Fujimi Mad Police: The first V8 Interceptor

[J.B.]

I don't collect model kits but when I saw this yesterday at a toy store in Culver City, I couldn't resist. I believe this is the very first toy version of the Mad Max Interceptor ever made. Fujimi put it out in 1982 as part of a 4 car set after Road Warrior was released. It's was made in Japan, 1:24 scale and is powered by a small FA-130 motor and 2 AA batteries (which are not included). Not sure how Fujimi got away with this "Mad Police" nonsense, but they did.

I'm not very good at building/painting models so I'm not sure yet if I'm going to try and do it, pay someone who's good at it, or just leave it minty in the box. Glad I saw this; it's an important piece in Mad Max toy history.

[Gorn Captain]

Love this! Terrific piece. The box art alone…

[J.B.]

Decided to have someone else build it for me. The instructions were missing and even if I had them, they would have been in Japanese. Too much for me. The guy that took on the job not only built it without instructions, he also was able to separate the motor and lights functions with 2 separate switches under the car. He added a lit up dash, plus lighting behind the driver and passenger seats.

[Gorn Captain]

Looks fantastic. Excellent build.

[Confessional]

That's just great; congrats & enjoy!

[PNGwynne]

Beautiful.

[drquest]

Very cool looking!

[EMCE Hammer]

That is cool, I didn't even remember seeing a Pontiac in the movie.

[J.B.]

That is cool, I didn't even remember seeing a Pontiac in the movie.

Thanks everyone. Fujimi took some liberties with the Interceptor. It was a Ford Falcon.

[Earth 2 Chris]

Wow, that's stunning. Looks like a Hollywood-used miniature! The dirt ring on the windshield is a wonderful touch!

Chris

[VintageJoe70]

Cool model, but I really love the box art for this....