The Forgotten Prisoner of Castle Mare' (422-98) Model Kit AFA 85+ ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1966). ...

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The Forgotten Prisoner of Castle Mare' (422-98) Model Kit AFA 85+ ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Aurora, 1966). First released in 1966, The Forgotten Prisoner of Castle Mare marked the only collaboration between Aurora and Famous Monsters of Filmland-a ghoulish crossover that quickly cemented the kit's cult status. With its grim tableau of a decaying skeleton chained in a stone cell, the Prisoner stood apart for its eerie storytelling and evocative box art. This is the non-glow-in-the-dark version, graded AFA NM+ 85+. According to the AFA Population Report, it is the only example at this tier, with none higher-making it the highest graded specimen known. Highly sought after by Aurora purists and monster modelers alike, the Forgotten Prisoner remains one of the line's most atmospheric and enduring releases. With its standout grade and census pedigree, this example offers a rare opportunity to lock down a cornerstone of 1960s horror hobby history.

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