MATCHBOX PIERCE VELOCITY AERIAL PLATFORM FIRE TRUCK COMTHAX COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 1/87
My first diecast purchase of 2023 was certainly unexpected from a UK point of view. The Matchbox Working Rigs is yet another long established line up denied to us Brits despite their obvious appeal to both collectors and children.
The Poundstretcher discount chain has managed to source from the Far East an older batch which of course is no issue for anybody like me who aren't used to seeing them on the pegs of a UK retailer. At 6.00 each they aren't particularly cheap so was quite selective in what I grabbed, this Pierce Velocity Aerial Platform Fire Truck being an obvious choice.
A wonderfully weighty and substantial casting with a pleasing amount of metal and chrome plus rather likeable wheels.
With the exclusivity deal between Tesco and Matchbox due to end this month it will be interesting to see whether we see a lot more good stuff like this.
Mint and boxed.
MATCHBOX PIERCE VELOCITY AERIAL PLATFORM FIRE TRUCK COMTHAX COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 1/87
My first diecast purchase of 2023 was certainly unexpected from a UK point of view. The Matchbox Working Rigs is yet another long established line up denied to us Brits despite their obvious appeal to both collectors and children.
The Poundstretcher discount chain has managed to source from the Far East an older batch which of course is no issue for anybody like me who aren't used to seeing them on the pegs of a UK retailer. At 6.00 each they aren't particularly cheap so was quite selective in what I grabbed, this Pierce Velocity Aerial Platform Fire Truck being an obvious choice.
A wonderfully weighty and substantial casting with a pleasing amount of metal and chrome plus rather likeable wheels.
With the exclusivity deal between Tesco and Matchbox due to end this month it will be interesting to see whether we see a lot more good stuff like this.
Mint and boxed.