Lot #14: 14 Rare 1970s/1980s Soviet Era Plastic Toy Dump Truck "MIR 1412" Minsk USSR Boxed

This Rare 1970s/1980s Soviet Era Plastic Toy Dump Truck "MIR 1412" Minsk USSR Boxed was located in a storage locker clean out. This wonderful, highly collectible piece of Soviet-era toy history: a vintage plastic Dump Truck ("Автомашина Самосвал"), complete with its original illustrated box. Manufactured in Minsk (modern-day Belarus) by the "Igramet" / "Altair" factory, this toy is a fantastic representation of late-20th-century Soviet industrial toy design. It features a bright yellow cab, a vibrant green tipping dump bed, and a robust orange chassis, complete with its original front license plate reading "1412 МИР" (MIR). The condition of the item follows – • The Toy Truck: Excellent Vintage Condition. The plastic is remarkably bright and clean, with minimal signs of play wear or scuffing. No major cracks, breaks, or missing structural parts observed. The wheels roll smoothly, and the dump mechanism functions as intended. The steering wheel and interior elements are perfectly preserved. • The Box & Packaging: Fair/Fragile Condition. Includes the original highly illustrated cardboard box showing charming period graphics. The box has significant age wear, including creasing, scuffs, and structural tearing. Note: One side end-flap is completely detached, and some original interior cardboard reinforcement pieces are torn/loose (all pieces shown in photos are included). • Factory Paperwork: Includes the original stamped cardboard factory insert fragment from Minsk. Note: This item is being sold as a historical collectible for adult hobbyists and collectors, not necessarily as a modern toy for young children. Don't miss the chance to add this beautifully preserved piece of Soviet nostalgia to your vintage toy collection! REFER TO THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF FURTHER DETAILS. Pickup category timeslot {A}