Adventures In Plastic
Adventures in Plastic (AiP) is a model kit brand launched in 2021, created to produce nostalgic plastic model kits for collectors and modellers. The brand launched with a range of officially licensed Thunderbirds kits, faithfully recreating the iconic vehicles from Gerry Anderson's classic 1965 Supermarionation television series. Each kit is designed in the UK and engineered using advanced CAD processes, producing injection-moulded styrene models that capture the distinctive look of the original studio models used in the show.
The Thunderbirds range includes Thunderbird 1, Thunderbird 2 with Thunderbird 4, Thunderbird 3, Thunderbird 4, Thunderbird 5, Lady Penelope's FAB 1, The Mole, the Fireflash airliner and dedicated launch bay sets. In 2024, AiP expanded beyond Thunderbirds with the addition of new subjects, including a 1/350 scale HMS Belfast, a 1/35 scale British Army Warrior armoured infantry fighting vehicle and a 1/48 scale Hawker Hunter F.6 in Black Arrows display team livery. The brand also produces 1/6 scale resin collectable figures depicting characters from Gerry Anderson's Supermarionation shows, including Stingray.
At Wonderland Models, we stock the Adventures in Plastic range of model kits. Shop securely online for express shipping or visit our in-store experts in Edinburgh for personalised advice.
Adventures In Plastic
Adventures in Plastic (AiP) is a model kit brand launched in 2021, created to produce nostalgic plastic model kits for collectors and modellers. The brand launched with a range of officially licensed Thunderbirds kits, faithfully recreating the iconic vehicles from Gerry Anderson's classic 1965 Supermarionation television series. Each kit is designed in the UK and engineered using advanced CAD processes, producing injection-moulded styrene models that capture the distinctive look of the original studio models used in the show.
The Thunderbirds range includes Thunderbird 1, Thunderbird 2 with Thunderbird 4, Thunderbird 3, Thunderbird 4, Thunderbird 5, Lady Penelope's FAB 1, The Mole, the Fireflash airliner and dedicated launch bay sets. In 2024, AiP expanded beyond Thunderbirds with the addition of new subjects, including a 1/350 scale HMS Belfast, a 1/35 scale British Army Warrior armoured infantry fighting vehicle and a 1/48 scale Hawker Hunter F.6 in Black Arrows display team livery. The brand also produces 1/6 scale resin collectable figures depicting characters from Gerry Anderson's Supermarionation shows, including Stingray.
At Wonderland Models, we stock the Adventures in Plastic range of model kits. Shop securely online for express shipping or visit our in-store experts in Edinburgh for personalised advice.
- Adventures in Plastic Military and Aircraft Kits
Expanding beyond the Thunderbirds series, AiP has broadened its range to include military subjects. Recent additions include the officially licensed HMS Belfast in 1:350 scale, the British Army Warrior Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle in 1:35 scale, and the RAF Hawker Hunter F.6 “Black Arrows” jet aircraft in 1:48 scale. These releases demonstrate AiP’s ambition to grow beyond its nostalgic TV roots into a broader range of high-quality model kits.
- Adventures in Plastic Resin Figures
AiP also produces a range of 1:6 scale resin figures depicting characters from Gerry Anderson’s Thunderbirds. These highly detailed collector’s pieces capture the distinctive Supermarionation puppet characters in display-quality form, making them attractive both to Thunderbirds fans and figure collectors.
- Why Buy Adventures in Plastic from Wonderland Models?
Wonderland Models stocks the Adventures in Plastic range of model kits and figures. Whether you are reliving childhood memories with a Thunderbirds build, tackling a military subject, or adding a resin figure to your collection, our team can help. We offer fast UK delivery with express options, secure online ordering, and the specialist knowledge that comes from over 50 years in the hobby. Visit our Edinburgh store or shop online with confidence.
- What subjects does Adventures in Plastic cover?
AiP currently produces Thunderbirds vehicle kits, Thunderbirds character figures, and a growing range of British military subjects including ships, armoured vehicles and aircraft.
- Are Adventures in Plastic kits officially licensed?
Yes. The Thunderbirds kits and figures are officially licensed products, faithfully recreating the vehicles and characters from the original 1965 TV series produced by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson.
- What skill level are Adventures in Plastic kits?
AiP kits are standard plastic model kits that require assembly, painting and glue. They are best suited to intermediate modellers, though the clear instructions and logical construction make them accessible to motivated beginners.