Sherwood Castle
Kit Facts
- First issued
- 1969
- First catalogue reference
- 1685 in 6th Edition (1968)
- Box Type 3 artist
- Andrew Prewett
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Description
Sherwood Castle – Airfix kit 1685, first issued in 1969, listed in the Airfix catalogues from 1968 to 1996. Later renumbered 09702-6, 40702-7, 6702.
A snap-together castle including the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham and soldiers opposed by Robin Hood and his merry men. The scale figures may be painted to your own design to reproduce authentic fight scenes. Castle and figures available separately. – Taken from the 6th edition catalogue (1968)
7th edition catalogue (1969), listed as Sherwood Castle Set from Sherwood Castle.
1993 edition catalogue, listed as Robin Hood from Sherwood Castle Set.
Additional information
| Rarity of early version | Scarce |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1969 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 1685 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 1685 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 1685 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 1685 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 09702-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 09702-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 09702-6 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 40702-7 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1993 Edition | 6702 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1994 Edition | 6702 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 6702 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition | 6702 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Andrew Prewett |
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