3M (Martian Metals & Minerals) started a mining operation on Mars.The operation relies primarily on robots to keep costs down.
Shinsei produced a series of 8 diecast robots, 5 of which are construction-themed. I have acquired 6 of the 8 toys, and had many of these as a lad. Airfix astronauts may not be the right scale, but look good to me.
Mountains go with a Christmas village display (hence the snow); the rock face being worked is part of a Matchbox construction playset. I was going to shoot these photos outside, but it started to rain
All of the construction robots have a couple of points of articulation and moving tracks. They each have at least one firing missile for defense.
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| Front of Jeek Tunneln |
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| Foreman stops by. |
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| Reconnaissance Ship. |
Tonka tried to capitalize on the sci-fi phenomenon of the 70s by releasing a series of playsets with diecast vehicles and plastic accessories. I'd say that Space 1999 played a role in inspiring this toy. Looks good next to 1/72 figures.
Another diecast space ship from Tonka.
Finally, a toy based on the Star Tours ride at Disney - the Starspeeder 3000. Has a pull-back motor. A little small for 1/72, but a good way to transport the miners back to base.
3 comments:
I love this little storyline. Looks great. Those old SpaceX toys really fit the mining theme too.
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Woodsy,
Love your blog - generally lurk over on it 2-3 times a week. Makes me wish I grew up in the UK rather than central Indiana.
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