Gerry Anderson toys and more offered in upcoming Ewbanks auction

By John Freeman on February 12, 2021

Woking-based Ewbanks has some lots of note in its next Toys and Models Auction on Wednesday 24th February 2021, including several Gerry Anderson-related models and more.

Dinky Toys - No 100 Lady Penelope's FAB 1 diecast model, boxed with inner tray and two figures. Image: Ewbanks — *Dinky Toys – No 100 Lady Penelope’s FAB 1 diecast model, boxed with inner tray and two figures. Image: Ewbanks*

*Thunderbirds JR 21 Toy Thunderbirds 5, in brown plastic, plastic figure, in original box with inner packaging and brown strip. Box dimensions 20 x 26 x 12 cm. Image: Ewbanks*

Thunderbirds Toys including Matchbox BBC Radio Times Commemorative Set, Carlton Thunderbird 1 electronic playset, Diecast 5 Vehicle set, ticking alarm clock by Wesco, two Carlton Thunderbird 2 models, all boxed. Image: Ewbanks

Thunderbirds JR 21 Toy Lady Penelope`s FAB 1, in pink plastic with friction drive, chrome wheels, plastic figures and white tyres, in original box with inner packaging and brown strip protecting roof from wear. Box dimensions 11 x 28 x 8 cm. Image: Ewbanks — Thunderbirds JR 21 Toy Lady Penelope’s FAB 1, in pink plastic with friction drive, chrome wheels, plastic figures and white tyres, in original box with inner packaging and brown strip protecting roof from wear. Box dimensions 11 x 28 x 8 cm. Image: Ewbanks

Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons - Century 21 Toys Gerry Anderson's Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle, friction drive plastic model, complete with sliding door with driver, passenger for ejector seat, boxed, dimensions of box 27 x 12 x 11 cm. Image: Ewbanks — Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons – Century 21 Toys Gerry Anderson’s Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle, friction drive plastic model, complete with sliding door with driver, passenger for ejector seat, boxed, dimensions of box 27 x 12 x 11 cm. Image: Ewbanks

*Dinky Toys – Joe’s Car from Joe 90, No 102, boxed with tray. Image: Ewbanks*

Dinky Toys - No. 108, Sam's Car from Joe 90, silver finish die cast model with lapel badge attached to inner tray. Image: Ewbanks — *Dinky Toys – No. 108, Sam’s Car from Joe 90, silver finish die cast model with lapel badge attached to inner tray. Image: Ewbanks*

Corgi - No 497 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Gun Firing 'Thrush-Buster' die cast model car, boxed with inner shelf and ring. Image: Ewbanks — *Corgi – No 497 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Gun Firing ‘Thrush-Buster’ die cast model car, boxed with inner shelf and ring. Image: Ewbanks*

Corgi - No. 268 The Green Hornet 'Black Beauty' diecast model, boxed with inner tray, secret instructions, envelope and radar scanner. Image: Ewbanks — *Corgi – No. 268 The Green Hornet ‘Black Beauty’ diecast model, boxed with inner tray, secret instructions, envelope and radar scanner. Image: Ewbanks*

*Collection of Kenner Mega Force plastic models, to include Battle Tanks, Stratofortress, Thornhammer Mobile Launch Complex, Crossbolt and others. Image: Ewbanks*

This is just the first of several auctions from Ewbanks this year offering genre items, with plenty more, including a dedicated James Bond sale in April, soon to follow.

Ewbanks are the Premier International Antiques and Fine Art Valuers and Auctioneers in Surrey, South London, Hampshire and the South East region, holding regular specialist auctions throughout the year, including Entertainment and Memorabilia, 20th Century Art and Design and others. Ewbank’s also hold monthly Antique and Collectors’ auctions.

• Check out the catalogue for Ewbanks Toys and Models Auction on Wednesday 24th February 2021 here – digital viewing only

• You can now bid live on Ewbank’s Live for the same price that you pay in the room

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.