THE EASTER POSTBAG: Comet Hydroplane, When Worlds Collide and Desperately Seeking Blue Box Shuttles

Hello there.Well all I can say is wow!

I have been trying to find information about a battery operated fan powered " speed boat" I am amazed that through the wonders of google I have found it. The Comet hydroplane was given to me when I was in hospital getting my tonsils removed ( they did that a lot in the 60's) My brother bought it and like you I recall endless minutes of fun running the batteries dead in the bathtub.Thanks for positng the photos - now I just have to find one for sale.Cheers and have a happy easter.

John

(Canberra, Australia)

Hi Paul.

Thought I'd just send you this picture of the "When Worlds Collide" Space Ark. I thought it had quite the Project Sword/Spacex look about it.The film was made in 1951 so it might have had a little infulence? What do you think? Hope you might post it on your site!

All the best,

Ed.

(Northants)

Hi Paul

I have load of these but no packaging - the four Blue Box toy friction plastic space toys (says 'shuttle' on the packets - below). Have you any for sale? Also have you any with the 'Blakes 7 stickers' on? Let me know a price.Can put this on your site if wish.I also own the original liberator studio model from blakes 7. This is my web site, SCI FI SOUTH COLLECTORS - have a look.

Chris Tarrant

(S.England)

PS. Woodsy here - let me know if you can help Chris tracking down these carded shuttles. There is also a free pass available to his next toy show in Bournemouth this June 2010 (details on his site above). Let me know if you live round there and would like the pass. Woodsy. Email me.

Hi ! I like your blog ! unique and with a bunch of information, I been collecting robots and space ships for the last couple of years is no big, but I am happy, I would like to share some pictures with you.

thanks.
Jesus Gonzalo