Dinky Toys 351 SHADO 2 UFO Interceptor
SHADO UFO Interceptor by Dinky Toys, No. 351. Gerry Anderson inspired model. From the TV series 'U.F.O'. Harder to find RED SKIS version with CLEAR COCKPIT GLASS & chrome INTERIOR. Very near mint/boxed, with leaflet, missile and card packing piece. With ROLLS OF CAPS FOR ROCKET FIRING. An exciting UFO model From The Berlin Collection. Starting bid £200. Please note that QDT apply 12.5% buyer's commission.
Notes
Later issues come to the market-place in the bubble pack style of packaging and then the window box but surely, this 1st issue in the all-card box with lots of colourful illustrations, has to be the best!
The most sought-after 1st issue is presented in the original, 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 with the ‘Warning notice’ printed on reverse of plinth.
Earliest issues did not have the Warning notice printed.
Model is finished in metallic green with intact red plastic legs, bright chrome and gold parts. With clear cockpit glass and a chrome interior.
Occasional little mark to the finish.
Comes complete with the white and orange firing rocket.
The colourfully illustrated card box presents well with colourful illustrations. Crisp and clean. Note the area of surface loss on an end flap and a small tear.
Comes with the model specific leaflet and and with this original buff card packing piece:
Rolls of caps included too!
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