CODE 3
By Joseph Collier and Mike Sullenger
Photography by Mike Sullenger

Since 1997, Code 3 Collectibles has continued to expand both the apparatus models and departments offered for fire and EMS. In 1998, a Code 3
Collectors Club was established offering benefits like special releases and discounted pricing to avid collectors. Fast forward to 2005 and Code 3 continues to push the envelope with new diecast models for their Star Wars collection, such as the upcoming die-cast Darth Vader TIE Fighter and the very popular Sculpted 3D Mini Posters.

Following up their hot Empire Strikes Back movie poster which sold out almost instantaneously at Celebration III, Code 3 is offering a pre-order on the upcoming Revenge of the Jedi Legendary Casts miniposter for $24.95 each at the booth. The cold cast-resin replica of the original 1983 movie poster that never saw mass print due to the film's title change measures approximately 4x6 1/4 and slated to ship in November and has a limited run of 3000 pieces. These pieces look awesome displayed on a shelf and the quality in sculpt is top notch. And with a price of only 25 bucks each, it won't put a large dent in the pocket either.

The Darth Vader TIE Fighter is a faithful reproduction of the Sith Lord's starfighter as seen in Episode IV: A New Hope. The ship includes a removable top hatch of the cockpit to reveal a non-removable Darth Vader figurine. Vader's TIE is available for pre-order at their website and is scheduled to ship Jan 2006 with an edition run  of 5000 pieces. The price is $325.00 and $295 for Guild members.

While sitting in the "what's next" queue since last year, Code 3 tells us that the AT-AT is a definite possibility for 2006.

Code 3 held a silent auction for a  #1 edition X-wing Starfighter at the show.