File:Monopoly logo T-shirt and model cars.jpg

Summary edit

This image depicts the evolution of the Parker Brothers/Hasbro trademark for the board game Monopoly into a brand, which began in the 1980s and accelerated under Hasbro's ownership in the 1990s. Depicted are twelve model cars, produced under the Johnny Lightning brand name by Playing Mantis, Inc. Alongside the cars are their included replicas, designed to be Monopoly game tokens. At center is a game token version of the Volkswagen New Beetle, which was part of a promotion involving the other model cars, originally sold individually. All of the model cars rest upon a blue T-shirt, bearing the Monopoly logo.

Photograph taken by John D. Buell on 22 August 2006. Monopoly logo, artwork and design elements are trademarked by or have a copyright held by Hasbro. Model car designs are copyright Playing Mantis, Inc., and are licensed from the original car manufacturers.

Fair use rationale edit

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