Rare Vintage 1968 Empire 48" Neon Orange Day-Glo Snowman Blow Mold Original Welded Socket Plate

Up for sale is a genuine, full-sized 48" Vintage Empire Snowman Blow Mold (Catalog #1315). This is the highly coveted, legendary "Day-Glo" Neon Orange variant. Historical records and deep collectors' searches highlight the exact details that make this specific snowman an absolute rarity: •The Special 2-Year Limited Production: In the late 1960s, Empire experimented with an ultra-bright, fluorescent "Day-Glo" paint scheme to stand out vividly in daylight. Because this premium neon paint was much more expensive to source and manufacture than standard red, Empire canceled the run after just a brief two-season window. The vast majority of standard models have black or red hats—this neon orange version is incredibly tough to find. •Unaltered 1968 Design: The lower back features the crisp, official 1968 Empire copyright mold stamp. 100% ORIGINAL GENUINE FACTORY HARDWARE (Safely Prepped): •This piece features the highly desirable, unmodified late-1960s factory configuration: Welded Metal Socket Bracket: •The electrical light socket is factory-welded directly to the original heavy steel backing plate. This heavy-duty metal setup is rock-solid and built to last generations, unlike the cheap plastic snap-in sockets used on later reproductions. Shows honest vintage surface oxidation on the plate confirming its age. Vintage Dual-Prong Power Cord: •Equipped with the original non-polarized brown cord. Both prongs are the exact same size, matching late 1960s manufacturing specifications before modern polarized plugs were introduced. Factory Seal Trace: The white plastic rim still holds the clean, dark trace of the original factory foam sealant ring around the plate, proving the assembly hasn't been tampered with or replaced. CONDITION DETAILS & FRESH RESTORATION: Deep Cleaned Interior: •The original metal backplate and electronics were completely removed to safely and thoroughly wash out the inside walls. Decades of dark interior storage grime have been meticulously cleaned out. The plastic is so pristine and clear now that you can see a clean hand silhouette right through the back under light. It illuminates incredibly bright, solid, and seamless from head to toe! •Base: Bottom opening is solid, clean, and completely crack-free. •Paint: Beautiful, true vintage paint retention holding that ultra-vibrant, eye-popping neon orange on the hat and bright neon green accents on the scarf and wreath. Shows some honest, expected vintage paint flaking and weathering from age. •Hat: There are some minor hairline stress cracks on the very back rim of the top hat. They are completely invisible from the front, do not affect display, and do not compromise the structure. This is a true museum-quality piece of holiday history for someone who appreciates real vintage patina and pure factory authenticity. Price: $225 Flat Out (Firm on price for this rare piece alone). Location: Local cash pickup in Atlanta.