Ricky Rudd Appraisal

The Muppet Show 25 Years Ricky Rudd #28 Havoline Die-Cast Car Packaging

This appears to be the retail packaging for a collectible die-cast car, likely from a limited edition series. The box features a vibrant, rich red color scheme designed to mimic theater curtains, complete with scalloped valances at the top, indicative of 'The Muppet Show' theme. Prominently displayed is 'The Muppet Show 25 Years' logo on the left side, suggesting a release around the 25th anniversary of the show's original run (mid-2000s, given the initial run was 1976-1981). To the right of this, the Havoline brand logo is visible in yellow, a sponsor associated with NASCAR racing. Below 'Havoline', the text 'RICKY RUDD' is shown, followed by the number '28' in a large, bold, blue and yellow font, identifying the race car driver and his car number. On the far right, a stylized image of 'Gonzo the Great' from The Muppet Show is depicted in his iconic plaid suit, with the phrase 'The Great Gonzo!' written above him in a cursive script. There's also an 'OFFICIALLY LICENSED NASCAR' logo near the top center, and an 'ACTION Racing' logo with 'AUTHENTIC COLLECTABLES' visible on the bottom left. The overall condition of the packaging appears to be very good, with no obvious signs of significant wear, tears, or crushing, indicating it has been well-preserved. The colors are bright and unfaded. No specific manufacturer's marks are fully visible beyond 'ACTION', which is a recognized producer of NASCAR collectibles. This item combines popular culture (The Muppet Show) with motorsports memorabilia, making it a niche collectible. The construction is likely standard cardboard packaging for die-cast models.