7/8-inch pin-back buttons from Elwar, copyright Universal Studios. Set of 6 buttons featuring The Creature from the Black Lagoon, Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy, the Phantom, and Wolf Man.
Reproductions exist with various color variations
3.5-inch full-color cello buttons made by Elwar Ltd. c. 1965. ©Universal Pictures Inc.
This first version features a stylized version which clearly represents Bela Lugosi's portrayal as Count Dracula. This version of the button saw extremely limited distribution due to a trademark infringement claim made by Lugosi's son. The design was ultimately changed, featuring the more common design showing an altered face, 2 hands instead of 1, Dracula with white bow tie instead of red medallion and differing "Dracula" font. Also, the Lugosi version sports bloody fangs whereas final version sports clean fangs.
