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Revell Surfink Ed Big Daddy Roth Monster, H1306-100
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$120
Very rare original 1964 release of Ed Roth's incredibly popular Revell Monster Series. This is the 5th in the series. This is not a later reproduction. Features an approximately 6-inch figure of Dinghead Gremmy Surfink 'Hot Dogger' with movable wrists and movable arm, surfboard, optional Surfink action positions including standing in riding position, hang ten or hold board, Roth eyeball decals, "Real Wave" display base and a bonus 2 inch Crab! The kit has never been started. The parts, decals and instructions are still mint and in the factory sealed bag. Literally the entire contents of the kit are in the factory sealed bag. The box has splits as shown on the box top; they have been taped up on the back of the box to stabilize the damage and ensure no further splitting. The four box sides are 'excellent' but the top is only 'good-' as shown, hence the final box rating of 'good-.'
Revell Jupiter C - With Working Gantry / Elevator / Explorer Satellite and Crew - 'S' Issue, 1/100, H1819-198
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$125
1958 first issue hardbox featuring some of my favorite 'S' box artwork. Correct, original issue molded in three colors; not the later reissue. This model is loaded with working features typical of the higher quality kits of that time. The entire gantry tower folds back and moves on railroad base, the elevator moves to the four different work platforms and the Explorer Satellite can be removed from the Jupiter rocket. Includes crew of 7. Inside, the kit has never been started. The parts are molded in the correct red, medium gray and white. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts present, 'very good++' condition decals and 'excellent' instructions with typical yellowing.
Revell Polaris SLBM Nuclear Submarine SSBN-602 Abraham Lincoln Cut Away - With Full Interior and Firing Missile (Robert E Lee / George Washington / Patrick Henry / Theodore Roosevelt Decals Also Included), 1/253, 00008
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$155
2008 reissue of the rare kit from 1961. This is not a Renwal reissue but Revell's original molds. Includes additional decals to make one of the five submarines listed. Well detailed kit with full interior featuring detailed weapons system, two Polaris missiles that fire, retractable periscope, movable control surfaces, detailed crew quarters, mess, galley, torpedo room, instrument and chart rooms, detailed atomic engine room and reactor, US Navy markings, extensive color decals (for instrument panels and more) and display stand. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Hawk Surface-to-Air Guided Missile - Raytheon-Northrop MIM-23 - 'S' Issue, 1/40, H1817-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Rare. First issue 'S' kit from 1958 with some of Revell's finest box artwork. This is an excellent model which features three Hawk missiles, four man crew, elevating and swiveling launcher, rubber tires that rotate, control panel hatches open, separate radar scope equipment and more. Molded in the correct white and olive drab plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and 'excellent++' decals and instructions. The box would rate higher than 'excellent' but is graded as such due to the light wear shown at the center of the box top.
Revell Jupiter With Truck And Trailer - US Army IRBM, 1/100, H1824-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$169
Rare. Original one-and-only issue dated 1958. It is easy to see why the Revell kits from this time are considered the pinnacle of model kit box art and so collectible today. As with all of the higher-quality models of that time, it has many action features including loading crane elevates and swivels 360 degrees & is fully rigged with blocks and tackle and the entire load-to-launching process can be duplicated with the trailer, truck, crane and launch pad. Includes a crew of 4, textured concrete base and missile launch pad. Molded in correct white and olive drab. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. The decals are flat, intact and grade 'excellent+++' condition with light age yellowing as the only flaw. The instructions are in 'near mint' condition with slight age yellowing. The photo of the box top makes it looks 'near mint' condition; however, it is graded 'excellent+++' because there is a crease in the logo at the upper right; however, it is slight and did not show up in the photograph.
Revell Nautilus SSN571 Guided Missile Submarine Atom Powered - Pre S Issue, 1/305, H308-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$145
Rare 1954 hardbox issue with 89 cent price extension. This is the early small, thin box format measuring 13.25 x 4.1 x 1 inches. All parts are molded in correct gloss medium gray. Never started. It has been inventoried 100% complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Decals are flat an in 'excellent++' condition and the instructions are 'very good++'. The box would grade higher than 'very good++' but it is rated as such because there is a 1/2" x 1/2" tape pull at the bottom center of the long top side.
Park Plastics Napoleon Born Losers Series, 1/10
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$165
In the 1960s Park issued the 'Born Losers' series. This is the Napoleon kit issued in the plain white box with "Napoleon" rubber stamped on one short end. The model shows a cartoon-like Napoleon with a tear in his eye, standing on a bridge with a sign pointing to "WATERLOO." A severed hand is reaching up from the water to claim him. Nearby rests his tomb stone, a beat up cannon and a tattered flag. Never started. Inventoried and 100% complete with all parts and the correct (sanitized) instructions. The story of the Born Losers is a classic in model kit history. The 'Hitler' one is the most infamous. The model features a display base showing the outside of the "The Bunker." Around it are reminders of WWII - a damaged panzer, a wrecked Luftwaffe aircraft, gun ports, a severed hand rising up from the ground (to claim Der Fuhrer), a damaged flag and of course a tombstone saying "Adolf Hitler History's Greatest Loser." The figure itself is done in a comic-like sense and has Hitler in a tattered uniform holding a gun to his head. Parents were outraged by this and the Aurora Horror Kits of the time. The public outcry was responsible for a very short production run of some of the monsters. Park's problems with these kits was a bit more complex. They had designed the series during the monster and figure craze and was betting on the success of the product. Many units were produced; great box art was commissioned, boxes made and instructions printed up but then came the public 'revolution.' Park found them almost impossible to sell and the box art, which accurately depicted the completed models only made the situation worse. As they were, no reputable retailer would dare to sell them. This is why you can find these kits in three different 'formats' today: the rarest is in the original and colorful box with full artwork. But since they became unsellable, this lead to some ingenious ways of off-loading the stock and the other two formats. The most common was to put the kit in a bag, remove any mention of 'Park' from the instructions and dump them on any retailer who would buy them. The least common way was more retailer-friendly: Park bought some plain white boxes and used a rubber stamp to denote the contents - either 'Castro', 'Hitler' and 'Napoleon.' And that was all that the white box had on it: no illustrations & no mention of Park Plastics or anything else. Inside, there was the bagged kit with the fully sanitized instructions. This is one of those issues.
Revival Ferrari 500 F2 World Chamption 1953, 1/20, 85101
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$149
Rare. This is an excellent, well detailed model that features finely cast metal chassis, engine & gearbox/differential, metal underpan & all body parts factory-painted Ferrari Red, incredible real metal wire wheels, other details in brass, metal and PE, other parts in injection molded plastic, rubber tires with the original tread pattern, rolling chassis built like the real car, detailed engine & cockpit and more. Never started. The parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and all are still in the factory parts presentation plastic. With decals and instructions.
Revival Mercedes-Benz Indy 1947 - W163 Le Grand Prix, 1/20, 77101-i
Metal and Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$125
A superb, highly detailed model that features cast metal frame, engine, transmission & suspension, cast metal body parts & underpan that are factory painted the correct silver, amazingly fine real wire wheels, correct rubber tires, metal springs, details in cast and turned brass & metal, PE parts, other parts & details in silver and black injection molded plastic, full rolling chassis construction just like the real car, detailed engine, working suspension, detailed driveline, working steering gear and more. Never started. The parts that were sealed at the factory are still in the sealed bags. The parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete and are still in the original factory internal parts presentation plastic trays. Includes decals and instructions.
Revell Heinkel He-111 P Pro Modeler Issue - (He111P), 1/32, 85-5628
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$169
Still factory sealed and from 2011. This large-scale model is superbly detailed inside and out and has 250 pieces.
Academy Israeli Air Force F-16I Sufa Plus Quinta Studios Interior 3D Decal, 1/32, 12105
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$110
Includes the superb Quinta Studios #QD32031 1/32 F-16I Sufa Interior 3D Decal Set, which is designed for Academy model. The actual kit is still factory sealed. This model is from all new molds and amazingly well detailed inside and out.
Hobby Craft Dash 8 Jazz - DHC-8 - Air Canada Or US Airways Express, 1/72, HC1345
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$115
Rare and still factory sealed. Well molded, large 1/72 scale kit of this well-designed and rugged air commuter or cargo aircraft. Contains a large and colorful decal sheet for two different aircraft - The Air Canada "Jazz" scheme and US Airways Express.
Tamiya M3 Stuart US Light Tank, 1/35, 35042
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$28
Well detailed armor kit. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Glencoe World War I Subchaser - (Sub Chaser ex-ITC), 1/74, 07301
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good+
$125
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk with age and drawn the box concave as shown. This model is from ex-ITC Ideal Molds from the late 1950s or very early 1960s. It is ideal for R/C conversion as ITC did issue a motorized version (R/C parts & driveline not included). It is a large and well detailed model for that time and features full hull, complete deck fittings, detailed superstructure, weapons, railing stanchions, ventilators and more. Includes a display stand. The striking Jack Leynnwood box art showing SCs attacking in defense of a convoy, under a threatening sky. SC96 served in the Med during WW I. USsubchasers were considered an important deterrent to Central Powers submarine activity in the theater.
Monogram RF-101B Voodoo Photo-Reconnaissance, 1/48, 5818
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good
$46
Still factory sealed but the seal has shrunk and drawn the box top concave as shown. Rare large scale (1/48) recon Voodoo and a fine model that features full dual cockpits, detailed nose and main gear wheel wells, clear camera windows, optional position canopy and speed brakes.
Model Design Construction Hawker Typhoon - MDC, 1/32, CV32037
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$115
Rare. This big-scale, multi-media kit is highly detailed inside and out. Consist of high-definition cast resin and metal parts, two sheets of decals and illustrated + text instructions. Never started and all of the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags or taped bubble wrap for the larger parts. Includes decals and instructions.
Valom Yokosuka D3Y1-K, 1/72, 72002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$32
Features all fine recessed panel lines, many brass PE details, very good cockpit, numerous resin detail parts including a highly detailed engine and more. Never started. The resin and photoetched parts are still in the factory sealed bags. The other parts have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. By 1943 the Japanese Empire had to cope with not only a lack of raw materials suitable for aircraft production but also with a lack of qualified experts in this field. The Air Force Command decided to modify and rebuilt some proven designs using non-strategic materials such as wood and to disperse manufacturing to outside areas that work with wood, such as furniture & automobile production. In 1943 this was only applied to training and school aircraft. The Yokosuka D3Y1-K was a full-wood training dive bomber for the Imperial Navy. It mounted a Mitsubishi Kinsei 54 air cooled radial engine and was given the name Myojo (Venus). Production was entrusted to the small Matsushita company, which produced only three by the surrender.
Revell Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IIa - RAF No.65 Sq Kirton-in-Lindsey England July 1941 / No. 19 Sq Fowlmere England June 1941, 1/32, 03986
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$39
This excellent model is from all new molds and dated 2014. Features 115 pieces, recessed panel lines and surface detail, excellent cockpit that is almost a kit to itself, enclosed and detailed gear wells, separately molded elevators, rudder and ailerons, optional position trailing edge wing flaps, realistic radiator interiors, optional position canopy and fuselage entry door, antenna rigging instructions and more. Includes detailed 4-view painting guide and decals for both kits listed. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Lockheed F-104A Starfighter - 'S' Issue, 1/64, H251-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$115
First issue dated 1956 and in an 'Excellent' condition box with perfect color and gloss on the dramatic hardbox artwork. Inside, the kit is molded in the correct gloss silver and clear, with the famous Revell clear 'Globe' Swivel Display Stand. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Revell Hospital Ship Haven - 'S' Kit, 1/500, H320-169
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$110
1955 original 'S' issue hardbox with perfect color and gloss; not the 1990s reissued. This very well molded, full-hull kit features detailed superstructure, kingposts & all cargo booms, helicopter with landing pad, davits, lifeboats and much more. Molded in the correct high-gloss white plastic. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.