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Friday, 20 August 2010

DRAWN SWORDS

Similar to '21 Gun Salute' yesterday, here is a first look at the SWORD vehicles that made it onto the pages of SWORD books [Make a Model, TV21 Annual, SWORD annual] but not to the toy Century 21 workshop, mores the pity, as some are really quite awesome. See what you think. Some of the craft I've named myself for fun. Part 2 to follow next week after a short holiday in Pendle Witch country. The mighty Wotan has the com.
Hanger Unit 5
Hovercar
Armoured Car
Casual MSV
Gun Truck
Dome Car
Casual Fleet
Casual Fleet Description
SWORD Howe Hovercraft
Emergency Fleet
Sky Scout
Rover 3
Crane 9
Ladder 12
Taxi 1
Taxi 2
Sea Sword
Crushed Bus
Repair Pack 3
Group 1 Taskforce
Group 1 Jet
Skid 205
Sword Tank

My favourite is the Sky Scout. What's yours?

All pictures Century 21 Publications.

1 comment:

Grody said...

That Group 1 Jet would have made a great toy!

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