WILL SHIP WITHIN UNITED STATES ONLY; NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING FOR THIS SET.  WE ARE NO DOUBT THE ONLY ENTITY, FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS THE COMPLETE MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES SET OF 49 DIECAST AIRPLANE MODELS IN THE WORLD!   IF INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE COMPLETE SET OF 49 AIRPLANES, PLEASE CONTACT JT’S COLLECTIBLES AT EITHER SERVICE@JTSCOLLECTIBLES.COM OR QUESTIONS@JTSCOLLECTIBLES.COM   IMPORTANT NOTE; THESE RARE AND VERY HARD TO FIND MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES DIECAST AIRPLANE MODELS IN 1:72 SCALE WILL BE SOLD AS ONE ENTIRE SET OF THE COMPLETE COLLECTION OF 49 PLANES.  Please Note; This is the Most Highly Sought After Release Set from Matchbox Collectibles Platinum Edition which included SIX Diecast Airplane Models in this Particular Release.  PLEASE NOTE; THIS IS FROM THE TURNER FAMILY COLLECTION AND THESE DIECAST AIRPLANE MODELS ARE OPEN BOX, DISPLAY MODELS, SO TAPE SEALS WERE OPENED.  LOCAL PICKUP IS AVAILABLE FOR THE COMPLETE SET OF 49 AIRPLANES.   PLEASE NOTE: The Image may be slightly different than the Actual Product.

This Set of SIX Diecast Airplane Models Includes: Matchbox Collectibles Platinum Edition, Lockheed P-38J Lightning "Mama's Boy", #92108. Matchbox Collectibles Platinum Edition, Chance-Vought F4U-1A Corsair, Pappy Boyington, #92099. Matchbox Collectibles Platinum Edition, Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat, #92101. Matchbox Collectibles Platinum Edition, Curtiss P-40E Warhawk, #92107. Matchbox Collectibles Platinum Edition, North American P-51D Mustang, Rosco C. Brown, Tuskegee Airmen, #92098. Matchbox Collectibles Platinum Edition, Supermarine Spitfire Mk1a, Captain Brian Lane, RAF, #92106. •  Type of Model:  Pre-Assembled Diecast Metal Model with Small Detail Parts Consisting of Plastic and Composite Materials •  Year of Release:  2000 •  Scale:  1:72 Scale •  Product Attributes:  Pre-Assembled, Pre-Painted, Static Display Model, Diecast Metal, Highly Detailed, with Display Stand Included •  Nature of Manufacture:  Cockpit Canopies were attached with heated clear glue during the manufacturing process, and over time, the heated glue will break down and will require clear model cement to re-attach the cockpit canopy to the fuselage. •  What Is Included With Your Purchase for Each Diecast Airplane Model in This Set:  Certificate of Authenticity, Inner Black & Silver Product Box, Outer White Shipping Box, Display Stand Included and Diecast Airplane Model  Open Box Display Models, Excellent Condition; Planes have been carefully repacked.  PLEASE NOTE that all product packaging and boxes will have some shelf ware and may have minor imperfections like creases, folds, indentions or small tears in the boxes.  Also, some Outer Shipping Boxes may have Ink Writing on them or Retail Store Tags.

Some Interesting Background Information regarding the Matchbox Collectibles Platinum Edition and Matchbox Collectibles 1/72 Scale Diecast Airplane Models:  Mattel launched the Matchbox Collectibles Platinum Edition Series of 1/72 Scale diecast airplane models in 2000.  At the time, these planes were only sold through Retail Hobby Companies or Dealers. Product Packaging was a Black & Silver Box for the Matchbox Collectibles Platinum Edition Series and was shipped in a Outer White Shipping Box. In 2001, Mattel changed the name slightly to Matchbox Collectibles and changed the product packaging which was now a Window Display Box design. Along the way, distribution channels opened up to include Mass Market Retailers like Target and the market started seeing these planes more frequently on Online Auction Sites like E-Bay. In 2003, Mattel decided to release TWO Different Sets of SIX Airplane Models.  One release set was for the US Market and the other release set was a Non-US Market version; both were called "Thunder in the Air", but had different paint schemes. The Six Set Release concept continued in 2001, 2002 and 2003.  Then, in 2004, Releases were reduced to Subsets of 3, 2 and 1 model with some releases mixing the 1/72 Scale diecast armor models with the airplane models. Also, in 2004, someone at Mattel had a really bad idea and changed the Window Box Packaging design.  The result was that a customer literally had to destroy the hard plastic packaging by cutting it open with a knife or sharp scissors in order to remove the diecast airplane model from the product box. 2004 was the last year for the Matchbox Collectibles 1/72 Scale diecast airpane product line. Most collectors do not know that there are actually 49 total aircraft that were produced between 2000 and 2004.  The GREAT NEWS is that JT's Collectibles will be selling all Release Sets on our Web Site and all should be listed by October 2008. The 1/72 Scale diecast airplane models were ahead of their time from a quality, detail and cost standpoint. Based upon market information from Matchbox Collectible Groups and Forums, Mattel has no plans in the near future to bring back the Matchbox Collectibles 1/72 Scale diecast armor and airplane model product lines.  Mattel has been focused on turning Matchbox around over the past few years by improving on the basics before they will consider new product lines again.  In the past, Mattel became too focused on the Hot Wheels brand at the expense of the Matchbox brand.

Matchbox Collectibles 1:72 scale diecast armor models are a great compliment to Hobby Master, Easy Model, Dragon Armor, Forces of Valor, CDC Armour, Altaya or any brand of kit diecast armor model in 1:72 Scale. Very good detail and a pleasure to display. Don’t wait...these items won’t last. If there is a specific model that you're looking for, please let us know and we will try to find it for you. Now is the time to start a collection or expand your collection. Remember, collecting is fun! We want you to enjoy yourself. If you have any questions, please contact us before making any purchases at questions@jtscollectibles.com SPECIAL PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PURCHASE: Please Ensure that your Customer Account is Setup Correctly when paying by VISA, MasterCard or PayPal. Your Address MUST BE either Address Verified or Address Confirmed in order to purchase this item(s). PAYMENT OPTIONS: