'Thunderbirds' Dinky Toys, 1960s.

Made:
1966-1973 in England
maker:
Meccano Limited
Dinky toy No

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Dinky toy No. 101, 'Thunderbird 2', with push button undercarriage release, detachable pod, with opening ramp door, containing Thunderbird 4 (and spare T4). A Meccano product. In original packaging. Made in England. 1966-1973.

Details

Category:
Domestic Appliances
Object Number:
2000-528
Materials:
card, metal and plastic
Measurements:
overall: 118 x 183 x 40 mm
type:
mechanical toys
credit:
Christie's South Kensington Limited

Parts

Dinky toy No. 101, 'Thunderbird 2', with push button undercarriage release, detachable pod, with opening ramp door, containing Thunderbird 4. A Meccano product. Made in England. 1966-1973.

Dinky toy No. 101, 'Thunderbird 2'

Dinky toy No. 101, 'Thunderbird 2', with push button undercarriage release, detachable pod, with opening ramp door, containing Thunderbird 4. A Meccano product. Made in England. 1966-1973.

Measurements:
overall (Thunderbird 4): 11 mm x 15 mm x 36 mm, .0008 kg
overall (Thunderbird 2 Pod): 25 mm x 30 mm x 64 mm, .068 kg
overall (Thunderbird 2): 53 mm x 106 mm x 135 mm, .1304 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2000-528 Pt1
type:
toy
Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds

Original box and packaging containing spare Thunderbird 4. Made in England. 1966-1973.

Measurements:
overall: 1.6142 x 4.6063 x 7.0866 in.; 41 x 117 x 180 mm
Materials:
cardboard and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
2000-528 Pt2
type:
toy
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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