Marilyn Monroe Plastic Model Kit 1/8 USO Tour 1954 25 cm

Marilyn Monroe is one of the most iconic actresses of the 20th century. Her beauty and charm captivated audiences around the world and cemented her place in Hollywood history. But in 1954, she took on a different role when she visited U.S. troops in Korea as part of a United Service Organizations (USO) tour. Dressed in an Army-inspired uniform, she entertained the troops with her singing and dancing. It was a patriotic and compassionate act that endeared her even more to the American public. On this visit, Marilyn's clothing was specially designed for her. She was a Hollywood star and had a more curvier figure than the Army standard, her uniform was made with buttons added to the hip area of ​​her pants to keep the uniform close to her body. This 1/8 scale plastic model kit of Marilyn Monroe is inspired by photos of her visit to the US camp in the Korean War. The kit is a detailed replica of the celebrity, capturing her iconic smile and gaze as she descended the steps of the plane in her military uniform.