Diecast Model Guides
International DuraStar & 1988 Ford Mustang LX #17 Set, Light Green — Maisto 1:64: Scale, Subject & Display Guide
Rather than repeating the catalog description for International DuraStar & 1988 Ford Mustang LX #17 Set, Light Green — Maisto 1:64, this guide turns the scale model vehicle sets listing into a decision record. It explains how the Maisto item is identified, how the available evidence should be read, and where confirmation is still required.
How this release is identified
- Exact product: International DuraStar & 1988 Ford Mustang LX #17 Set, Light Green — Maisto 1:64
- Brand or vendor: Maisto
- Product type: Scale Model Vehicle Sets
- SKU or catalog key: F977-15055-22B
- Scale stated in the record: 1:64
- Year appearing in the identity: 1988
- Road or release number: 17
- Quantity wording: 17 Set
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 1
The recorded price at verification was $29.71 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
The complete title is meaningful here, not decorative. The scale marker 1:64 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1988 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The number 17 separates this release from visually similar versions. The quantity wording 17 Set should be reconciled with the package photo and option selected. Keep F977-15055-22B with the product record because abbreviated names often omit the detail that distinguishes one version from another.
Reading the source record carefully
The product page identifies the item this way: “International DuraStar Flatbed Truck #17 and 1988 Ford Mustang LX #17 Light Green Metallic with Stripes and Graphics "Elite Transport" Series. This Maisto diecast model is offered in 1:64 scale (item 15055-22B). Product specifications Condition: new. Brand: Maisto Scale: 1:64 Item number: 15055-22B Features and finish Tires: rubber. Packaging: blister pack. Licensing: officially licensed. Do not have any openings. Detailing: interiors and exteriors. Car approximately L-2.75 inches long. Flatbed Truck approximately L-6 inches long. Packaging: sealed manufacturer packaging. Construction: diecast metal with plastic components. Before you order Box artwork may vary at the manufacturer's discretion; the model remains the same. Browse related collections Maisto Models & Collectibles · 1:64 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Diecast &…” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, item number and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.
The category-specific decision
Collectors should read International DuraStar & 1988 Ford Mustang LX #17 Set, Light Green — Maisto 1:64 as a combination of casting, finish, release details and presentation. The useful comparison is not “same brand” but “same exact configuration.” Check the images for tampo placement, paint edges, wheel style, glass, base, stance and any included packaging before using another listing as a reference.
The item number F977-15055-22B is especially important when the title contains a real-car year or model name. That year can describe the subject rather than the miniature’s release date, and two editions can share the same subject while differing in graphics, color or production series.
A closer project or collection check
When comparing another example, line up the images in the same order and inspect one feature at a time: front view, side graphics, rear treatment, wheel pattern, roof or hood markings, base text and package. A difference in any of those areas can indicate a variation rather than an error.
For display, choose storage that supports the item without pressing on mirrors, spoilers, blister edges or axles. For a build, dry-fit wheels and moving parts before paint or permanent adhesive. The product format determines which of those checks applies.
The photographed item is part of the specification
The photographed item is part of the specification. With 1 image 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 F977-15055-22B.
The short decision checklist
- Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
- Use F977-15055-22B to prevent a near-match substitution.
- Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
- Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
- Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Maisto Diecast Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles & Model Kits · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:64 Diecast Cars, Trucks & Diorama Accessories · The Diecast Guide — DDS Source
Cataloging and project notes
A useful record for International DuraStar & 1988 Ford Mustang LX #17 Set, Light Green — Maisto 1:64 includes the original URL, item number F977-15055-22B, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.
Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.
Gift considerations
Gift buyers should match F977-15055-22B to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.
Final identity questions
Can a similar title be treated as the same release?
Not without matching F977-15055-22B 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.
Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, item number F977-15055-22B, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
