I'm getting ready to start another series of Marx figures, but for today let's take a look at this German SdKfz 7 Medium Halftrack by Durham Industries. I don't know anything about Durham Industries and couldn't find a reference to it in the Toy Soldier HQ website. There is a reference to that name on-line in a hobby forum post which basically says they were based in New York City and made a small line of diecast vehicles. Our featured halftrack is definitely not diecast! eBay does have quite a few Durham toys listed, nearly all of which are plastic and from what I can gather - based on the listings - this German halftrack dates from the 1970s.
I won't go into the history of this vehicle other than to say it was part of a series of halftracks made by Germany and used during WWII. Halftracks are among my favorite of military vehicles, regardless of country of origin, and for a low cost toy this does not disappoint. The facebook groupies have said this thing cam out with free rolling tracks, with a friction motor, or battery operated. Mine has free rolling tracks so I can't attest to the other variations. Apparently the 'tarp' does come off but I haven't tried removing it yet for fear of busting it! It measures 7.75" (19.68cm) L x 3" (7.62cm) W x 3"H (7.62cm).
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