{"product_id":"soviet-tin-toy-raf-977-latvia-ambulance-militia","title":"Soviet Tin Toy RAF-977 Latvia Minibus Set – Ambulance and Militia, Lot of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet tin toy set includes two tinplate models of the iconic RAF-977 \"Latvia\" minibus in service versions: an Ambulance (03) and a Militia\/Police (02) van. Made in the USSR in the 1970s–1980s, both feature bright lithographed graphics with Russian service markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinplate toy minibuses, set of 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAF-977 Latvia (РАФ-977)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ambulance (03) with \"Скорая медицинская помощь\" markings; Militia (02) with \"Милиция\" markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tin with metal wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed, sold as-is. Both toys show visible signs of play and age, including scratches, small dents and some paint loss in the lithography. All wheels are present and intact, and the moving parts work smoothly. The drive type (friction motor or free-wheeling) is not confirmed. Please inspect the high-resolution photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RAF-977 \"Latvia\" minibus, built in Riga, was a familiar sight across the Soviet Union and served as an ambulance, a militia van and a route taxi. Tinplate toy versions in service liveries were popular with Soviet children and are now sought after by collectors of vintage tinplate automotive toys. This Soviet tin toy pair makes a colorful addition to any Russian or Eastern European toy collection. Displayed side by side, the two service liveries show how Soviet toy makers mirrored real vehicles of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAF-977 Ambulance (03) tin toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAF-977 Militia (02) tin toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678844321941,"sku":"EBAY-407131475948","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-tin-toy-raf-977-latvia-ambulance-militia-1.jpg?v=1791647515","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-tin-toy-raf-977-latvia-ambulance-militia","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}