BOX FACTS

SERIES :

Regular Wheels

FIEST YEAR OF PRODUCTION :

1953

BOX TYPES :

A, B

SIZES AVAILABLE :

1

TOTAL VARIATIONS :

2

NUMBER OF MAJOR VARIATIONS :

2

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFO

Released first in A box among the first 7 models, 5A London bus is a first of 4 London buses. The box show a right profile view, without any label, dark background and small model numbers away from model. The B1 box reprise the same drawing, and the model numbers appear a little smaller than the ones on the A box.

The A box, of course, has the “MOKO” in script lettering, while the B1 box has the “MOKO” in block letters. Size 1 was the only box size available for this model.

 

RARITY

The type A box is rare and sought after. It is difficult to find any in good shape, as their fragile end flaps are often torn or missing. The B type is easier to find as it was made available for a longer period of time. These condition sensitive boxes are generally commanding a fair price.

 

VARIATION LIST

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RW5A - LONDON BUS

 

 

Front/Back

#

Type/Sub-type

Size

Top/Bottom

End Flap

Variation #

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1

A

1

Blue/Black

All blue

RW-5A-A-1a

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(Red bus, no label, background)

2

B1

RW-05A-B1-1a