The Stretch Armstrong Aluminum Dip Molds/ Mandrels

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Here are the most unbelievable, rare and original Aluminum Dip Molds that were used to make the almighty Stretches of Old. These Molds (Mandrels) exist in extremely low numbers, some as few as one. This is because the Mandrels were sent off to the scrap yards after production and as recently as august of 2007 when the original factory that dipped these molds closed its doors permanently and scrapped the very last remaining mandrels.Because of the  patented trade mark on these toys and their design,these Mandrels were thrown in large metal bins and locked away under tight security till they were sent off to the scrap yard and destroyed!. Only a few made there way out of the factory. These are the last existing molds of there kind. These molds are extremely rare and valuable.Notice they have a whitish residue on them. This is the pure talc powder they were treated with as a release agent for the latex. Enjoy a look at these fine and extremly rare pieces of Stretch History! Soon I will be interviewing the actual employee that dipped these molds for almost 30 years and discuss the dipping process and machines used to make them.Because the X Employee wished to remain anonymous, I will refer to him as Kramer.I will be placing the interview here on Stretch Armstrong World.A great thanks to Kramer for making it possible to obtain these fine rare molds and keep them preserved here on Stretch Armstrong World for all to see.

 

 

 

A first look at the only existing proof of a Stretch Armstrong Woman. Did this mold ever become the finished figure? or did it stop here. Either way, this great and one of a kind mold is proof that the idea did make it past the drawing board.

This is the only Stretch Monster mold ever seen. This most likely is in fact the only Monster mold left in existence today. My favorite of all the aluminum mandrels.You are looking at an extremely valuable piece. Very detailed scales and lines this Monster Mandrel was originally carved in wax or clay to the most extreme detail. This is one mold that is NOT for sale

The original one and only, Stretch Armstrong Aluninum Dip Mold! I know of only 3 of these in existence and they are all in my personal collection. it is possible that there may be one more out there somewhere. A very very Rare and valuable collectors piece as this was the very first aluminum mold that lead to the production of so many other stretch figure variations.

You guessed it! . The 1992 Cap Toys Stretch Armstrong Mold! Cap Toys brought the Stretch Armstrong back in 1992 and slapped a comical Blond Haired giant toothed head on it to become the new Stretch Armstrong. I have seen only about about 20 of these mandrels to date and none in the last 2 years. I have only 2 of these molds left and am selling only one of them. Please email me if you are intersted. they are very heavy and solid Aluminum and very very cool.

Made of a very odd Rubber exterior layered over a more solid interior at the head and neck only as to secure the bolt for mounting to the rail. This mold is actually somewhat flexible. This mega rare one of a kind piece is the exact same shape as the Stretch Mask Figure but with more detail.You can see the white talc powder in the etched areas that resemble featherlike qualities. Could this be a revised Mask mold? Actually this is the Drastic Elastic Stretch Figure mold from Justoys. the Draastic Elastic line of stretches consists of 2 stretch figures,The Xtendinator shown here and his enemy Xpando Commando. This is one of the several molds I just purchased from the employee that actually dipped them back in the day.The Factory recently closed and all the dip molds were scrapped. This mold surely is one of kind.You can see this actual stretch figure on the Mego 40 page 2 and Value Guide Page 5.

The Cap Toys Fetch Armstrong Stretch Dog! Oh Yeah! Looks pretty goofy without the head. This is the smaller version shown here, however they are exactly the same form shape except for there size.

This is how the Dip molds looked as they were lowered into the magical liquid latex. This is the actual dip rail the molds were mounted to at the head flange with bolts. Pretty awsome!

Stretch kangaroo?????

Talk about an amazing find! Here is a very unique and very rare Stretch Kangaroo. This is a very large full size stretch mold that was untill now only said to exist. Here is proof that the Stretch Kangaroo was in the works. The front paw limbs that are missing would have been attatched to the upper head and torso area as non latex appendages. This figure most likely was never produced in the latex form. Click on pic for a full size view.

Here is the Denys Fisher Stretch Incredible Hulk Mold.The reason I say this is the Hulk mold is because of the unique green color it has. I can only assume this was Denys Fishers way of identifying them as the Hulk molds, especially since the Denys Fisher Hulk is exclusive to the united Kingdom. It is also very possible that someone repainted this mold in gren for their own preference.This is actually the exact mold as the Kenner armstrong Porcelian Mold. A very rare piece.

Below is a different version of the Stretch X Ray mold

This Origianl Kenner Stretch X Ray Mold.The only one of these special molds I have ever seen in all my years of collecting. The Stretch X Ray Figure is a very popular stretch among collectors. If you ever see this mold anywhere do not hesitate to buy it at any cost as the X Mandrel is very obscure.

What gigantic mold could this be? Hmm ??? Did you guess it yet?? No, Ill give you one more try, Tic Toc Tic Toc, Ok Ok! Its the Original, Orangy Red Corn Cob filled Cap Toys Vac Man! This is believe it or not one of only three in existence. This thing is enormous!, and super heavy and cool! If you collect the Vacman figure, you must have this Mold with the figure. I have 2 of the three vac man Molds and am selling one of them on ebay right now! Go there and buy it! Its the only one left!!!

Here is an unbelievably unique and obscure Stretch Serpent Head Wax Mold. This wax mold exsists somewhere, but has yet to appear other than this single picture. This was what eventually became the awsome green plastic head for what is the most unattainable stretches ever.

The very rare and fragile porcelian Stretch Armstrong Mold. There are currently only about 7 of these in existence and that number may only decrease as these porcelan molds can crack if not stored correctly. I personally have 5 of these rare molds in my collection.These are very rare pieces and of the highest quality and detail as apposed to the Aluminum Armstrong Version which were a bit smoother and less defined. The red color is a release agent applied to the mold as well as talc powder.

Above in the lower right smaller picture is what Stretch Armstrong almost looked like before the revisions were made and and it finally became what it is today. This as well as the Monster mold is one of the very first carvings of the proposed stretch armstrong and Monster figure as seen from the eye of the creators mind as he manually carved every curve.These are by every sense of the word the alphas of every stretch armstrong and Monster figure you see today.This is where they all came from .You can see the monsters shoulders and arm position are much different from the final version. as well as A much bulkier, stiffer look to the stretch armstrong.