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15/12/2024 10:38 am
This model was issued by the O-Guage/Department 56 Forums as their 1st Annual Model - Now as it turned out, this was the only model that was issued, so 1st & last. A long series of drama followed this model's release, but that's not a conversation worth having. As of this post, this collector doesn't follow the O-Guage Forum any longer, so I am unclear of its continued existence.
With that, we got a brilliant model with loads of added features and presence. A Limited Edition, #26 of 50.
1948 Willys-Overland Jeepster Phaeton - Santa's Christmas Jeep & Trailer w/Santa & toys.
and with the accessories
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
15/12/2024 10:46 am
Ho, Ho, Ho! Wonderful little model - great pics!!
15/12/2024 12:14 pm
I didn't get this one as I already had the yellow version by Brooklin and a red one from another maker in resin.
15/12/2024 12:33 pm
Magnificent Christmas themed model. Love that trailer. Too bad that the Department 56 Forum just did one issue.
15/12/2024 2:20 pm
Loving this one. Never knew about it.
15/12/2024 3:25 pm
I didn't get this one as I already had.....
Slacker! You rookie collectors have to learn.... "You must collect everything!" 😉 😆 😀
15/12/2024 4:35 pm
Here's my contribution to your thread, John:
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
15/12/2024 4:54 pm
And don't forget the 1955 Willys Aero hardtops by Esval. Two versions.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
15/12/2024 5:03 pm
15/12/2024 5:53 pm
The Willys Jeepster looks really good ! My Grandfather had a Willys Jeep station wagon from about 1951 and I still have a vague memory of it. Very cool vehicles.
15/12/2024 7:11 pm
That is a nice set. We never did hear how many were made. Rumor has it that there were only about 25.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
16/12/2024 10:05 pm
@jkuvakas 50 were planned. So they didn't get to that number? Note that John says he has #26. I have #06 (which I got from you).
16/12/2024 11:18 pm
@mg-harv, Joe Nahhas says they made 50. Perhaps that's the correct number.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
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