While I sadly don't have a lot of 'Voyage..' memorabilia I did pick up the annuals and story books as a kid, as well as collecting TV Tornado which carried the occasional strip or text story.
Like many British TV Tie-in books at the time American Gold Key comic reprints were used the Voyage annuals and Comic Album.
In most cases the best thing about the Gold Key comics was the front cover artwork.
One thing I did manage to get at the time was the Aurora kit of the Seaview which, remarkably I've managed to hang on to, although it's looking a little knocked about these days.
Here it is compared to the revamped second season version released by Moebius kits.
This is the Polar Lights re-release using the same box artwork as seen on the original Aurora kit.
And here's the Moebius box art for the second season revamped kit. Strangely, I don't recall the Gold Key comic strips or the Annuals using the revamped shape in their illustrations which is a shame as that's the version I prefer.
Here's a few photo's of the 14" Moebius Seaview kit in the diorama I recently used for the Taito Thunderbird 4.
Dive, dive, dive!
Stunning dioramas yet again. l like Seaview, but I love the flying sub!
ReplyDeleteAwesome sub .Loved the Flying Sub too! These and Gerry Anderson's Stingray and SkyDiver are all classics.
ReplyDeleteThe second season revamp was my fave also. The sub has cleaner and more elegant lines with only 4 windows, the front fins are more graceful with their swept length and for some reason, I like the added dorsal bumps .
ReplyDeleteScoop, that is a beautiful diorama and set of photos! I almost bought a Moebius built-up version of the kit just two days ago at the Toy Shack here at the Fremont Street Experience. They wanted $60 for it but I wasn't sure if that was a good price. After lookin around some I guess it was okay - oh well!
ReplyDeleteAre you still doing a Diorama for the Seaview, if so I sure would like to buy one from you. I sure would like one for my Iconic Seaview. Thanks in advance
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