MATCHBOX

Series – Collectibles “Platinum Editions”

Collection – Austin Powers

Dinky – DYM37905 (DYM-37905) – Jaguar E-Type Convertible

Austin Powers “Shaguar”

Die-Cast

Scale – 1/43 aprx. size 4” long.

Condition – MINT old stock, never displayed.

Please inquire for availability of additional discounts for regular customers and / or for multiple items purchasing.

This is a difficult to find model!

As a collector I will describe this particular model as a good quality 1/43 die-cast model, and a great Austin Powers Movie memorabilia item.  License plate reads “SWINGER”.

Austin Powers – Collection consisted of two models.

“He's a British Intelligence agent and an ultra cool psychedelic spy. So groovy, women want him and men want to be him. He is Austin Powers, the only man who could save the planet from Dr. Evil. And now, you can own the shagadelic Jag he drove in the movie "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" and the "Concept I Beetle Convertible" from "Austin Powers: The Spy who Shagged me". You'll love the Union Jack draped all over his smashing E type Jaguar. You'll flip for the psychedelic graphics that cover the gadget-filled Concept I Beetle Convertible.”

Matchbox Collectibles - Upscale Models for Adult Collectors
Platinum Editions

“These detailed Matchbox collectibles available are quite different from the small, low-cost Matchbox models mass-marketed to children. These models, call "Platinum Editions" feature superior levels of detailing and decoration, a high number of quality parts, and all-die-cast chassis. In addition, each "Platinum Edition" vehicle is sold with a certificate of authenticity in a collector box.”  Models presented in different scales most cars are in 1/43; semi-trucks in 1:58, small semi-trucks in 1/100 (suitable for the HO gauge), tooling from Models of Yesteryear series are varies.

Packaging was designed for direct sale and consisted from foam or plastic formed inner packaging packed in a carton box.

Models from this line were issued in series, usually 6 pcs., in the series, and sold via direct Matchbox subscription sale and limited numbers of dealers.   Models from this line were released under Matchbox and Dinky brand names.  Majority of models are tooling that were developed for this line, however many models were made from updated old tooling or unique liveries.  Many models are loaded with tons of extras.  Some models released in this line were released in other Matchbox collections that ware available for sale in stores, however most such models were stripped down versions, for example Muscle Cars didn’t have underbody parts and some small exterior parts, fire trucks were stripped from auxiliary equipment and so for.  The ‘Platinum Edition’ logo present on boxes of only small fraction of models from this line but is commonly known name for products released within the scope of the line.