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.
Notes
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.
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.
Original cellophane window has a pinpoint puncture.
With full sprue of missiles.
Underside with operating instructions:
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