MJ'S ELECTRA TORPEDO BIKE LIGHT

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007Y4SPNO/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apan_glt_fabc_A7SWPBEX5VD51PNB6KV6 

They don't make these Torpedo lights anymore! Sad times! 

Mine was also painted the same livery as the beach cruiser I had at the time, black and red with a white pinstripe detail.

Regards!

MJ

Southcoast Base

IT WILL SOON BE

SIXTEEN 12 SWIFT SPACESHIP

 

Although it has been previously hinted, Sixteen 12 have just announced the latest addition to their Episode Collection, The Swift , the spacecraft seen in the season 2 episode, Brian the Brain.

So, as the cat is out of the bag I don’t think they’ll mind me showing some photos I’ve taken of their new Swift pre-production prototype model.

It’s a good size, some 14” long, and although my photos show their excellent 3D model, the final miniature will be a highly detailed die-cast, which will come with its own display base.

Personally, I think it looks great and perfect for anyone who wants a ready-made display piece, and doesn’t want to tackle the option of a garage kit and all that entails!

The Catacombs website explains that the original filming prop was designed by Ron Burton, and built by Martin Bower. The model was originally intended to appear as a landing ship in the Gerry Anderson TV special; Into Infinity, presumably, had it become a series.

In the Space: 1999 episode it is described as one of four support ships, serving an unnamed ‘mother ship’ for a 1996 ‘star mission’.

Back on Earth, the final product, limited to 2000 units, is scheduled for release in March 2022, and will cost £179.99, although pre-ordering saves you 10%

RANDY GRUBB'S CHROMIUM BIKE

I've been drooling over Randy Grubb's American workshop.

He's like the king of chromium plating!

In an Art Deco world Randy would be royalty. Just take a look at his chrome motorbike, the Decoson.

You can drool even more as he shows you how this beauty is constructed, as well as all his other terrific silver machines.

Do you like?

WHAT ARE YOU COLLECTING NOW?

What's hot in your house readers? What are you collecting at the moment? Maybe filling gaps? Starting something new? Tracking down that elusive final piece?

Let us know!

Star Force Box Art Origins

Hi,

re. Star Force toy box art ..

This is what I mean about the similarity. The other building is also from an Angus McKie painting but not a Hooded Swan cover.

Here's the other bit of that artwork.

Cheers

Kevin D

UK

THE THING FROM ANOTHER TOY

 

I saw this Thing online and saved the pic 'cos I thought that's right up our street.

A custom job in the style of Aurora packaging, the figure itself is more a toy than a model. Not sure what the maker used to make it. Could be an Action Man/ GI Joe.

I remember the movie itself scaring the bejebus out of me as a kid as I watched it on the telebox in black and white. Such creepy music and magnificent filming.

Did you enjoy the movie? Do you like this custom Thing?

SIXTEEN 12 MICRO EAGLES

 As a last gasp to Breakaway day here's a few photos showing the prototypes of the soon to be released (hopefully) Sixteen 12 Micro Eagles!