Wholly new to me, here's the Carrera Aerial Jet set, a sort of monorail race toy, which is so cool its untrue.
The box art of this set is fabulous with its glowing shot of the racing jets.
Looking a lot like a Scalextric set inside, with that thick polystyrene tray, I suppose Carrera can be seen as a slot car type toy. I'm sure I've seen Carrera racing car layouts.
Here's a short clip I found on YT of this jet set!
For spaceniks like us there was also a Carrera Jet Apollo set!
The box art is a bit minimalist I feel.
I love the Apollo capsule and the grey moon globe! Reminds me of other space toys with moons!
Here's another YT clip, this one of this Apollo set. I've shortened this but its much longer online.
What do you think?
Anyone have Carrera Jet sets?
I think I sent you some information on this range a while back. It included various jets, a Bucker Jungmeister biplane, F-100 Super Sabre, and the Apollo. At least some of the models had working features, such as firing missiles and a working ejection seat. They look like great fun.
ReplyDeleteThe blue plane is a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, while the white one is a French Mirage - both in US markings, with the star and bar insignia above both wings - it should only be above the port wing.
Thanks Paul. I'll have to check your info. I'm so forgetful!
ReplyDeleteOooh! Anything with plastic moonscapes has me!
ReplyDeleteThey are very cool arent they!
ReplyDeleteAnything running on a track is AOK to me!
ReplyDeleteMonorails! What happened to them!
ReplyDeleteHere you can find some nice jet pictures:
ReplyDeletehttps://forum.carrerarennbahn.de/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=4177
and
https://forum.carrerarennbahn.de/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4991
and
https://forum.carrerarennbahn.de/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3792
Best regards
Markus
Thanks for the links Markus, amazing shots and what a toy!
DeleteI have one! The Carrera Aerial
ReplyDeletefabulous! Send us some snaps! Email at the bottom.
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