{"product_id":"matchbox-thunderbirds-2-pod-vehicles-recovery-vehicle-the-mole-firefly-1993-vintage-loose-toys-with-original-packaging","title":"Matchbox Thunderbirds 2 Pod Vehicles – Recovery Vehicle, The Mole \u0026 Firefly (1993) – Vintage Loose Toys with Original Packaging","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAB! Three classic International Rescue vehicles in one fantastic vintage Thunderbirds set from Matchbox!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a trip back to the golden age of Gerry Anderson's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with this brilliant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbirds 2 Pod Vehicles set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally released by Matchbox in 1993.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set features three iconic rescue vehicles from the classic television series, each designed to be transported inside Thunderbird 2's famous detachable cargo pods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – International Rescue's powerful underground drilling machine, featuring its distinctive silver drill and black caterpillar tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirefly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The heavy-duty firefighting and rescue vehicle, complete with its protective front shield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovery Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The specialist recovery machine used to retrieve stranded or damaged vehicles during dangerous rescue operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach miniature vehicle features its recognisable design and original colour scheme, making this a fantastic collection for Thunderbirds enthusiasts and vintage toy collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally manufactured by Matchbox, this set captures the imaginative rescue technology that made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e such a beloved television series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranchise:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thunderbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thunderbirds 2 Pod Vehicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matchbox \/ Tyco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1993\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicles Included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Mole, Firefly and Recovery Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Vehicles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Various\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plastic and metal components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original illustrated Matchbox backing card and detached blister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-owned, loose vehicles with original opened packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original vintage Matchbox Thunderbirds vehicle set from 1993.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll three vehicles are included and appear to retain their original colours and detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original packaging is also included but is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavily damaged and has been opened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe clear plastic blister has been completely separated from the cardboard backing, with substantial tearing and surface damage where it was originally attached. The backing card also has creasing, edge wear and discolouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vehicles themselves show signs of age and previous handling. Their moving features have not been tested, so full functionality cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is not a sealed or mint-condition collectible. The vehicles are supplied loose alongside their original damaged packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and show the exact items you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Classic Piece of Thunderbirds Nostalgia!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst broadcast in 1965, Gerry Anderson's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became one of the most iconic children's television programmes of all time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe adventures of International Rescue and the Tracy family introduced generations of viewers to an incredible fleet of futuristic rescue vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most memorable was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbird 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, piloted by Virgil Tracy. Its interchangeable cargo pods allowed it to transport specialist equipment and rescue vehicles anywhere in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the most recognisable were The Mole, Firefly and the Recovery Vehicle, each designed to tackle a different type of emergency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the early 1990s, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, introducing the series to a new generation of fans and inspiring a fantastic range of toys from Matchbox.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis original 1993 set is a wonderful reminder of that era and a great addition to any collection of classic Thunderbirds merchandise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're rebuilding your childhood toy collection, displaying vintage Matchbox vehicles or looking for a nostalgic piece of Gerry Anderson memorabilia, these three rescue vehicles are a brilliant find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive in the Past!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"trofl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54031014887690,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7658\/3434\/files\/PXL_20261025_163106354.jpg?v=1793390205","url":"https:\/\/trofl.co.uk\/products\/matchbox-thunderbirds-2-pod-vehicles-recovery-vehicle-the-mole-firefly-1993-vintage-loose-toys-with-original-packaging","provider":"trofl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}