Last time I seen that gold Kirby was in 1997, I don't know what ever happen to it. Knowing my Dad, the belt wore out and it sat until they sold it in a yard sale or just gave it away.
1997. thats the year i graduated. also had 2 prom dates that year. one on each arm. and i had an old friend hardware store owner since the 50s had a fancy white horse drawn carriage pick us up and we arrived in style!
but i bought her one for the wedding! i wish i could find the pick of her using it for the first time. this is from the kirby website. i'd like to find the pics of ours but the're packed away somewhere.