Here's a few snaps of toy catalogues and leaflets in my loft. First is a 1960's Tri-ang Games fold-out leaflet full of great old games. Have a look for the awesome 007 Underwater Battle Game. Later comes a Thompson Toys catalogue 1974 showing several pages including the cool Sharna Action Man truck. There's a page of Bradgate/ Lion Rock's excellent Little Big Man, the diminutive cousin of Action Man/GI Joe (there's a photocopied leaflet showing the full range too - no Spaceman?). Finally is another page from 1974 showing the only space you in the catalogue - the Astronaut suit - proof postive that the space race was virtually over in toys by then. Have a gander at the Thomas Salter Adventure Set (I had the earlier Sixties' version) and the fab spy sets (besides space my other favourites!).
Marvellous to see these. Thank you, Woodsy. I'd love to have a go at The Battle Game (anyone got a copy?)
ReplyDeleteAlso, does anyone have the rules for the 007 Underwater Battle Game, which I understand were printed inside the lid of the box?