Ever since I saw our very own Wotan's toy Eagle I've been on the look out for a reasonable and not ridiculously priced example.
The big problem is finding one that isn't damaged or missing parts, and those all important accessories.
Thankfully, a lovely affordable example has finally come my way, and what a beauty it is. Two and a half feet of precious plastic.
It comes with five action figures - three standing and two seated.
Each has a removable space helmet and space pack.
Each has a likeness of either Commander Koenig, Doctor Helena Russell, or Prof, Bergman.
(My two seated figures are Koenig and Bergman)
It has a working winch. The hook is lowered through a hatch in the centre of the central pod.
It also comes with 4 pistols and 1 laser rifle.(mine did come with just the one pistol, but as a bonus, two rifles) These sit on a weapon rack next to the winch.
The instruction leaflet comes in useful as a checklist for everything.
I could just wax lyrical about this superb Gerry Anderson toy. The accessories give it great play value and its sheer size is just awesome.
Wow, you touched lucky getting one with the figures, never mind the weapons!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I know from our conversations how much you wanted one.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beauty, fellas.
ReplyDeleteAre Barbara Bains shoulders normally that broad?
ReplyDeleteHa, ha! Only when her head is on the generic Mattel Space 1999 spacesuited body!
DeleteShe was always a bit butch though!
ReplyDeleteScoop, you lucky dog you :-) That is one terrific find. At over two feet long it's as big as my living room LOL
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