Continuing my look at the Nichimo Carboats, here's the related Nichimo Ranger, which I mentioned in my last post. Released in 1963, it is both in shape and name the forerunner of our friend the Moon Ranger by Century 21 Toys.
These are the only two pictures I have of this particular Nichimo model with each one showing a slightly different colour scheme. What I have never seen is the box! Just what is the packaging for this model? Intriguingly, does it have Shigeru Komatzusaki box art as well?
The top picture, taken from a modern Character Age magazine, shows a graphic of the model's movements. Is this part of the box art? Are the vehicle and little man pictured part of the box art or are they simply illustrations from the Nichimo 1963 catalogue?
Can anyone help?
thats one stunning model. i actually prefer it to the moon ranger!
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