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Dive into the world of International Rescue with this fantastic vintage Japanese Thunderbird 4 collectible from Takara's Rescue Mecha Collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelive the adventures of Gerry Anderson's iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with this brilliant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbird 4 (TB4) miniature vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, released by Japanese toy manufacturer Takara as part of its Classic Thunderbirds Rescue Mecha Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis detailed miniature recreates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbird 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the distinctive yellow underwater rescue craft piloted by Gordon Tracy and used for International Rescue's most challenging underwater missions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYokugan Series International Rescue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, this 1\/144 scale model features Thunderbird 4's instantly recognisable yellow body, red detailing and twin rear propulsion units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set also includes a display stand, miniature crew figures and additional accessories, allowing collectors to recreate a classic International Rescue display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally produced for the Japanese market, the packaging features colourful Thunderbirds artwork, Japanese text and classic Carlton branding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic collectible for Thunderbirds enthusiasts, Gerry Anderson fans and anyone who loves vintage 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Takara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2004 (copyright date on packaging)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thunderbird 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePilot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gordon Tracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow with red detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Display stand, miniature figures and 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