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Original 1976 Dinky Toys No. 358 Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Die-Cast Ship - Complete with Shuttle!Up for sale is a beautiful, 100% complete example of vintage sci-fi toy history: an original 1976 Dinky Toys No. 358 U.S.S. Enterprise die-cast vehicle. Made in England and licensed by Paramount TV, this classic original series Enterprise model is fully intact with no breaks or structural damage.High-Value Collectors Highlights:
- Original Galileo Shuttlecraft Included: Complete with the rare, easily-lost original orange plastic shuttle that docks inside the lower hull bay.
- Functional Display Stand Hanger Doors: The bottom bay doors open smoothly to reveal the shuttle bay and double perfectly as a display stand.
- Working Firing Mechanism: The top sliding metal storage hatch opens cleanly, and the unique internal spring-loaded photon torpedo mechanism functions exactly as intended.
- Authentic Branding: Bottom hull is clearly stamped with \"U.S.S. Enterprise - Dinky Toys - Made in England - © Paramount TV 1976.\"Condition Notes:
- Body Paint & Struts: The white die-cast metal body is structurally excellent with no cracks. Please note that the warp engine struts (wings) are slightly loose in their sockets, leaving a small amount of play/wobble when handled (very common for this casting style over time). Shows minor, honest paint micro-chips along the sharp edges from vintage play.
- Stickers & Plastics: The plastic saucer section has natural, light vintage age-toning. The original \"NCC-1701\" stickers are present on the saucer and the right warp engine. Both plastic warp engines are full-length and tight to the body.Shipping & Handling:
Will be securely wrapped in heavy layers of bubble wrap and packed inside a rigid box to prevent any stress to the plastic components during transit. Tracking and insurance included.Please review all high-resolution close-up photos carefully to judge exact paint condition and completeness for yourself. Sold exactly as pictured!
