AURORA "GIGANTIC FRANKENSTEIN" COMPLETE AND UNUSED BOXED MODEL.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 31, 2024 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
Large 14.5x18.25x5" deep cardboard box w/illustrated lid contains all plastic assembly kit No. 470, ©1964 Universal Pictures Company Inc. Box design by Aurora maestro James Bama includes great large portrait image of Frankenstein as portrayed by Glenn Strange plus photos of model being assembled and put into action. Box notes assembled model is almost two feet tall w/arms that move up and down. The largest monster figure kit Aurora ever released, it was designed by Marvin Glass, who also designed Mr. Machine, Mousetrap and the Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots among others. Box has some scattered edge/corner tip wear but is still bright, glossy and in much nicer shape than usually found. VF overall. Frankenstein comes w/headstone piece and chain which attaches to this. Parts are black/light and dark gray plastic, chain links in bronze/copper plastic. Kit is 100% complete and unused, w/contents factory-sealed; bag containing chain stapled as issued, while other three bags are original and knotted as issued. Original tissue paper wrap that was around the three jars of paint (still tightly sealed w/tape as issued) and two small "R" paper slips. Instruction sheet and paint brush included. Original rubberband present and pliable. A few pieces are loose from sprue, but unused and NM as packaged. Affectionately referred to in the hobby as "Big Frankie" this kit is considered to be the holy grail of Aurora models by most collectors. Janusey Brothers Collection.
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