Lionel New York Toy Fair Post Office Box Car (1973)
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Offered at Auction by Big Pink Ink Collectibles -- Limited Edition 1973 Toy Fair Commemorative Box Car from Lionel (Model 6-9708) Not a toy train expert -- but this appears to be a highly collectible, limited edition box car issued to commemorate the 1973 Toy Fair held in NYC. It has never been used but has been in storage for many years and outer box shows stains and damage (see pictures).Stamped 1973 Toy Fair in gold leaf. Lionel Corporation is an American toy manufacturer and retailer that has done business since 1901. Founded as an electrical novelties company, Lionel specialized in various products throughout its existence, but toy trains and model railroads were its main claim to fame. Lionel trains, produced from 1901 to 1969, drew admiration from model railroaders around the world for the solidity of their construction and the authenticity of their detail. During its peak years, in the 1950s, the company sold $25 million worth of trains per year. In 2006, Lionel's electric train, along with the Easy Bake Oven , became the first two electric toys to be inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame .Lionel remains the most enduring brand name associated with model trains in the United States , its products prized by collectors. Lionel, LLC now owns all of the trademarks and most of the product rights associated with Lionel Corporation.
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