Just Love the Design........................................
of the 1971 set. It's my favorite design of all time. Not big into RC's, so that's never a determining factor for me. The 1972 set finishes a distant second for the decade in my book. It's phsychodelic design really embodies the era. It's a sharp contrast to the classic feel of the 1971 set. Although many collectors find it dull,l I also like the 1970 set.
It was a decade of changing times. The 1971 was the first set with action shots, making the 1970 set the last not to have them. The sets grow to record numbers in the early '70's. 1973 was the last year of series issues, making the overproduced 1974 set a first. 1976 marked a change, with its increased photo quality and clean design. It is an underappreciated era in the collector world. The 1971 set will always stand out for its timeless elegance.
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