Wednesday 2 March 2016

Amalgamated Press / The Pilot - Flickers


1936

Flickers
Amalgamated Press / The Pilot
4 sets

Allan has asked whether I know anything about these cards. I don't know much. There seem to be four different sets in total but I have no idea who issued them. The twenty cards, when sorted in the correct order, were intended to be tied together with a rubber band and then you flicked them to see the image moving. Turning the pack over would show another sportsman. I would be glad to hear from anyone who can provide further information.
UPDATE (20-05-2022 14:59):  Trevor has discovered that these Flicker cards were given away with The Pilot comic in 1936 and has provided some issue dates.

Amalgamated Press / The Pilot - 7 November, 1936

D1-D20 - J. Sims (Middlesex)
    & H1-H20 - Eddie Hapgood (Arsenal)

Amalgamated Press / The Pilot - 14 November, 1936

A1-A20 - John Jackson (Chelsea)
    & D1-D20 - J. Sims (Middlesex)

Amalgamated Press / The Pilot - 21 November, 1936

C1-C20 - Eddie Hapgood(Arsenal)
    & G1-G20 - Patsy Hendren (Middlesex)

Amalgamated Press / The Pilot - ???

A1-A20 - John Jackson (Chelsea)
    & E1-E18 - Ted Drake (Arsenal)

Amalgamated Press / The Pilot - ???

F1-F20 - John Jackson (Chelsea)
   & B1-B20 - Jack Petersen & Ben Foord (Boxing)

4 comments:

  1. I've just picked up exactly the same set at a market in Melbourne. I assume that we both have a complete set. I haven't found any information online, other than this blog.

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    1. Hi David,

      That's a good find, congratulations.

      Alan

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  2. Hello Alan,
    These were issued with the Pilot comic in 1936 in perforated sheet form.
    H 1 - 20 & D 1 - 20 07/11/36, D 1 - 20 & A 1 -20 14/11/36, C 1 - 20 & G 1 - 20
    21/11/36 that leaves F 1-20 Jackson & B 1 -20 Petersen on either end.
    Regards,
    Trevor

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    1. Thank you Trevor, that's a great help. I've added the information you've provided and update the post. It's good to finally discover the source of these cards.

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