Hand Me Downs. Or Not!

I had a discussion with a friend recently who has some of his childhood toys still. He's 75 so we're talking about the 1950s.

It transpires that none of his children or Grandchildren want his old toys, which I found quite sad. 

Do you think this may happen to you readers, that your well-stored collections will be unwanted by family or friends one day?

Prime Time

Another small cache of characters from today's midweek outdoor sale. The September sun was shining and the toy gods were smiling!

As I've reported before, Gen1 Transformers are this year's love and today an old ragged Optimus Prime said hello Woodsy, take me home.

The rest of the gang need ID'ing and some sprucing up.

Unknown Gorilla! So Spectacular It Took One Year to Produce!

I'm remembering Konga week, with this recent re-discovery, a 1948 adventure film called Unknown Island. 

A terrific movie, with some excellent man-in-suit prehistoric monsters, and even a giant gorilla! (See pic). Unknown Island was filmed in a two-color process called CineColor, and the restored DVD at least, is excellent! 

Here's to another "Giant Monkey Week!"

Rob C

USA

Aurora Prehistoric Scenes Re-issues

Atlantis Toy & Hobby is an American model company that specialises in re-issuing old model kits by companies such as Aurora, Monogram, Revell, Lindberg, and Pyro. You can sign up for their weekly email, which provides news on up-coming kits.

I just received this - news that Atlantis are re-issuing two of the classic Aurora Prehistoric Scenes kits from the 1970s - made from the original Aurora moulds. They are described as being available 'soon', but no actual release date is given.

The kits are the Saber Tooth Tiger from 1972, and the Cave Bear from 1973. Both are 1/13th scale, and come with scenic bases.

I know that Aurora kits, and prehistoric animals, are a popular subject with Moonbase Central readers, so I thought this would be of interest.

I never had any of these kits, but I am looking forward to finally getting a chance to build them.

Above is the official Atlantis flyer announcing these kits.

Paul Adams from New Zealand

JERSEY SHORE HALF MOON FEVER

With Summer coming to an end, I have made an effort to visit nearby beach resort towns like Wildwood and Ocean City, New Jersey.

Here's some more pics of the boardwalk attractions and some new toy recruits for Monster Base! 

What do you think?

Brian F 

Monster Base 

NJ USA

OUR UPCOMING BLOG BIRTHDAY

My blog is 16 years old on the 15th September. Where do the years go?

I say 'my' blog; it wouldn't be anything without fellow writers Scoop, Wotan and our many regular guest contributors, but above all, it would have got nowhere without our readers. So thankyou very much!

So, if you would like anything of yours to appear here - articles, pictures, paintings, models, anecdotes, stories - on the 15th/ 16th September for this year's 'Bloggiversary' then just email it to to me, Scoop or Wotan Bill.

Thanks in advance and thanks for all your continued readership, support and comments.

Woodsy 🚀

THE GREAT RIDE

Saw this on Sunday. How retro is WW1?

Terranova47

USA

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Any interesting rides near you?

Pardon Me Sir is that The Scrap Behind the New Cruise?

 I liked the look of this old rocket ride; 

Image: Texas A&M Engineering

It has that Triang SpaceX Golden Astronaut vibe of Cruiser 1

You can see it being restored for a new virtual reality project here.

https://youtu.be/Nugie5p0VvA?feature=shared&t=76

Are there any retro-looking rides near you?