Fresh from auction in Japan come the latest wonders from the oriental toy world. Originally spotted by Woodsy, these tiny Glico Captain Scarlet toys were netted by our specialist Scarlet aficionado Terry Harle, who generously shared his haul of these tiny vehicles.
As you can see, they are indeed tiny, but clearly recognisable as the Spectrum Patrol Car and Maximum Security Vehicle. It's likely an SPV is in the range, but none were present in this auction lot.
Just to completely blow my mind and add to the surprise, Terry also acquired this totally fabulous period space toy, judging from the design and condition, dating from 1967/68.
An odd combination of LEM and a Mercury style capsule, complete with inflatable flotation collar, the little vehicles combine magnetically and by connector.
Both the LEM and the capsule are highly stylised, but recognisable as craft used in the NASA space programme. The collar is about 2.5 inches in diameter and is almost impossible to inflate and get the tiny stopper in place!
I do very much like that space capsule and LEM.
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