Archie's Car (582-200) Model Kit AFA 85 ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1969)....

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Archie's Car (582-200) Model Kit AFA 85 ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1969). Aurora tapped into the pop culture success of Archie Comics in 1969 with the release of Archie's Car (582-200), a whimsical 1/25 scale model kit featuring Archie, Veronica, and Hot Dog. The kit captures the lighthearted spirit of Riverdale with a cartoonish open-top roadster that has since become a nostalgic favorite among both model builders and comic fans. Graded AFA 85 NM+, this example is recorded in the AFA Population Report as the single highest-graded copy, with none known in better condition. Aurora's licensed kits from the 1960s have become increasingly collectible, with crossovers like Archie's Car prized for their blend of vintage model-making and pop culture appeal. As the POP 1, highest grade example, this piece represents the pinnacle for collectors seeking the very best from Aurora's quirky and memorable catalog.

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