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Corgi Toys 497 Man From UNCLE
The Man From UNCLE's Thrushbuster by Corgi Toys, No. 497. Rare cream export version. With metal spotlights and monochrome plinth. Near mint plus/boxed, with colourful card ring & wrap-around card packing piece. With original Waverley ring. From The Pennsylvanian Collection. Starting bid £450. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Price: £475.00
This item is sold.
Notes
This is a most unusual item from Corgi in the scarce cream finish and made for just for one year only (1966). Usual colour finish is metallic blue.
This particular example is in close to mint, original condition with a fine cream finish and a notably complete and bright bonnet logo (a little wear/creasing in one small section). First issue, so metal spotlights. Please note that this is an authentic example, i.e. correct that it does not have a bonnet cast square immediately surrounding the bonnet label (only the metallic blue version has this casting detail).
A few little marks to the paint finish.
This example comes complete with the original Waverley ring as well as the colourful card ring. Wrap-around card packing piece, too:
The inner card stand with monochrome plinth is bright and complete. A little minor wear at some wheel slots as you might expect due to model movement.
Lots of information on the UNITED NETWORK COMMAND FOR LAW AND ENFORCEMENT (U.N.C.L.E.) on box plinth reverse.
The outer box is complete, clean and bright. Small stress tear & light wear.
Corgi Club Membership Form.
A rare t.v. inspired Corgi item.
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