THE INVESTIGATOR COAST GUARD VEHICLE

In a Nutshell: The Investigator, a being from another galaxy, chooses a boy and a girl, John and Julie, to help him right wrongs on Earth, miniaturising them to help them in their missions. Models Created by Reg Hill. 

Coast Guard Amphibious Missile Launch was Dinky Toys #674 and  released in the UK 1977 to 1978. It had a white painted metal body with red plastic parts. Rolling wheels. Spring launched missile. Not identified as such by Dinky but this is the boat from Gerry Anderson's TV pilot.  Apparently only available for 1 year by Dinky with no variations in the box or the contents.

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CENTURY 21 ZERO X

The magnificent Century 21 Zero X. Considering it would probably have begun appearing towards to the end of 1966, it always amazes me how many have survived relatively intact, complete with box, badge and book.

I can still remember way back when, some lucky kid showing off his example at junior school and have it  trundle across the school playground with lights flashing. I'd be extremely surprised if his still exists, as they aren't the most robust of toys.

These days, they are considered the highlight of many a Gerry Anderson vintage toy collection, with some dealers asking eye-watering prices for even slightly damaged ones, even if it hasn't got the all-important SWORD Supremo badge. Thankfully I got mine before prices got silly.

Of course, The SWORD badge is quite a bonus as it helps tie-in the C21 ZX with the SWORD range.

The box which has no real Thunderbird logos except for 'as seen in Thunderbirds Are Go' on one side, but it has a nice publicity photo of Zero X hidden under the flap and on the side.