Galactic Game Room

Trio of classic games

Just got a Convertors TILT pinball machine off of eBay and had to show it off. I also scored 2 candy holders in the shape of classic arcade games, and the scene was complete. Never was a Pac-Man or Space Invaders fan, but these do go well with the pinball game.

Kinder Egg 1957 Mercedes 300SL

I love Kinder Eggs, but, unfortunately due to FDA regulations they are not sold in the States. I usually can score some if I or someone I know goes to Europe, but that is rare. And being the kind soul that I am I usually give some of my precious stash to nieces and nephews. 

The toys inside the eggs vary wildly as to quality, and there are some true gems. This is a toy I picked up some years back, so not sure of the series its part of. It appears to be a 1957 Mercedes 300SL. There is no Mercedes badge on the toy, but if it isn't the 300SL, it's a good knock-off. The scale is around HO, or 1/87.

Hot Wheels Planet Micro Military

More items from the collection that I'm shedding. Hot Wheels, in response to Micro Machines by Galoob, released its Planet Micro line. Didn't seem to last too long.

Here is the complete set (I believe - it's been some time since I bought it).

The figures aren't that impressive, with the center bloke holding what I assume to be a ground to air missile.

Train Layout - Children's Museum

More photos from the Children's Museum. It has a smallish O scale set up with some vintage Lionel pieces. The rock work on the scenery is impressive.

More Military Toys - Micro Machines

I had picked up a couple of sets of the Micro Machines. I liked the detail on the small scale toys, and liked the subject matter (still do). But need to free up space, so again, off to eBay.

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 Got rid of the packaging years ago.

This set came with 2 figures, a FT 17, Fokker Dr 1, and Sopwith Camel.

21st Century Toys Flakpanzer IV Mobelwagen Anti-Aircraft Vehicle

I am going through my stuff and am trying to "right size" my collection. While this is a great display piece, it no longer fits my current interests. So off to eBay it goes. It is a 1/32 scale diecast Mobelwagen by 21st Century Toys.

Ruben Wells engine

The Ruben Wells is a steam engine on permanent display at the Indianapolis Children's Museum. Per Wikipedia:

The Reuben Wells is a helper locomotive that was built in 1868. It was designed to push train cars up the 5.89% incline of Madison Hill in Madison, Indiana, the steepest segment of standard-gauge main-track in the United States. Weighing 55 short tons (50 t), it was the most powerful locomotive in the world at the time. It is 35 feet (11 m) long. The train is named after its designer, engineer Reuben Wells.

The display area is so dark its a challenge to get a decent photo.