Dr. Jekyll As Mr. Hyde By Moebius Ex Aurora Classic 1/8 Scale Universal Movie
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:21105287 | Scale: 1:8 |
| Brand: Aurora |
Aurora originally issued this model in 1965 as one of the last in its series of Universal Movie monsters. Like Frankenstein, Dracula, and the others, it is in 1/8 scale. However, the part fit in the model was poor and the subject not too exciting--so the kit sold poorly. Evidently Aurora eventually scrapped the mold.
During the 1990s a new company, Polar Lights brought back the whole Aurora monster line--except for Jekyll-Hyde. Polar Lights just didn't think it would sell. However, ...the owner of another new company Moebius had always loved the Jekyll and Hyde model and made it the first model in its product line to be revived. A new, improved mold was made in China. Aurora collectors were delighted to finally have a chance to complete their line of Universal Movie monsters.
This kit, no. 460, is the very first issue by Moebius (other later editions came out over the years.) Brought out in 2007. It comes in a long box with the original James Bama art work and is a near facsimile of the original Aurora packaging--but with the Moebius logo. Interestingly, although the new mold was a great improvement over the original, this first issue left out the teeth. Later issues added teeth. So this first issue is unique.
This kit is near mint, but I carefully cut off the bottom of the outer plastic wrap so I could inspect the insides. The top and sides of the outer wrap are still intact.
During the 1990s a new company, Polar Lights brought back the whole Aurora monster line--except for Jekyll-Hyde. Polar Lights just didn't think it would sell. However, ...the owner of another new company Moebius had always loved the Jekyll and Hyde model and made it the first model in its product line to be revived. A new, improved mold was made in China. Aurora collectors were delighted to finally have a chance to complete their line of Universal Movie monsters.
This kit, no. 460, is the very first issue by Moebius (other later editions came out over the years.) Brought out in 2007. It comes in a long box with the original James Bama art work and is a near facsimile of the original Aurora packaging--but with the Moebius logo. Interestingly, although the new mold was a great improvement over the original, this first issue left out the teeth. Later issues added teeth. So this first issue is unique.
This kit is near mint, but I carefully cut off the bottom of the outer plastic wrap so I could inspect the insides. The top and sides of the outer wrap are still intact.
