{"product_id":"menards-279-8489-metropolis-theater-o-scale-new","title":"Menards 279-8489 Metropolis Theater O Scale  NEW","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Title: \u003c\/b\u003eMenards 279-8489 Metropolis Theater O Scale \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/b\u003eMenards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScale: \u003c\/b\u003eO\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font - weight: 400; \" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font - weight: 400; \"\u003e Item Condition: C-10, Box Condition P-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOperational Status: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font - weight: 400; \" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font - weight: 400; \"\u003eThis item is assumed to be fully operational according to the manufacturer's specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTCA Condition\/Grading Standards: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font - weight: 400; \" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font - weight: 400; \"\u003eC-10: Mint—Brand New: all original; unused and unblemished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTCA Box Grading Standards: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font - weight: 400; \" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font - weight: 400; \"\u003eP-10: Mint—Brand New: Complete and all original as manufactured and unused. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhotos: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font - weight: 400; \" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font - weight: 400; \"\u003eStock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufacturer Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHome of the Stars! The Metropolis Theater by Menards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHollywood is known for big stars, epic stories, amazing adventures, and countless thrills and chills. Generations of Americans have made regular journeys to their local movie palace for a few hours away from the distractions of life. Menards has now added this staple of city life to its line of O gauge buildings: The Metropolis Theater.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe basics: \u003c\/b\u003eThe Metropolis Theater has a 14\" wide by 6- footprint, and the marquee rises to 10- inches tall. This fully assembled and completely decorated structure is a classic two-story Art Deco design. It includes rectangular forms and curved ornamental elements evoking an earlier, more elaborate era of architectural thought.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe model features interior and external illumination. Interior lighting includes the box office, second floor office lights, and backlighting for small shops and ads for coming attractions. Exterior lights brighten the marquee with shifting colors for a dynamic color pattern. The exits had brilliant lighting from the end statuary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLighting requires a 4.5-volt power supply sold separately (Menards SKU nos. 279-4061\/4361, 4062\/4362, or 4050). Power may be applied through either a rear table-top plug in, or from below the building with a pigtail connector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy you need this: \u003c\/b\u003eThis is an amazing little time machine that takes you back to an era where movie theaters ran a few cartoons, a short feature, maybe the next chapter of a serial, and finally, The Big Show. Going to the movie was an event!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis isnt simply a square building with a marquee attached, it was designed as a picture palace from the start! Both ends are topped a pair of rounded walls bracketing a mighty bit of statuary: A figure holding a giant film reel!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wall trim is black, gray, and gold. The backlight is especially striking, outlining the shoulder, head, and crowns of the majestic figures. Below the reel is a cast in ladder and a bright safety light for balcony patrons exiting on the stairs immediately beneath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the sidewalk a crowd is beginning to form. Twelve patrons (plus Jack, of course), calmly await the end of the previous show. Until the box office opens, they can see gaze at shop windows featuring Carmel corn and candies inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blue marquee rises over 10 inches and has the \"The Metropolis\" embossed in raised lettering. There are two rounded supports on each side of it. One is shaded green and the other red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe outstanding visual factor is the pair of LED lights placed just below. Facing the Metropolis signage, they sequence through a series of colors. They bathe the marquee in a series of color changes from red, to green, to blue, and purple. While easily visible in normal light, it is particularly vivid in dim lighting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe building has sturdy construction and the sides and rear have a weathered brick appearance. The left side has office windows while the right side has a second floor exit. Signage will warn you away from parking on that side of the theater!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForget the guy in the blue suit and red cape, this will be the new star of your layout! The Metropolis is a classic design. It is a rare structure that could fit into any layout scene from Hollywoods heydays in the 1920s to a classic film revival theater in the 2020s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantastically lit with LED lights, including color-changing LEDs above the marquee!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully sculpted, hand-painted architectural details, done in an Art Deco design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails include ticket counter, simulated storefronts, vintage movie posters, and much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBustling sidewalk with 12 people, fire hydrant, and Jack the German Shepherd!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires 4.5-volt power source (sold separately, Menards SKU #279-4062, 4050)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Power Draw: 160 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14\"W x 6-3\/4\"D x 10-1\/4\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Menards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67239398670577,"sku":"279-8489","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/2330\/3564\/files\/279-8489A_428a97f2-5b76-4978-873d-fdd6413d8162.jpg?v=1792156930","url":"https:\/\/bradystrains.com\/products\/menards-279-8489-metropolis-theater-o-scale-new","provider":"Brady's Train Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}