away in a ranger

This is the Ranger by Nichimo of Japan.

It was the forerunner of the Century 21 Project SWORD Moon Ranger.

Anyone got one?

What does JUSPI-5 mean?

lofty rockets topped with jets

I saw the above painting on Pinterest. I don't know its origin but I immediately thought...Yes!

It looks a little like this Tri-ang SpaceX advert from a comic showing Mobile Launch Pads and the never seen Rocket Carrier.

Have you got any SpaceX or Golden Astronaut toys?

Mystery old illustration

      Hi Woodsy,  I am trying to find information on an old illustration I have , I seem to recall seeing it when I was young , I am thinking maybe Eagle Annual ??? , Can anybody help me place where it was used. 

Kind Regards, 

                          Mike Berry 

kevin's scratch built thunderbird 1 and 2

Hi

just took some photos so thought I'd share them.

Take care,

Kevin

mego to the toy shop and buy superheroes please!

Hey Woodsy.

These are my childhood Mego figures. Some good guys,some bad guys, Frankenstein's Monster, Dracula and a POTA Soldier Ape.

Brian in NJ, USA

3d printed space wheels

Woodsy, the other day you were discussing 3d printed parts. For future toy conversions, here is a familiar 3" 3d printed wheel you might recognize. 

A friend designed this print file for me that is set up to print 3" or 6" moon wheels, depending on the size of the project.

Bob Aucutt

baloks blog

During recent Yuletide ambling across the cyberscape I chanced upon some gorgeous images of Spaceniks, Capsenauts and other small figures on this lovely 'blog' on Imgrum [apologies for the pesky pop-up adverts]:

http://www.imgrum.org/user/baloksblog/2539645620

One LP spaceman sneaked in too:

Alas I don't seem to be able to use the search on Imgrum.

Have you any small toy astronauts?

silent hill second time round

What's the story behind Silent Hill?

I saw it at the flicks and didn't get on with it at all in 2006.

Saw it on the box last night and found it much more appealing the second chew.

It reminded me of Poltergeist 2 with the trapped brethren seething with hate for the living.

The most interesting character in Silent Hill I found was the huge butcher guy wielding his mammoth sword. Who was he?

His wedge-shaped head reminded me of Torquemada in 2000AD comics. Are they related?

What do you think of Silent Hill. Were there any collectables?