Looking at those brilliant Outer Space Men in the side-bar again, particularly the pink big-brained Orbitron, it reminded me of the brilliant 1950's sci fi flick, THIS ISLAND EARTH. Orbitron is a deadringer for the film's iconic Metaluna Mutant and is obviously based on it. Full of fantastic imagery and planetary cityscapes, it has a compelling story about scientists and aliens. I can't say that I recognise any of the other Outer Space Men from B movie characters. Somewhere I have a couple of them and some excellent repro accessories. But where?
PS.
Blogger Jim Lewis has sent me this update:
I always thought ELECTRON was clearly based on this guy “THE MAN FROM PLANET X” (pictured above). There is also a nice YOU TUBE piece on these toys by I believe one of the guys who actually designed them (the side bar site is by the designer too. Ed.)
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