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Thunderbirds movie toys from FEVA in UK

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Finally we have details on the new range of toys from FEVA in the UK. They have a series of die-cast vehicles which will be available later in the year. Details and images in the main article.

Japanese collectibles at Hobbylink Japan

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Don't ask my why, but the Japanese are nuts about the Gerry Anderson Supermarionation shows. It must be all the models. Several companies in japan have produced a huge quantity of collectibles ranging from the super-cool to the super obscure. Surprisingly, this trend continues even today where a two year (!) mobile Thunderbirds museum exhibit continues to tour the country.

2004 London Toy Fair Report

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A quick round up of Anderson-related items found this year at the London toy fair at the end of January 2004. With the exception of Cards Inc there was no new classic Anderson product, and nothing yet from the new Captain Scarlet CGI.

2001 London Toy Fair Report

Details: Category: Toys; Last Updated: Monday, 05 August 2013 17:17; Written by Ralph; Hits: 5288

At the end of January, a large toy fair was held in London. The UK representative for TV Century 21 went along to get the scoop on the latest merchandising coming our way soon.

More Anderson die-casts

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Details: Category: Toys; Last Updated: Monday, 05 August 2013 17:17; Written by Marc Frattasio; Hits: 11527

Toys from UK and Japan.

Anderson cereal/candy premium model kits

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Comprehensive article on the various premium toy kits issued over the years.

Project Sword - collectors checklist

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Details: Category: Toys; Last Updated: Monday, 05 August 2013 17:17; Written by Paul Woods; Hits: 7822

Although not strictly Anderson show based, Century 21 did produce and market these toys. Many were featured in the TV21 comics and annuals.

Two generations of Scott Tracy dolls

Details: Category: Toys; Last Updated: Monday, 05 August 2013 17:17; Written by Jamie Drouin; Hits: 6054

n 1966 "Fairylite" issued a Scott Tracy Action Doll as a piece of merchandising from the Thunderbirds TV show. Almost 30 years later, Japanese company Bandai issue their own Scott Tracy doll. The dolls obviously have a lot of similarities, but there are also differences. Below is a brief description of each doll along with a picture. The Bandai doll was also issued in Europe by Matchbox, with minor differences, notably, different facial skin tones and metal instead of plastic weapons.

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