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REGULAR WHEELS TYPE C BOX
1961 Since MOKO was no longer distributing Lesney toys, the “MOKO” name was removed from the scroll beneath the model. The “A LESNEY” was extended to occupy the scroll entirely. Most drawings used for B4 and B5 boxes were used for C type boxes as well, so many boxes are almost identical, except of course for the “mokoless” scroll. Despite the very short time of C type box availability, a few model designs were changed and somehow improved comparing to their predecessors. And to add even more fun, some variations in colors exist, especially for new models first intoduced in C types boxes. SUB TYPES There is no sub type in C type boxes for Regular Wheels. The end flap is the same as the one used for B5 type boxes and no change in end flap design was registered in the short period the C type was printed. MAJOR AND MINOR VARIABLES VARIABLES FOR MAJOR VARIATIONS: - The drawing of the model - The model number size, position and style on the front and/or back VARIABLES FOR MINOR VARIATIONS, ALL BASED ON THE END FLAPS: - “NEW MODEL” mention MAJOR VARIABLE - DRAWING OF THE MODEL This major variable depends on the picture of the model. For one single model, different design or used of color was available. The first on top, the 29B Austin Cambridge, can be seen with yellow roof and fender while the second one is a entirely red. 39B has its retractable roof and seats partially in yellow on the very first variation then everything changes to red (the dash remains yellow). Finally, the 48B Sports Boat & Trailer is almost all in yellow, with only a big yerllow strip on the front. Everything turns to red on the second variation. In all three cases, those are new models first introduced in the C type style. You can also notice other subtle differences, such as the “3” which is different on the first box of the 39B. The “39” is also slightly bigger on the second one. Number position is also different in the two 29B cases. Another type of drawing difference is the lines presence underneath the model. A few models have this particular variation as shown here for 31B, 36B and 57B. It is also combined with a difference in the number position in all cases. The “NEW MODEL” mention on the bottom of the end flap appeared for the first time on B5 boxes, and the same was applied to C type boxes as well. A few models were even released in a C type box with and without the “NEW MODEL” mention, edspite the fact the C type was available for a short period of time.
#   Description   3   B   BEDFORD TIPPER   7   B   FORD ANGLIA   10   C   SUGAR CONTAINER TRUCK   14   B   DAIMLER AMBULANCE   19   C   ASTON MARTIN RACING CAR   21   C   COMMER MILK FLOAT   25   B   VOLKSWAGEN 1200 SEDAN   26   B   FODEN CONCRETE TRUCK   27   C   CADILLAC SIXTY SPECIAL   29   B   AUSTIN A55 CAMBRIDGE SEDAN   30   B   MAGIRUS - DEUTZ 6 - WHEEL CRANE TRUCK   34   B   VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER   36   B   LAMBRETTA SCOOTER & SIDECAR   39   A   FORD ZODIAC CONVERTIBLE   40   B   LEYLAND ROYAL TIGER COACH   46   B   PICKFORDS REMOVAL VAN   48   B   SPORTS BOAT & TRAILER   57   B   CHEVROLET IMPALA   65   B   JAGUAR 3.4 LITRE SALOON
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