The name Monogram is widely recognized for its high-quality model kits. Founders Jack Besser and Bob Reder had a distinct vision of what makes a model kit exceptional and how to effectively bring that vision to mass production. It's no surprise that Monogram operated efficiently and remained profitable for many years. Initially focusing on aircraft models, Monogram capitalized on the post-World War II interest in aviation, quickly gaining recognition for its attention to detail and innovative designs.
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Monogram expanded its offerings to include a diverse range of subjects, such as classic cars, military vehicles, ships, and even science fiction models. This expansion solidified Monogram's reputation as a leading manufacturer in the model kit industry, with iconic kits like the Monogram 1/48 scale B-17 Flying Fortress showcasing the company's commitment to quality and accuracy.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$36
1973 White Box reissue of the famous 'Four Star' kit from 1963. The model features pilot figure, folding wings, retractable landing gear & tail wheel, working arresting gear, rotating wheels & propeller, drop tanks, bombs, HVAR rockets and more. Molded in dark blue, black and clear. Never started. Inventoried with all parts, decals and instructions present. NOTE: decals are complete and intact, but several are starting to lift and some age the usual age micro-cracking. If you are building this model, be prepared to supply your own decals.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$115
From 1985 and the first issue of the big 1/48 scale kit with the best mold quality. Features highly detailed landing gear and wheel wells, full cockpit With unique ejection pod, four nuclear bombs, two pod choices, opened or closed cockpit hatch and more. The kit has never been started. The parts have been inventoried 100% complete and includes decals and instructions. Even includes original factory internal cardboard parts display section.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$125
Rare second issue hardbox dated 1957. This classic 'Four Star' kit has many operating features and excellent detail. It features flexible tracks, revolving multiple machine gun turret and elevating machine guns, operating doors, full interior, rubber tires and 5 Army soldiers with equipment. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts, decals and instructions. NOTE: decals are only 'good'. The instructions are from the 1960s 'Green Box' issue; the original instructions are missing.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$125
Still factory sealed. 1995 reissue of the famous four star kit from the early 1960s. Features a full visible model with great interior detail. Widely considered to be one of the best visible airplane action kits ever made. Features a full cut away model with interior detail. Buttons on the base activate two motors that make the prop spin, and the main gear and tail wheel retract and extend and the main and tail wheel doors close automatically. Two other levers on the base drop the wing bombs. The canopy opens and closes to show the super detailed cockpit.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$24
Still factory sealed and an early issue from 1979. It is well detailed and features a show-blown 427 CID engine, opening hood with large scoop, mag wheels, side pipes, interior with bucket seats & roll bar, chassis detail, Goodyear tires and more. Molded in red, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires. Never started. Inventoried and NOTE: missing the rear differential assembly (parts #29 and #60. Otherwise complete with all other parts, decals and instructions present.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$20
Still factory sealed. Big-scale model kit from 1994 is 11 3/4 inches long when assembled. This kit was made as a tie-in to the successful TV series from Universal City Studios. Features pilot figure, detailed cockpit, big clear canopy and ocean floor display base. The model is 11.75" long when assembled and is molded in dark blue and clear plastic.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$38
Factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. Dated 1975 and one of two box top variations known for this kit number. Inside is the famous Monogram DC-3 with flawless fit and finish and this time with US Navy R-4D-5 decals.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$59
Still factory sealed. 1998 issue from all new molds. Very well detailed with 159 pieces and features detailed engine and engine bay, opening hood, full interior, detailed chassis with separately molded front and rear suspension, drive shaft and exhaust, full decals and more. Molded in white, clear, red-tint clear, chrome and with rubber tires.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$54
Still factory sealed and the 1985 issue. Features detailed racing frame with complete engine and suspension, tilt-up body, racing cockpit and much more.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$65
Very highly detailed kit with high Monogram quality. Features full rolling chassis like the real car, engine and interior detail with a large tree of chrome parts. Molded in deep burgundy, clear, white, chrome, silver and with rubber tires. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried and NOTE: missing (1) small part, #100, the post for the rear brake light. otherwise complete with all other parts and includes instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$32
Still factory sealed but the seal has splits from age. This is the 1992 reissue of the high quality 'Four Star' kit molds from the mid 1960s. Features parts and decals to build any one of four versions: NF II Night Fighter, Mk IB Bomber, Mk VI Fighter Bomber and MkII Night Intruder.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$36
Still factory sealed and dated 1985. Finely molded and features detailed cockpit and wheel wells, optional position canopy, AIM-7 Sparrow and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, drop tanks, laser guided bombs, iron bombs and multi-position wing flaps. Includes colorful decals for the box art aircraft.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$34
From 1982 and a highly detailed kit for that time. Two-seat Thud features detailed cockpits, optional position canopies, two Shrike Missiles, one ARM Anti-Radiation Missile and external tanks. Never started. It has been inventoried with all plastic parts present and instructions. NOTE: missing decals.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$69
1969 issue of this Panzer IV, which mounted one 75mm gun and two MG24 machine guns. The 'H' variant depicted in the Monogram kit has extra armor plates hung loosely from the sides to pre-detonate hollow charge projectiles. The kit features parts to build it with or without this optional armor (battle damaged or not battle damaged), rotating turret, elevating gun, working flexible treads, spring-action bogeys, opening. Cupola lid, extra tread links, Jerry cans, helmets, two crew figures and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$48
1987 Combat Series issue that includes both kits. The P-47 features full wheel well and cockpit detail, rotating wheels and prop, detailed engine front and a nice external load of bombs, rocket launchers and centerline drop tank. The Do-335 builds one or two seater version - day or night fighter with radar. Has removable panels to show twin DB-603 engine detail. Features full cockpits with optional position canopies and two position undercarriage and rotating propellers. Both kits have not been started and are still sealed in the factory bags. With decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$30
Classic high Monogram quality kit from 1990. Features detailed cockpit, detailed main and tail wheel wells, optional position canopy and large weapons/drop tank loadout. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Mint
$58
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Mint' box condition. This 1973 release of the famous Four Star kit features retractable landing gear, pilot figure, rotating wheels & propeller and more. This is one in a very famous series of 1/48 WWII kits by Monogram, initially released in the very late 1950s. At time, no other 1/48 scale kit even came close for accuracy, fit and finish for well over a 3 decades.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$48
Still factory sealed and the 1987 issue. This fine kit features slotted alloy wheels, radial tires, detailed 427 Chevy big block engine, detailed engine compartment, opening hood, full interior and delivery section, opening back door and more. Molded in colored plastic, clear, chrome and with rubber tires.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$69
Still factory sealed. This is the 2014 reissue of the original 1970 kit. Very well molded and features a detailed Z28 Camaro engine, flip-open front end, suspension and drive line, complete interior with roll bar, Hurst shifter, racing steering wheel and bucket seats, clear roof panel, bullet tanks, custom side pipes and more. Molded in orange, red-tinted clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc++
$44
Still factory sealed and dated 1980. This fine kit features a modified 1940 Ford Pickup with a '48 Mercury Flat Head V-8 engine, 3 carb setup, opening hood & tailgate, Cyclone alloy wheels, Goodyear tires, louvered hood, miniature tools, Lemon Crate decals with body stripes, simulated wood grain side rails and more. Molded in yellow, beige, clear, chrome plate and with rubber tires.
