All Rare and Collectible

Every collector and enthusiast hopes to obtain that rare, hard-to-find item--something that sold out a long time ago or is in danger of vanishing from the mainstream. This department is where we will list all of these high quality, collectible items as they become available.

Typically, only items from well-known respected brands will find their way into this department, and only those items that have proven their status as "collectible" (not just those that were labeled "collectible" or "limited edition" by the manufacturer). If you're searching for that one of a kind product or the very best of the best, check this department regularly.

Older or rare products are usually only available in very small quantities, which means they tend to sell out quickly and are unlikely to ever be restocked. Don't miss out on these great opportunities--make this department your first stop on every visit to The Flying Mule.

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Featured Rare and Collectible product:

P-38J Lightning Diecast Model, USAAF 475th FG, 431st FS, Pudgy IV, Tommy - $149.95
The second highest-scoring American pilot of World War II, Major Thomas McGuire of the 475th Fighter Group tallied his first kill on August 18, 1943 - a day he took down three Imperial warbirds. The following day, after two more victories, he was already an ace. All of Major McGuire's kills were scored in P-38 Lightnings of which he flew numerous iterations, each nicknamed after his new wife: 'Pudgy.' While piloting 'Pudgy IV' on October 24, 1944, McGuire shot down two Oscars over the Philippines before being forced to land and give up his cherished warplane to the 49th Fighter Group, a unit which suffered heavy attrition... READ MORE.