NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER), HIGH BID WAS
120.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2014 Mar 22 @ 11:00UTC-7 : PDT/MST
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO CONSIGN YOUR PROPS!
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This one is the Horror grail of Monster kits! The very first one ever made!
It is an original Vintage FRANKENSTEIN AURORA Monster Model Kit #423 from 1961! It is not only still in the original box, but the parts are still in their original bag, though bag is torn open! Original cellophane is gone, but this is as good as it gets for one of these rare kits! No splits in box, but it shows some minimal signs of age and wear.
Who amongst us over 40 did not have one of these Monster kits as a kid? The fact that these remain unassembled, and still in the original boxes is a miracle!
I have never before bought, let alone offered vintage toys before, but I find these kits to be an incredible exception! These all come from the original owner, a retired F/X artist who bought two of each as a kid. He assembled, and painted one, and left the other in the box.
Over the years though some have lost the cellophane, and he pondered assembling, but never did. All kits have been inventoried, and all parts are included with directions. Most directions have never even been unfolded, and most parts are still on the trees if they came that way.
A rare chance to complete your collection, or upgrade ones you may have to a better condition! They don't get much nicer than these friends!
Please note that I am a Prop Expert, not a Toy Grader. I have provided photos of each kit both closed and opened to show contents, or both sides on those still sealed in cellophane. I will do my best to provide specific details on each kit as far as condition, but they are all intact, and still in the original boxes with all parts and directions included!
THAT SAID, NO RESERVES ON ANY OF THESE KITS! HIGH BIDS WILL GET THEM!
One of these in very similar condition recently sold for $500.00!
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Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| CST |
8.75% |
California state tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
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