Wednesday, January 26, 2011

JOYRIDE 1/18 1958 PLYMOUTH FURY "CHRISTINE"




Christine was four-wheel evil in the 1983 horror film that bore her name. The fatal '58 Plymouth Fury was acquired by character Arnie Cunningham, but she truly belonged to no one - instead demanding Arnie's devation and wreaking vengeance on anyone who dared to cross her.

The highly detailed diecast model of Christine features opening doors, opening hood, detailed replica of the engine, detailed interior, working headlights, opening trunk and operable steering. See more

KYOSHO 1/18 AUSTIN MINI COOPER S - THE ITALIAN JOB (1969)


Austin Mini Cooper S - The Italian Job (1969) Diecast Model Car by Kyosho. 1:18 scale (approx 18cm long) If this Mini looks familiar it's because it's a replica of one of the three Minis which featured in the original 1969 film " The Italian Job". The Italian Job is perhaps one of the greatest British films, starring Michael Caine, Noel Coward, Benny Hill and of course the red, white and blue Mini Coopers. Charlie (Michael Caine) has just left prison and now wants to pull off a big heist, the job is to steal $4m of gold arriving in Italy from China. Charlie's job needs financing, so he breaks in to prison to see Mr Bridger (a Mafia-type boss). In Italy, a clever plan is used to distract the authorities, while the raiders make their get-away in three Minis. This leads to the three Mini's being chased by the Police through the back streets, sewers and roof tops of Turin before driving up a ramp in the back of a coach to make their getaway with the gold (well almost getaway!). Please note: packaging does not feature any movie licensing or images. See more

CORGI 1/43 MINI - ITALIAN JOB DIORAMA



This model represents the classic scene with the Minis bouncing down the steos into the gang's hideway. The mini is known to everyone and the diorama is fine, except for the moulded Mini, which is cringingly bad.Buy it now

Thursday, January 20, 2011

MAD MAX 2 - THE ROAD WARRIOR, INTERCEPTOR & ENEMY CAR




This detail diecast model of the Interceptor (Pursuit Special) and Eneemy Car from the 1981 film Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. The models are packaged in an attractive clear top plastic display case. The outer box features the film logo and photos. Shop here

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

MAD MAX 2 - THE ROAD WARRIOR INTERCEPTOR DIECAST MODEL








The Pursuit Special is the fictional model of car driven by Max Rockatansky (Mel Gibson) in the films Mad Max and Mad Max 2. It is a 1973 Ford Falcon XB GT customized to become a police interceptor of the Main Force Patrol. The same car was used in both films.

Highly detailed diecast model of the V-8 Interceptor (police Pursuit Special) from the film Mad Max2: The Road Warrior. Features include: opening hood, a detailed replica of the V-8 engine, opening doors, operable steering and turning wheels. See more

MAD MAX 2


Mad Max 2 (also known as The Road Warrior in the U.S., and Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior) is a 1981 Australian post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller. The film is the second installment in the Mad Max film series, with Mel Gibson starring as Max Rockatansky. The film's tale of a community of settlers moved to defend themselves against a roving band of marauders follows an archetypal "Western" frontier movie motif, as does Max's role as a hardened man who rediscovers his humanity when he decides to help the settlers.


Mad Max 2 was released on 24 December 1981, and was critically acclaimed. Observers praised the visuals and Gibson's role. Noteworthy elements of the film also include cinematographer Dean Semler's widescreen photography of Australia's vast desert landscapes; the sparing use of dialogue throughout the film; costume designer Norma Moriceau's punk mohawked, leather bondage gear-wearing bikers; and its fast-paced, tightly-edited, and violent battle and chase scenes. The film's comic-book post-apocalyptic/punk style popularized the genre in film and fiction writing. It was also a box office success and received several nominations at the Saturn Award ceremony. Eventually, Mad Max 2 developed into a cult film: fan clubs and "road warrior"-themed activities still occurred into the 2000s. The film was followed by Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome in 1985.