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.

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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.

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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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