{"product_id":"vintage-soviet-toy-bus-selena-space-age-design-kalibr-minsk","title":"Vintage Soviet Toy Bus “Selena” – Space Age Design, Kalibr Minsk, 1970s–80s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Soviet toy bus is the “Selena” (Селена), made by the Kalibr factory in Minsk in the 1970s–80s. The plastic body has a sleek, futuristic “bus of the future” look that reflects the Space Age taste of Soviet design. The Cyrillic «Селена» logo is on the front bumper and the red rooftop elements are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toy bus, collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selena (Селена)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalibr, Minsk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Futuristic \/ Space Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e «Селена» logo on the front bumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is in good vintage condition for its age, and the plastic has a nice aged patina. The distinctive red rooftop elements and the front bumper logo are still in place. The motor mechanism does not work: the motor does not engage and the wheel mechanism is not functioning. Sold as-is for parts, restoration or display. Please see the photos for the exact cosmetic condition. The seller describes the toy as a good project for a restorer who wants to bring the mechanism back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlastic toys with a space-influenced look appeared in the Soviet Union in the later decades of the period, and the Selena is a typical example of that taste. It is a good candidate for a restorer who enjoys a small mechanical project, and it also makes a striking shelf piece for collectors of Soviet toys and Eastern European technical toys.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67671617568917,"sku":"v1|406904065809|0","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/s-l1600_4c75afb4-0738-4bc2-abe1-790569d82493.jpg?v=1791482132","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/vintage-soviet-toy-bus-selena-space-age-design-kalibr-minsk","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}