Small Scale Military Headquarters

There has been some discussion on another thread about how rare various aircraft releases were and whether or not custom runs done by 21st Century for contests should count?

The three planes released as contest prizes are:

Nothin but Trouble (1 of a kind, Roy Sutherland, ComicCon 2005)
Sweet Arlene (3 of a kind, Roy Sutherland, ComicCon 2005)
Tender Terror (approx 200?, Roy Sutherland?, Four For Victory 2005)

21st Century made Nothin but Trouble and Sweet Arlene as prizes for as a contest prize for ComicCon 2005. Tender Terror was made for the Four For Victory contest around the same time.

There was also possibly an accidental release of the Desert 109.

There are also the many re-paints that were released to WM and some Small Retailer Exclusives like Bunnie..

So what makes it rare or official?

- Actually released by 21st Century?
- # of units made?
- Came in a box?
- Whether or not you have one?
- Ever available at WM/Small Retailers?
- Value if it ever appeared on e-bay?

I think Tender Terror is a no brainer to be on your list. Inside sources told me that around 200 plus were made. Sweet Arlene is also another one thats a rare Mustang. To own one of these puts you in an elite group and I'm glad I'm one of them that got the chance to own Tender Terror. I have had a couple of offers recently to sell it but "I dont have a price" as they say.

Anyone know the story on the accidental release of the Desert Me 109?

me too i am interseted in this story of an accidental release ?

a desert 109 different than the spinach one ?

does any one got a picture ?
and by the ways some pictures othe different "rare " mustang ited above ???

thanx

Info on "yellow 23" desert 109. One of 3 I believe 21st referred to as paint prototypes, they have 2, the 1 they let escape accidentally by sending it in place of I believe a spinach 109. A fellow who was a member of the old Groundpounder site made a post about it. Ordered it (a spinach 109 that is) thru the old 21st fan club when they actually sent out a little catalog pamphlet of things to buy exclusively thru the club. Anyway, it sold a couple years ago on ebay for over $550. The paint scheme is incorrect for an E model but still nonetheless a rare bird. There are also "in the white" 109E's, "box" prototypes. The planes are completely unpainted and all boxed up in blank, unlabeled boxes. Doubt these are as appealing to collectors as a painted bird but still should be in the category of hens teeth I should think. Does anyone have any pics of the 2 CC Mustangs? I don't guess I've ever seen them.

I have pics of one of the ComicCon 2005 Mustangs.

Just click on the website button to view the 21st Century toys. "Nuthin but Trouble"

Total production is 1 of 1 worldwide.

I have included pics of the certificate of authenticity as well as a letter from 21st.

I am biased... but I think this is the rarest of all mustangs because of the number of units produced by 21st.

I wish 21 c would do that again...special products for club members. I have 2 Spinach 109s. Love them.

JohnLumley wrote:I have pics of one of the ComicCon 2005 Mustangs.

Just click on the website button to view the 21st Century toys. "Nuthin but Trouble"

Total production is 1 of 1 worldwide.

I have included pics of the certificate of authenticity as well as a letter from 21st.

I am biased... but I think this is the rarest of all mustangs because of the number of units produced by 21st.

Do you own this one or just got to take pics of it?

Nice pics JL, that pinup is destined for major back problems...

Here's a pic of the desert 109E, this was the ebay pic.

<img src="http://pictures.auctionarms.com/6260152 ... 0226094631">

The Contest Mustangs (Sweet Arlene & Nothin but Trouble) are the rarest from 21c. These are special situations and they are indeed worth the most cash.

However,

The Tender Terror P-51D is the rarest PRODUCTION Model (toy) built by 21c. As they were offered for sale to the public through the particiaption of a special program. With fewer than 200 produced and the cost of participation they are worth a lot as well.

The 109 is a pre-production paint sample that was shipped by accident many years ago. It has traded hands a couple times and I nearly bought it myself once before it sold at auction for 300+. I don't know where it is now.

Thanks for the pic VMF. Hey TKO - does 21 C ever sell the prototypes? Do they ever plan on doing small releases for club members only again?

For Razor:

Only those present at ComicCon 2005 were eligible to enter the raffle for the special mustangs.

21st Century had quite an impressive display booth.

Winning the grand prize made the trip from south Florida to San Diego all the more spectacular for this XD plane nut.

JL

The 109 is a pre-production paint sample that was shipped by accident many years ago. It has traded hands a couple times and I nearly bought it myself once before it sold at auction for 300+. I don't know where it is now.

Actually it brought $560, I remember it well. It has actually only traded hands once, twice if you count 21st in the equation...

I would of loved the opportunity to bid on the #23 109E.

This is the series 3 109E that was never released by 21st.

If the current owner decides to sell. I will be all over that.

Perhaps we will see it again.

JohnLumley wrote:I have pics of one of the ComicCon 2005 Mustangs.

Just click on the website button to view the 21st Century toys. "Nuthin but Trouble"

Total production is 1 of 1 worldwide.

I have included pics of the certificate of authenticity as well as a letter from 21st.

I am biased... but I think this is the rarest of all mustangs because of the number of units produced by 21st.

Hey John,

Nice Mustang buddy and you are lucky to have that baby. Thats a bad ass paint scheme. Dont ever part with it.

Here's a shot of Sweet Arlene..

Boy those two comic con mustangs are nice. I bet there is a chance somewherer down the road we will see that desert 109 scheme.
Todd

Sweet Arlene is a nice looking Mustang. Look at the tail of that plane next to the Mustang in that picture. It kind of looks like a Wildcat tail to me. I hope it is.

Isnt that the Avenger's tail?

I do believe it is... Kind of one of those "remember when" moments.

The tail you guys are referring to belongs to an Avenger. 21st had an unpainted Avenger prototype on display next to the "Sweet Arlene".