My latest acquisition from the Corgi Club, the Batmobile and Batboat 1967 Gift set 3.
The gift set combined the second version of the Corgi Batmobile, featuring a tow hook, with the first edition of the Batboat.
Originally, each model featured Batman and Robin figures in both cockpits. To avoid this visual anomaly the Corgi Club edition includes all four figures separately, allowing you to display how you’d prefer.
The set comes with all the usual accessories, missiles, badges etc.
The folding header card allowed Corgi to sent the sets to retailers without damage. This, along with the yellow plastic insert was left out of later versions of the original Gift Set.
I must say, I’m constantly impressed with these reasonably priced authentic replicas, and the attention to detail is exceptional.
I'm thinking, all I want now is for Mattel, who currently own the Dinky brand to decide to accurately reproduce the original Gerry Anderson line of die-casts for reasonable money. Not much chance, I suppose, but we can all dream!
That set looks gorgeous Scoop. Corgi Club really are delivering the goods to its subscribers aren't they. Looking at this I'm sorely tempted! It's a work of art.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty, Woodsy.
DeleteI was thrilled to get my gift set from the Corgi Club - I wonder if they will also do the set with the Batcopter? Inevitably I will have to buy that too...
ReplyDeleteI imagine they will release it at some point. It depends which version of the Batmobile comes with it as to whether I invest in it.
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