The Beatles Yellow Submarine McFarlane Toys Series 1 Complete Set, Model Kit, & Die-Cast Sub...

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The Beatles Yellow Submarine McFarlane Toys Series 1 Complete Set, Model Kit, & Die-Cast Submarine (various, 1997-99). This group captures the late-1990s resurgence of Yellow Submarine collectibles, arriving on the market as the film approached its 30th anniversary and reasserted its place as one of the most visually and culturally distinctive animated features of the 20th century. McFarlane Toys' Series 1 figures translated the Beatles' psychedelic alter egos into highly stylized six-inch sculpts, leaning into the film's surreal character designs. The accompanying AMT model kit and Corgi Classics die-cast submarine extend that celebration of the film's iconography, reflecting a brief but notable moment when Yellow Submarine nostalgia intersected with a growing adult collector market eager for display-driven, film-accurate tributes. Condition across the carded McFarlane figures reflects moderate to significant wear overall, with damage varying by piece. Card edges show moderate scuffing and dents, while corners are softened with areas of cardboard separation. Card faces exhibit moderate scuffing, creasing, and curling, with a significant tear present at the top of George's card. All figures remain unused and sealed on their cards; however, Old Fred's head has broken off due to crushing damage and is loose inside the bubble. The bubbles themselves show significant wear, including crushing and scuffing, with Ringo's bubble beginning to yellow, and cracks visible on the Paul with Old Fred and Ringo bubbles resulting from the compression damage. The AMT Yellow Submarine model kit shows mild wear, with light denting along the edges and mild corner crushing. The box face displays minor compression and creasing caused by tight cellophane. The contents remain unused and sealed in the box. The Corgi Classics die-cast submarine box exhibits moderate scuffing and creasing, with corners showing moderate scuffing and crushing. The display window has light scuffing, and while the box has been opened, the submarine itself appears unused, with no significant signs of wear. Taken together, this lot reflects a specific era when Yellow Submarine re-entered the cultural conversation as both art object and collectible phenomenon. For collectors drawn to Beatles ephemera beyond traditional music formats, or to the film's singular visual language, this grouping offers a layered snapshot of how Yellow Submarine was rediscovered and reinterpreted at the turn of the millennium.

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