<<Johnny Lightning, a division of Playing Mantis toys, has announced their series of eight James Bond Collection 1/64 scale cars. The cars will each include a JB trading card, the models consist of a '64 Mustang convertible, Sunbeam Alpine, Toyota GT-2000, Mercury Cougar, '71 Mustang Mach I, Lotus Esprit, AM V8 Volante, and of course an AM DB5. These are expected for Fall release. Available in July is the James Bond: Goldfinger funny car in 1/64 scale. Black with gold trim, it features the "Bond with upheld pistol" photo on the hood and what looks like (hey, the picture is small) an illustration of the Golden Girl on the roof. Lettering down the sides includes the 007 logo. These will be sold in limited numbers through TRU, K-Mart, Hills, Meijer, K.B. Toys, Ames, and Target among others. The body lifts in typical funny car style to display the motor. Gee, James Bond and drag racing, who would have figured? Playing Mantis can be reached at 1-800-MANTIS-8 by phone or at their website www.playingmantis.com (it does not have information on the Bond cars yet.)>>
(quoted from rec.toys.cars)
- Paul Evans in Chicago