Robertson’s 1994 Golly Swimmer Badge — Backstamped, Factory Sealed

Description

An original 1994 Robertson’s Golly Swimmer badge, still enclosed in its factory‑sealed plastic, exactly as issued during the mid‑1990s promotional period. This bright, summery design features the Swimmer character, one of the more playful and seasonally themed figures from the later Golly badge  series. The badge carries the correct Robertson’s backstamp, visible through the sealed pack, confirming it as a genuine period issue.

Factory‑sealed Swimmer badges are uncommon, as most were opened on arrival and the lightweight plastic packaging rarely survived intact. This example remains fully sealed and untouched, offering a clean, original piece from the closing years of official Golly production.

Why the 1994 Robertson’s Golly Swimmer Badge Stands Out

The Swimmer brings a different flavour to the 1993-1996 line-up, with a light, holiday‑themed look that contrasts with the sporting and uniformed designs of the same year. Its collectability is shaped by:

•     A distinctive summer‑themed design unique to the 1990s
•     Lower production numbers than the 1970s–80s classics
•     Surviving examples with intact factory seals being scarce
•     A clear backstamp, confirming genuine Robertson’s manufacture

For collectors completing a 1993-1996s Golly set, a sealed, backstamped Swimmer badge is a desirable and increasingly difficult piece to source

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Robertson’s 1994 Golly Swimmer Badge — Backstamped, Factory Sealed

£12.00

Description

An original 1994 Robertson’s Golly Swimmer badge, still enclosed in its factory‑sealed plastic, exactly as issued during the mid‑1990s promotional period. This bright, summery design features the Swimmer character, one of the more playful and seasonally themed figures from the later Golly badge  series. The badge carries the correct Robertson’s backstamp, visible through the sealed pack, confirming it as a genuine period issue.

Factory‑sealed Swimmer badges are uncommon, as most were opened on arrival and the lightweight plastic packaging rarely survived intact. This example remains fully sealed and untouched, offering a clean, original piece from the closing years of official Golly production.

Why the 1994 Robertson’s Golly Swimmer Badge Stands Out

The Swimmer brings a different flavour to the 1993-1996 line-up, with a light, holiday‑themed look that contrasts with the sporting and uniformed designs of the same year. Its collectability is shaped by:

•     A distinctive summer‑themed design unique to the 1990s
•     Lower production numbers than the 1970s–80s classics
•     Surviving examples with intact factory seals being scarce
•     A clear backstamp, confirming genuine Robertson’s manufacture

For collectors completing a 1993-1996s Golly set, a sealed, backstamped Swimmer badge is a desirable and increasingly difficult piece to source

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