Laurie Import (Hong Kong) / Dick Tracy

introduction | Laurie | Dick Tracy | Mini

Not a "HIT" camera being made entirely of plastic, but has the same basic features. Originally obtained for 10 Bazooka Gum wrappers. Sold in a box labelled Dick Tracy.

Stamped "Laurie Import, Patented in U.S.A. and manufactured in 1974 in Hong Kong". The camera is two pieces, the entire back comes off to load the film. The film is the SAME film used in ALL Hit Cameras.

Model Dick Tracy / Laurie
Finish/colour black all plastic
Lens Fixed
Shutter Fixed
Aperture Fixed
Film Door lock snap to shut
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Dimensions 57 x 35 x 31 mm (width x height x depth) 
Weight 18g
Purchased 2003/04/25
Date of Manufacture  
Cost 31.35USD
Current Value  
Auction Price Ebay *2003/04/25 31.35USD, 2003/06/23 27USD, 2003/11/30 6.50USD, 2004/01/03 3.25USD, 2004/02/23 6.50USD, 2004/04/03 2.76USD, 2004/07/09 15USD, *2005/07/15 63.89USD (two cameras, one with novelty Dick Trace head for film winder), 2005/09/21 61.01USD (with Dick Tracy box), 2006/07/30 15.55USD (with Dick Tracy box), 2008/11/27 49USD (with Dick Tracy box)
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Last Updated on 27th November 2008