Vallejo Game Color Hammered Copper 18 ml: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

Rather than repeating the catalog description for Vallejo Game Color Hammered Copper 18 ml, this guide turns the hobby paint & finishing listing into a decision record. It explains how the Vallejo item is identified, how the available evidence should be read, and where confirmation is still required.

Product identity without guesswork

• Exact product: Vallejo Game Color Hammered Copper 18 ml
• Brand or vendor: Vallejo
• Product type: Hobby Paint & Finishing
• SKU or catalog key: VLJ72059
• Year appearing in the identity: 2059
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 1

The recorded price at verification was $3.99 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

A correct match requires more than recognizing the brand. The year 2059 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The SKU VLJ72059 provides the most efficient cross-check when another listing uses slightly different punctuation or wording.

Evidence taken from the live record

The product page identifies the item this way: “Vallejo Game Color Hammered Copper 18 ml is the exact Vallejo acrylic hobby paint identified by manufacturer part number 72059. The product photo shows the item being offered, so collectors and builders can match the bottle, label, and color family before ordering. Manufacturer details Acrylic colors in a matte and opaque, water-based formula, especially designed for brush-on use. Each color has been meticulously developed in collaboration with model-painters who specialize in fantasy figures and dioramas. The formulation of these colors has been developed taking into account that some of these figures are used in tabletop games, so that Game Color is manufactured with a revolutionary new resin which offers extraordinary resistance to the damage caused by frequent handling. Comes in 18 ml./0.61 fl. oz. bottle with security seal…” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, SKU and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.

What matters for this kind of product

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 Vallejo Game Color Hammered Copper 18 ml, the exact photo set and SKU VLJ72059 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.

The details to verify next

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.

What to inspect in the product images

Review all 1 available image in sequence rather than judging the item from the first thumbnail. Front, side, reverse, package and detail views answer different questions. The record is strongest when those views agree with the title and SKU VLJ72059.

Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use VLJ72059 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

1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · MM SERP QA — Vallejo Vendor Union

Cataloging and project notes

Catalog the item under the complete title and VLJ72059, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.

Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.

Gift considerations

Gift buyers should match VLJ72059 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.

Product-specific questions

Why does Vallejo Game Color Hammered Copper 18 ml have its own guide?

Because this product has a specific identity, image set and live offer that should not be merged into a roundup or broad brand article.

Is a contextual image a contents list?

No. Only stated components and the selected variant define what is included.

How can a later owner verify the item?

They can compare the title, SKU VLJ72059, package or item photographs and saved transaction record.

Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about Vallejo Game Color Hammered Copper 18 ml and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live Vallejo Game Color Hammered Copper 18 ml listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Why the complete record should be retained

Vallejo Game Color Hammered Copper 18 ml is filed as a Hobby Paint & Finishing from Vallejo. Its compact reference is VLJ72059. Preserve the product URL, one clear image, the selected option and the receipt with those identifiers. A related item may look nearly identical while differing in quantity, scale, color, road number, hardware, package or compatibility.

The most reliable ownership note separates three stages: what the seller stated, what arrived, and what happened when the item was used or displayed. That structure supports later troubleshooting and replacement without adding unsupported claims to the original listing. It also makes the article auditable because every conclusion remains tied to the exact product instead of the surrounding category.