Diecast Model Guides
2006 Orion V WMATA Route 54 Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
2006 Orion V WMATA Route 54 Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87 is the specific scale model buses represented by this listing from Iconic Replicas. This guide interprets the exact record—its title, SKU, photographed item, variant state and catalog context—rather than stretching a generic category article over the product.
How this release is identified
- Exact product: 2006 Orion V WMATA Route 54 Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87
- Brand or vendor: Iconic Replicas
- Product type: Scale Model Buses
- SKU or catalog key: F977-87-0516
- Scale stated in the record: 1:87
- Year appearing in the identity: 2006
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 3
The recorded price at verification was $63.74 before shipping and tax. No variant was shown as orderable when the record was checked; the page can still be useful for identification.
This item is best cataloged under its full name and F977-87-0516. The scale marker 1:87 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 2006 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.
What the current listing actually confirms
The product page identifies the item this way: “2006 Orion V transit bus in Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Route 54 L'Enfant Plaza Station graphics by Iconic Replicas. This 1:87 HO scale limited-edition bus is intended for collector display. Review the listing photos for the exact route graphics, wheels and packaging. Item: 87-0516.” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, SKU and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.
Practical use and compatibility
For a diecast or scale collectible, the subject name alone is insufficient. Compare body casting, finish, graphics, wheel design, interior, base markings and packaging format. On 2006 Orion V WMATA Route 54 Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87, the exact photo set and SKU F977-87-0516 are the reference pair; a model with the same vehicle name but a different wheel, road number or package is a different release.
Condition language must also match the format. A loose item is judged from the photographed surfaces and axles, while a packaged item adds card, blister, box and seal condition. A finished custom should be assessed for workmanship and disclosed modifications; a build kit should be assessed for included parts and fitment rather than as a completed collectible.
Using the item with confidence
The exact item should drive the decision. A collector seeking an original release, a builder seeking a donor casting and a gift buyer seeking a recognizable subject may all evaluate the same listing differently. Recording those intended uses prevents condition or packaging details from being overlooked.
Keep the invoice, SKU and one reference photograph with the collection record so the item can later be distinguished from a close variant.
Image-by-image verification
The photographed item is part of the specification. With 3 images indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier F977-87-0516.
Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record
- Match the full title and F977-87-0516.
- Confirm the selected variant and displayed quantity.
- Review the exact image set for the distinguishing details named above.
- Resolve every missing fit, scale, material or compatibility point from current instructions.
- Check live price and availability immediately before ordering.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Iconic Replicas Bus & Transit Models · Bus Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:87 HO Scale Vehicles, Trucks & Accessories
Cataloging and project notes
The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and F977-87-0516 answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.
Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.
Gift considerations
As a gift, 2006 Orion V WMATA Route 54 Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87 is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.
A focused question-and-answer review
Can a similar title be treated as the same release?
Not without matching F977-87-0516 and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.
Does the article guarantee every specification?
No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.
What should be saved after purchase?
Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.
Bottom line: 2006 Orion V WMATA Route 54 Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87 is a specific scale model buses, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match F977-87-0516, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.
Review the live 2006 Orion V WMATA Route 54 Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Verification worksheet for this listing
Use F977-87-0516 as the checkpoint for 2006 Orion V WMATA Route 54 Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87. Confirm the vendor name Iconic Replicas, the product type Scale Model Buses, the selected variant and the photographed item before checkout. If a required size, scale, material, interface or included component is absent from the live record, write it down as unresolved and obtain the answer from the current instructions or manufacturer source.
After delivery, add a dated photograph and a brief result note. A builder can record fit, materials and finishing choices; a collector can record package and item condition; a user can record compatibility and care. Those details make the record genuinely product-specific while preventing a later observation from being confused with a factory specification.
