Dinky 351
Dinky 351 SHADO UFO Interceptor. Gerry Anderson inspired model. From the TV series 'U.F.O'. Orange legs version with CLEAR COCKPIT GLASS & chrome INTERIOR. Version WITHOUT 'WARNING NOTICE' on reverse of plinth. Very, very near mint/boxed, with packing, leaflet, missile & Dinky Catalogue from 1971 From The Exclusively Gerry Anderson Collection. QDT starting bid £300. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
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This is the most sought-after 1st issue presented in the original and crisp and bright ‘S.H.A.D.O.’ pictorial card box with a very close to mint decorative inner card stand backdrop and additional card piece.
Note this is the version without the ‘Warning notice’ printed on reverse of plinth.
Model is finished in metallic green with intact orange plastic legs, bright chrome and gold parts. Harder to find version with clear cockpit glass and a chrome interior.
Just one small chip away from mint.
Comes complete with the white and orange firing rocket.
The colourful, crisp and fresh card box is a fitting partner showing little wear ad a small discreetly-repaired end flap edge tear.
Comes with the model specific leaflet:
and a nice addition, this Dinky Catalogue from 1971.
Card packing piece too: