{"product_id":"vintage-1998-screechers-mad-balls-tested-and-works","title":"Vintage 1998 Take One Screechers Monster Ghost Ball Sound Maker Halloween Toy (Works \/ Squeaks - Great Shape)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst released by Take One in 1998, Screechers Monster Ghost Balls became a quintessential late-90s Halloween novelty and trick-or-treat collectible. Designed as pliable, squeezable vinyl monster heads, these tactile toys emit a loud, goofy screeching\/squeaking noise when compressed, making them an instant favorite for spooky seasonal fun and retro novelty toy enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing features the original 1998 Take One Screechers Monster Ghost Ball in loose, pre-owned condition. The toy is in overall great physical shape and remains 100% operational, delivering a crisp, loud squeak every time it's squeezed. The molded vinyl features sharp, expressive monster details and bright color contrast. Please note there is a small blue paint\/ink spot on the back of the ball (visible upon close inspection), but the vinyl remains supple, intact, and free of cracks or splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentic 1998 Take One Release:\u003c\/b\u003e Genuine late-90s vintage Halloween novelty toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% Tested \u0026amp; Working Squeaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Internal squeaker mechanism operates crisp and loud with every squeeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpressive Vinyl Mold:\u003c\/b\u003e Features classic 90s monster sculpting with bold facial details and ghostly styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreat Collector Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e Vinyl body is soft, pliable, and fully functional for Halloween displays or vintage toy collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComponent \u0026amp; Condition Statement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/b\u003e Facial features, eyes, and mouth details remain bright and crisp. Features a small blue spot\/mark on the back vinyl surface from age\/storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoints \u0026amp; Articulation:\u003c\/b\u003e N\/A (Squeeze Novelty Toy). Vinyl rebounds quickly after compression to refill air and trigger the squeaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlastic\/Vinyl Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e Vinyl housing is clean, soft, and flexible with no tears, dry rot, pinholes, or split seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMissing Components:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes loose Monster Ghost Ball toy only. Does not include original retail hangtag or packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Environment:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintained in a climate-controlled, smoke-free collector environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScreechers \/ Monster Ghost Balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonster Ghost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaction\/Variant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1998 Halloween Squeaker Toy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalm-Sized Novelty Ball (~3\" Diameter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMolded Soft Vinyl \u0026amp; Internal Reed Squeaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Owned \/ Loose (Great Shape - Works \/ Small Blue Spot on Back)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee pictures for product condition. 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