Re. your blog post on the subject, I sent you these photos of my orange Sears Super Sonic Jetliner back in 2022.
It came up here in Finland, in great working condition and with a survivor original box. It is an imposing, sizeable toy in its 62 cm long box.
Sad news, the Suomenlinna Toy Museum which featured my space toy exhibition back in 2017 has closed down after 40 years. Still reeling from the shock.
Arto
Helsinki Base
That is a really beautiful aeroplane. The overall shape is very similar to the Vickers VC-10 airliner, apart from the nose, and the double cockpit blisters. But the wings, engines, and tail are very close.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the toy museum. Such places are very special.
Simply glorious! SFZ
ReplyDeleteLets hope the museum stock doesnt just end up on ebay. What a damn shame, hope it finds a new home. Have you got room Arto? Bill
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments guys. Yes, losing our flagship toy museum is a crying shame.
ReplyDeleteBill, your question struck a nerve. Wish I had!
Sorry Arto, it was pure desperation prompted it!
DeleteThat's such an impressive vintage treasure, Arto. Stunning condition and an original box as well. Wow... certainly one I've certainly admired as a fellow collector for a long time. Well done on finding such a beautiful addition :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony, finds such as this keep me going (not an everyday occurrence!)
DeleteA gorgeous toy Arto, a work of art really. The Sears Bandai line of toys have to be the peak of modern tinplate toy making, maybe all modern toys! This is a staggering example. Thanks for sharing Arto!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you Woodsy, Sears Exclusives are the royals of tinplate (and sometimes pressed steel) toys!
ReplyDeleteYes, the royals of tinplate! I like that Arto!
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