I've featured this toy before but I like the look of it so much here it is again.
Its the Ilha Secreta Dos Thunderbirds by Trol of Brazil from 1969.
I suppose its the plasticcy and uncluttered look of the thing that appeals to me. It reminds me of the bright colours and feel of the original Imai UFO Moon Base model where the vehicles are different colours. I wonder if there is an Imai Tracy island kit like the Trol set?
Here's Richard K's clip.
and Fabio Maximus's [with the same music!]
have you got this Trol Tracy Island toy?
I think it's an amazing toy, Woodsy. Pure plastic simplicity. I really like the inclusion of TB5. Again, this beautiful toy is an all-time first for me. Seems like its been around for a long time, but I've never seen one before? :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it Tone. I have a strong feeling its based on a contemporary Imai Thunderbirds Secret Base kit that is similarly plasticcy and multi-coloured. I am trying to find pictures in my old Japanese books to get a decent comparison.
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