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I guess it would would help if I had a picture of this toy, but I don't. I'll try to describe it the best I can.
Back around 1984 or 1985, there was this unusual, brown, battery-operated "space tank" toy, that- I think, was an one-off. I remember my mom buying it for me from Gimbels. On the cover of the box of the toy, it had a picture of a Kenner TIE fighter pilot riding in it's "cockpit" (which is strange, since this wasn't a Star Wars toy, nor was it made by Kenner). I remember thinking, as a kid, that it kind of seemed generic, there wasn't a line of figures or other vehicles to go along with it.
Several years ago, some toy collector website featured some catalogs from J.C. Penny's or Sears that featured this toy in its Christmas toy section. I really wish I made a note of what it was. Then, a year or so later, another toy collector site that featured some oddball, obscure (Japanese?) toys, had a picture of it, along with several other similar vehicles. Which got me thinking that the toy I got from Gimbels was a bootleg, or knockoff some sort.
I have long since parted ways with the toy. But, I'm really curious what it was, and if there are more like it, or if it is from a line of toys imported from Asia.
I tried using google, but I really couldn't find the right search words. It really was like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
Which leads me back to here. I was wondering if anyone here had this toy, or know what it is...? I can't remember if it had motorized wheels on the bottom or if the "treads" on the side flipped-over as it moved. It was a rather awkward toy, and somewhat bland.
Anyone here that might have any info to share on this toy would be greatly appreciated.
Back around 1984 or 1985, there was this unusual, brown, battery-operated "space tank" toy, that- I think, was an one-off. I remember my mom buying it for me from Gimbels. On the cover of the box of the toy, it had a picture of a Kenner TIE fighter pilot riding in it's "cockpit" (which is strange, since this wasn't a Star Wars toy, nor was it made by Kenner). I remember thinking, as a kid, that it kind of seemed generic, there wasn't a line of figures or other vehicles to go along with it.
Several years ago, some toy collector website featured some catalogs from J.C. Penny's or Sears that featured this toy in its Christmas toy section. I really wish I made a note of what it was. Then, a year or so later, another toy collector site that featured some oddball, obscure (Japanese?) toys, had a picture of it, along with several other similar vehicles. Which got me thinking that the toy I got from Gimbels was a bootleg, or knockoff some sort.
I have long since parted ways with the toy. But, I'm really curious what it was, and if there are more like it, or if it is from a line of toys imported from Asia.
I tried using google, but I really couldn't find the right search words. It really was like trying to find a needle in a haystack.
Which leads me back to here. I was wondering if anyone here had this toy, or know what it is...? I can't remember if it had motorized wheels on the bottom or if the "treads" on the side flipped-over as it moved. It was a rather awkward toy, and somewhat bland.
Anyone here that might have any info to share on this toy would be greatly appreciated.
British by birth....English by the grace of God. 
Yes Jamie...it is big isn't it....
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