This is Zobor, one of the three original Zeroids released, the other two being Zerak and Zintar. These were later joined by Zogg, who was initially part of an action set, and Zemo, who was made up of parts from the original three.
They also came with two additional hands, one was magnetic so the robot could carry small metal objects. The other was a missile launcher using the robot’s spring loaded arm.
The storage cases of the three original Zeroids had other uses. Zobor had a ’Cosmobile’ used for transporting light objects. Zintar had a Lunar Sled, and Zerak had a control station.
Made by the Ideal toy company, the original Zeroids were released in 1968.
Here’s a short film showing Zobor in action.
These were featured in Playset magazine but it's really great to see a video of them in action!! Thanx Scoop!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget Zogg, the Zeroid Commander and the lesser known, often overlooked K-car Zeroid, literally the red-chassised step-child to that family of robots.
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Thank's for the comments, guys.
ReplyDeleteThe Zeroids were really cool toys, and, of course there was a lot more to the line than the original three.
Regarding the later releases, it seems Zogg was initially available in a playset before only later being repackaged and sold separately.
An altered version of the toy ended up as part of a knock off Star Wars set called Star Team.
Zemo, the Zeroid made up of parts from all the three originals I have to admit I don't know too much about.
The same goes for the Zeroid Alien who's party piece was falling apart!
I'd love to own them all, though!
The was also a sadly executed 'alien' Zeroid that could self-destruct. It bore none of the original design elements and was something of a last-ditch effort to 'mod-ernize' the toyline for the 1970s.
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It was a strange looking thing, quite a novelty. I couldn't see it selling well at the time.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff, nice to see the real toy operating properly.
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OMG!! I have been trying to identify this mystery toy of my youth for years.
ReplyDeleteFantastic.
It just disappeared from my toys as a kid. One day it was there and then, some time later, I noticed it gone and have no idea what happened to it.
A recent visit with friends made me try a proper Google hunt for it for the first time.
For some reason I have the memory of it being actually metal...or a robiot similar to it being diecast...but this is definitely one that I had.
So many memories flooding back.
Thanks.
Glad we could help in the search Norbert. Zobor was my favourite too. Get yourself one!
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