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THE MASTER UNITS OF 1957

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Master Units Index By Year 1949 Issue Master Units 1950 Issue Master Units 1951 Issue Master Units 1952 Issue Master Units 1953 Issue Master Units
1954 Issue Master Units 1955 Issue Master Units 1956 Issue Master Units 1957 Issue Master Units 1958 Issue Master Units 1959 Issue Master Units
1960 Issue Master Units 1961 Issue Master Units 1962 Issue Master Units 1963 Issue Master Units 1977-79 Issue Master Units Master Units List

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1957 was the first year that Bachmann began to include former "LITTLETOWN" structures in the "Plastic Village." Some of these items would also make their first appearance in the Master Units of this year. We’ve noted these additions to the pertinent units listed below.


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CITY IN A BOX
5901


In this unit the 1401 Frosty Bar replaced the 1500 Diner and the 1801 Bank replaced the GO-2 Gas Station to differentiate it from last year’s No. 5900 Master Unit. Absent is the 1028 Billboard, and the 1007 Small Rail Fence & Gate sections that were included in last year’s 5900 Master Unit.
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5901 Master Village Unit Box

Component Structures & Pieces:

1601 Barn
1600 Church
1607 Fire House
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1603 Ranch House
1401 Frosty Bar
1613 Supermarket
1801 Bank
1605 People (24 different)
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1027 Flag Pole
BC-9 Bench (2 each)
1025 Lamp Post (2 each)
1026 Boulevard Light (2 each)
12-A Street Signs (12 diff.)
1606 Barnyard Animals
TL-4 Traffic Signal (2 each)
SS-5 Street Name Sign (2 each)
WH-5 Fire Hydrant (3 each)
FA-3 Fire Alarm Box (3 each)
MB-6 Mail Box (3 each)


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COUNTRYSIDE FARM UNIT
5606


This year Bachmann would substitute the 1700 Two Story Colonial House for the 1603 Ranch House that appeared in last year’s 5603 Farm Unit. Absent from this unit were the 1005 Yard Pump, 1050 Outhouse, 1033 Wishing Well, and the three 1006 Spruce Trees that were included the previous year.

In the catalog for this year, and in the artwork on the box is pictured the Plasticville Barn. However, the vast majority of these units came with a TUSCAN Dairy Barn, which was new this year. The Dairy Barn is a former LITTLETOWN structure.

There is another total parts discrepancy for this unit with the catalog stating that there are 65 pieces, and the box, which proclaims that 139 pieces are included. It is presumed that Bachmann was again counting all of the walls of each structure for the "box count" and this is not reflected in the catalog.

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Countryside Farm Unit Box Component Structures and Pieces:

1622 Dairy Barn or 1601 Barn
1700 2-Story Colonial House
1606 Barnyard Animals (18 different)
1617 Farm Buildings & Animals
1302 Farm Implements
1030 Shrub (6 each)
1007 Small Rail Fence Section (11 ea)
1007 Small Rail Gate Section


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HIGHWAY MOTEL UNIT
5402


This is the first Master Unit that would include the newly issued 1621 Motel. This is a LITTLETOWN structure that is marked on the inside walls as "Unlimited Plastics." The 1406 Playground Equipment, which is making it’s first appearance in this Master Unit is also from LITTLETOWN.

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5402 Highway Motel Unit Box Component Structures & Pieces:

1621 Motel
1401 Frosty Bar
1406 Playground Equipment
1605 People (16 different)
1001 Spruce Tree (2 each)
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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UNIT
5600


This Master Unit is unchanged from the previous year.

Note that shown below are two different boxes for this Master Unit. The difference between them is again in the amount of parts that are indicated on the box cover. The one to the left shows 47 parts, and the one on the right lists 61 parts. This difference is attributed to the fact that in the latter instance Bachmann was counting the walls of the structures. This second box is considerably rarer.
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The illustrations of the pieces are also different on these boxes. Note that the early box with 47 pieces shows clouds in the sky, whereas the late version has a line of "mountains" along the horizon.

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5600 International Airport Unit Box Type 1 5600 International Airport Unit Box Type 2  
Component Structures and Pieces:
AD-4 Airport Administration Building
AP-1 Airport Hangar
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spacerGray Bus
spacerAutomobile (3 different)
1028 Billboard
1027 Flag Pole
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RAILROAD ACCESSORIES UNIT
5605


Marking their first appearance in this Master Unit is the 1615 Water Tank and the 12 Railroad Signs of the 1405. Missing from the previous years 5602 are the 1604 Trestle Bridge, 1025 Street Lights, 1028 Billboards, and the 1027 Flag & Flag Pole.

This unit is the only known source of the extremely scarce Union Station with LIGHT GRAY platforms.
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5605 Railroad Accessories Unit Box Component Structures & Pieces:

1901 Union Station
1402 Switch Tower
1403 Signal Bridge
1615 Water Tank
1405 Railroad & Street Signs (24 different)
1029 Crossing Gate
1000 Telephone Pole (4 each)


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RESIDENTIAL UNIT
5604


This unit marked the first appearance of the 1703 Colonial Mansion. This is another former "LITTLETOWN" structure whose inside walls were also imprinted as "Unlimited Plastics."

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5200 Roadside Rest Unit Component Structures & Pieces:

1700 2-Story Colonial House
1703 Colonial Mansion
1701 New England Ranch House
1603 Ranch House
1001 Spruce Tree (3 each)
1030 Shrubs (6 each)
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TOY TRAIN ACCESSORIES UNIT
5400


The contents of this Master Unit would be unchanged from the previous year.

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5400 Train Accessories Unit Box for 1957 Component Structures and Pieces:

1616 Suburban Station
1402 Switch Tower
1403 Signal Bridge
1029 Crossing Gate
1000 Telephone Pole (5 each)
1028 Billboard (2 each)
1027 Flag Pole
BC-9 Bench (2 each)



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Master Units Index By Year 1949 Issue Master Units 1950 Issue Master Units 1951 Issue Master Units 1952 Issue Master Units 1953 Issue Master Units
1954 Issue Master Units 1955 Issue Master Units 1955 Issue Master Units 1957 Issue Master Units 1958 Issue Master Units 1959 Issue Master Units
1960 Issue Master Units 1961 Issue Master Units 1962 Issue Master Units 1963 Issue Master Units 1977-79 Issue Master Units Master Units List

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