As an addendum to my previous Matchbox Stingray post from yesterday, here's some photos of three small Stingray models I have, including the Matchbox, which does seem to be reasonably popular with some of you.. The first is the Bandai Mattel die-cast Stingray dated 2001. The smallest I have, and coming in at 80 mm, or just under 3".
The second, also dated from 2001 is the more detailed plastic version from Konami which is slightly longer at 97 mm, or just under 4".
Finally, my recently blogged die-cast Matchbox Stingray from 1992, which is 100 mm, or 4". Not as detailed, but as it's intended as a toy, much more durable. ( apart from the periscope!)
Here's a couple of photos showing them in comparison to each other.
Beautiful. There have certainly been a large number of Stingray models and toys over the years, although it seems little else from this series ? Thank you.
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DeleteYou've got me thinking of other Stingray merchandise now, apart from Stingray models.
Off the top of my head there's three mechanical fish models I can think of - the tin Lakeside one, the Konami and the Matchbox one of course. I remember the Stingray bedroom slippers, and the swimming ring. There was a painting by numbers set, and a set of felt tips. Cadet sweet Cigarette Cards and 2 paperback books. 2 annuals and some hardback story books. A TV21 comic Stingray special, and a Stingray board game. I seem to think there's a kids Troy Tempest outfit. Colouring, press out, knitting and puzzle books. Toothbrushes.. Come on folks help me out here. Can any of you lot think of more, apart from models of Stingray?
Just remembered, there were the theme recording, and sheet music, plus the Century 21 records, Marina Speaks, A Trip to Marineville and Into Action with Troy Tempest.
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DeleteStingray was such a sublime design, probably one of the best in the whole Supermarionation canon. I had both of the Midori model kits back in the 60s (Small with rubber band propulsion, and Large with electric motor) and found out soon enough that Stingray is a real bear to paint correctly! I would have loved to have access to these ready-made toys back in the day, leaving the paint job to the experts!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the Stingray paint scheme, Zigg. Painting my large Comet Miniature Stingray kit was a bit of a challenge.
DeleteInterestingly, your Mattel Stingray seems only to have the name written on one side the same as the Matchbox one, whereas the two Mattel ones that I have have Stingray written on both sides. I don't have the Konami model, but I do have two of their Fireball XL5.
ReplyDelete(Or is the Stingray name not visible on the other side of the Mattel one because of the angle?)
ReplyDeleteThat's right, Kid. The name is on both sides.
DeleteI had the 1960s Stingray water pistol.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I wanted a Stingray to play with in the bath, so my dad cut off the pistol grip, leaving a Stingray with a big hole in the bottom.
But guess what? The hole enabled the rest of the toy to be placed on the surface of the bath water, and then slowly submerge, just like the real thing !
I was one happy little boy.
Mish.
Result, Mish! I had one of those water pistols myself, great looking Stingray, not a good looking water pistol, though.;D
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