Specimen 0007 · Matchbox 1992 range & Tracy Island
Matchbox die-cast Thunderbirds 2, 3, 4 and FAB 1
The rest of Matchbox’s small die-cast range for the 1992 revival — also sold as a Radio Times exclusive set.
About this item
Wikipedia’s summary of the 1992 range (citing Chris Bentley’s Complete Book of Thunderbirds) lists die-cast Thunderbirds 1–4 and FAB 1, also sold in commemorative packaging as a Radio Times exclusive, plus pull-back Thunderbirds 1, 2 and 4. The Independent singled out the die-cast FAB 1 as being “like gold dust” in December 1992.
How to identify it
Look for 1992 Matchbox and ITC copyright marks on the base or card.
Matchbox 1992 range & Tracy Island
On the same shelf
- Matchbox Tracy Island Electronic Playset The playset that sold out at Christmas 1992 and inspired Blue Peter’s famous make-your-own version. Vintage
- Matchbox die-cast Thunderbird 1 (TB-001) The die-cast Thunderbird 1 from the 1992 range, sold in a bubble pack on a card. Vintage
- Matchbox Electronic Thunderbird 2 An electronic Thunderbird 2 with sound effects and a miniature Thunderbird 4, from the 1992 range. Vintage
- Matchbox Thunderbirds action figures Action figures of the Tracy family, Brains, Lady Penelope, Parker and the Hood from the 1992 range. Vintage