Corgi Toys 269 James Bond's Lotus Esprit

James Bond Lotus Esprit by Corgi Toys, No. 269. Mint/boxed, with missile sprue. Version WITH the 'New' tag on the box. Later issue correct without hammer & sickle detail and instructions printed on base. From The Elmer Collection.

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Price: £135.00

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Such a pleasing example of this James Bond-related item, inspired by the film ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’, first issued during 1977 (box is dated 1977 on the underside). In mint condition.

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The colourfully illustrated card inner stand is fine and intact.
The ‘film strip’ header card box is complete and bright. Version without the ‘hammer & sickle’ detail. Usual crease on the reverse where the header meets the main body of the box. Tiny wear besides. Period shop price label on an end flap.

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Original cellophane window has a pinpoint puncture.
With full sprue of missiles.

Underside with operating instructions:

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