The Phantom of the Opera (428-100) Model Kit AFA 80 ** POP 1, 2nd Highest Grade, Only 1 Higher ** (Aurora, 1963)....

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The Phantom of the Opera (428-100) Model Kit AFA 80 ** POP 1, 2nd Highest Grade, Only 1 Higher ** (Aurora, 1963). Aurora's Phantom of the Opera model kit, first released in 1963, stands as one of the crown jewels of the company's legendary Monster Scenes line. Based on Lon Chaney Sr.'s haunting 1925 portrayal, the kit captured the eerie elegance of classic Universal horror with exceptional sculpting detail and theatrical atmosphere. The build featured the Phantom unmasking before his subterranean organ - a composition that blended artistry, tension, and nostalgia in true Aurora fashion. Its dramatic box art and bold presentation helped define an era when model building met movie magic on the workbench of every budding monster fan. Graded AFA NM 80, this example holds a population of one at this tier, ranking as the second-highest grade known, with only one graded higher. A cornerstone of mid-century monster culture, Aurora's Phantom of the Opera remains both a tribute to Hollywood's golden age of horror and a testament to the company's unmatched craftsmanship. For collectors of vintage kits and Universal icons, this haunting masterpiece still commands the stage - every bit as mysterious, dramatic, and timeless as the Phantom himself.

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