This is a limited-edition (50 issues--now closed), resin casting of a resurrected Aurora prototype in their 1/12th scale "Monsters of the Movies" series. It's hard to believe that one could actually buy a NEW Aurora "monster" nearly 40 years later, but thanks to the efforts of Peter Parlagreco (who owns the prototype), we get to relive a snapshot of our childhood.
Cast in a superb ivory white resin, as you can see the kit is comprised of 8 pieces: 6 + 2 (base). My particular sample was beginning to show signs of mold degradation, but, despite this, the fit and overall finish was excellent!
I am not an Aurora purist OR a collector, so I did not acquire this kit driven by any sense of nostalgia; or with any pre-conceived limits as to what would--or would not--be done with it. Rather, it was purchased to take full advantage of what it provides to develop a unique depiction of the "fairest of the fair"--although Ms. Wray's trademark blonde hair in the movie was not her own! While its Aurora heritage will probably remain apparent once I am done, I intend it to be immediately recognizable as the "Beauty", Ann Darrow.
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