Vintage ERTL Thomas & Friends Gordon The Big Express Engine Paper Face New MOC For Sale

Vintage ERTL Thomas & Friends – Gordon the Big Express Engine (Rare Paper Face Variant) – New on Card (MOC)

Item Details:

• Character: Gordon the Big Express Engine (#4)

• Manufacturer: ERTL (Model #1091)

• Year: ©1991 / 1992

• Packaging: Original North American \"Shining Time Station\" Blister Card

• Production Variant: Ultra-rare early-run Paper Sticker Face (Flat face variant)

• Factory Chassis Stamp: 02220

Condition Description:

Up for sale is a highly collectible, vintage ERTL die-cast Gordon engine. This is the incredibly hard-to-find Paper Sticker Face variant from the earliest production runs, making it a true holy grail piece for vintage Thomas & Friends collectors.

• The Toy: Factory sealed and brand new. The paper sticker face is in pristine, fully intact condition with no peeling or bubbling inside the package. The paint finish and blue plastic are bright and unfaded.

• The Blister Bubble: The plastic bubble is completely intact, clear, and firmly attached to the card stock with no lifting or cracking.

• The Card Backing: The card shows clear signs of vintage shelf wear, including visible creasing/bending near the top hanger slot and across the lower sections (please review photos closely for exact condition). However, the back remains unpunched, and the original \"Cut-out Collector Card #4\" is completely intact and unaltered.