See a photo of an icon of my childhood. The 1964 Aurora edition of the actual model that was sold in hobby stores- "Superman Breaking Through The Wall". I lost long ago the model I built as a 12 year old. I have regained this model, an actual professionally assembled 1964 model- the real thing! One like this now sells for over 200 times what it cost in 1964 (it cost $0.98)- yes, 98 cents back then.
Why is this important?
1 Old Superman Comics- we're talking 1936 - 1968 presented a strong set of values to kids of right and wrong.
2 Super heroes came in all sizes, nationalities, planetary origins, male, female- and abilities. They were all equal to the readers who loved the simple stories of heroism, compassion, honesty, bravery, and respect....the wrong doers always faced justice....ie., "The Justice League of America", or the "Legion of Super Heroes".
3 Superman in this model broke through the wall! Something long distance runners speak about doing in marathon and ultra-marathon races!
In any case, I was lucky enough to pick this model up at a fraction of what one would pay for it now in 2009. It is a 45 year old memento and brings back memories of childhood heroes, though fictional characters. What they stood for was very real.
PS: I still have about 100 copies of various DC Comics of that era, preserved as well as possible in plastic sleeves. I was the original owner of these and still keep them. Most are 45-50 years old.
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