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 Posted - February 25 2012 : 10:31:09 AM
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I was talking to Alex last eve and the subject of cool box art came up.
I don't have alot of boxes like this but I enjoy Tyco's effort on this one.
Maybe you could show other interesting Tyco Mantua boxes?. Even examples of red box or earlier would be great.
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Posted - February 26 2012 : 11:34:16 AM
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Here's the coolest Tyco box I have 
I have a few building kits too...I'll photograph and upload them later 
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Posted - February 26 2012 : 12:35:49 PM
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 Nice art on the Tyco piggyback set. Almost takes you back to 1970...
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Posted - February 27 2012 : 12:16:10 AM
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Posted - February 27 2012 : 10:30:14 PM
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As I was looking at my box art of the same set Walt posted I noticed something kind of funny.
Back in the 70s when these accessories were on the shelves and were supposed to have maximum eye appeal, note the the big black truck on the loading dock(very dull IMO for eye appeal). On Alco Fans Piggy back unloading set it has a bright red truckig speeding down the ramp. Anyways, heres my version of Walts posting. Im glad they never went with black but more flashy colors such as red,yellow,green,..ect
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Posted - February 27 2012 : 10:52:58 PM
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So far a I have found variations of box art work for this structure, I am however only going to post 2. the late 60s version (which I assume,and the last release of the the onr with the actual picture of the buildinging). everyone feel free to ump in hhere to make corrections please.
Phase #2
The final phase # 3
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Posted - February 28 2012 : 05:49:02 AM
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Since the art was already completed, did they think a photo was more modern or maybe cheaper to produce?
The art has more eye appeal to me.
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Posted - February 28 2012 : 09:53:49 AM
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quote:As I was looking at my box art of the same set Walt posted I noticed something kind of funny.
Back in the 70s when these accessories were on the shelves and were supposed to have maximum eye appeal, note the the big black truck on the loading dock(very dull IMO for eye appeal). On Alco Fans Piggy back unloading set it has a bright red truckig speeding down the ramp. Anyways, heres my version of Walts posting. Im glad they never went with black but more flashy colors such as red,yellow,green,..ect
Originally posted by ILUVBUDWSRÂ -Â February 27 2012Â :Â 10:30:14 PM
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Actually, in the picture the black truck looks good. There is so much red and orange that a red truck would have been lost in the background to someone casually glancing a the box, but the black truck stands out. I'm glad too, however, that they didn't actually make a black truck because on a layout, it would have been only barely noticeable on black painted roads and in the shadows of buildings and trees.
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Posted - February 28 2012 : 8:38:48 PM
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Lazy Cell-cam shot (I was digging through too much to bring this over to the light tent, lol):
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I notice on the artwork version of the freight station box, it's not an entirely accurate painting. The roofline and base are slightly different, as is the addition under the roof. That's even before you account for the "squshed/stretched" appearance. That might explain the decision to go with a photo later. If that was required for one or two products, they may have opted to standardize across the line. Shame, because I rather like the art boxes.
One of my favorites is this:
That (and other Tyco set artwork) of the period bears a strong resemblance to the works of Tom Fawell, who painted all the ads for EMD in the 60's and 70's. In fact, for the longest time I thought it was done by him. But I reached out over the weekend and asked him directly.... turns out Tyco only had a flattering imitator on staff (not his words... but he did say he'd have loved to paint those for Tyco).
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Posted - February 28 2012 : 9:20:04 PM
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Very interesting about Tom Fawell. Thanks for the input. Makes me want to learn more about EMD's art dept.
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Posted - February 28 2012 : 9:59:50 PM
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Tony, when you say they had a "flattering imitator", do you mean someone from tyco liked his work so much that they tried "imimitating" his work?
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Posted - February 28 2012 : 10:26:41 PM
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"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" --Charles Caleb Colton.
You be the judge...
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Posted - February 28 2012 : 11:12:25 PM
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"Light-tent"!!!???
What Tony "Spielberg" is that? Sounds interesting....! 
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Posted - March 01 2012 : 9:27:57 PM
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My turn hehe
1st up is the Signal Man with Lighted Shack
Next is Red Box Hopper Car Unloading Set I don't have all the pieces or the car 
I always found "The Operating Signal Man was unemployed after his appearance in the 1982 TYCO catalog." real funny 
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Posted - March 01 2012 : 9:37:59 PM
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Busss,
Nice box art examples. I haven't seen them before. Good work.
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Posted - March 01 2012 : 10:09:30 PM
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you're welcome I did get that Signal Man with that UP CofSF E-7 I got from a train show a few years ago Also did test it & it works perfectly 
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 Posted - March 21 2012 : 7:14:54 PM
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I'm a sucker for Tyco boxes! My earliest childhood memory is of looking at the loco's on the sides of Tyco boxes wishing Dad would buy me a CB&Q GP20. As a result, I'll post this and hope it counts.
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 Posted - September 21 2024 : 9:52:05 PM
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