CORGI
The Definitive Bond Collection
CC06101 – Leyland R.T. Double Decker Bus
from JAMES BOND th movie – Live and Let Die
Featuring removable upper deck
Die Cast
Scale 1:64 ? Actual size 5”x1.5”
Condition: Stock as issue (old stock stored in original factory shipping packaging)
The $5 discount will applied if this model purchased along with any other item (same or higher value) from my inventory. You will save 26%
This series has distinctive packaging that looks great!
Most Corgi models released in their Movie & TV line are in 1:36 scale. They aren’t a high end of diecast models but are great memorabilia items. This model was released in 2002 and it appeared to be 1:64 scale
“To evade the San Monique police, Bond commandeers a local double-decker bus, and takes it on a thrill-a-minute chase. He deftly outmanoeuvres pursuing motorcyclists in spectacular fashion before driving under a low overpass, which totally rips off the top section, destroying a following police car in the process. For Bond, this was definitely a case of a 'bridge too far'!”
The Corgi Definitive Bond Collection by Corgi was in production from 1999 till 2003. In 2003 in order to comply with the toy industry safety standards Corgi removed all operational features from Bond Vehicles. As the result the Definitive Bond Collection was abandoned. Simplified models were released as part of James Bond 007 Series, which was a part of Corgi Toy Series. Most likely this move by Corgi based on idea that they could dramatically increase sale marketing this line as a toy. Probably Corgi didn’t reach this goal since just in a couple years all Bond’s vehicles that were stripped of their features got them back and models were reintroduced as collectables. Corgi issued new Bond Collection – Directors Cut.
In my personal opinion as a collector, I believe that the Definitive Bond Collection had the most attractive packaging among all Corgi Bond Series.
Models from this series were sold out long time ago. I just found very limited quantities of models from this series in my warehouse. And decided to list them on the eve of 21st Bond movie premiere in US movie-theaters.
