D101

Notes

Desirable first issue from 1967-73 in gloss green. All complete with the four plastic yellow legs, notably intact and functioning, and a small Thunderbird 4 inside the pod. All labels are complete, although there is some minor age wear to some (odd crease or light wear). Obviously unplayed with or indeed handled very much. The usual loss of paint at pod sides – only evident when the pod is pushed out and almost inevitable as metal scrapes metal. Minor mark or two to the original green finish and slight wear to one of the chrome parts of the rear thrusters, the other is absolutely fine.

The attractive inner card stand has lots of great artwork and looks extremely fresh with excellent strong colours and both pull out tabs intact. Clean and crisp with barely any wear at all.

Operation Instructions are printed on the reverse:

The slim outer box is clean fresh and bright, presently nicely. Three small punctures at the sides due to the wings of the model. Not immediately obvious. No tears at end flaps or discolouration to the white background of the pictorial scene either. No graffiti.

Notably, the card packing piece is still present.

A great Gerry Anderson model to add to your collection – this early issue is a strong favourite with many collectors.