I rediscovered a box of military toys from my childhood a few years ago. At the time, I was really excited to have found three super-clean, old Matchbox models. Recently, I was reminded by an online post of the series of M*A*S*H vehicles that I had in that box. The long-running TV show was – and still is – a favorite of mine. So I found the box again and this time I photographed everything in it.
I couldn’t remember how the pieces were packaged. Fortunately I found a Zylmex fan site of which the following text and photo of the 1979 toy catalog page are courtesy:
First a celebrated movie, then and still a wildly popular TV show, and now, a best-selling toy model series. All vehicles of die-cast metal with plastic parts. Super play value features include folding blades on Supply Helicopter, removable plastic canopy on Ambulance Truck, folding windshield and detachable trailer on jeep. Detailed, durable, injection molded plastic Playsets are based on actual settings found in the M*A*S*H TV Series. Combination of Vehicles and Playsets create a toy model series in constant demand. Blister pack assortment, plus a Floor Display of distinctive design.
As you can see by the following photos, I have most of the series except for the Ambulance Truck and the Supply Helicopter.
T439 Ambulance Van with opening door
Rescue Copter and Helicopter Landing Pad Set.
T432 Jeep Car and Trailer
T431 Armored Half Track
Latrine Set
Field Hospital Set
I also had to photograph the box that all of these items have been stored in for years. The plastic model is long gone, but the box has survived in surprisingly good shape.
The Race Case Etc. 