US Navy Raiders

Matchbox WWII US Army heads put on Matchbox WWII British Commandos.

My intention is to use these as US Navy landing parties.

I specifically selected figures with US weapons, the revolver was use by US troops in WWI and WWII, the M1917 .45 ACP revolver was common in both wars.

The US Navy did a lot of commando type operations in the Pacific particularly.

They destroyed Japanese navigational aids, light houses, and radio equipment.

They also did reconnaissance prior to amphibious landings to insure the beaches were suitable.

So here are a dozen US Navy figures, perfect to guard a naval base, or perform a commando raid.

I like having small units of unusual troops to supplement my larger collections.  It makes for interesting small scenarios or small parts of large scenarios.
 

Mad Fast

Madfast a really aerodynamic drag racer.

This car has been around for over ten years in many colors.

I have several of them and plan to use them for my auto racing, obviously drag racing.

Unlike many drag racers it has an actual body on it that is very curvy and streamlined.

Looks good from the front but I am not sure how you see in front of you!

The blue glass is a nice off set to the red body.

I got a few extra of these to cannibalize the engines

There are a few vehicles in my collection that will receive this engine.

Parachute.

The wheels with the gold are very classy.

Underside is well detailed.

 Top view.

Two of them, with Race Bannon

Gone Mad

Gone Mad is based on a Chevrolet Nomad car.

This is a race car.

It has plain tires and a nice flame decal on the side.

I got a couple of these and probably one will go with my Beach Blanket as station wagons are good for carrying surf boards.

My surfing version will get the headlight painted.

The flames are cool and I may even add some to the hood.

Not sure what I will do with the number on the rear side.

Tail fins are cool.

I think they are very nice from the back.

Bottom is meh.

Engine takes up most of the storage space so limited value for surfers.

Race Brannon may like one.
 

Lotus

This Lotus is from 1969 and was used in racing for a few years.

This unpainted version seems to be more rare than the green ones.

Since I am building cities, I want to have a stadium that can host racing cars and Formula 1 can be done on city streets.

This is a really good looking car and it has a driver!

I like the driver and the underside is okay but very plain.

Beautiful car.

I like the detail like the Lotus logo on the front.

Nice front end.

Even better rear end with a great engine.