Shoney's big boy comic book

Adventures of shoneys big boy features the story river adventure. As shoneys, the familyfriendly restaurant expanded steadily, rolling out scores of new locations. Each issue includes games, puzzles, and activities. Intended to give the kids something to do while they waited for their food, the book involves the escapades of big boy, his. Shoneys big boy distributed the comic books for free at each of the restaurants. These were given to children guests who ate at the restaurant. Adventures of shoneys big boy 11 a, not known comic book. The big boy name, design aesthetic, and menu were previously licensed to a. Big boy, along with his girlfriend dolly, and other friends, appeared in 466 issues of this comic, which was given free to restaurant customers. Adventures of shoneys big boy was published primarily as an instore advertisement and also features puzzles and educational pages for kids. In 1951, the third licensee alex schoenbaum of shoneys big boy sold wian on a formal franchising system and with the popularity of the drivein restaurant a series of franchising and subfranchising big boy followed in the 1950s.

Studies in crap goes where no big boy has gone before. Welcome to planet earth toys for your consideration today is this comic book see scan for its condition the scanned image is of the actual comic we have in. Unfortunately brief commercial from the late 1970s but an animated big boy jumping out makes it all worthwhile. The east coast version had red hair, usually thinner, red and white striped overalls, and a cooks hat. In 1956, big boy graced the first pages of his very own comic book series, the adventures of big boy. Big boy stars in the adventures of big boy, which is a comic book that is used as a promotional giveaway to children visiting the restaurant chain he represents the first big boy comic book was written by stan lee and drawn by bill everett. At its peak in 1978, shoneys had more than 1,300 restaurants in 34 states. In 1959, the pair opened their first shoneys big boy in madison, a nashville suburb, built four more by 1961, and a total of seven shoneys big boys when danner bought crafts interest. Lee and everett are known for among other things being the team that created. The date on the commercial is approximate it is possibly from a. Shoneys the parkette was originally the big boy franchisee for west virginia. Heller asks designer and author craig yoe about what its like to work with big boy, an american fastfood icon. The hostess would always supply us with the latest big boy comic as we sat in the waiting area for our table for six. Shoneys halloween adventures of big boy comic book no 20.

After 75 issues, it became shoneys fun and adventure magazine introducing a shoneys mascot uncle ed bear in place of big boy, allowing it to serve shoneys nonbig boy restaurants. These booklets are called adventures of the big boy and are from the 1980s. Also features a kids menu and shoneyland gift catalog. Besides the regular stories, the comic also featured puzzles and educational pages for. How did a burgereating kid become a comic book hero. Shoneys and bobs big boy bicentennialthemed comic book. Adventures of big boy 1976 shoneys big boy promo comic books. Shoney s big boy bobs big boy kips big boy frischs big boy. Shoneys all american tradition founded in wv wv living magazine article. Adventures of the big boy comic books from big boy atomic avenue. The widow of the shoneys founder recalls the rise of the food empire in the mountain state. Defects allowed on a comic in this grade may include a slight spine ding or two without breaking color, may have been read and stored carefully, grade. The west coast version of big boy is the version that was previously created for the original franchiseblack hair, red and white checkered overalls, and no hat. Adventures of shoneys big boy comic lot collection rare.

Shoneys big boy museum charleston 2020 all you need. At its peak in 1989, there were over 240 bobs locations throughout the united states, most belonging to marriott. The big boy sandwich and character were licensed to a dizzying array of franchise restaurants, so depending on where you grew up, you might have found the big boy at azars, frischs, jbs, kips, vips or shoneys among numerous others. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other. Shoneys adventures shoney bear july 4 comic book 1988. His likeness even appeared in an episode of fox tvs animated series the simpsons.

Shoneys was a charter big boy franchisee and by 1984 became the largest franchisee operating 392 shoneys. Shoneys bobs big boy route 66 hat pin woodie surf wagon fast food hamburger first opened on rt 66 in 1937 scarce memorabilia. The west coast version of big boy is the version that was previous created for the original franchiseblack hair, red and white checkered overalls, and no hat. Bobs big boy is a restaurant chain founded by bob wian in southern california in 1936, originally named bobs pantry. Bring the family in and buy one adult fresh food bar at full. Big boy disappeared some time ago and shoney bear was introduced. Shoneys big boy restaurant comic advertising premium. Big boy started the adventures of big boy comic book. The humble history of the adventures of big boy comic.

Wians chain of restaurants grew, and by the 1960s, bobs big boy was a fixture in cities and towns across the country. Big boy restaurants international, llc is an american restaurant chain headquartered in warren, michigan, in metro detroit. I always thought it was cool to see a fat kid as a comic book hero. Then known as shoneys big boy of middle tennessee, by 1966 the company operated 10 big boys. In 1996, after 39 years and 466 issues, big boy cancelled the comic book and hired craig yoes yoe. Shoneys halloween adventures of big boy comic book no. If you love shoneys and big boy and this happens to be on your way. Schoenbaum and manfred bernhard to create the iconic 1956 big boy character design and launch the comic book. It is now part of big boy restaurant group, the current primary trademark owner and franchisor of the big boy system.

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The big boy name, design aesthetic, and menu were previously licensed to a number of regional franchisees. Published by timely comics and written and drawn by superstar team stan lee and bill everett, the adventures of big boy was given to child patrons of the restaurants and used as a sales tool to keep them coming back. Also included is a kids menu, shoneyland gift catalog, and the big boy fun store. Adventures of the big boy initially the adventures of big boy was a promotional comic book given free to children visiting the restaurants. Big boy restaurant group, llc is an american restaurant chain headquartered in warren, michigan, in metro detroit. Marriott corporation, which was the largest franchise holder acquired big boy. Adventures of shoneys big boy is a promotional comic published by paragon products. Paragon comic book adventures of shoneys big boy 11 a. But the true lure was the official big boy comic book, printed on pulpy paper in full color just like drugstore comics, but given away free to every child who stopped by for a meal. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Shoneys big boy bobs big boy kips big boy frischs big boy. The surprises in this freebie big boy comic book start right with the name. Adventures of big boy 1976 shoneys big boy promo comic.

Big boys advertising give away, comic book 51 shoney secret word puzzle dinner entertainment table games 1980s lcww loosechipswoodwork 5. Meanwhile in another part of the country, another big boy franchisee was producing its own line of free big boy comics starring an alternate universe version of big boy whose very existence drives obsessivecompulsive comic book continuity freaks insane. Adventures of shoneys big boy comic collection included in this auction is. The big boy character was based on reallife boy richard woodruff. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Since 1997, the comic book has been produced by craig yoes yoe studio.