That is a great find. Kits from that far back are certainly rare in New Zealand, but sometimes you see something from the 1960s - my earliest kit seems to be from 1959.
Thanks Paul. The Ferrari kit is a rare survivor, especially with its large 42 x 24 x 5 cm box which miraculously has remained intact.
There was a special hobby kit store in Helsinki which operated for half a century up and until the 1980's. When it closed down, a warehouse of old stock was found, among them some true and rare US and Japanese gems. All sold on eBay now.
That is a classic, and worth a pretty penny methinks! My beloved Paramount Hobbies imported this beauty in '69, and added their logo to the box. I saw this one in a toy store circa 1970, but sadly did not have the cash for it then - nor would I now!
That is a great find. Kits from that far back are certainly rare in New Zealand, but sometimes you see something from the 1960s - my earliest kit seems to be from 1959.
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul. The Ferrari kit is a rare survivor, especially with its large 42 x 24 x 5 cm box which miraculously has remained intact.
DeleteThere was a special hobby kit store in Helsinki which operated for half a century up and until the 1980's. When it closed down, a warehouse of old stock was found, among them some true and rare US and Japanese gems. All sold on eBay now.
That is a classic, and worth a pretty penny methinks! My beloved Paramount Hobbies imported this beauty in '69, and added their logo to the box. I saw this one in a toy store circa 1970, but sadly did not have the cash for it then - nor would I now!
ReplyDeleteFinland is the toy and model collecting capital of Europe!
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