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Original vintage 1962 Fisher-Price "Bunky" plastic lunch box and matching thermos set (Model No. 549). This iconic early-generation collectible represents a treasured piece of mid-century toy history, manufactured by Fisher-Price Toys, Inc. out of East Aurora, New York. The lunch box features classic lithographed paper labels wrapped around a durable molded red plastic body, showcasing charming farm-themed artwork complete with a rooster in the hayloft, a horse peering over the stable door, a duck, and detailed barn doors. Included is the original matching light-blue plastic thermos with its screw-on cup cap, completing the classic set.
The bright red molded plastic structure and lithograph artwork survive in remarkably well-preserved condition. The lunch box features a secure red plastic swing-latch closure on the front and sturdy built-in hinge mechanisms on the back. The interior compartment is exceptionally clean, featuring the original metal wire support frame along with molded plastic interior tension clips built into the upper lid to store the thermos securely. The matching light-blue thermos fits snugly, opening easily to reveal a pristine, clean interior compartment. An absolute centerpiece for vintage toy collectors, mid-century memorabilia enthusiasts, and classic Fisher-Price completists.
Item Specifics & Manufacturing Identifiers:
• Brand / Maker: Fisher-Price Toys, Inc. (East Aurora, N.Y.)
• Item Type: Vintage Children's Lunch Box & Thermos Set
• Model / Item Number: No. 549
• Era / Release Year: 1962 Original Vintage Production
• Theme / Graphics: Farm Barn Scene (Horse, Rooster, Duck, Hayloft)
• Materials: Molded Red Plastic, Lithographed Paper Labels, Metal Wire Interior
• Included Components: Red Plastic Lunch Box, Internal Wire Retainer, Light Blue Thermos & Cup Lid
Condition Grading & Technical Mechanical Inspection Report:
This 1962 Fisher-Price lunch box and thermos set stands in exceptional collector condition. The molded red plastic exterior maintains a vibrant, glossy finish with minimal surface scuffing. The paper lithograph labels are tightly adhered to the lid and base, displaying rich coloration with minimal vintage edge wear and light surface aging appropriate for a 1960s toy. The front plastic latch snaps securely into place, and the rear metal-pinned hinges operate smoothly. The interior is exceptionally clean with the original wire insert and lid retention clips fully intact. The matching thermos is structurally solid, clean inside and out, and retains its top cup cap.
Professional Shipping & Protective Packaging:
Given the vintage collector value and delicate paper lithography of this Fisher-Price lunch box set, it will be prepared for transit with strict protective care. The lunch box and thermos will be wrapped carefully in protective bubble cushioning to prevent any surface friction or pressure damage to the lithograph labels during transit. The set will be packed snugly inside a heavy-test corrugated shipping box with ample protective materials to form an unyielding defensive barrier against transit drops. Sent with full automated tracking provided.
