Molab Squad

Back when breakfast was fun and a bowl of cereal held more promise than some tooth rotting sugary slop, Kelloggs was regularly including little toys in the packs. The Space Age range were a milestone for me as they caught the spirit of the time perfectly and included some of the best premiums ever. 

My first ever box, back in about 1970 gave me my first kit, a green Molab. I was so excited by this neat little craft, that I later saw on other artwork and eventually in the Spacex II range. But at the time, the little 2" model was a godsend and travelled in my pocket to schooeveryday to explore the playground. 

Soon after, I got the Rocket Transporter, but as I wouldn't eat the cereal, my supply soon dried up.I did manage to get the Atlas Rocket on a pad and a mate had the super fragile LEM.

 Many decades later, I found a replacement model Molab in orange and a new transporter and the supercool Space Station.

Just this week, I managed to acquire a fab red Molab too, which just needed a new aerial. My original green Molab has suffered greatly over the years, with replacement wheels glued on and a hamfisted attempt to cram a spacex pilot inside.

Nowdays, I am amazed that these delicate little models were included in cereal boxes at all!