I was looking at Ed Berg's blog yesterday and saw he'd posted a few photos of his Base Patrol Cricket. Inspired by this I though I'd take a few snaps myself of some of the Spacex Moonfleet,
good to see the moon buggy up close, thats much more complete than my battered version! Great shots as ever, Im going to have to do a few spacex myself, its been too long.
Spacex was obviously always much affordable than Sword, and for a time Spacex toys were everywhere, from Woolworths to the corner newsagent. Strangely, although I knew all about Sword as a kid through TV21, I didn't see many of the toys in the shops at the time.
yep Woolies in Southport or Dingle was always my go-to. Always bought them in pairs, with the Majors for Easter, Bonfire Night and Xmas! and the Roxy versions from King Kong in Bold Street, or on holiday in North Wales. Those were the days.,,
Absolutely lovely shots, Mike! And the lighting makes it most evocative - mission at dawn. :)
The two of uou sound like you were spoiled for choice at the time. Only one of the two toys stores where I lived had Spacex, and they never ever had any helicopters in stock. Had to wait more than half a lifetime to get one of those!
Very nice shots (love the lighting). I have every Spacex1 toy both carded and uncarded and yet I've never even SEEN a Spacex 2 toy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kev. To be honest I only really found out about the second lot when I joined the blog.
DeleteI agree with Kevin. I like how you've enhanced an atmospheric lunar scene with superb lighting. Well done Scoop :)
ReplyDeleteCheers Tony, I must admit I am enjoying experimenting with lighting.
Deleteit's a conspiracy - you're tryin' to get me to do the diorama hahahaha. But seriously, great Lunar shots Scoop.
ReplyDeleteHa,ha! thanks Ed. It's only coz you mentioned it on your blog. Come on, you've no excuse : D
DeleteI get myself in more trouble that way!! :-)
Deletegood to see the moon buggy up close, thats much more complete than my battered version! Great shots as ever, Im going to have to do a few spacex myself, its been too long.
ReplyDeleteCheers Bill. I feel a Spacex fest coming on : D
Deletealways welcome, Spacex are my all time favourite toy, more so than Sword! I can say that coz hes not here! Just wish I had some new models.
ReplyDeleteSpacex was obviously always much affordable than Sword, and for a time Spacex toys were everywhere, from Woolworths to the corner newsagent. Strangely, although I knew all about Sword as a kid through TV21, I didn't see many of the toys in the shops at the time.
Deleteyep Woolies in Southport or Dingle was always my go-to. Always bought them in pairs, with the Majors for Easter, Bonfire Night and Xmas! and the Roxy versions from King Kong in Bold Street, or on holiday in North Wales. Those were the days.,,
ReplyDeleteWoollies was full of them. I always used to get them in pairs.I could only ever find the majors in a local cycle shop.
Deleteand 90% of series 2 came from a little discount shop opposite Hattons on Smithdown Rd. Nuke Ferry came from Cyprus though!
ReplyDeleteNever saw the series 2 anywhere.
DeleteAbsolutely lovely shots, Mike! And the lighting makes it most evocative - mission at dawn. :)
ReplyDeleteThe two of uou sound like you were spoiled for choice at the time. Only one of the two toys stores where I lived had Spacex, and they never ever had any helicopters in stock. Had to wait more than half a lifetime to get one of those!
Best -- Paul
Thanks Paul,I'm going through a Spacexe' phase at the moment.I'd like to put a few more pics up.
DeleteThose habitat modules are so cool! Loverly pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment, Aric
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