Marx Battleground, Training Center, and Other Military Playset Pieces - Marx Battleground Planes Part 1 - P-47 Thunderbolt - Silver SP

Before I start the next series of figures I thought it best to re-post the three different airplanes that were included with the Marx Battleground playsets: 

-P-47 Thunderbolt

-P-51 Mustang

-Japanese Zero

It seems a real shame, but the airplanes Marx included in its earlier Training Center playsets were much larger - they were awesome. These, on the other hand, are diminutive by comparison and are rather wimpy! Back in the '50s or early '60s, if you wanted a decently sized P-47 that would nearly match the 54mm figures in size, you would have had to buy a nice Hubley diecast plane.

These were originally posted nearly three years ago as stand-alone airplane posts. Now, as we've been covering the figures and accessories for the Marx Training Center and Battleground playsets, it seems fitting they be a part of this series as well. It measures 4.75" (12.06cm) L x 5.75" (16.60cm) wingspan x 1.625" (4.12cm) H. My sample is missing the propeller and has damaged cockpit framing but the wheels are intact.

Ed

Marx Battleground Playset P-47 Thunderbolt

Marx's Battleground Playset of the 1960s was among their most popular playset series along with Fort Apache and The Alamo. There were a bunch of variations on the basic theme: American GI's landing on a beach to drive the invaders back. This was one set I always wanted as a kid but never got :-( and as an adult, always seemed to find complete sets w-a-y out of my price range. However, through the years I picked up so many of the bits-&-pieces that all I really need now is a box! The trouble is all my parts are scattered in various boxes out in The Cave and one of my goals for this year was to gather them all into one place. There won't be enough for an absolutely complete set, but enough to make it worthwhile. Okay, all that being said, I did take photos of a few of my planes and thought that, as I'm in the mood to post toys other than the SunnySide vehicles, I'd better get to it.

This first offering is the P-47 Republic Thunderbolt and measures 4 3/4" (12.06cm) L x 5 3/4" (16.60cm) wingspan x 15/8" (4.12cm) H.   My one and only sample (so far) is missing the propeller and has damaged cockpit framing but the wheels are intact. Looks like it's time to find a replacement! Enjoy! Opa Fritz