Rodan Monsters of the Movies Model Kit #658 AFA 80 ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1975)....

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Rodan Monsters of the Movies Model Kit #658 AFA 80 ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1975). Released as part of Aurora's Monsters of the Movies line in the mid-1970s, this Rodan model kit (#658) brought Toho's flying kaiju to American hobby shelves alongside other Godzilla-universe favorites. Featuring detailed sculpting and classic '70s box art, the kit captures the winged monster in full menace-poised for flight and ready to wreak havoc. Though often overshadowed by Godzilla himself, Rodan remains a fan-favorite kaiju, and this kit is among the most desirable representations of the character in vintage model form. Graded AFA 80 NM, this example is a standout survivor from the line. With a population of just one at this grade and none graded higher, it holds the highest grade on record, making it a best-in-class example for Aurora collectors or kaiju hobbyists seeking premium condition. Rare, displayable, and steeped in genre history, this kit delivers both Toho pedigree and Aurora model legacy-a perfect companion piece to any Godzilla-centric collection.

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