam-Bam and Dino, 9) Johny Quest & Bandit, 10) Wally Gator, 11) Peter Potamus, 12) Magilla Gorilla, 13) Elroy, Judy Jetson & Astro, 14) Snagglepuss, 15) Dick Dastardly & Mutley, 16) Pixie and Dixie, 17) Top Cat, 18) Snooper & Blabber, 19) Touche' Turtle, 20) Atom Ant, 21) Secret Squirrel, 22) Hong Kong Phooey, 23) Ruff & Reddy, 24) Mr. Kinks, 25) The Adams Family, 26) Rickochet Rabbit, 27) Swat Kats, 28) Space Goast, 29) Pennelope Pitstop, 30) Hoket Wolf, 31) 2 Stupid Dogs, 32), Breezley and Sneezly, 33), Shazzan, 34) Wilma Flintstone & Betty Rubble, 35) George & Jane Jetson, and 36) The Pirates of Dark Water. The Item is in mint condition. The sheet measures approx 36" by 26" and will be very difficult to ship flat. It is too large to be accepted by the US Postal System. I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH THE RARETY OF TIS ITEM I GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL UNLIKELY COME ACROSS ANOTHER PIECE LIKE THIS (although 17 others may still exist). Please note that any glare or imperfections in the photos are merely due to the camera. This item is in MINT condition. This item is not a lithograph, reproduction or a limited edition, it is an original handpainted one of a kind work of art. I AM RELUCTANTLY PARTING WITH THIS PIECE ONE OF MY FAVORITE FROM MY PRIVATE COLLECTION, SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MY LOSS. EACH CARD HAS A FUNNY DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARACTER AND ITS ATTRIBUTES SUCH AS A BOOGRAPHY AND THIER FAVORITE FOODS, CLOTHES, HOME, ETC. The creators of the cards were William Hanna and Joseph Barbara. The design of the cards was credited to Roy Guzman and Robbi Jankovich. The writer's were David Budd and Marty Pekar. The Models, ink and paint, research and marketing team reads like a classic list of the most famous animators and workers for the former Hanna Barbara Studios such as 'Scooby-Doo' Animator Takamoto Dead at 81 Iwao Takamoto, an animator who learned his craft at the Walt Disney studios after being released from the Manzanar internment camp after World War II, then went to work for Hanna-Barbera, where he created Scooby-Doo, died of heart failure Monday in Los Angeles at the age of 81. Takamoto also directed the animated classic Charlotte's Web in 1973. Other workers associated with these cards an credited with their production include famous animation greats such as Jeff Ekert, Hillary Dunchak, Scott Awley, Glenn Leopold, Jerry Eisenburg, Alison Leopold, Suzette Darling, Joanne Plein, Christine Kingsland, Nelda Ridley, Lina Moore, Donna Zeller and the list goes on and on... Hanna-Barbera was an American animation studio that dominated North American television animation during the second half of the 20th century. The company was originally formed in 1944 by MGM animation directors William Hanna and Joseph Barbera and live-action director George Sidney as H-B Enterprises in order to produce sponsored films and later television commercials. After MGM shut down its animation studio in 1957, H-B Enterprises became Hanna and Barbera's full-time job, and the company was re-named Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1960. Over the next three decades, Hanna-Barbera Productions produced many successful cartoon shows, including The Huckleberry Hound Show, The Flintstones, Top Cat, Tom and Jerry, The Yogi Bear Show, The Jetsons, Jonny Quest, Scooby-Doo, and The Smurfs, many of which would go on to become icons of Western pop culture. In the mid-1980s, the company's fortunes declined somewhat after the profitability of Saturday morning cartoons were eclipsed by weekday afternoon syndication. In 1991, the company was purchased by Turner Broadcasting. Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera both went into semi-retirement, yet continued to serve as ceremonial figureheads for the studio. During the late 1990s, Turner turned Hanna-Barbera towards primarily producing new material for its Cartoon Network, which had been built around reruns from the Hanna-Barbera library. In 1996, Turner was bought out by Time Warner. With Bill Hanna's death in 2001, Hanna-Barbera was absorbed into Warner Bros. Animation, and Cartoon Network Studios assumed production of Cartoon Network output. Joe Barbera remained with Warner Bros. Animation until his death in 2006. The Hanna-Barbera name is today only used to market properties and productions associated with Hanna-Barbera's "classic" works such as The Flintstones and Scooby-Doo. PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO REPLY ACCORDINGLY Please check my Feedback 100% positive 1,100+ and bid with Confidence, I have been a member of e-bay since 1998 as a Merchant and Buyer I WILL SHIP FOR FREE TO USA IF YOU DO NOT MIND IT BEING ROLLED IN A PROFESSIONALLY PACKAGED TUBE, IT WILL NOT INCUR ANY DAMAGE EXCEPT THAT IT WILL NEED TO BE RE-FLATTENDED LIKE A POSTER. I HAVE TO CHARGE SHIPPING AT A LOSS BASED ON MY QUOTE IF YOU WOULD LIKE THIS LARGE ITEM SHIPPED FLAT. PREVIOUS QUESTION & ANSWER REGARDING THIS ITEM : Question & Answer Q:  I wish there were a way for me to sign it, too. My friend Marty and I wrote the copy on the back. A:  Hello: I appreciate your interest in my auction. I assume that you the famous Mr. David Burd credited on the cards as the writer? (Also known for your work on Zoey's Zoo w/ Penn & Teller, etc. etc.). Also, are you referring to your also famous friend the co-writer Mr. Marty Pekar. If so I am deeply honored by your message and request. This is one of my favorite pieces. The writing is amazing. It must have been a great experience working with the Hanna Barbara team. It is an amazing piece of work. You are both very talented writers. I was trying to keep this piece, one of my favorites from my 15 year collection for my 4 year old daughter and myself but I have to sell for additional income. Thank you for your request and your offer again (although likely unrealistic). I hope you do not mind me posting this message for others to see. Thank you very much once again!! Respectfully, Andrew Poley Payment must be made within (3) THREE days of auction end.PAYPAL Accepted and US Postal money orders. Must be contacted within 48 hours of auction end and/or upon receipt of invoice. Will ship internationally. International buyers must e-mail for shipping quote prior to bidding and I will provide several options per your preferences. 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