The Fantomen Travel Bag was produced by Erikoislaukku Oy in Loimaa, Finland in the 1990s. Although produced in Finland, the travel bag was sold in Sweden and is fully licensed by King Features Syndicate.
Specialbags Ltd, known in Finnish as Erikoislaukku Oy, is a bag manufacturing company based in Loimaa, Finland. The company was founded in 1981 with a focus on designing and producing high-quality, custom-made bags to meet diverse customer needs. Their products are manufactured in Finland at their factory in Loimaa, ensuring that each bag is crafted with attention to detail and quality. Specialbags Ltd holds the right to use the ‘Key Flag’ symbol, indicating that their products are made in Finland.
Over the years, Specialbags Ltd has expanded its product range to cater to various sectors, including healthcare, professional use, and larger groups. They offer tailored solutions for carrying, moving, or storing goods, materials, or equipment. Their approach involves close collaboration with clients to create bags that are not only functional but also personalized to specific requirements.
In 2017, the company was officially registered as Erikoislaukku Oy – Specialbags Ltd, with Lassi Juha Pekka Lindstedt serving as the managing director. Despite the formal registration in 2017, the company’s roots trace back to its founding in 1981, maintaining a consistent commitment to quality and customer satisfaction throughout its history, still operating to this day.
The Fantomen Travel Bag is made of Nylon fabric, with the main body of the bag produced in grey, with the sides produced in blue fabric, measuring 45cm x 29cm. The carry/shoulder straps, zippers and plastic piping are also produced in blue, representing the Phantoms blue costume in Sweden. The travel bag only contains the one large compartment with a security flap covering the two zippers at the top, as can be seen below.
The term ‘Fantomen’ is prominently displayed in yellow, bordered in black on each side of the bag, utilizing the same font as that featured on the covers of Fantomen comic books published in Sweden. A thin layer of wood is incorporated at the base of the bag to enhance its durability when filled.
Copyright information is located beneath the ‘Fantomen’ inscription on each side of the travel bag, and a tag affixed internally provides details regarding the manufacturer, ‘Erikoislaukku Oy’.
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