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Although widely known as 1/64 die-cast model manufacturer, some Johnny Lightning models are actually near 1/87. The 'True Grit' series consists of four different models, a stepvan, a cargo truck, a beverage truck and a utility van which are released in different colour and print variations. The utility van is in 1/64 and it's variations are therefor not listed. Detail pictures of the cargo truck and the stepvan: |
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Sofar, the following models have been available:
| Ref# | Release | Model | Print / Colour / Remarks (if any) | Series |
| ? | 1 | Step Van | Tootsie Roll / White | 'True Grit' |
| ? | 1 | Beverage Truck | Mountain Dew / Green | 'True Grit' |
| ? | 1 | Step Van | Toucan Sam Froot Loops / Red | 'True Grit' |
| ? | 2 | Cargo Truck | McDonald's / Red | 'True Grit' |
| ? | 2 | Step Van | The Three Stooges - White | 'True Grit' |
| ? | 2 | Beverage Truck | Hawaiian Punch - Blue | 'True Grit' |
| ? | 2 | Beverage Truck | Hershey's Chocolate Milk- Dark Brown | 'True Grit' |
| ? | 2 | Cargo Truck | Johnny Lightning- Red & Black | 'True Grit' |
| ? | 3 | Step Van | Rice Krispies- Blue | 'True Grit' |
| ? | 3 | Step Van | Mason Dots- Chartreuse | 'True Grit' |
| ? | 3 | Cargo Van | Mooneyes - Black | 'True Grit' |
| 333-01 | - | Step Van | S.W.A.T. | 'American Heroes' |
| ? | - | Step Van | Coca-Cola | ? |
| 777 | - | Chevy bus | From the 'Partridge Family' TV-show | Released in 1998. |
| Several models from the 'Lightning Brigade' series also appear to be closer to 1/87 then 1/64. There are several versions of the CCKW (Deuce and a half) truck and an M-16 halftrack (pictures below), plus a model of the M1A1 Abrams tank (ref.# 066) |
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