Round 2 Polar Lights Psycho - Bates Mansion

by Round 2

Product Features

• 1/87 scale
• Skill level 2 (ages 10 and up)
• Paint and glue required
• Option to build a hilltop version (hilltop not included)
• Includes a mother figure to place in the second story window

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 6 x 6 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002V2KCQW
• Item model number: POL834
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,033 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #11 in Toys & Games > Hobbies > Model Building Kits > Buildings & Bridges
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Perched atop a hill stands the memorable. Bates Mansion from Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1960 thriller, “Psycho.” Like Norman Bates’ incessant attention to detail, this memorable structure features finely engraved surface detail, an option to build a hilltop version (hill not included), and a “mother” figure to place in the second-story window.

Product Description

1-87 Scale. Classic kit Measures 8 1/2 inches Tall! Theres a Vacancy at the Bates Motel! Perched atop a hill stands the memorable, Bates Mansion from Alfred Hitchcocks classic 1960 thriller, Psycho. Like Norman Bates incessant attention to detail, this memorable structure features a finely engraved surface detail, an option to build a hilltop version (hill not included) and a mother figure to place in the second story window. Psycho house molded in three shades of grey plastic. Light kit included to light the mansion's windows! Skill level 2.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars looks real, January 3, 2012

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bree - See all my reviews

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this was a gift and he loved it. when it is together looks real.I love this horror movie, and now we have a house to show for it...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid model, November 18, 2011

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B Simmons - See all my reviews

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The Psycho-Bates mansion is a very well moulded plastic kit with very good fitting parts. No flashing on any parts to cut off, just a breeze to build with a professional finish.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bates/Psycho Mansion is Scale Victorian House, March 3, 2011

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RLivingston - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Round 2 Polar Lights Psycho - Bates Mansion (Toy)

The Polar Lights Bates Mansion from the movie Psycho is a true scale HO (1/87) replica of the actual house as built for the movie. The set designers captured the detail, proportions and atmosphere of an American Victorian "2nd Empire" house as would have been built c. 1860-1870. However, the set designer made a few errors, faithfully reproduced in this model, which can be easily fixed by the experienced builder, if the idea is to have a plausible house (as opposed to a strict replica of the movie set). Omissions include chimneys (none on the actual movie-set house), and unequal size window sash (horizontal bars not centered in the opening). Windows are slightly wider at the bottom than the top; this is not easily changed but is difficult to see anyway. Rear steps are rudimentary; there should be at least a covered service porch at the kitchen or side-rear door. The slanted Mansard roofs should probably have dormers, otherwise the attic is unlighted except for the single elliptical window in front. Placement of the cellar access door leading under the latticed porch is questionable, as it should probably be against the brick foundation. However, changing these things is part of the fun of semi-scratch building, and the house is highly recommended as the only available HO scale model of a house of this type that accurately captures the proportions and feel of a real Mansard-roof "mansion." Have fun, I did.