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Corgi AA33205 1:72 McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II US Navy VX-4 Vandy 1 Black Bunny NAS Point Mugu 1969

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Condition summary

Model condition
Excellent (8/10)
Box condition
Very Good (7/10)
Completeness
Model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.
  • Model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.
Full condition notes

Model condition

  • Model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.
  • The aircraft itself presents in mint condition, aside from the noted cockpit accessory issue.
  • Main cockpit accessory has a snapped pin, which remains seated within the back of the cockpit.
  • The main cockpit accessory still sits in place, but is looser than normal due to the snapped pin.

Box condition

  • Box is in very good condition for its age, with wear present to the edges and corners as shown in the images.

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Description

A visually striking and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the United States Navy McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II known as “Vandy 1” or the “Black Bunny”. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA33205 depicts an aircraft operated by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Four, VX-4, from Naval Air Station Point Mugu in California during 1969.

VX-4 “Evaluators” was responsible for the operational testing and evaluation of aircraft, weapons systems and associated equipment for the United States Navy. The squadron operated several frontline naval aircraft and helped determine how new technology would perform under realistic service conditions.

The unit's commanding officer aircraft carried the callsign “Vandy 1” and became famous for its dramatic overall black colour scheme. The prominent white rabbit emblem applied to the tail resulted in the aircraft becoming widely known among aviation enthusiasts as the “Black Bunny”.

The model recreates the aircraft's gloss-black finish with contrasting white United States Navy markings, national insignia and aircraft number 3783. Fine blue and white trim runs along the fuselage and wing surfaces, while the large tail emblem makes this one of the most instantly recognisable Phantom schemes.

Developed as a fleet defence fighter for the United States Navy, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II first flew in 1958. Its powerful twin engines, two-person cockpit and extensive weapons capacity allowed it to perform interception, air-superiority, strike and reconnaissance missions.

The F-4J introduced improved radar, engines and avionics over earlier naval Phantom variants. It served extensively with the United States Navy and Marine Corps and became one of the defining carrier-based fighter aircraft of the Vietnam War era.

This sizeable Corgi release is particularly appealing to collectors of United States Navy aviation, test and evaluation aircraft and unusual military colour schemes. The model features substantial diecast construction, separately positionable cockpit canopies, detailed crew positions, raised carrier-style wingtips, movable control surfaces, removable external stores and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA33205

Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II

Tactical Markings: 3783

Aircraft Name: Vandy 1 / Black Bunny

Unit: United States Navy VX-4 “Evaluators”

Role: Operational test and evaluation aircraft

Theatre / Base: Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California

Date/Period: 1969

Operator / Country: United States Navy / United States

Scale: 1:72

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Distinctive overall black finish, authentic VX-4 Evaluators markings, Vandy 1 identity, prominent white rabbit tail emblem, aircraft number 3783, detailed front and rear cockpits, separately positionable canopies, raised carrier-style wingtips, movable control surfaces, removable external stores and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 10.5" or 26.7 cm

Width (Wingspan): 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.
  • The aircraft itself presents in mint condition, aside from the noted cockpit accessory issue.
  • Main cockpit accessory has a snapped pin, which remains seated within the back of the cockpit.
  • The main cockpit accessory still sits in place, but is looser than normal due to the snapped pin.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Box is in very good condition for its age, with wear present to the edges and corners as shown in the images.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.

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Description

A visually striking and highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of the United States Navy McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II known as “Vandy 1” or the “Black Bunny”. Released as part of the Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series, AA33205 depicts an aircraft operated by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Four, VX-4, from Naval Air Station Point Mugu in California during 1969.

VX-4 “Evaluators” was responsible for the operational testing and evaluation of aircraft, weapons systems and associated equipment for the United States Navy. The squadron operated several frontline naval aircraft and helped determine how new technology would perform under realistic service conditions.

The unit's commanding officer aircraft carried the callsign “Vandy 1” and became famous for its dramatic overall black colour scheme. The prominent white rabbit emblem applied to the tail resulted in the aircraft becoming widely known among aviation enthusiasts as the “Black Bunny”.

The model recreates the aircraft's gloss-black finish with contrasting white United States Navy markings, national insignia and aircraft number 3783. Fine blue and white trim runs along the fuselage and wing surfaces, while the large tail emblem makes this one of the most instantly recognisable Phantom schemes.

Developed as a fleet defence fighter for the United States Navy, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II first flew in 1958. Its powerful twin engines, two-person cockpit and extensive weapons capacity allowed it to perform interception, air-superiority, strike and reconnaissance missions.

The F-4J introduced improved radar, engines and avionics over earlier naval Phantom variants. It served extensively with the United States Navy and Marine Corps and became one of the defining carrier-based fighter aircraft of the Vietnam War era.

This sizeable Corgi release is particularly appealing to collectors of United States Navy aviation, test and evaluation aircraft and unusual military colour schemes. The model features substantial diecast construction, separately positionable cockpit canopies, detailed crew positions, raised carrier-style wingtips, movable control surfaces, removable external stores and the original Corgi Aviation Archive presentation stand.


Fact Sheet

Brand: Corgi

Series: Aviation Archive Collector Series

Model code: AA33205

Aircraft: McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II

Tactical Markings: 3783

Aircraft Name: Vandy 1 / Black Bunny

Unit: United States Navy VX-4 “Evaluators”

Role: Operational test and evaluation aircraft

Theatre / Base: Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California

Date/Period: 1969

Operator / Country: United States Navy / United States

Scale: 1:72

Material: Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components

Special Features: Distinctive overall black finish, authentic VX-4 Evaluators markings, Vandy 1 identity, prominent white rabbit tail emblem, aircraft number 3783, detailed front and rear cockpits, separately positionable canopies, raised carrier-style wingtips, movable control surfaces, removable external stores and original presentation display stand


Model Dimensions

Length: 10.5" or 26.7 cm

Width (Wingspan): 6.25" or 15.9 cm

Condition

Model Condition - Excellent (8/10)

  • Model is in excellent condition overall and comes complete.
  • The aircraft itself presents in mint condition, aside from the noted cockpit accessory issue.
  • Main cockpit accessory has a snapped pin, which remains seated within the back of the cockpit.
  • The main cockpit accessory still sits in place, but is looser than normal due to the snapped pin.

Box condition - Very Good (7/10)

  • Box is in very good condition for its age, with wear present to the edges and corners as shown in the images.

Photographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.

Any imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Grading

Grading Criteria

Our grading is based mainly on the physical condition of the model itself, including paintwork, attached parts, repairs, visible wear and overall presentation. Box condition and missing separate accessories are noted separately where applicable.


Mint (10/10)
- As new, with no visible flaws to the model itself.


Near Mint (9/10)
- Very light signs of handling, storage or display only.


Excellent (8/10)
- Light wear or a few tiny marks, but still displays very well.


Very Good (7/10)
- Noticeable wear, small chips or rubs, but still presentable as a display piece.


Good (6/10)
- Obvious overall wear, visible marks or paint loss; better suited as a display or filler piece.


Fair (5/10)
- Heavy wear, larger areas of paint loss, repairs or clearly visible flaws.


Spares / Repairs (4/10 or below)
- Significant damage, missing attached parts, broken components or best suited for restoration/spares.


If a separate accessory, stand, leaflet, certificate or optional part is missing, this will be mentioned in the listing notes. The model may still receive a high grade if the model itself remains in strong condition.

For a full breakdown on how we grade models, please refer to our Condition Grading page.

Shipping

Dispatch & Tracking

Orders are dispatched on the next working day after they are placed. We do not dispatch orders on the same day.

If you would like us to hold your order for a later dispatch date, please add a note in the cart before proceeding to checkout, or contact us directly as soon as possible.

Once dispatched, you can follow your parcel on our 'Track Your Order' page.


UK Delivery

  • Tracked 48 — £4.20: Usually 2–3 working days. Available on orders under £100.

  • Tracked 24 — £5.20: Aims for the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £100 or more.

  • Parcelforce expressAM — £9.50: Guaranteed by 12 noon on the next working day after dispatch. Free on orders of £200 or more.


International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK using tracked services, with parcels insured up to the full order value.

  • Europe: Usually 3–5 business days after dispatch.

  • Rest of the world: Usually 6–7 business days after dispatch.

 

Add your models to the cart and enter your address to see available services and prices. Postage is combined by weight when you purchase multiple models.

If you place separate orders before they have been dispatched, we will combine them where they can be packed safely together and refund any excess postage paid. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can identify the orders.


Import Duties & Taxes

For supported destinations, duties and taxes are shown and collected at checkout. These orders are sent using a duty-paid service where available, so no further import duties or taxes should be due on delivery.

Duty-paid delivery is available where shown at checkout for the United States, Norway, Switzerland and selected European destinations. See our Shipping Policy for the full destination list.

If duties and taxes are not collected at checkout, your order is sent Delivered Duties Unpaid (DDU). You may need to pay import charges or carrier handling fees before delivery.


We wrap each model box in bubble wrap and use paper void fill inside a sturdy, double-walled shipping box. We may reuse boxes and bubble wrap where suitable, while ensuring your order is protected during transit.

Returns

Returns

You can return an item within 30 days of delivery, provided it is in the same condition as when you received it.

Returns are free for UK customers. Customers outside the UK are responsible for return postage unless the item is faulty or not as described. We photograph and describe each item carefully so you can buy with confidence.

We inspect returned items before issuing a refund. For full details, please see our Returns Policy.

To start a return, email jay@thecollectablesvault.com or use the contact form under About & Help in the top menu.