As you'd expect, I love this big toy rifle from Spain released in 1968.
Its got those 007 Jolly Seven chops with a Johnny Seven vibe throughout, just my cup of cha!
It was manufactured by Spanish toy giants Jyesa and came in this marvellous box.
Baddies didn't stand a chance!
The rifle came with a detachable pistol and had sound and light effects.
It took three big batteries up the butt. You can see the Jyesa round logo here too, JYE.
It wpould have been spectacular on the shelves of Spain's toyshops in 1968 and featured in catalogues of the day like this page here, where it's shown top left.
Interestingly its very similar of not the same toy as the Leizer 2000 from Greece we've seen before.
See also my history of the Fireball XL5 rifle for another perspective of this toy gun [click on the label below].
What do you think readers?
What an impressive piece of classic childhood firepower, Woodsy. Hours of fun.
ReplyDeleteI agree Tone. I imagine its a collectible at Spanish toy fairs among local collectors. It would make a fantastic display item!
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