A final Space:1999 celebration of Breakaway day, this time it's a few photos of the wonderful Mattel Eagle, one of my favourite items of vintage 1999 merchandise.
I've always loved this toy, although I never had one or indeed I've never been near one in the flesh. It looks brilliant and I love the fact that its a toy. The interior always has a whiff of the Millennium Falcon for me for some reason. Mattel released a cracker with this big toy and I often wonder of Century 21 Toys would have done similar if they'd been still around.
It's a great toy, Woodsy. It's odd you mention the Millennium Falcon Its original design had to be changed because it was thought it looked too much like the Eagle!
I've always loved this toy, although I never had one or indeed I've never been near one in the flesh. It looks brilliant and I love the fact that its a toy. The interior always has a whiff of the Millennium Falcon for me for some reason. Mattel released a cracker with this big toy and I often wonder of Century 21 Toys would have done similar if they'd been still around.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great toy, Woodsy. It's odd you mention the Millennium Falcon Its original design had to be changed because it was thought it looked too much like the Eagle!
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