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Kingfisher Mantis Evolution

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    Posted: 08 Aug 2012 at 9:36pm
Here are 5 jointed Mantis showing the variations over the years. (left to right) First one had a curved cutout with a creased bib. Next one they made the cut a V which gave better movement with the following one getting the pressed shape bib still used today. They then made the rear joint a straight cut with a hand painted design before going over to the pressed stamp pattern design seen on the last one. After this they went into plastic in the same shape and pattern.
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Nice mate !
Got a couple In last straight timber style! On cards !
If collecting and got any swaps !
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