NEUTRON BAZOOKA

In response to Woodsy's post about the Dalek Neutron Exterminator, I do have a photo which I've had for while and downloaded  from one of the many Dr Who vintage toy sites, unfortunately I don't remember which, so if someone out there recognises it as their pride and joy, then please let me know.

Anyway, looking at this lovely piece of kit it's described in the TV21 advert as being developed by the London section of  Lincoln International Ltd, however looking at the backing card, no makers name is visible to me. 

Like the Anti-Dalek water pistol, which turns out to based on a Lone Star Space Outlaw die cast cap gun, I've always suspected that the Neutron Exterminator is based on a previously released toy.

  

Well, it will probably come as no surprise to some of you that that's the case, and rather than it being all down to Lincoln International, the toy first appeared in 1963, described with some accuracy as a Bazooka, and made by American company, Remco.

Comparing the two toys, its plain to see that Lincoln International have altered the sights on their version, and removed the REMCO logo from the side, but it's looks much the same toy.

So to be fair to Lincoln, they really did develop their Neutron Exterminator just like they said in their ad.