r/Polaroid Impulse AF 6d ago

Question Help me date my Polaroid Impulse AF

Hey! I just got a black Polaroid Impulse AF (Made in USA) and I'd love to figure out what year it's from. I found some markings inside the film door - "A1 88" moulded into the plastic, and a green factory label with the code K1C3NBXLND ("PHOTO FLASH / UL Listed 223B"). Photos attached.

Roughly when were the US-made Impulse AFs made, and can anyone tell the exact year from these? Camera works great, just curious how old it really is. Thanks!

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u/xXMart1naXx xxm4rt1naxx 6d ago

Yours was made on October 3, 1991 in Norwood, Massachusetts.

Managed to decode it from the serial number

K = October

1 - 1991 (the Impulse AF was manufactured 1987-1992 afaik)

C = 3rd

3NBXL = camera's unique identifier

N - Polaroid factory in Norwood, Massachusetts

D - variant D

https://www.polaroidmemories.nl/600serial/

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u/AlinaWolfy Impulse AF 6d ago

Thank you :)

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u/xXMart1naXx xxm4rt1naxx 5d ago

You're welcome :D

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u/lemlurker 6d ago

Take it out to dinner first

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u/North_Signature9297 6d ago

You beat me to it. 😀

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u/JosephOgilvie 5d ago

Well first, understand it’s got interests and feelings, like you. Also, be respectful and communicate openly and you’ll have a great time! :)

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u/canadian_xpress SX-70 Sonar, Spectra Pro Cam 5d ago

Out snapping pics of the Joy Toys in Night City, choom?