When I was a kid I adored Colourforms Outer Space Man. I had series 1. Alas all went the way of the trash in the early Seventies. I can't believe I didn't even keep one!
Anyways, things have moved on and the fan base for Outer Space Men has grown, particularly in the US where new companies like the Four Horse Men and new figures have emerged.
The new figures even include Outer Space Women, which certainly wasn't the case in the 1960's. There are lots of modern OSM ladies and I've picked two from the internet to highlight here.
First up is Terra Firma, the Woman from Earth.
It reminds me of a female version of Major Matt himself.
Do you like her?
Second is Astrodite, the Woman from Venus.
Astrodite appears to be based on the original Series 1 Commander Comet the man from Venus.
You can read much more about these and all the many females in the new Outer Space Man universe on Shes Fantastic, a review endorsed by the original toys' creator himself, Mel Birnkrant.
Terra Firma looks ok in general, but the visible panty line and stick on boobs make the figure a bit too sexualised to fit in with the rest of the line. Also whats going on with that ridiculous helmet? Far too big, even to accomodate he neatly coiffured hairdo. Same with Astrodite, massive helmet and ridiculously form fitting suit.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Wote. They belong in a 'Barbarella' line, rather than the Outer Space Men range.
ReplyDeleteYeh, these are ridiculous. Giant cartoon breasts do not belong on space toys. Also, why is Astrodite making those obscene gestures with her hands? I'm sure these are popular with a certain type of collector...
ReplyDeleteThese things are killer. Reminds me of the paperback book covers of my childhood. Hooterific space ladies in skin-tight spacesuits - in space! That's the stuff.
ReplyDeletePulp vixens!
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