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Vibrant Dick Tracy 50th anniversary prepaid calling card featuring comic-strip style art, iconic wrist radio, bold colors, and collectible appeal.

$3. Dick Tracy (Detective) & 50th Anniv. 2-Way Wrist Radio Promo Card

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SKU   Mfg   Issued   Price

11872   TCM   1750   $4.15

Description:

This collectible phone card pays vibrant tribute to the legendary detective Dick Tracy, featuring a bold, comic-strip style illustration that perfectly captures the character’s iconic look. Depicted in his unmistakable profile, Dick Tracy wears his signature yellow fedora with a black band, his determined, square-jawed expression conveying his classic persona. Set against a striking red background, the vivid contrast highlights every detail, while the title “Dick Tracy” appears prominently in a playful green block font near the upper left corner, instantly drawing attention to this beloved figure.

At the heart of the design is Dick Tracy’s famous two-way wrist radio, a gadget synonymous with the detective’s innovative image. The wrist radio is intricately detailed, with lines and signal waves indicating it’s active, underscoring the technological milestone celebrated by the card’s 50th anniversary theme. Tracy’s arm is shown firmly strapped with the device, pointing toward a jagged yellow speech bubble that bursts with the text “50th ANNIVERSARY of the 2-way wrist radio,” evoking classic comic book exclamations and reinforcing the card’s festive spirit.

To the right, practical information is clearly presented. The prepaid calling card’s face value, “$3,” is displayed in bold yellow with a subtle shadow, ensuring it stands out against the red backdrop. Below this, the phrase “PREPAID CALLING CARD” appears in a matching yellow block font, echoing the card’s playful, graphic style. A discreet copyright mark, “© TMS,” confirms the card’s official licensing, grounding it as a genuine collectible.

Overall, this phone card seamlessly blends functionality with nostalgic appeal, capturing both the essence of Dick Tracy as a pioneering comic strip detective and the cultural significance of his iconic wrist radio. The artwork’s bright, bold colors and clean lines reflect the mid-20th-century comic strip aesthetic, making it an eye-catching piece for collectors and fans of animation, comic art, and detective lore alike. With its thoughtful design and classic graphics, the card serves as both a practical tool and a commemorative keepsake celebrating a beloved fictional hero’s impact on communication technology in storytelling.

Since we have the world's largest inventory of USA phonecards for collectors, you will not necessarily receive the identical serial/batch/PIN number that we have scanned/pictured.

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Comics, comic strips, animation, cartoon characters, art - cartoons, super heroes, watches, hats, police officers, detectives, police lineups, cops, law enforcement, watch, TCM Associates, Inc.
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