Specimen 0006 · Matchbox 1992 range & Tracy Island
Matchbox die-cast Thunderbird 1 (TB-001)
The die-cast Thunderbird 1 from the 1992 range, sold in a bubble pack on a card.
About this item
The V&A holds this model in its original bubble pack, with the number “No. TB-001”, marked “© copyright 1992 Matchbox International Limited” and “©1992 ITC Entertainment Group Ltd. Licensed by Copyright Promotions Ltd.” The die-cast range covered Thunderbirds 1–4 and FAB 1 (Wikipedia, citing Chris Bentley), which were also sold in commemorative packaging as a Radio Times exclusive.
How to identify it
Carded examples should show the TB-001 number and the 1992 Matchbox and ITC copyright lines.
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 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. 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