Spy robot, Sanja, China, 2002 |
This blog is an ongoing listing of space toys, superheroes and just about anything I find worthwhile saving as a collector. Please enjoy !
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Tuesday, December 31, 2019
This bot is a covert listening device !
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Big red space truck
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
JR 21 X-60 Space Rocket
Another one from my favorite line of space toys. This rocket transporter goes with the X-30, X-40 and X-50 of the same series (see here).
Unique design, cool mechanisms... what could a kid need more to go on a space mission?
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Ultraman's wheels for rock-splitting action !
This is another toy coming straight from the Japanese universe of Ultraman (Ultraman Taro to be exact): behold the Bermider II tank ! (with wind-up key)
Looks like the Mole from the Thuncerbirds but on esteroids... and yes, the design of the box is way cooler than the design of the toys itself... but at least it has a spark mechanism behind an orange translucid panel at the back.
Bermider II, Bullmark, Japan, 1973 |
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Apolo 1 - Airgam
Apolo 1 playset, Airgam, Spain, 1970's |
As you can see there are a lot of antennas in Spanish space design from the 70ies... and a lot of colors too !
The set also comes with cards showing the other sets and some different space base building techniques... all you need really for that perfect condo at the borders of the Sea of Tranquility !
Friday, November 15, 2019
Monday, November 11, 2019
The Deuche
Citroen's success was widely popular in Japan where the 2CV has a cult following... Here a smaller (tin) version - maybe from a car carrier or a larger set... No markings except for "Japan" at the bottom of the toy.
Read more about te real deal here.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Friday, September 27, 2019
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Blood spattered glow-in-the-dark Alien
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Evolution...
The cycling world, Starlux, 2019, China |
These are definitely the first cyclist toy figurines I have with modern helmets on... Didn't they use to have the Tour de France with little caps on their heads in the past ?
Just like the promotional caravan now... it's gone... forget about it. No more Orangina-shaped cars following the cyclists anymore and distributing stickers and other freebies to the spectators...
detail - cup |