Vtg 1977 The Skateboarder Metal Lunchbox & Thermos Set Aladdin Tom Sims Flores For Sale

Vintage 1977 \"The Skateboarder\" Metal Lunch Box & Matching Plastic Thermos Set

• Manufacturer: Aladdin Industries, Inc. (Nashville, TN)

• Release Year: 1977

• Condition: Very Good / Excellent Collector Display Condition

• Includes: Embossed metal lunch box, original wire thermos bracket, matching plastic thermos, inner stopper, and outer green cup lid.

Up for sale is a beautifully preserved, 100% complete vintage 1977 \"The Skateboarder\" embossed tin lunchbox set. This iconic piece was released by Aladdin during the height of the late-1970s skateboarding craze. The dynamic artwork famously captures the likenesses of skateboarding legends Tom Sims and Ray Flores executing tricks of the era.

Please review the detailed condition breakdown below and inspect the photos carefully:

Embossed Metal Lunch Box:

• Exterior: The main front and back lithograph panels are exceptionally bright, vibrant, and glossy with excellent color retention. The embossed details are crisp and completely free of major dents or warping. There is standard, minor paint wear and light scuffing along the outer rims and edges from normal handling over the last 50 years.

• Interior: The white interior finish is remarkably clean, bright, and glossy - there is some minor paint loss in the corners as is common in 50 year old metal boxes. The original \"Safety First\" National Safety Council lithograph graphic is intact on the inside lid.

• Edge Wear / Note for Collectors: There is typical friction-based paint loss and dark surface oxidation localized tightly along the interior corner seams and sealing lips where the lid meets the basin. This is honest, standard shelf-wear from opening and closing the box, not structural damage.

Matching Plastic Thermos:

• Graphics: The vinyl wrap graphic is in very good condition. The colors are incredibly sharp, there is some wear where the metal clamp holds the thermos.

• Components: Comes fully complete with its original green plastic handle-cup lid and the internal screw-in stopper.

This is an honest, shelf-ready, and highly collectible set that would make a premier addition to any vintage toy, lunchbox, or old-