Original Listing Description

Scooby-Doo and those meddling kids have been solving mysteries for over 50 years Scooby Doo Where Are You!" debuted on CBS on September 13, 1969. Five decades later, TV viewers of all ages are still watching the goofy dog and his four human friends on their wild adventures Presented is an amazing early comparison model work sheet from the iconic animated show Scooby Doo, Where Are You? featuring the beloved "MYSTERY MACHINE" dated 4/15/69, sheets are perhaps one of the earliest final work designs ever produced by the Hanna-Barbera Ink and Paint Department, preceding final production before being processed into the actual cels for the airing of the first episode on 9/13/1969. The foundation of the work sheets were first copied and given to the artists to be finalized and noted by them for approval a full seven months before the very first airing of any Scooby-Doo cartoon! The whole Mystery Incorporated team and it's vehicle " THE MYSTERY MACHINE", shows up in this outstanding 12-field model sheet, featuring the unforgettable design courtesy of the legendary animator Iwao Takamoto (1925 - 2007) with an image sizes of 12" x 6.5". For over 50 years, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? has remained one of the most popular animated series ever created, bringing laughs and thrills to fans worldwide. This historical sheet, one of the earliest pieces of production art from this timeless classic ever to come to market, brings us back to the early beginnings of the prominent Hanna-Barbera cartoon. An absolute must-have for Scooby collectors! This model sheet is labeled "Prod #45" in the top left corner, dated on the top right area. With some minor handling and edge wear and looks to be some coaster stains on the front and back from production artists, sheet are also showing a bit of wear and fragile for it's age but is still in presentable condition .An extremely rare 1970's animation production work sheet setup of Scooby Doo's famous Mystery Machine. with written identification numbers, notes etc as shown in the photos**** Hanna Barbera Productions -- "SCOOBY DOO, WHERE ARE YOU!" ... From one of the best cartoons of all time, and the very first series that started it all. "A MUST FOR COLLECTORS" *please look over all photos and description.... feel free to ask questions before purchasing. We are showing the pictures of the sheets from the front and back. Also being presented in a set on a another listing.****The joint efforts of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera have had a powerful and lasting impact on television animation. Since the late 1950s, Hanna-Barbera programs have been a staple of television entertainment. Furthermore, a great many of the characters originally created by Hanna and Barbera for the small screen have crossed the boundaries into film, books, toys, and all manner of other media, becoming virtually ubiquitous as cultural icons.This is your chance to own a little piece of that magic... by Bill Hanna,Joe Barbera, Iwo Takamoto SHIPPING NOTE!!!!.... Email with any questions or concerns. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS TAKE NOTE: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up; do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. All Customs Forms will reflect the ACTUAL price that the bidder paid for the merchandise Feel free to ask questions Also check out our inventory as we will be adding some great, RARE pieces to the store! Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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