{"product_id":"vintage-thunderbirds-thunderbird-3-rocket-matchbox-1992-loose","title":"Vintage Thunderbirds Thunderbird 3 Rocket – Matchbox (1992) – Loose","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbirds Are Go! Blast off into nostalgia with this classic vintage Thunderbird 3 rocket!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelive the adventures of International Rescue with this fantastic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbird 3 toy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, based on the iconic spacecraft from Gerry Anderson's legendary television series \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing its unmistakable bright red body, distinctive rocket engines, grey detailing and original Thunderbird markings, this vintage toy is a brilliant addition to any retro collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiloted by Alan Tracy, Thunderbird 3 was International Rescue's space rescue vehicle, responsible for carrying out daring missions beyond Earth's atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic Thunderbird 3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A miniature recreation of International Rescue's famous red spacecraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features the distinctive red rocket body, grey central engine section and three supporting engine structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Detailing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes white Thunderbird lettering and number 3 markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Collectible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A nostalgic toy from the classic Thunderbirds vehicle range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfect for collectors of Gerry Anderson memorabilia, vintage spacecraft and retro toys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thunderbird 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matchbox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1990s (exact production year unverified)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePilot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alan Tracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red, Grey and White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-owned \/ Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Loose – no original packaging included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 × Thunderbird 3 rocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vintage, pre-owned Thunderbird 3 toy showing signs of previous use and age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rocket appears to be in good overall cosmetic condition, retaining its distinctive red paintwork, original markings and recognisable design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll three outer engine supports appear to be present, along with the central grey engine detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are some minor signs of wear, including small scratches, marks and areas of paint wear consistent with age and previous play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original packaging is not included. Any moving mechanisms have not been tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they show the exact item you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Piece of Thunderbirds Nostalgia!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst broadcast in 1965, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThunderbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became one of Britain's most beloved children's television programmes, following the adventures of the Tracy family and their secret International Rescue organisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiloted by Alan Tracy, Thunderbird 3 was the team's dedicated space rescue rocket, capable of reaching Thunderbird 5 and carrying out dangerous missions in orbit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its striking red design and distinctive launch sequence, Thunderbird 3 became one of the most memorable vehicles in the series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe show's popularity surged again during the 1990s, introducing a new generation to the adventures of International Rescue and inspiring a fantastic range of collectible toys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're rebuilding your childhood collection or adding to your display of classic Gerry Anderson memorabilia, this vintage Thunderbird 3 is a wonderful reminder of the golden age of children's television.\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":54031043952906,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/7658\/3434\/files\/PXL_20261025_163933433.jpg?v=1793391004","url":"https:\/\/trofl.co.uk\/products\/vintage-thunderbirds-thunderbird-3-rocket-matchbox-1992-loose","provider":"trofl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}