Before I even knew this line existed, I bumped into a Toys R Us promo showing this truck for half the price. I was a little reluctant about taking it home, but an angel voice told me to take it. And it was one of the smartest moves I ever made.
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The box itself is artistic. Well... it IS hasbro. Money talks... and... you know the rest.
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The Mercedes-Benz LG 3000 used in "Raiders Of The Lost Ark".
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Some views of this very fine piece of machinery. A workhorse for the German army during WWII.
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The hood comes off to reveal troops benches or cargo space.
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Even the undercarriage was target of some attention to detail. Again... this is hasbro at work.
And an important franchise. Indy.
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One of the movies "reenactments" features. The whip dragging action. As the truck goes forward, the whip coils around the axle hence pulling the figure.
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Scale shot.
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The back...
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The benches are too short to sit figures, and it IS called "cargo truck".
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And some more angles of this great vehicle. The details are fine and the plastic´s quality is tip top.
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I can see them as fine vehicles, but my cobra and Joes are to much hi-tech to use them. But made fine toys.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking truck. Brings the old Marvel stories back to life!
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