MYSTERIES OF THE UNIVERSE UFO MINIATURE TOY SETS: NAZCAS INLUDED

This series of little carded plastic UFO sets have always interested me.

I saw them again on Ebay with martian-eye-watering prices!

There were 3 sets by Uni-King Toys from 1996.

They were called UFO Mysteries of the Universe.

They have a Polly Pocket/ Mighty Max vibe going on.

Whats particularly interesting for me is how they include small 'slabs' of the Nazca lines, which I loved as a kid. One of the world's greatest ancient mysteries - Von Daniken thought they were UFO runways! Superb!

Along with the Nazca lines there's a smart green spacecraft.

There are 3 different sets.

The 3 sets are based on 3 different UFO shapes.

The Nazca lines feature on the card back as well. Extra info! What fun!

I see Peterkin are the importer. Who are they?

What do you think of these toys readers?

Do you know about the Nazca lines?

PLEASE DO NOT ADJUST YOUR SET

ITS NOT A

BUT IT IS THE FINAL DAY OF THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY BASH!

'FRAID SO READERS!

Time for Re-Entry

Thats all for tonight folks, join us for the big finale tomorrow!

BOX CLEVER

Woodsy's comments about box art etc reminded me of a recent foray into that department myself. As a huge Micronauts fan, one of the great things about the later releases was the beautiful Ken Kelly artwork. Kelly studied under the great Frank Frazetta and his Micronauts artwork is sublime. 

A favourite of mine is the box art for the Terraphant, an elaphantine tank. Kelly depicts it rolling over a war torn landscape, piloted by Micronauts aliens. When I got a new Teeraphant recently, loose, I decided to try and recreate the art using the actual toys. With the help of a little photoshop to take out the background under the tracks, add a stray planet and a few laser beams, heres the final product!