Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$59
Fourth or fifth issue of this kit and much rarer than the first (1956) issue. Box is dated 1956 but this issue is from about 1962/3 because it has the oval starburst logo and no 'Famous Fighters,' a 79 cent price extension and no Parents' Magazine Seal. This is a true 79 cent box - there is no 'stamp out' of the old 69. Molded in gloss green and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$79
1963 hardbox issue with artwork by the famous John Steel. This hard-to-find 1/48 scale armor model was given very high reviews in magazines at that time. Features detailed, individual bogie drive train, flexible tracks, driver figure, optional position hatches, elevating gun, rotating turret, accessories, tank commander and more. Molded in gloss olive drab with black flexible tracks. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$145
Rare 1958 release in an 'Excellent+' condition hardbox with like-new color and gloss. Molded in ivory plastic. Inside, the kit is exactly as it came from the factory - never started and with the parts still sealed in the factory clear bag. Includes the original feather plum and instructions in 'excellent' condition.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$165
First and only issue dated 1958 and with the 'Sunburst' Oval Famous Fighters logo. issue with sunburst 'Famous Fighters' oval logo. Aurora usually relied on top-quality dramatic artwork for box top decoration; they almost never used photographs of completed kits but Athos, Aramis and Porthos were an exception. This figures includes sword, scabbard & strap, hat with a real feather plume (in 'near mint' condition), display base and even a very detailed painting guide. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bag and includes instructions in 'excellent' condition.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$58
Hard-to-find 1957 issue with Jo Kotula artwork in excellent condition. This is the second issue of this kit - please note 79 cent price extension, the 'Famous Fighters' in the sunburst logo and the Parents' Magazine logo at the upper right. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+++
$95
Still factory sealed and in remarkable, investment-grade 'Near Mint+++' condition. T1969 hardbox issue (from the original early 1960s molds) with the Big A logo. This large-scale model was a fine effort from Aurora for that time and it is still a favorite 'Classic Builder' today. Features a crew of three, good cockpit and crew station detail, all recessed fuselage detail, rotating props and more. Usually molded in gloss black, clear and with the large tripod based stand.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM++
$250
This very rare 1967 model is in amazing, investment-grade 'Near Mint++' condition. The first owner very carefully opened the box while leaving the seal intact on the top and all four sides. Inside, the kit is molded in silver plastic with a light gray based with the name plate 'Camelot' on the front.Sir Galahad features a large Halberd, red, black and white feather plumes, sword & scabbard, large shield with two grip handles and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. The instructions are in 'excellent+++' condition. The plumes are in superb condition also and intact (usually they are falling apart).
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$52
1960s Aurora of Great Britain issue with great box art. This model contains a large 1/8 scale knight, base, green plumes (Aurora mixed colors as they pleased) and instructions. Molded in a beautiful bright blue glossy plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and instructions present. In the mid 1950s, Aurora bought three 'Knight' molds from Crown Plastics and issued them as K1, K2 and K3. These were the very first Aurora figure kits and they sported the 1956-only rectangular 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. The sales success of the Knight prompted Aurora to launch an entire line of figure kits. The knights themselves stayed in production long after many other figures were discontinued.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$129
Very Rare. In the mid 1950s, Aurora was searching for faster and less expensive ways to expand their model kit line beyond simply designing new kits then cutting new molds. Aurora was able to find several such sellers, like Comet, Best, Helicopters for Industry and others. However, their most famous and profitable deal they negotiated was the purchase three 'Knight' molds from Crown Plastics. They quickly issued them as K1, K2 and K3 and these were the very first Aurora figure kits. This first issue from 1956 has the one-year-only Aurora 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. Inside, the kit is mint as it left the factory. The shiny, very dark blue plastic parts are complete and there is a red feather plume. The instructions are correct with the Crown logo in the Aurora logo.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$42
Aurora of Canada issue from about 1969-1972. One of the classic and very popular knight kit from the original molds. Large 1/8 scale kit is molded gloss black and has the original white plume. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Please note that the box is only graded 'fair-' because of heavy wear and cardboard loss o the lower right corner as shown. In the mid 1950s, Aurora bought three 'Knight' molds from Crown Plastics and issued them as K1, K2 and K3. These were the very first Aurora figure kits and they sported the 1956-only rectangular 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. The sales success of the Knight prompted Aurora to launch an entire line of figure kits. The knights themselves stayed in production long after many other figures were discontinued.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$135
Still factory sealed and in wonderful, investment-grade 'Near Mint++' box condition. This is the 1964 issue that was made in England. It is usually molded in a beautiful deep gloss maroon plastic, but I cannot confirm that since it still sealed. This kit is the same scale as the other Aurora Knight kits. The ever-popular Aurora Knights have a fascinating history. In the mid 1950s, Aurora bought three 'Knight' molds from Crown Plastics and issued them as K1, K2 and K3. These were the very first Aurora figure kits. They sported the 1956-only rectangular 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. The sales success of the Knights prompted Aurora to launch an entire line of figure kits. The knights themselves stayed in production long after many other figures, aircraft and ships were discontinued - a fitting tribute to their popularity.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$95
1961 issue in an 'excellent' grade box. Done in a big 1/16 scale, this kit and the other 'Old Timers' in the series represented a significant leap forward in quality for Aurora. It features full suspension, transaxle and driveline detail, rolling chassis build up like the real car, full exhaust, detailed interior and more. Molded in gloss ivory, gloss black, clear and with chrome plated parts and real rubber tires. The kit has never been started. The black parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bag. The ivory and clear parts were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions. Aurora was renowned for turning a profit and for keeping expenses down. In researching new kit subjects, they came upon a forgotten jewel - the Hudson Miniatures line of 1/16 scale wooden kits. Hudson had discontinued this line due to lack of sales of wooden kits. But the Hudson models were second to none in quality, research and documentation. Aurora was quick to realize this and used the research and layout from these kits to create the subjects for this 'Old Timers' series. It is fortunate for us that they did, because in most cases this is the only injection molded kit of these rare and classic early automobiles.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$59
First issue from 1956 with Jim Cox boxart and Northern Lights logo. The logo on this box top was only used for one year; in 1957 it was replaced with the famous oval 'Famous Fighters' Sunburst logo. This kit was one of a very famous line of 1/48 scale WWI aircraft kits introduced by Aurora at this time. Due to the popularity, subjects were still being released into the 1960s. Molded in glossy olive green and black. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions. While the top of the box displays 'near mint,' the box is only graded 'excellent because the right short side has light but obvious sun fading.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$52
Second issue hardbox from 1963 of this rare kit with great John Steel artwork. This is a well detailed model for that time which features 96 pieces, moving wheels, breech, recoil mechanism, limber and gun trails. Molded in gloss olive drab green and with black rubber tires. NOTE: this kit has very minor and 'professional' quality subassembly to only two parts: the gun barrel halves. There is no other assembly and zero painting. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions. The box displays higher than the 'very good++' rating but it graded as such because there is scuffing on the four sides; the sides only rate 'good+.'
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$69
First issue from 1958 with incredible artwork and the oval 'Famous Fighters' sunburst logo. Well detailed model for that time which features 96 pieces, moving wheels, breech, recoil mechanism, limber and gun trails. This kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts and instructions present. Even includes the original factory tissue packing paper. Aurora did not furnish decals with this kit.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$42
1960s Aurora of Great Britain issue with great box art. This model contains a large 1/8 scale knight, base, both red and white plumes (like the box art) and instructions. The kit has never been assembled but NOTE: the base has been very neatly painted. There is no other painting Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, plume/feather and instructions. Please note that the box is only 'good-' with significant wear and a closed tear on the right long side, In the mid 1950s, Aurora bought three 'Knight' molds from Crown Plastics and issued them as K1, K2 and K3. These were the very first Aurora figure kits and they sported the 1956-only rectangular 'Northern Lights' logo with the correct 'Crown Line' logo inside it. The sales success of the Knight prompted Aurora to launch an entire line of figure kits. The knights themselves stayed in production long after many other figures were discontinued.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Mint
$69
This hard-to-find kit is in amazing 'Mint' condition, which means it has no more wear than it did coming off the Aurora factory packing line. You know I don't use the word 'Mint' very often for kits that are not sealed but this one fits the bill. This is most likely the third issue of this kit and much harder to find than the first issue. The box is dated 1956 but this is from 1958 due to the sunburst oval 'Famous Fighters' logo, the silver factory-stamped out '69' price replaced with 79 and the Parents' Magazine seal at the lower left. Molded in gloss green and black. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$79
Second issue dated 1963 and in beautiful 'Near Mint' condition. This issue does not have 'Famous Fighters' on the four box side logos. The first issue did have FF in the box side logo borders. Features a good cockpit, pilot & gunner figures, detailed engine, rotating propeller and more. Includes a ground base with wheel chocks molded in. Molded in gloss light gray, black and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. One cabane strut is broken in two, but both parts are present for a straight-forward repair.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$54
1969 Big A hardbox issue. This hard-to-find 1/48 scale armor kit that has very good detail and features over 100 pieces, working bogies and tracks, rotating turret, elevating gun, driver, commander & soldier figures and more. Includes decals for US Army and West German Army. Never started. The actual tank has been inventoried with all parts present and includes decals and instructions but NOTE: missing display base. Also, the box displays slighter better than the 'good' ranking; it is graded as such because there is clear tape on two box sides and one paint run.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$129
Still factory sealed and in amazing, investment-grade 'Sealed Near Mint++' condition. This is the 1967 issue hardbox issue and likely the second release of this kit. In the late 1960s Aurora realized that the older molds were out of date and modelers were demanding more realism. They made a new set of molds for ships, airplanes and helicopters. These were significant improvements as the new molds were on par with current offerings. This Cobra kit is one of these significantly better models. This Cobra and other new model were praised by reviewers; however, the bulk of Aurora's line was still 1950s molds. The new kits were too little, too late.
