Corgi Toys 269 James Bond's Lotus Esprit
James Bond Lotus Esprit by Corgi Toys, No. 269. Very, very near mint/boxed, with missiles. Version WITH the 'New' tag on the box . Later issue correct without hammer & sickle detail and instructions printed on base. Pristine card stand! From The QDT Vault.
Notes
A fine example of this James Bond-related item, inspired by the film ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’, first issued during 1977 (box is dated 1977 on the underside). In virtually mint condition. The colourfully illustrated card inner stand is pristine.
The ‘film strip’ header card box is very crisp and bright. Version without the ‘hammer & sickle’ detail. The header card has the lightest crease on the reverse where the header meets the main body of the box. Original cellophane window has a little ruffling. With missiles Some are off the sprue.
Reverse:
Underside with operating instructions:
Corgi Club Membership Form is included.
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