Probably one of the most often seen spacemen figures are those which are in the poses shown above. The Tri-ang Spacex Golden Astronauts were based on these kind of figures and all kinds of different versions have appeared over time, by various manufacturers and they are sometimes still seen today as cake decorations. These rainbox coloured beauties are from Paul Vreedes collection and probably date from the late 1960's. There will be lots more to come from Project Spaceman very soon, but please feel free to send any and all pictures of spaceman figures you come across to update the project!
A couple of questions:
ReplyDelete(1) What is the earliest known appearance of these poses?
(2) How were the rainbow versions sold? Singly? In bags?
stay tuned for more elaboration on the Golden Astro!
ReplyDelete@ Phil T: I'm still hoping to really nail down (1) someday, but not earlier than 1961 and not later than 1968. I'd guess 65-66.
ReplyDelete(2) came as a loose lot on ePay, so no idea unfortunately...
These are nearly idetntical to the ones I had that came in bags back in the 70's. I don't recall these particular poses though.
ReplyDeleteWhat Rocket Punch, you don't know that pose in the top pic - its the famous Saturday Night Fever King of the Dance-Floor move! Well you can tell by the way I use my walk I'm an astronaut no time to talk!
ReplyDeleteOf course! In space Stayin Alive is more than just a song. It's a way of life.
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