Andy Gard Weasel

I recently acquired this Andy Gard Weasel and can now count my Andy Gard military vehicle collection complete (I still need to find my 60mm ringhand figures though - Andy Gard only made four poses and a smattering of accessories). The Weasel measures: 6.5" (16.51cm) L (w/o gun barrel) x 3.5" (8.89cm) W x 3" (6.62cm) H. The difference's between the Andy Gard and MPC Weasel are:

-The Andy Gard does not have holes in the seats to accommodate drivers/sitters

-There are no holes anywhere on the hull to accept machine guns or flags

-The hitch ring in the rear of the vehicle (used to haul the cannon) does not have that odd 'keeper' found on the MPC version

Enjoy! Opa Fritz

(L) Andy Gard (R) MPC

The MPC version has holes in the hull and seats to accommodate figures, guns, flags, etc.

Thring hitch on the Andy Gard Weasel is nice and simple

The MPC Weasel has an awkward hook which really serves no useful function

The repo Andy Gard figures are black

MPC Weasel

Originally designed in WWII for use in snow, the M29 Weasel became more well known as an amphibious vehicle. Built by Studebaker and used by Canadian, French, and British forces, their operational use lasted until the 1950s when they began to be sold off to the civilian market. 

The original vehicle was really quite a tiny thing and MPC's version just makes it look larger than it really was. The toy measures 8 1/4" (20.95cm) L x 3 1/2" (8.89cm) W x 3 1/4" (8.25cm) H and is equipped with a recoilless rifle, something I believe the real Weasel's were never equipped with - but it makes for a cool looking toy! Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina

Courtesy Wikipedia