Comments on: Collecting That Masked Man: A Look at Lone Ranger Memorabilia

By: James Burrell

James Burrell — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:13:17 +0000

Hi Glenn,

I did come across an image online of a vintage child’s Tonto costume very much like the one you’ve described and it does in fact come with brown pants (with yellow fringe) as well as a headdress piece. Unfortunately, I could not locate a value for it.

However, there were a few other Tonto Halloween/dress up outfits released throughout the years, and judging by a couple that date from around the 1950s (such as one produced by the Esquire Novelty Co.), it appears that costumes in good, complete condition may sell for around $120 or so. Mint boxed ones would likely be worth a fair bit more.

Perhaps a search in the Worthopedia may yield a value for your particular item.

Take care.

-James

By: Glenn Walp

Glenn Walp — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:04:13 +0000

I have a Tonto kids shirt in perfect condition. It probably had pants to the outfit. Looks to be around the 1930s or so. Brown, with yellow fringes, two red buttons in the back, with a large display of Tonto and other indians on the front.

Any idea how much this may be worth to a collector of Tonto items?

TX…Glenn

By: James Burrell

James Burrell — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:43:18 +0000

Hi Jimmy,

My apologies for the delay in responding. Unfortunately, coins are not my speciality. I did take a look online and although I was unable to locate a value for your Lone Ranger 50th Anniversary silver coin, I was able to find a current eBay auction for a silver coin of the character:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LONE-RANGER-1-Troy-Ounce-of-999-Silver-Round-/390486752678?pt=Bullion_US&hash=item5aead2fda6

As I’m unsure when this was minted, I took note of the values of a couple of other 50th anniversary coins for the characters of Superman and Batman. The value on those coins ranged from approximately $60 to $100 each. So it would be reasonable to assume that the Lone Ranger coin would be worth at least this amount, if not more.

Hope this helps. And be sure to keep an eye on the auction. Take care.

-James

By: Jimmy Dimmerman

Jimmy Dimmerman — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:04:23 +0000

I recently stumbled upon a 50th anniversary .999 1 oz silver coin with a Lone Ranger front facing and a Tonto rear facing with a 1983 mint date..would you have any idea what the value of such a coin would be?

By: James Burrell

James Burrell — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 02:00:10 +0000

Hi Judy,

Thank you for reading my post. I do believe I know which coloring book you are referring to. It was published in 1959 and in addition to the pictures, also contains puzzles, connect-the-dots images and quizzes to complete, correct?

If so, this book usually sells for between $5 and $15. Of course, if it is in mint condition (meaning it has not been used or colored in, and the cover is not torn, creased or written on), it may fetch more.

As for selling your book, I would recommend perhaps listing it on eBay. Be sure to take several photos of the front and back cover and inside contents, list the publisher and year it was printed and describe any flaws it may have (if any).

Good luck!

-James

By: judy meyer

judy meyer — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:39:52 +0000

i want to sell a “the lone ranger coloring book – authorized edition with register trade mark for the
lone ranger inc
the book is back ground of red and on the left in small charater of tonto and the ranger on horses ranger is chooting at indian on horse back on the right lower side and smaller then ranger and tonto
there is a large face of the ranger in the fore front with the mask on and his hat on the top of the cover is the mask with the titale of the book on it – the lone range

please advise a price and a contact for a buyer
phone 636 391 3540 thank you judy

By: James Burrell

James Burrell — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:32:46 +0000

Hi Hank,

Yes, it is true that a new “Lone Ranger” film is being made. In fact, it is being filmed right now. Johnny Depp is playing Tonto and an up-and-coming actor Armie Hammer is playing the Ranger.

If you Google the actors names, you’ll see a publicity photo of the pair in costume.

By: Hank T.

Hank T. — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:47:59 +0000

Don’t know if it’s true, but I just read they actually are making a movies based on the Lone Ranger. Johnny Depp is set to play Tonto, but is getting some flack about the subtle racism involved. People and their opinions…

By: James Burrell

James Burrell — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:31:14 +0000

Hi Nancy,

Well, unfortunately, I’m not familiar with that particular piece you are inquiring about. Would it happen to be this item:

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-1938-lone-ranger-coffee-cup-151925727

If so, I invite you to check the WorthPoint Worthopedia for more info about the piece, including its potential value. If that is not the mug you’re referring to, a search in the Worthopedia may still come up with a result and value for it, as well as for any other Lone Ranger collectibles you may be wondering about.

Thank you very much. Take care.

-James

By: Nancy Luksa

Nancy Luksa — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:34:27 +0000

I have a Lone Ranger mug that was my fathers. He was from Pennsylvania & was born in 1919. I imagine this mug was from the mid 1920′s. It is milk glass with the Lone Ranger on his horse with the name. Would like to know it’s value.

By: DAVID

DAVID — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:47:56 +0000

IF DISNEY MAKES A MOVIE THAT STARS TONTO AS THE HERO AND THE LONE RANGER AS AN IDIOT, I WOULD RATHER WAIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO MAKE THE MOVIE. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A FILM THAT WOULD DO BOTH CHARACTERS JUSTICE AND ONE THAT WOULD MAKE TRENDLE AND STRIKER PROUD.