1/32 Renwal Vanguard Missile Store Display - Never Used In The Original Box
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
For the advanced collector and serious investor. Very rare and even more so in never displayed, factory-new condition. This display was found in stored an old hobby shop. It has been in climate-controlled storage since new in the late 1950s and had never even been exposed to light until now. The result is a unique piece that is in the exact condition that it left the factory in; it would be impossible to find a better example. Even the factory shipping box and internal supports are completely intact. This is a Renwal-factory built display produced for hobby shop promotional use. The intention was that hobby shops would purchase and display these dioramas; then potential buyers would see the built model and immediately purchase the kit. This probably worked well; but the hitch was that these displays were expensive, so few hobby shops could afford them back in the 1950s. And for the ones displayed, there was heavy attrition. Parts broke, cigar & cigarette smoke darkened the parts & backdrops and when the new kits came out next year, they were thrown away to make room for newer items. This makes the condition of this one even more exceptional. The actual model is very neatly built and painted, is missing no parts and has had no repairs. The paint is 'factory new' condition and the decals/stickers are very good with the typical age wear as shown. The 3-D cardboard display is 'factory new' with no more minor flaws than it naturally left the factory with There are no rips, tears, repair, tape or missing material. The only real 'flaw' would be very slight age foxing on the back of the piece as shown (on the white section) A superb 'no apologies' piece of 1950s model kit factory artwork. NOTE: this kit must be shipped insured. NOTE: It will be packed as well as possible in a double box, but be aware that some small parts or men may come loose during shipping and may have to repaired on your end.
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