Lot 144:
Husky 1573 Garage Personnel Mint on Card
Description
A set of miniature garage personnel figures presented in their original unopened blister pack. The collection includes five distinct human figures and a spare wheel accessory. The figures are constructed from painted plastic and represent various garage roles; one figure is depicted in a prone position, another is kneeling with a red cloth, one holds an oil can, and two are shown in upright standing poses, with one leaning against a wheel. The figures are finished in white overalls with hand-painted details to the hair and facial features.
The packaging consists of a yellow cardstock backing with a clear plastic blister. The front of the card features a red header with the word HUSKY in white block letters alongside a registered trademark symbol. Below the header is a graphic of a husky dog’s head and the text GARAGE PERSONNEL in black. To the right, the number 1573 is printed in black. At the bottom centre, red text reads Made in Hong Kong.
The reverse of the card is printed in brown ink and carries the slogan ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW. It displays an illustrated scene of various vehicles, buildings, and figures including a bus, a cement mixer, and sports cars. Around the perimeter, the text lists various product lines including PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES, PLAYMAT ROAD LAYOUTS, BUILDINGS, ROAD SIGNS, TRACTORS, TRAILERS, SPEED BOATS, T.V. AND FILM VEHICLES, HUSKY EXTRAS, COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, SALOON CARS, SPORTS CARS, SCALE FIGURES, and HUSKY MAJORS. A central logo states Make sure your collection includes all the HUSKY ® MODELS AND ACCESSORIES.
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