Luckily the one top left in the box was reissued around 20 years ago in the US so I have that. Back in the 50's I think I had the one on the right in the UK issued by Tudor Rose.
Looking at the images again, it strikes me that the ship top left bears a structural resemblance to the title vehicle in Gerry Anderson's 1964 "Supermarionation" series, 'Stingray': the ribbed propulsion unit at the back, the lateral fins rear and amidships, the finned, windowed superstructure...
And this predates the TV series (which I think entered production in 1962)!
Good luck with your quest, Ed. Australian versions seem to be quite hard to come by. Got a set of four Space Flyers, still looking for the Atomic Space Ship.
Wow! I've never seen a boxed set before. I recall from my dim distant past having an old gold X200 and a red bronze X400 from my Granville Swap Meet days. I've no idea where they are now!
Luckily the one top left in the box was reissued around 20 years ago in the US so I have that. Back in the 50's I think I had the one on the right in the UK issued by Tudor Rose.
ReplyDeleteThe X-200 Space Ranger was also included in the boxed deluxe edition of the seminal book on plastic space toys, Blast Off!
DeleteThat is so beautiful. Never had any of those toys.
ReplyDeleteThanks again, Paul.
DeleteI have never seen these before and, I have so say, they are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteDesigned and created with great care -- so stylish!
Real vehicles for a child's imagination.
Thank you for sharing the photos -- and congratulations on having these in your collection -- and in such immaculate condition!
Dal C.
Thanks Dal, happy to bring these wondrous space ships to your attention.
DeleteLooking at the images again, it strikes me that the ship top left bears a structural resemblance to the title vehicle in Gerry Anderson's 1964 "Supermarionation" series, 'Stingray': the ribbed propulsion unit at the back, the lateral fins rear and amidships, the finned, windowed superstructure...
DeleteAnd this predates the TV series (which I think entered production in 1962)!
Or am I hallucinating?
:-)
Dal C.
Interesting comparison Dal, I can see what you mean. These Pyros are from the 1950's so well predate Stingray.
DeleteThe big one always makes me think of a Bat plane!
ReplyDeleteNow that you said it! Yes, Bat plane X-400!
DeleteYep, thanks for sharing this wondrous set Arto!
ReplyDeleteI just used the same word! Yes, wondrous indeed!
DeleteI've got this set as well. My next goal is to try and get the Australian Moldex version of the X-200.
ReplyDeleteThat glorious set of toys is a heart attack in a box! WOW! SFZ
ReplyDeleteThanks Rob, couldn't have said it better!
DeleteGood luck with your quest, Ed. Australian versions seem to be quite hard to come by. Got a set of four Space Flyers, still looking for the Atomic Space Ship.
ReplyDeleteTrue Arto, it's been years since one became available. The problem is, when they do come up for sale they're usually well over my meager budget!
DeleteWow! I've never seen a boxed set before. I recall from my dim distant past having an old gold X200 and a red bronze X400 from my Granville Swap Meet days.
ReplyDeleteI've no idea where they are now!
They would be great to see if the ever turn up Looey!
DeleteI hope you will unearth those fabulous X space ships again, Lewis!
ReplyDeleteI've just seen on Etsy that you can buy repro canopy blisters for the X-300 and 200, around $50 a pop from one Big Al!
ReplyDeleteHave you got the Tudor Rose X-200 Arto?
ReplyDeleteGot the Pyro and Kleeware versions, but not the Tudor Rose one yet Woodsy.
DeleteIt's just a matter of time ... And space!
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