Model maestro and Blakes 7 aficionado Kevin Davies has made a score with another of the elusive Jotastar Blakes 7 toys. Originally released by Blue Box, the simple friction driven toys were branded to fit in with the tv series as a marketing tie in.
The range includes a saucer which looks very like some of the ships in the series and may have influenced Jotastar's decision to use the Blue Box range as the basis of the tie in.
Kev reports that he had all four of the vehicles over the years, but now just has two! The saucer and the second rocket are now in his sights!
All lovely toys, from a programme I have yet to see! Funny how all of these space toys were considered throwaway junk back in the day, and now they are as precious rare jewels! SFZ
ReplyDeleteIt's available on dvd soon, Zig. I was never a fan, really as it was too political and dry for me!
DeleteDry?, dry?!!!? Well, it was political, that's true! It's been out on DVD for years, the first season is due out on blu ray next month.
ReplyDeleteTheres a saucer on ebay uk now a snip at £98.
ReplyDeleteThanks, indeed there is, possibly a bit too much of a snip for me! I have, in the past, bought original, screen used Blake's 7 costumes for less!
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