ANOTHER LOOK AT THE SIXTEEN 12 RETRO EAGLE

Another set of previously published Sixteen 12 Eagle photos I took a while back, and this time it’s Sixteen 12’s fifth 12” Eagle release which appeared in May, 2019.

The Retro Eagle Transporter is a celebratory tribute to the fondly remembered green and chrome Dinky Eagle Transporter which appeared during the mid-seventies. 

Of course it'll never stop people asking why Dinky chose green, in the same way it'll never stop people coming up with anecdotal theories as to why! 

It even has a display plinth and acetate cover similar to the original Dinky. Obviously, it’s just a regular 16/12 White Eagle painted in the familiar Dinky colours of metallic green and gloss red, with some lovely chrome engine bells. 

The fact that unlike the original Dinky Eagle, the pod doors don’t fold open is mildly disappointing, but I’ll get over that! 

Although, I for one thought it looked great, and a nice, if offbeat addition to the set, it has to be said a few collectors didn’t see the point. But, thankfully the majority liked it, and the limited run of just 500 sold out pretty quickly.

AQUACAR

 Some old photos of my Aqua car toy I took on Southport beach. Like Woodsy"s previous post on the Amphibious Car toy, a toy like this was painted red and appeared in Thunderbirds.

Here it is making a brief appearance in the episode, The Mighty Atom. 

JUST ONE GONDOLA

 

I'm pretty sure my parents had a gondola like this.

A wooden boat that doubled as a music box and a cigarette dispenser. 

It may have even been a souvenir from the Med.

Did your folks have fancy goods like this readers?

LITTLE AND LARGE COCKNEY CABS

Hello Woodsy

Further to the Hot Wheels: Little and Large post, Mattel issued little versions of early Hot Wheels cars some years ago.

Here is one of my original Cockney Cabs from the 70's with the small version. The Cockney Cabs II range is also pictured for scale.

Terranova47

USA

REMEMBER THE FLYING BATCAVE?

 A few photos I took way back in 2016 of the Eaglemoss Flying Batcave; part of the Batman Automobilia collection.

The Flying Batcave first appeared in Detective comics #186(August 1952), and made a second appearance in Detective Comics # 317 (July 1963) 

The cockpit is fitted with pilot seats which convert into 'Whirly Bats'. Behind those is the large 'Observascope', along with a giant magnifying glass.

The Flying Batcave is not unlike the TARDIS, in that inside is impossibly packed with an array of gadgetry to help the dynamic duo fight crime above Gotham City.

Housed inside the strange looking craft is a compartment filled with observation screens to monitor the Gotham streets, below.

There's even a garage with a mini version of the Batmobile; a trophy room; sleeping quarters, and a galley.

Incredibly, it's also fitted with a giant grab-claw and electromagnet, as well as a miniature submersible!

And just for good measure, there are illuminated bat signals either side of the hull, and it can create a cloud around itself to sneak up on the villains!

Holy Incredulous!

https://projectswordtoys.blogspot.com/2016/06/eaglemoss-flying-batcave.html

THE KANTO CHOO CHOO OVERLAND EXPRESS

This is the Choo-Choo Overland Express, #5322, Kanto Toys, Japan. One of the more common of the late-model tin locomotives to come out of Japan, often confused with another “Overland Express” by the same company, but so pretty!

Rob Craig
USA

SCREENGRAB!

 Its always nice to know when someone special has checked out the blog and likes my Space: 1999 Eagle photos.

EAGLEMOSS SIDE BOOSTER EAGLE

 As I previously covered the Sixteen 12 ‘New Adam, New Eve’ episode set, which features the additional side boosters, last Monday on the blog, I thought I ‘d review the new Eaglemoss Eagle with its own side boosters.

I’ve already reviewed the first of the Eaglemoss Eagles, and I had to say the quality control was lacking in certain areas. I did manage to get it replaced, but even the replacement has its issues!

Now, I had a dilemma: Do I take a punt on the second release?

Obviously, these models are more affordable alternatives to the Sixteen 12 versions, and as Eaglemoss is constantly having flash sales, finding it at less than half its usual price was certainly an incentive.

So, what’s the verdict on their side booster version?

Out of the box at first glance it looks fine. It’s still sports its overall light grey colour, as opposed to white. Close examination, and I mean close shows that the shoulder pods are ever so slightly out of alignment, but certainly not a deal breaker. The engine bells are dark gunmetal, and like the previous version, has no internal baffles.

There’s plenty of intricate detailing, and overall on its stand, it’s a pretty good display item.

Like the transport pod, the side boosters are fixed into position. They do look quite delicate, but fairly accurate to me, considering their small size.

Here are some comparison photos between the Sixteen 12 and the Eaglemoss.

Overall, I must admit I’m happier with this model. It’s not perfect, but it doesn’t have anything like the quality control issues my original Eaglemoss Eagle Transporter had.

What I’m hoping for now is that Eaglemoss come up with a good flash sale deal on their third release, the Laboratory Eagle!