I was fascinated by the detail of this online gallery for one boxed toy, the US Rocket. A battery-fired plastic rocket with parachute, each component is lovingly photographed. The most interesting item is the box of engines and wires, which we don't see, just the box, the contents of which were made in Macau. Having never had anything like it I have no idea really how this worked.
Its a strange title, US Rocket. Bland, non-specific, but overall the toy recalls the JR21 Quercetti Tor and Fireball XL5 rocketry missiles seen on the blog.
What do you think of the US Rocket? Were you a rocketeer?
https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/rocket-flying-model--us-rocket/nasm_A19930629000
This item is in the collection of the US National Air and Space Museum, which is certainly pretty impressive. The description says Country of Origin: United Kingdom, but this does not match what is on the box. The box says made in the Crown Colony of Hong Kong, with the rocket motors made in Macau. I know little of model rocketry, but I am assuming the motors are solid fuel. I would also assume that the batteries would provide an electrical current to ignite the motors. The instructions certainly hammer home the message to only use under adult supervision.
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul. I hadn't seen the UK connection. So its a British toy. I certainly have never seen one. I was never into rocketry and didn't know any kids who were. I missed out I think!
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