Some fun look backs on "Hoppy Mania" merchandise

Hopalong Cassidy was one of the earliest of our Western Heros. Hopalong still rides through our lives through collecting, films shown on the Western Channel and a fan club. Were you a Hoppy Kid? You qualify if you carried a Hoppy lunch box (it was the first character lunch box made) or bought the dozens of food products endorsed by Cassidy.

Vintage Hopalong Cassidy
The top pick in Cassidy Collecting would be anything vintage. There is a huge variety to choose from, literally hundreds of products were honored with Hopalong Cassidy's image or name. Food containers, outfits, toys, school supplies, bedspreads, glasses -- the list goes on and on. As with all collectibles, condition is the most important thing. It isn't always be possible to get items in mint condition.Cassidy collectibles are still very sought after -- checkout the auction pages to see some of the high prices and what is possible to buy.

Hopalong Cassidy Collectibles
This is the SOURCE for Hopalong Cassidy collectors; Joe Caro's "Hopalong Cassidy Collectibles". There are many different reference and price guide books but this book is one of the top five collectible books. It has lots of content, resources, numerous pictures and a well researched history. You probably won't be able to find or buy most of these treasures, but it's a pleasure just to see them anway.

Best of the West Classics
If you get the Western Channel on cable TV, Hopalong Cassidy is yours to enjoy again.. If the Western channel is not available, many of the Hoppy films are on VHS. There are collections of the film you buy. Check out the offical website for Hopalong, www.hopalong.com to see the prices and what films are put together.

The Films of Hopalong Cassidy
Writer Frances M. Nevins, Jr. details all of the Hopalong Cassidy films made between 1935 to 1948, as well as documenting the TV series. A excellent reference book and there are pictures.

Bar-20 : The Life of Clarence E. Mulford
Writer Frances M. Nevins, Jr. explores the life of Hopalong Cassidy creator Clarence E. Mulford. The book also includes seven of the original stories.