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The detail right down to the restroom was great on this early 50's service station. I added period renwal and other inexpnsive cars that would have come with the set. There's a man next to a floor jack and the colors really make it stand out.
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Great piece! Awesome detail and great condition for its age.
It's really nice to see such a complete set and I just love the lithography inside and out.
I have memories of sneeking peeks of my dad trying to assemble one of these for me on Christmas Eve. I love the marx litho toys.
this is so good,great stuff.