
Action Pack 'How To Draw' Instructional Kit
This is an 'Action Pack' brand 'How To Draw' instructional art kit, likely dating from the mid-to-late 1990s based on the graphic design and typography. The kit consists of an oversized softcover instructional book housed in a specialized cardboard folder. The front cover features a central illustration of a Spaniel dog and a white kitten, surrounded by instructional sketches showing basic shapes. The right side of the folder features a built-in plastic tray containing three rows of colored pencils and shading pencils, though one full-length shading pencil appears significantly longer than the others, and a 2B pencil is visible. The kit appears to be in used condition; there is a secondary adhesive price tag from 'St. Anne Thrift Shop' for $1.25 placed over the kitten illustration. Notable condition issues include minor scuffing on the cover edges, some indentation marks on the cardboard, and the presence of the thrift store sticker which may leave residue upon removal. The 'Action Pack' logo is printed in a red bubble at the top, and the 'How To Draw' title features a distinctive 90s-style teal gradient and drop shadow. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced educational stationery from that era, using standard cardstock and plastic blister packaging to integrate the tools with the manual.
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Estimated Value
$10.00 - $15.00
Basic Information
Category
Arts and Crafts / Educational Stationery
Appraised On
March 21, 2026
Estimated Value
$10.00 - $15.00
Item Description
This is an 'Action Pack' brand 'How To Draw' instructional art kit, likely dating from the mid-to-late 1990s based on the graphic design and typography. The kit consists of an oversized softcover instructional book housed in a specialized cardboard folder. The front cover features a central illustration of a Spaniel dog and a white kitten, surrounded by instructional sketches showing basic shapes. The right side of the folder features a built-in plastic tray containing three rows of colored pencils and shading pencils, though one full-length shading pencil appears significantly longer than the others, and a 2B pencil is visible. The kit appears to be in used condition; there is a secondary adhesive price tag from 'St. Anne Thrift Shop' for $1.25 placed over the kitten illustration. Notable condition issues include minor scuffing on the cover edges, some indentation marks on the cardboard, and the presence of the thrift store sticker which may leave residue upon removal. The 'Action Pack' logo is printed in a red bubble at the top, and the 'How To Draw' title features a distinctive 90s-style teal gradient and drop shadow. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced educational stationery from that era, using standard cardstock and plastic blister packaging to integrate the tools with the manual.
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