Skybusters Spacex Starship

A recent purchase and part of the Matchbox Skybusters range, introduced recently by Paul from New Zealand, with the Falcon Heavy model. There are three Spacex models in all, with the third being the small Dragon capsule.

Although I was initially unimpressed with Spacex somewhat bland designs for space vehicles, this model changed my mind. Rather than the seemingly basic cylinder shape adopted by the other vehicles, this has a much more classic rocket shape.

The model itself is very basic, in that it's a solid casting with no action features, but is very realistic in its depiction, even down to the tiny Spacex logo on the back.

It's a pleasant change from the usual planes and sits well with the recent Dreamchaser lifting body model from the same range. The Starship comes with a small two sided backing card (referred to as a playmat) and a nice rocket shaped stand that echoes the shape of the vehicle. Addendum - I didn't notice the playmat was folded over, so it does make a nice double sided diorama backing, with a planets cape on one side and the spacex logo on the other. Thanks Paul Adams!