This anniversary issue was in production for a short time. It is retired and "SOLD OUT". Most Corgi models released in their Movie & TV line are in 1:36 scale. In 1995 a group of investors bought the collecting arm of Corgi from Mattel, which purchased Corgi back in 1989. Independed once again Corgi started to reissue many of its popular in past models under the CORGI Classics name. In 1997 a group of models from Corgi movie lines, including James Bond 007 vehicles, were reissued. "Since the first James Bond model - The Aston Martin - was produced in 1965, Corgi has had a continuous working relationship with the producers of the James Bond 007 movies. The James Bond collection celebrates the relationship by recreating some of the most famous models produced over the years.
In 1979 Corgi launched the 'James Bond Space Shuttle' to coincide with the press review of 'Moonraker' in which featured. This detailed recreation of the original has , as its main feature, two large opening cargo doors which when opened reveal a large satellite with hinged solar panels and is released with 54 mm white metal figure of 'Hugo Drax'.
The Corgi 65401 - Moonraker model that we have here was reissued in 1997 as a part of James Bond Collection 007, which was first time re-released of famous Corgi James Bond 007 vehicles models. Model packed in a large size gift box (featured on the picture for this listing) in, which you will find the model with satellite, (model featuring opening cargo doors, operational arm, retractable landing gear) and specially made by Corgi for this release In addition it has a collector gift card that packed in a brown envelop with prints that reads " Top Secret, Highly Confidential Information". This is a great James Bond 007 collectible memorabilia item and can be a great gift! Issued almost a decade ago this model became a not so easy find item. Buy it now
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