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    Posted 4 years ago

    fortapache
    (3277 items)

    I posted the Gift Set this one came in ways back but time for a proper post for the models that came with it. I believe the set was only sold 1968-69 but it may have been sold in 1967 also.
    The Y-12 1909 Thomas Flyabout was first sold in 1967 and sold through 1973 with this color scheme. It turned a pinkish red in 1974 and was sold through 1978. I think it comes back now and then. It has a plastic top that can be removed. Probably didn't matter then but the top geta brittle over time so when they get damaged. Overall I think it is attractive model.
    The real Thomas was a very expensive luxury car. The most notable feature is the long hood which housed an inline 8 cylinder 786 cubic inch engine. It cost $6000 which was huge for that time.
    Got three more models from this set to go.

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    Comments

    1. Toyrebel Toyrebel, 4 years ago
      Great detail and colors. 786 cubic inches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    2. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 4 years ago
      Keep calm "Toy". Remember your blood pres.. Is that the orig. box ?
    3. fortapache fortapache, 4 years ago
      Thank you very much Toyrebel. Not a typo, usually that is tank engine sise.

      Thank you very much bb2. Yes the original box.
    4. Lata Lata, 4 years ago
      Great gift set, those colors are superb!
    5. fortapache fortapache, 4 years ago
      Thank you very much Lata.

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