don't let the leaves fall
Airfix Products Ltd. (Airfix Games division) • Airfix Games / Magpie-Thames T.V. Series
Toy Category
Board Game / Family Action Game
Year Released
1972
Condition
Good/Very Good; requires confirmation of all plastic leaves and catapults being present. Plastic components from this era can become brittle over time.
Estimated Market Value
$25.00 - $45.00 USD (£20 - £35 GBP)
Description
A dexterity-based 'Family Action Game' where players use plastic catapult-style launchers to flick colored plastic leaves onto the branches of a central 3D plastic tree. The objective is to keep the leaves on the tree; the player who causes the leaves to fall loses. Features a black plastic tree, a red base surround, several leaf catapults, and various colored plastic leaves (yellow, green, red, brown). The box art prominently features the Magpie mascot and a rainbow graphic.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$25.00 - $45.00 USD (£20 - £35 GBP)
Auction Estimate
$20.00 - $35.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
First Edition; Tie-in with the Thames Television children's program 'Magpie'; Made in the United Kingdom
Model Number
Reference Number 13512-4
Toy Type
Skill and Action Dexterity Game; plastic and cardboard construction
Toy Condition
Good/Very Good; requires confirmation of all plastic leaves and catapults being present. Plastic components from this era can become brittle over time.
Packaging Condition
Fair/Good; shows visible shelf wear, edge whitening (scuffing), and some surface tearing on the bottom center edge. Visible rubber band residue or indentations across the center.
Rarity & Significance
Moderate rarity; significant as a piece of British television history due to the 'Magpie' Thames TV branding. Airfix is better known for model kits, making their board game line a niche interest for hobbyist collectors.
Special Features
Official Magpie-Thames T.V. Award Winning Game branding; specialized plastic catapult mechanisms; 3D tree center-piece.
Notable Variations
A later version was released with slightly updated Airfix logo branding; some international distributions may exist under different titles, but this specific 'Magpie' version is regional to the UK market.