DC Superman (462-98) Model Kit AFA 85 ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1963)....

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DC Superman (462-98) Model Kit AFA 85 ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1963). An early icon of superhero merchandising, Aurora's Superman model kit debuted in 1963 as part of their groundbreaking line of licensed comic character kits-bringing the Man of Steel from comic page to three-dimensional form. Sculpted punching through a brick wall, cape billowing behind him, this kit captured the strength and nobility that defined Superman's Silver Age presence. It was one of the first mass-market superhero kits ever released, setting a precedent for generations of collectibles to follow. This example is graded AFA 85 NM+, a top-tier score for a vintage model kit of this era and the highest graded example of this kit. The box retains vivid artwork and sharp structural integrity, making it a striking display piece in addition to a historical collectible. Aurora's DC kits remain essential for both superhero and model kit collectors, and few characters carry the enduring cultural weight of Superman. A high-grade, beautifully preserved example of a true classic-up, up, and away!

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