Batman Joker Action Return Ball-Paddle (Dell Plastics, 1966)....

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Batman Joker Action Return Ball-Paddle (Dell Plastics, 1966). Punch up your collection with a blast of campy '60s charm in this vintage Batman lot featuring the Joker Action Return Ball-Paddle, released by Dell Plastics in 1966. A perfect piece of pop-art play from the height of Batmania, this whimsical toy originally sold for just 39 cents and captures the colorful chaos of the classic TV era. The paddle boasts a red-outlined image of the Joker's maniacal face with the word "OUCH!" scrawled beneath, while the reverse side showcases Batman mid-punch, surrounded by explosive comic-style sound effects like "Zonk," "Bam!," "Zap," and "Pow!" A red ball and string remain attached for some old-school, back-and-forth action. The item is still housed in its original plastic bag with a stapled header card, and the contents remain unused. The header card shows handling wear along the edges and corners, with corner bends and a small tear along the back right edge. A true relic of the 1966 Bat-Craze, this Joker paddle delivers both nostalgia and shelf presence in one punchy package.

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