Vintage Toy Truck Appraisal

1996 Mobil Limited Edition Collector's Toy Truck

This is a packaged 1996 Limited Edition Collector's Toy Truck, branded with 'Mobil' and featuring a red pick-up style truck with a dark gray flatbed stake body carrying what appears to be crates or boxes. The item is still in its original retail packaging, a rectangular cardboard box with a dark blue top and bottom border and a lighter beige/tan central area on the front panel. The front of the box prominently displays '1996 LIMITED EDITION COLLECTOR'S TOY TRUCK' in red lettering against the blue border. A large image of the toy truck is central on the front, showcasing its red cab, silver-colored grille, and 'Mobil' logo on the side of the cab doors. The back of the truck bed is loaded with several dark grey crates, some of which appear to contain red items. To the right of the truck image, a 'Mobil' logo and a yellow oval with '-1996-' are visible. The box also details 'Features' of the toy truck, including 'Authentic decals, chrome engine, dogging and working tailgate' and 'working lift mechanism for unloading vehicle against front gate'. Additional smaller images illustrate the truck's rear and front aspects, as well as a pile of silver-colored crates, indicating accessories. The top of the box has assembly instructions or additional product information in text and diagrams. The packaging shows some minor shelf wear, particularly along the edges and corners, and slight creasing, but it generally appears to be in good condition, suggesting the toy truck inside is likely new and unused. The overall aesthetic points to a promotional or collectible item from the mid-1990s, likely made of die-cast metal and plastic components, typical of collectible toy vehicles from that era, emphasizing a blend of realism and playability.