Vanity Fair Spider-Man Camera

Name/Title

Vanity Fair Spider-Man Camera

Entry/Object ID

237

Tags

Workhorse

Description

This camera was produced by Vanity Fair Industries as a licensed Marvel product, coinciding with the popularity of the live-action television series starring Nicholas Hammond. While the exterior styling resembles a miniature 35mm SLR, it is actually a simplified toy camera that utilizes 126 film cartridges. The body is characterized by its bright red plastic construction and a large Spider-Man graphic on the front face. It features a simple fixed-focus lens and a mechanical shutter. Finding this unit with the original box significantly increases its value to collectors, as the packaging often featured vibrant comic-style artwork that was easily damaged or discarded by children.

Category

Camera, 126 Film, Toy, Project Analog, Active
Media Type

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Vanity Fair Industries

Date made

1977 - 1978

Condition

Notes

Photos taken 03.28.2026. Used a 126mm cartridge loaded with expired 35mm film. There is a light leak, but I got photos.