AURORA "MASTER MONSTER MAKER" MODEL CONTEST KIT.
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Winning Bid:
$3,248.37 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
9
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Thursday, March 20, 2014 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 20, 2014 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #211 - Part II
Item numbers 1197 through 2870 in auction 211
Value Code:
L - $2,000 to $5,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Original 10.25x13.25x4" deep cardboard shipping carton w/"Aurora Plastics Corp." name on side contains kit for 1964 contest sponsored by "Famous Monsters Of Filmland" magazine in which Aurora monster model enthusiasts built Aurora monster models, customizing them in hopes of being judged among the best that were then featured in issue #32 of the Famous Monsters Magazine. Kit contains all three versions of the 10x13x1" deep vacuform plastic awards w/cardboard backing designed like framed picture w/high relief portrait of Frankenstein. Simulated plaques on front "Master Monster Maker Contest 1964 - Sponsors Aurora Plastic Corp./Universal Pictures Co. Inc./Famous Monsters Of Filmland Magazine" and goes on to note first, second and third Place, each in gold, silver or bronze reflective lettering. First place award has some creasing at bottom left corner w/1/8" edge crack and some color rubs along edges. VF. Other two awards are Exc. Kit also comes w/15 unused 8.5x11" certificates designed to look like aged documents; that entitle model builder to "...Be Recognized As, And Be Entitled To Be Addressed As Master Monster Maker." Certificates have blank to be signed by dealer w/facsimile Aurora Plastics Corp., Universal Pictures Co. Inc. and Famous Monsters of Filmland Magazine signatures. Simulated skull and crossbones and bat seals. Some lt. handling wear but Exc. overall. Kit also comes w/three 8.5x11" "Official Entry Blank - Monster Maker Contest 1964" all of which have been filled out in ink by "Hobby Castle" dealer in provided areas. Entry blanks are o/w unused and aside from some lt. handling wear, VF/Exc. Last item in lot is impressive 9.5x25" full color store banner which features large image of Frankenstein at right w/smaller, full body images of Universal Monsters The Wolf Man, Creature From The Black Lagoon, Mummy and Dracula as depicted on Aurora model kit boxes. They hold signs that read "Customize An Aurora Movie Monster - Win A Free Trip To Hollywood - Act In A Real Live Monster Movie" and sign goes on to state "We Dare You To Enter This Contest! All Human Beings Are Eligible. Official Entry Blanks With Purchase Of One Aurora Movie Monster Kit. Get All The Gory Details Inside!" Three vertical folds at center as issued. Scattered lt. color rubs, but banner remains bright and glossy. Exc. Original shipping carton shows some scattered wear w/creasing to one top flap but is complete and Fine overall. The ultimate item for Aurora monster model collectors as well as a must have for any Universal Monsters collector. Very rare and the first we've offered in our 48 years.
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