Revell Model Kits
Revell Boeing B-47 Giant Stratojet Bomber - Short Box Pre 'S' Kit, 1/112, H206-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$195
Rare first issue with the 1.25 inch high pre-'S' hardbox vs. the later standard size 1.4 inch box. This kit has the correct short-lived 1st issue 2 piece stand as opposed to the later standard 4 piece stand. The early stand with this kit has a base and an arm - the arm has three prongs. This stand was discontinued shortly after introduction as it broke very easily. Inside, the kit is mint. The small parts still sealed in factory cello bag. Never started. Factory sealed bag or inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Revell Lockheed F-94 Starfire 1st Issue - Pre 'S' One Piece Box, 1/56, H201-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$269
Very Rare. This is one of the first three aircraft models issued by Revell back in 1953. This kit is correct with no rivets and no landing gear as well as the unique stand that was only issued with these three kits (and their gift set). This box is in excellent condition, complete with all end flaps and has not been crushed - usually these thin one-piece boxes are in very bad condition. The box has never been repaired. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Instructions are printed on the back of the box. It is very interesting to note that this kit is different from the 'Pre-S' issue in the following ways: no rivet detail, almost no panel lines, different part numbers, pilots are a part of the fuselage (busts only), one piece wings and absence of the pods at the half-wingspan line, no landing gear and no holes for such, very early 'Colortone' logo decals and a silver, two piece plastic stand of a unique design that was never used again.
Revell Destroyer USS The Sullivans Fletcher Class DD-537 - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/301, H305-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM-
$169
1955 Pre-'S' release in exceptional investment-grade 'Near Mint-' condition. Beautiful boxart has like-new gloss and color, four solid corners, no price tag or tag marks, no fading, tears, creases or missing litho, no tape (other than the factory sealing tape of course) and no repairs. The only flaws are very light, even general wear. Full hull kit with detailed deck, main 5 inch guns, anti-aircraft guns, torpedo tubes and more. It has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals flag sheet and instructions.
Revell Lockheed F-94C Starfire Interceptor - With One Piece Stand Arm - Pre 'S' Kit, 1/56, H210-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$175
1954 Pre-S issue. This is the rare second issue. The first issue was in the simple one-piece box and Revell quickly converted to this two-piece box as it was much more durable and a full-color lithographed 'slick' could be used. For the second issue, Revell added rivet and raised panel line detail as well as landing gear, a two piece box and H210-79 kit number. The famous 'Globe' clear stand was added, but this kit has the rare one piece stand arm and the instructions reflecting that. Revell quickly realized that the one-piece arm was not strong enough, and quickly modified it to the familiar three piece arm for the 3rd issue. The box is in very good++ condition with four solid corners, nice color and gloss and minimal wear with minor insect damage on the corners of one short side. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Decals and instructions are in near mint condition. The original small parts 'krinkle' bag is present as well.
Revell Boeing B-52 Giant Stratofortress - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/175, H207-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$145
2nd release of this classic Pre 'S' kit from 1954. Features the higher profile box (1.5" high) with excellent color and gloss; box has light wear as shown. The kit has not been started. Inside, the kit is like it left the factory. The small parts are still sealed in the factory bag; the other parts were never sealed and have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions with both in amazing 'near mint' condition.
Revell Boeing B-52 Giant Stratofortress - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/175, H207-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc++
$179
2nd release of this classic Pre 'S' kit from 1954. Features the higher profile box (1.5" high) in "excellent++" condition, like-new color and gloss, four solid corners, no tape or price tags or marks from them. The kit has not been started. Inside, the kit is like new. All parts and paperwork is still sealed in the factory bag. This was among Revell's first attempts to internal factory seal an entire aircraft kit.
Revell Lockheed F-94 Starfire 1st Issue - Pre 'S' One Piece Box, 1/56, H201-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$145
One of the first three Revell aircraft molds issued in 1953. This kit is correct with no rivets and no landing gear. Instructions are printed on the back of the box. Molded in the correct high gloss silver and clear. The kit has never been started. NOTE: missing stand arm. Otherwise inventoried with all other parts and decals. The box has wear and creasing as shown. It is missing three of the four small inside flaps. Both large and visible end flaps are complete. Please note that this kit is different from the 'Pre-S' issue in the following ways: no rivet detail, almost no panel lines, different part numbers, pilots are a part of the fuselage (busts only), one piece wings and absence of the pods at the half-wingspan line, no landing gear and no holes for such, very early 'Colortone' logo decals and a silver, two piece plastic stand of a unique design that was not used again.
Revell F-84F Thunderstreak Pre 'S' Issue, 1/54, H215-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$95
1955 Pre 'S' issue with dramatic box artwork. Kit features rotating wheels, cockpit and pilot detail, famous 'Revelving' clear globe stand and is molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started. 100% inventoried complete with all parts/decals and instructions present.
Revell Convair B-36 Giant Bomber - Pre-'S' Issue, 1/184, H205-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$129
1954 issue of this classic kit. Molded in the correct gloss silver and clear and with the famous clear 'Revelving Swivel Base.' The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. NOTE: the box would grade higher than 'excellent' but there is a very, very light stain below the front of the aircraft. It is difficult to see. This kit has an interesting history. The first issue came out in the 'short' hardbox that had the full version of this artwork with a port and ocean scene in the background. The first version also had the one-piece stand arm and the instructions that reflected that. The second issue had the same artwork, but with a completely different background that gave better contrast. There may be a 'one-piece' stand arm version in this revised artwork, but I have yet to see one.
Revell Destroyer USS The Sullivans Fletcher Class DD-537 - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/301, H305-129
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$159
1954 Pre-'S' release with beautiful artwork. The box has factory new gloss and color; the only significant flaw is the light stain shown at the far right center. Never started. Inside, it is exactly as it left the factory. The small parts are still in the factory sealed clear bag, while the large parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals, flag sheet and instructions.
Revell B-36 Giant Bomber - True First Issue Pre 'S' With One Piece Stand Arm, 1/184, H205-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$275
Very rare 1954 true first issue, narrow height Pre 'S' box with full background artwork. It is molded in gloss silver and clear plastic and has the early one-piece stand arm (three prongs at the top) and correct instructions showing that stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. It even has the original 'Thick Paper Towel' packing material that Revell used for a short time. One prop blade is neatly broken at the hub but is present so it can be repaired. The Revell B-36 had an interesting early history which took years to unfold. All early issues share the H205-98 part number and are molded in gloss silver and clear plastic. The first issue (this kit) has the full background art and the one piece stand arm (also shown on the instructions). The second issue carries the same full background box art but has the improved two piece stand arm and the instructions that reflect that. For the third issue, Revell made the box taller by .25 inches and improved the contrast of the artwork by adding a completely new and very light (yellow) background. This issue also had the two piece stand arm and instructions reflecting that.
Revell F-84F Thunderstreak - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/54, H215-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$79
Pre 'S' first issue dated 1955, which is considered the 'Golden Age' of box artwork. From this superb example it is easy to see why the 'S' and Pre-'S' kits are so collectible. Inside, this well-molded model features fine surface detail, rotating wheels, cockpit & pilot and more. Includes the famous 'Revelving' clear globe stand. Molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Convair B-36 Giant Bomber - Pre-'S' Issue, 1/184, H205-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$79
1954 issue of this classic kit. This is the second Pre 'S' release. Note that the artwork is a modified version of the first release. Inside, it is molded in the correct gloss sliver and clear plastic. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. The box top would grade higher than 'good' but is rated as such because it has very light age foxing all over the box top.
Revell F7U-3 Cutlass - Pre 'S' Issue - (F7U3), 1/59, H211-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+++
$149
1954 Pre-'S' hardbox with superb artwork by Richard Kishady. It is easy to see why these kits are considered the apex of box art and are so valuable and collectible today. The box has excellent color and gloss; the only flaws are very light general wear and a small litho chip on the left side box panel corner. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Revell Convair B-36 Giant Bomber - Pre-'S' Issue, 1/184, H205-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$95
1954 issue of this classic kit. This is the second Pre 'S' release. Note that the artwork is a modified version of the first release. Inside, the kit is exactly as it left the factory. The small parts are still factory sealed in the small clear bag; the large parts that were never sealed have been inventoried complete. Includes decals and instructions. The box top would grade higher than 'very good++' but is rated as such because of a very light scuff just above the cockpit canopy and creasing in the lower part of the 'Revell' logo at the lower left.
Revell F7U-3 Cutlass - Pre 'S' Issue - (F7U3), 1/59, H211-89
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair+
$59
1954 Pre-'S' hardbox with superb artwork by Richard Kishady. It is easy to see why these kits are considered the apex of model box art. Correctly molded in gloss silver & clear plastic and includes the famous Revell "Globe" stand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. While the box is only 'fair+' and rough, the decals are 'excellent+' and so are the instructions.
Revell F-84F Thunderstreak - Pre 'S' Issue, 1/54, H215-79
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$59
Pre 'S' first issue dated 1955, which is considered the 'Golden Age' of box artwork. Inside, this well-molded model features fine surface detail, rotating wheels, cockpit & pilot and more. Includes the famous 'Revelving' clear globe stand. Molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started. It has been inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions. The decals are flat, only have the slightest bit of yellow and are 100% intact but NOTE: there is bug damage to the backing paper only, especially along the bottom edge. There is no damage to the actual transfers.
Revell DC-7 Flagship American Airlines - Pre 'S' Kit, 1/122, H219-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair++
$89
1953/54 Pre 'S' issue with fantastic box artwork. Very nicely done kit molded in gloss silver and clear with the 'Revelving' swivel globe base. The instructions fold out to show a large route map for American Airlines on the back. Molded in gloss silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts decals and instructions present. The box is only 'fair++' with heavy creases as shown and general wear.
Revell North American B-25 Mitchell - Pre-S Issue, 1/64, H216-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$89
Original first issue 'Pre-S' kit from 1954 and before the 'S' Cement logo was used. The box has classic 'Flying Dragon' Richard Kishady artwork. Features rotating turrets and propellers, pilot, copilot and bomber figures and "The Flying Dragon" decals. Correctly molded in gloss olive drab and clear and includes the famous Revell Swivel 'Globe' base. Never started and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: one part, the very small nose door, is a slightly different color plastic.
Revell Lockheed F-94 Starfire 1st Issue - Pre 'S' One Piece Box, 1/56, H201-59
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good++
$225
Very Rare. This is one of the first three aircraft models issued by Revell back in 1953. This kit is correct with no rivets and no landing gear as well as the unique stand that was only issued with these three kits (and their gift set). This box is in unusually good condition, complete with all end flaps and has not been crushed - usually these thin one-piece boxes are in very bad condition. The box has never been repaired. Flaws include the marker writing on the top, the same size marker with 'K219' on the left short end panel, and very light general wear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Instructions are printed on the back of the box. It is very interesting to note that this kit is different from the 'Pre-S' issue in the following ways: no rivet detail, almost no panel lines, different part numbers, pilots are a part of the fuselage (busts only), one piece wings and absence of the pods at the half-wingspan line, no landing gear and no holes for such, very early 'Colortone' logo decals and a silver, two piece plastic stand of a unique design that was never used again.