Lot 332:
A Pair of First Gear Remington Game Bird Series Die-Cast Delivery Trucks
Sold for: $20
Description
A pair of die-cast metal collector replicas manufactured by First Gear, Inc. as part of the Remington Shur Shot and Express Game Bird Series. This lot includes the Mallard delivery truck, the 1st in the series, and the Turkey delivery truck, the 6th in the series. The Mallard model is a GMC truck used under license from General Motors Corporation, featuring a red cab with green fenders and a white box body displaying a color graphic of mallards in flight alongside Remington branding. The Turkey model is a Ford truck used under license from Ford Motor Company, featuring a green cab with red fenders and a white box body displaying a color graphic of a wild turkey with Remington branding. Both vehicles are primarily constructed of die-cast metal. Each item is accompanied by its original yellow collector box, which identifies the items as individually serial numbered. The boxes bear copyright marks for 1994 First Gear, Inc. LC and the Toy Collector Club of America. The reverse of the boxes indicates the models were manufactured in Peosta, Iowa, and produced in China. The Turkey model includes a gold-tone hangtag identifying it as part of the series. Each box contains instructions stating that the chrome side mirrors for assembly are located within the interior foam packaging.
Condition report:
Both die-cast trucks appear to be in excellent condition with glossy paint and vibrant graphics. The original yellow collector boxes are present and intact. The box for the Mallard model shows minor shelf wear and light scuffing. The box for the Turkey model shows visible sticker residue on the upper right corner of the front panel and some corner wear. The side mirrors appear to be present in the original foam inserts as the vehicles are pictured without them attached.
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