And need glue! Continuing the British Sci-Fi theme of the last few posts; I bought this Imai model-kit of the Thunderbird pilots, at the last Sandown Park toy show, it was going for a song, and while the figures will probably stay on the runners, I have every intention of making up the five micro-Thunderbirds in the nearish future!
From the Amerang sticker it looks to have some age now, but is still what I consider a modern kit, dating from 1992, however, it's a bit of fun and will add to the growing micro-Thunderbird fleet!
It's also interesting to be reminded of how the Anderson's gave the lads very American-styled hats (think American veterans or 1960's fast-food/restaurant staff), to appeal to the overseas market for TV rights licensing.
Good evening, Hugh. Very nice to see these and the box is a nice package too. I bought these my self in 1990 from my first wage at my new employment where I still am (albeit up the ladder) today. That said, I got them individually in artwork boxes and I also got four of the Captain Scarlet figure kits (missing The man himself and Destiny) And while I really want to build them, I think I'll have to wait for retirement- Luckily that should only be another three years!
ReplyDeleteYes, Anon, I too await some kind of retirement, I only hope my eyesight holds out long enough to tackle the pile!
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Hi Hugh, Just to say that I forgot to put my name to the last comment-think I can get early retirement due to feeble mindedness? Nah, this is Britain in 2024!
ReplyDeleteHa-ha! Have a happy Christmas Steve, best to you and yours!
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