Konami Supercar Model Reviewed By Robin Day

Supercar was the show Gerry Anderson produced in the early 1960's, just prior to Fireball XL5.
Designed by Professor Popkiss and Doctor Beaker, Supercar was a vehicle that could fly and also travel underwater, piloted by Mike Mercury.

Here are some photographs of the Konami 'Candy Toy' model of Supercar, which was issued in March 2003.
It's an amazing little model measuring only 3.75" long but packed with detail.
This is the best Supercar model I've seen. It's made out of some kind of plastic, possibly ABS and is already fully painted. A few parts have to be attached, but no glue is required.

The Konami Supercar is made for the Japanese market and sold as a 'trading toy' just like trading cards. This model is from a series of seven Gerry Anderson vehicles and is a 'rare' 'chase' item. All boxes in the series are identical so customers buy them without knowing the contents.

Although these models are described as 'Candy Toys' as there is a small packet of 'candy' in with each model, they should not be confused with 'free' promotional models like those you used to get in breakfast cereals. The quality of Konami Candy Toys toys is far better than in most Gerry Anderson toys on the market today.

Konami Supercar

This is what you get - it's all pre-painted. You just attach the rear fins and two antenna.

Supercar Side View

Great detail - including Mike Mercury at the controls.

Supercar - Underside View

Unlike the Johnny Lightning toy, this Supercar has a detailed underside.

Supercar - Top View

This is a very accurate looking model.