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Lot 175:
Action Man Cherilea German Military Motorbike and Sidecar
Description
A vintage Cherilea 1/6 scale German military-style motorcycle and sidecar, produced for use with 12-inch action figures such as Action Man and Tommy Gunn. The toy is constructed from olive drab plastic using blow-moulded and injection-moulded techniques. The engine block, exhaust pipes, and handlebars are finished in silver-coloured plastic. The side of the engine block features the moulded manufacturer mark Cherilea over PLA. The vehicle is decorated with several decals, including a registration plate reading WH 742605 on the front mudguard and rear, a Wehrmacht-style eagle and shield emblem on the front of the sidecar, and an Afrika Korps-style palm tree emblem on the rear. The sidecar is permanently attached and includes a rear-mounted spare wheel. The wheels are black plastic and rotate freely on metal axles.
Length: 340mm.
Condition report:
The item is in good used condition, exhibiting surface scuffs, scratches, and play wear commensurate with age. There is light oxidation present on the ends of the metal axles. The decals remain largely intact and legible, showing only minor signs of wear. The toy appears to be complete with its spare wheel, though no original packaging or action figures are included.
