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Blue two-tone 1963 GM TDH-5303 MTA NYC bus model 1/43 scale detailed exterior rubber tires ABS plastic

Iconic Replicas

Iconic Replicas 1963 GM TDH-5303 MTA NYC Bus 1/43 Limited Edition 504

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A 1/43 scale plastic model of the 1963 GM TDH-5303 MTA New York City Surface Transit bus, limited to 504 pieces worldwide with detailed exterior and real rubber tires

  • Product typeBus
  • Suitable forUnisex
  • Age groupAdult
  • Limited to 504 pieces worldwide for exclusivity
  • 1/43 scale replica of 1963 GM TDH-5303 MTA NYC bus
  • True-to-scale detail with detailed exterior and real rubber tires
  • Made of ABS plastic with officially licensed graphics
  • Brand new in manufacturer's original unopened packaging

Iconic Replicas 1963 GM TDH-5303

This 1/43 scale plastic model replicates the 1963 GM TDH-5303 Transit Bus in MTA New York City Surface Transit blue two-tone livery. It is an officially licensed, limited edition collectible produced by Iconic Replicas for adult hobby enthusiasts. The model features true-to-scale exterior detail and real rubber tires. It arrives in the manufacturer's original unopened packaging.

Upgrade from generic bus models

This replica replaces generic or unlicensed bus models with a precise representation of a specific historic fleet vehicle. The jump is worth it for collectors who value authenticated graphics and accurate proportions over approximate toy versions. Its limited production run of 504 pieces worldwide adds scarcity that mass-market releases cannot offer. The ABS plastic construction ensures the detailed exterior remains stable over time.

Display-scale capacity and limits

The model measures approximately 11.25 inches in length, 2.25 inches in width and 3 inches in height, fitting standard 1/43 display shelves and dioramas. It comfortably handles static exhibition and careful handling by adult collectors. It runs out when a buyer requires opening doors, interior detail or moving mechanical parts, as the model has no openings. The fixed edition size of 504 also means no restock once sold.

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Price $64.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIconic Replicas
Product typeBus
More details
Suitable forUnisex
Age groupAdult

Questions about this item

What are the 11.25-inch length and 2.25-inch width of the 1/43 model for display planning?

The bus measures approximately 11.25 inches long and 2.25 inches wide, so allow at least that footprint on a shelf plus a small margin for the rubber tires.

How is the model secured in its original packaging, and what step prevents damage when removing it?

It sits in a moulded plastic tray inside the unopened box; lift the tray straight up before sliding the bus out to avoid stressing the fixed wheels or detailed exterior.

Will the real rubber tires on this limited edition 504-piece bus degrade and need replacement?

The tyres are solid ABS rubber bonded to the wheels; they do not inflate and are not designed to be swapped, so no replacement is expected under normal display conditions.

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