Lot 15: Still Sealed A.H.M. Masterpiece Series No. 5738 Uncle Joe's Barber Shop HO Scale Model Kit, circa 1970s

A vintage Associated Hobby Manufacturers (A.H.M.) Masterpiece Series HO scale unassembled plastic model kit, item number 5738, titled Uncle Joe’s Barber Shop. This kit represents a classic three-storey brick-effect urban building featuring a ground-floor storefront with apartment levels above. The model is constructed from injection-moulded multicolour plastic parts designed to eliminate the immediate need for painting. Key architectural details include a detailed simulated sidewalk, a multi-level exterior fire escape, and a specialised rooftop pigeon coupe. The packaging features the brand’s slogan, The Finest Hobbies From Around The World, and includes French subtitles (Modèle Réduit), reflecting the international distribution of A.H.M. products during the mid-to-late 20th century. These kits were often produced by European manufacturers such as Pola or Heljan for the American market. The box measures approximately 30 centimetres in length.