Corgi Toys 497 The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Thrushbuster

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Thrushbuster by Corgi Toys, No. 497. Dark purple-blue issue. 2nd version with plastic chromed spotlights. Cast wheels. Very near mint/boxed. With two packing rings and original Waverley Ring. Monochrome section on plinth. From an eclectic collection.

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Price: £250.00

This item is sold.

Notes

A sought-after Corgi model.
The Oldsmobile Super 88 Gun-Firing Man From UNCLE Thrushbuster car has a rich, deep purple-blue paint finish, shiny chrome parts including the roof button, and a complete, fresh and clean original paper label on the bonnet. Cast wheels.
Model functions perfectly.
The original Waverley Ring is included too.
Very nice!

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Couple of very small marks to the paint head-on, and that’s about it.
The colourful card plinth is complete and bright with a little minor ruffling at wheel slots. Couple of very small wheel slot tears. Version with a monochrome central panel over which the car is placed.
Plenty of information on plinth reverse.

Corgi toys 497 man from uncle thrushbuster ff389 plinth

The outer box too is clean, brightly-coloured and complete. Some age/handling wear and a couple of small, discreet end flap seam repairs.

Both inner packing rings which fit over the top of the roof button are included.

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