BANDAI THUNDERBIRD 1

This is the small 5" Thunderbird 1 die-cast made by Bandai which came out  in 1992.

It's a curious little thing, and I can understand why it divides a few collectors' opinions on whether to love it or hate it.

I admit I fall into the love it camp. I know its profile isn't quite right, and some might think, at five inches long it's a little small, but it  does come with it's own little launch gantry. Okay, I know it's not something from the series, but it makes for a nice display.

Here it is compared to the Matchbox version.

It comes with additional stickers and a leaflet showing other Bandai die-casts in the collection.

The colourful box front

 The detailed box rear.