
Bond AW-101 Skyfall Helicopter Die-Cast 1/72
Celebrating 50 years of Bond, MRC-Italeri joined the festivities with a 1/100 scale die-cast replica of the AgustaWestland AW101 “Merlin” helicopter with movable rotors. This medium/heavy heli plays a key action role in “Skyfall” movie due to come out in U.S. theaters on November 9th. As with many of the vehicles and objects in the Bond series, the Merlin helicopter is expected to be in demand by collectors and others.
The multi-role heli is in service today with the Royal Air Force and several other countries. The AW101 is also being used by law enforcement and in civilian service for VIP transportation. The full-size Merlin makes use of advanced technologies in its rotor blades and avionics systems.
“Skyfall” is the 23rd spy film in the James Bond series, the longest running film franchise of all time to commemorate half a century of Bond. This movie stars Daniel Craig in his third performance as James Bond. To learn more or to watch the movie trailer, go to
www.skyfall-movie.com.
Finished with markings and details that perfectly match the original, this die-cast model comes with sleek display stand with name plate that features a 007 Skyfall logo. Its glossy tribute gift box, with magnetic closure, denotes both James Bond’s Golden Anniversary celebration and the “Skyfall” 007 movie.
The model incorporates style and attitude that is Bond’s signature. The piece is an excellent choice for helicopter buffs, James Bond enthusiasts, and hobbyists with shelf space for a superb model with historical James Bond 007 50th Anniversary significance.