Metal Thunderbirds toy number 2 With Number 4 Inside

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Posted by hirons
17 years ago
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Thunderbirds number 2 toy with number 4 inside, i have two of them.

very heavy and made of hard metal not sure what it is.

couple of scratches and chips but works fine
Category Antique Toys
Medium Metal i think, or aluminium
Distinguishing marks its got the makers on the toys underneath
Condition Good
Date Period 1987??
History i know its thunderbirds
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Joseph ⭐ Expert 17 years ago

<p>Hirons is talking about Thunderbird metal toys from the Thunderbirds television show that ran during the mid-60&#39;s.  I also had all of the Thunderbird metal toys when I was a kid - the ones made by Dinky.  There were at least two runs of the toys made by Matchbox - the more recent being during the 1990&#39;s, and several runs by different manufacturers over the years - Corgi, Takara, Dinky, and even Hot Wheels.  There were several Japanese manufacturers as well - Konami, Aoshima, Yugin, and Nescafe (yes the coffee, packaged as promotional items).  Since there were so many versions from several manufacturers we really need to know who made the Thunderbird number 2 toy that you are referring to.  It should be stamped on the bottom of the toy. </p><p>If you happen to have the Matchbox number two then it was made in China in 1992.  I&#39;ve seen them sell for anywhere from $10.00 to $50.00 for ones in mint condition.</p><p>Pictures of your toys would also help. </p><p>- Joseph </p>

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