This series of little carded plastic UFO sets have always interested me.
I saw them again on Ebay with martian-eye-watering prices!
There were 3 sets by Uni-King Toys from 1996.
They were called UFO Mysteries of the Universe.
They have a Polly Pocket/ Mighty Max vibe going on.
Whats particularly interesting for me is how they include small 'slabs' of the Nazca lines, which I loved as a kid. One of the world's greatest ancient mysteries - Von Daniken thought they were UFO runways! Superb!
Along with the Nazca lines there's a smart green spacecraft.
There are 3 different sets.
The 3 sets are based on 3 different UFO shapes.
The Nazca lines feature on the card back as well. Extra info! What fun!
I see Peterkin are the importer. Who are they?
What do you think of these toys readers?
Do you know about the Nazca lines?
These are new to me, Woodsy.
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic.
I do like a good flying saucer :)
I would love to get my hands on at least one of these sets.Rare and pricey in the aftermarket.
ReplyDeleteWhy are they soooo expensive?
ReplyDeleteThe Nazca connection is courtesy of our old friend Erik Von Daniken of Chariots of the Gods fame. The tinfoil hat brigade believe that aliens visited Earth millenia ago and left their mark on humanity and on the landscape,as in the case of the Easter Island statues and the Nazca lines. the hills above Nazca in Peru are littered with vast 'drawings' of symbols, animals and geometric structures, whose accuracy can only be appreciated from the air, helping theorists to believe that they were etched into the soil via Flying Saucers!
ReplyDeleteYou sound skeptical.
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