The Phantom Swim Goggle

The Phantom Swim Goggle was produced by The Great Ozzie Cozzie Company in Australia in 1994. The swimming goggles are designed to provide swimmers with protection and visibility whilst in the water to their eyes. The Phantom Swim Goggle were sold in retail stores across Australia and are fully licensed by King Features Syndicate.

The Phantom Swim Goggle are housed in a distinctive, clear cylindrical shaped flexible plastic package designed to resemble a zippered, upright pouch or pencil case. The entire package is wrapped in a repeating purple and black pattern of smaller Phantom faces along the edges and background, with the word “THE PHANTOM” written above a profile image of the Phantom. We also see the words “SWIM GOGGLE” in large, bold, purple letters at the front, plus copyright information in small black lettering.

On the rear of the swim goggle packaging is found a closure with a white plastic zipper running down the entire length, giving it a reusable quality for storing the swim goggle. A small, purple, wax-seal-like charm or pendant is attached to the zipper pull. The various features for the swim goggles are printed in Phantom skull marks, these note:

  • Shatter Resistant Polycarbonate Lens
  • Anti-Fog Lens
  • Silicon Gaskets That Do Not Leave Marks Around Eyes
  • Adjustable Nose Bridge
  • Double Strength Silicon Head Strap That Does Not Pull Hair

Found within are goggles featured in the color purple for the frame and strap, directly corresponding to the Phantom’s costume. The adjustable rubber strap contains a repeated motif of the Phantom in white print with licensing information also present which reads “© 1994 K.F.S. Inc. TM HEARST”. The lenses are dark blue or gray-tinted, set into a thick, comfortable black silicon gasket, indicating they were designed for general comfort and protection rather than competitive racing.

Also included with The Phantom Swim Goggle is a slip of paper that provides essential warnings and instructions regarding the proper usage of the swim goggle. The Great Ozzie Cozzie Company logo is also featured.

The Great Ozzie Cozzie Company also released a range of men’s swimwear and silicone swim cap’s featuring the Phantom for the Australian marking in the mid-1990s.