C497
Corgi 497 The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Thrushbuster. Very near mint/boxed. Dark blue issue with Waverley ring. All original!
Price: £250.00
This item is no longer for sale, price for reference only.
Notes
Issued between 1966-69, this Oldsmobile car has a gleaming, deep purple-blue finish, bright and clean bonnet logo, bright chrome parts, detailed cast wheels. Functions perfectly – if you press the roof periscope the figures move from side to side to shoot the enemy! A few insignificant dots to the paint finish if you look for them and a tiny mark on the roof periscope. Brightest bonnet plastic chromed spotlights (to dazzle the enemy!). A very attractive item on display:
So often lost or replaced with a copy, this Thrushbuster comes with its original Waverley ring. Changing image on the ring face of Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin.
Small rub to the ring sides caused by box contact.
The colourful card plinth is fresh and bright, with just a little wear on one wheel slot. Lovely vibrant graphics!
Lots of info about the U.N.C.L.E organisation on box reverse as well as pictures and signatures of the T.V. series protagonists.
The outer box is clean, crisp and bright, with minor age/handling wear ony. All end flaps are present and tear free (just one or two minor ruffles). This example has been very carefully looked-after and stored.
Corgi Club Membership Form is included.