Kenner SSP racers were designed by the great Marvin Glass and were a revolution in car racing. Inside each one is a weighted flywheel providing gyroscopic balance and motive power. Released as four models only in England, by Denys Fisher as Revrods, the SSP range in the states was huge.
I've had my green Eliminator Revrod since the seventies, but just lately have found the jet engined Sidewinder (minus back wheels), Sand Scorcher and blue Can Am Racer which needs a new windscreen and some TLC. But supet toys, nonetheless!
Bill, the depth of the Moonbase Central crews' collection is astounding! Cool Stuff! These look really neat but I'm afraid by the time they hit the market I was already into HO scale model railroading and these were totally under the radar.
ReplyDeleteEd - im scratching the surface! Besides, ive only acquired two of these in the last week! Theres still time! I am, like you referred to yourself 'eclectic'! Does that make us 'eclectors'? Groan - ill get me coat....
ReplyDeleteGreat designs. The Eliminator looks great, and even without the TLC , the CanAm racer looks good.
ReplyDeleteYou can even see the purple wax crayon over the Eliminators drive wheel, after I experimented when I was about 12!
ReplyDeleteOoh - purple wax crayon! The substance most added to more toys worldwide than any other!
ReplyDeleteBut just to be my individualistic self, my blue Eliminator got lovingly daubed in Humbrol fluorescent paint when that first came out.
Thanks for reminding me of that! -- Paul
ahhh - that does my old heart good to know i wasnt the only one daft enough to paint my toys!
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