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Classic Plastic Model Kits: Identification & Value Guide

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This book really takes me back to my childhood. Seeing the prices, my only wish is that I had kept some of these pristine in the box rather than building, trading and ultimately losing track of them.

The emphasis here is on figure, theme and specialty modles rather than the standard cars and military models. Covering the '50's-'70's; Sci-Fi, horror, movie, TV and hot rods are the popular subjects here.

For each model there is a color photo of the box and sometimes a built model, manufacturer, date, scale and estimated value boxed or built. There is also a brief history of model manufacturing.

There are nearly 1000 models here including my favorites, those wacky cars of George Barris and Ed Roth. This is a great guide for the serious collector or someone who just wants to reminisce about those hours of model building fun.

This beautiful softbound book contains over 600 full color, large, sharp, life-like photos in its 352 pages. Many super photos of the boxes are shown. A brief introduction to the topic is provided. Values are included (1996). Topics range from Monsters, Space, Historical Figures, Television, to Freaks, Wild Kingdom, Dinosaurs, Hot Wheels and Gizmos and Gadgets. The "Spare Parts" Chapter covers misc. model kits. Collectors will delight with the wide-range of kits shown. Brings back many memories. Enjoy, enjoy.

Just recieved my copy of Classic Plastic, an excellent color review of plastic kits from the past. Lots of good color photographs with descriptions and prices of each kit shown. This book has a major emphasis on figures, space, and miscellaneous models. Only 40 of the 284 pages are devoted to cars with no listings for aircraft, armor or ships. It's an excellent book for avid Aurora fans and those of us who grew up with them.

This is a great guide for anyone who collects kits, and my favorite part of the book is the short bio/backstorys about every kit manufacturer, much more info than wikipedia for sure. Some of the buying and selling areas may be a litte dated, but this is still a great book to add to your library.