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++
$42
1983 issue and the first issue with the finest mold quality. Features an excellent cockpit, full interior, landing gear, gear well and bomb bay detailing, rotating props, turrets, wheels, pivoting nose wheel, bomb load, optional waist gun covers, optional position bomb doors, boarding ladder and crew of four. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG++
$38
Second issue dated 1966. This is a quality kit from the modified 'Four Star' molds (see below). Features drop tanks, bombs, opening canopy, pilot figure, ground crewman and boarding ladder. Molded in green, light gray and clear. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals. This is a fine time to outline the mold changes that Monogram made on their Thud model. The Four Star issue was much closer to the very early or prototype aircraft. For the 'Blue Box' issue Monogram did a very nice upgrade. The two rear-vision windows behind the cockpit were removed, the 'spring' for the ejecting pilot was deleted, the revolving bomb bay and nuclear bomb was replaced with the new fuselage and two supersonic drop tanks and external bombs were added. The kit is molded in two colors (dark green and sky gray) and had new decals; both of which reflected the bombing role in South East Asia. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$35
Includes a factory-sealed Airwaves AC72-32 F-4J Phantom Cockpit brass PE detail set. The actual kit is the 1985 issue. 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. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$115
Rare original hardbox issue from 1958; not the 1990s reissue. The classic 'Four Star' armor kits were easily considered the finest of their kind for decades. All were superbly molded and well detailed; this one features moving tracks, moving winch, elevating and swiveling machine gun, operating doors, full interior and 9 realistic figures. Molded in dark olive drab with a clear windshield and rubber tires and tracks. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions. Please note that the box has light pencil writing as shown at the top center, hence the 'very good' rating.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$30
Still factory sealed in a 'Near Mint' condition box. This is the 1979 issue with the shorter 1.25" high box. This well molded and detailed biplane includes markings for the 'High Hat' Squadron from CV-3 Saratoga in the 1930s.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG-
$32
1973 Monogram/Mattel release of the famous 'Four Star' kit. This is part of Monogram's famous and very successful 1/48 scale WWII aircraft series which they began in the early 1960s. Features retractable landing gear, pilot figure, rotating wheels & propeller, drop tank and more. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM+
$40
Still factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint+' box condition. The seal has a small split on the right short side. Mattel/Monogram issue dated 1973. This is one of at least two White box variants; the main difference is the text font & location. This is still a favorite kit today thanks to it's very good scale accuracy & perfect fit & finish.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$54
Still factory sealed and i investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. This is one of two known box variations for the White Box release. The 1973 issue is part of a very famous 1/48 scale series of WWII aircraft line that Monogram originally developed in the early 1960s. Well molded and features rotating propeller and wheels, retractable landing gear, pilot and drop tank.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$32
Still factory sealed. This limited issue kit was released in 1988 as a tie-in promotion to the TV series 'Tour of Duty'. The model is well detailed in the Monogram tradition and features full cockpit, optional position canopy, detailed cannon bay with optional position access door, detailed gear wells, AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, optional position speed brakes with detailed wells and more.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$65
1987 Young Astronauts Issue that includes the poster and YA application form. This is the single greatest model kit of the Mercury Atlas program and features a detailed Atlas/Mercury, complete launching pad, drive-on ramp, all accessories, tractor transports, nitrogen tank & trailer and more. Never started and the parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG+
$32
Still factory sealed but the seal has drawn the box top concave. 1994 issue that is the is the superb Pro Modeler kit. This model is from completely new molds (not the old Monogram P-47). Features all fine recessed panel lines, excellent cockpit, pilot figure, optional position canopy, detailed gear wells and full engine, clear wingtip navigation lights, a nice selection of weapons including drop tanks, bombs and rockets and very colorful decals for the two aircraft listed.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$38
1973 Monogram-Mattel release of this classic 1950s Four Star kit. Ideal builder and features rotating wheels & propellers, side gun packs, cannon/machine gun nose, crew members, underwing rockets, boarding ladder and more. Molded in silver and clear. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$56
Very rare Monogram/Necomisa issue with civilian markings. From 1977. The decals are in 'excellent+' condition. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$26
1994 reissue from the original 1967 molds. Features optional position landing gear, clear canopy, two man crew, machine guns, bombs and more. With full decals for 3U+JN. Molded in the original dark green and clear plastic. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$29
Still factory sealed with the box in investment-grade 'Near Mint' condition. 1973 release that is very nicely molded & detailed and from the original 1960s molds. This issue has the higher 1.75" box. Monogram first released the F4B-4, Goshawk and P-6E Hawk in the 1960s 'Blue Boxes' and also in a 'gift set' blue box containing all three kits. Being very good sellers, Monogram discontinued them through the 'White Box' era. But even with Monogram's demise, the story did not stop there. Accurate Miniatures gained access to the molds and reissued two of the three kits in a special boxing. Mark's Models/Starfighter Decals even makes special markings for these models even today.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc+
$34
Still factory sealed. 1973 release in 1/48 scale that still retains the price extension on the Monogram kit number. Very finely molded and detailed for that time and features detailed cockpit & gear wells, choice of two canopies, pilot figure, dual drop tanks and much more. The decals are for Col. Howard, who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was an AVG pilot and became the first US pilot to become an ace in both the Pacific and European theaters. His aircraft 'Ding Hao' means 'OK!' in Chinese.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$32
This 1977 release features great fit and finish, optional position landing gear, detailed wheel wells, a good cockpit interior, pilot figure, optional position canopy, rotating wheels & propeller, rocket payload and more. Includes decals for three different RAF aircraft. The kit has never been started. Inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed VG++
$38
Still factory sealed. 1973 release. Markings for Gabreski's aircraft of the 56th Fighter Group. Very finely molded and detailed kit with traditional high Monogram quality. Features detailed cockpit, opening canopy, optional pilot figure, detailed gear wells, drop tank, two bombs and full painting guide.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM++
$46
Factory sealed and in investment-grade 'Near Mint++' box condition. 1978 Monogram release from the original 'Four Star' issue molds. This well detailed model includes all parts required to build one of four variants: NF II Night Fighter, MK. IV Day Bomber, FB VI Fighter Bomber and Mosquito II Night Intruder.
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$285
Very rare first release from 1958 and a one-owner kit; you would be the second owner. It came from a long-time collector and he received it for Christmas in 1958 or 1959; even the original gift tag is inside. Only this issue has these exact missiles; future issues would delete some missiles and add newer ones. This is an excellent model that features a total of 31 missiles, a large, clear display base, color cardstock 'Missile Arsenal' insert for the base with all missile names, special clear 'in flight' display stands for all cruise missiles, full color decals, scale figures and a special booklet called 'Know Your Missiles' with an introduction by the famous space scientist Willy Ley. Molded in the correct deep red, dark blue, white and clear plastic. The box has factory-new color and gloss, four solid original corners, no repairs and no price tags or tag marks. It is graded 'Very Good' because there is general corner, edge & shelf wear, a short piece of tape at the center of the top long box side and a short litho tear (from the thin factory sealing tape) in the same area. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete including all parts and the clear base & cardboard base insert in 'near mint++' condition. Includes decals, instructions and 'Know Your Missiles' booklet. The instructions are in 'near mint+' condition and the decals are in remarkable 'excellent+++' condition with a slight curl on both long sides. Please note that this kit must be shipped insured.
