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Originally Posted by perezfan
Nice Mike!
I used to have a red one. Tried many times to trade with Mike H, but he just despised this one, calling the Cub a bug-eyed raccoon. We laughed about it a lot, and every time we were getting close on a trade, I offered to throw it in (knowing he would never take it).
I like it though, and think late 30s - early 40s is about the best we can pin it down. Nice pickup of a very rare variation!
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I see the raccoon reference but I like it too. Great story! Thanks.
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