Lost in Space (420-198) Cyclops & Chariot Model Kit AFA 85 ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1966)....

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Lost in Space (420-198) Cyclops & Chariot Model Kit AFA 85 ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1966). Aurora's model kits captured the imaginations of mid-1960s sci-fi fans, translating popular screen adventures into buildable plastic form. Among the most memorable is the Lost in Space "Cyclops & Chariot" (420-198), released in 1966 at the height of the show's popularity. The kit features the Robinson family's futuristic tracked Chariot vehicle under siege from a towering Cyclops-a scene pulled straight from the series' pulpy blend of science fiction and adventure. For fans of classic TV sci-fi and Aurora's legendary model line, it remains a standout release from the company's golden age. Graded AFA NM+ 85, this example is the single highest-graded copy known, population 1 with none higher. Its preservation elevates it beyond a nostalgic artifact into a true collector's showpiece, representing both Aurora's craftsmanship and the enduring legacy of Lost in Space. A rare opportunity at the top of the census, this Cyclops & Chariot kit is where television history and model kit artistry collide. For Aurora devotees and sci-fi collectors alike, it's the ultimate way to bring one of the 1960s' most iconic adventures back to life-this time, in its best-known surviving form.

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