{"product_id":"1996-robertsons-golly-clown-bubble-coat-badge","title":"1996 Robertson’s Golly Clown Bubble‑Coat Badge | Vintage Robertson’s Golly Memorabilia","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; border-bottom: 2px solid #c2b59b; padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e1996 Robertson’s Golly “Clown” Bubble‑Coat Badge \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(Limited Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eIssued only between \u003cstrong\u003e31 May and 1 November 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eRobertson’s Golly Clown Bubble‑Coat badge\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the five limited‑edition designs released during the closing years of official Robertson’s Golly production. The full 1996 bubble‑coat series comprises \u003cem\u003eFlamenco, Pirate, Mountie, Baby\u003c\/em\u003e, and Golly \u003cem\u003eClown\u003c\/em\u003e, each produced in notably smaller quantities than earlier enamel issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eClown\u003c\/strong\u003e variant is especially admired for its bright palette and cheerful styling. Surviving examples in clean condition are now increasingly scarce, and collectors pursuing a complete \u003cstrong\u003e1996 Robertson’s Golly variant run\u003c\/strong\u003e regard this badge as an essential component. Its short production window and the delicate nature of the bubble‑coat finish contribute to its continued desirability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eToday, the 1996 Clown stands as a distinctive late‑period item within the wider field of \u003cstrong\u003eRobertson’s Golly memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, valued for both its rarity and its place in the final chapter of the brand’s collectible history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52971736301907,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/1996-Robertsons-Golly-Clown-Bubble_Coat-Badge.jpg?v=1780732946","url":"https:\/\/vintageandnostalgic.co.uk\/products\/1996-robertsons-golly-clown-bubble-coat-badge","provider":"Vintage and Nostalgic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}