Aurora Model Kits

Hollywood movie monsters are enduring pop culture standards. Kids and adults around the world recognize Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolf Man, and the Mummy. Although monsters are Auroras most famous products, the company created model kits of all varieties, including historic sailing ships, sports cars, moon rockets, military and commercial aircraft, TV stars, comic book heroes, wildlife scenes, knights, and much more. Over 500 color photographs enhance this comprehensive history and guide to Aurora models, now updated to includenew companies continuing the Aurora tradition.Auroraexecutives, sculptors, artists, and engineers who created the models tell the story in their own words. Every model Aurora made is described in detail. Today, Polar Lights, Moebius, Atlantis, and Monarch continue the Aurora tradition. Executives from these companies explain how they have added to the list of revived Aurora models, with information on reissues and current collectors market values.
[AuthorName]By Thomas Graham[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Thomas Graham is a prolific writer on plastic models and the companies that produce them. He is the author of five books and numerous articles.A Florida native, he is retired from teaching history at Flagler College in St. Augustine.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 550 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]With Polar Lights, Moebius, Atlantis[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 550 color photos[/ColorPattern]