1/3/20 7/100 Sea Rescue Helicopter

One of the things that I complained about in the Matchbox line back then was to see a proper helicopter for daily use and not the Military Chopper that was used for almost everything (and appeared in this line for 2000), so I was pleased to see the Sea Rescue Helicopter make an appearance, looking just like every typical helicopter out there.  This one has the added bonus of buoys on the legs to allow the copter to float on the water for sea rescues, and like other Matchbox helicopters the blades swing out, snap into place, and rotate in the center, while the rear tail extends out to make the copter fit in the plastic bubble.  Cool, but this casting is more fun imaginary than cool sitting on a desk and is pretty much useless against a so-called orange track, but at least future Matchbox helicopters looked more realistic and that Military chopper finally retires after 2000!

Specifications:

· Engine: Gas turbine motor

· Transmission: N/A

· 0-60 mph: N/A

· Real vehicle price: #1 million est. 1999

Rating:  2 out of 5 stars