Who Is LHT And What Are They To AHI?

[Wee67]

I was excited thinking I had come across an AHI Batcopter for $30. A closer look determined that it wasn't AHI, but rather a company called LHT. There were differences in the details, but the item was basically the same product.

I found some references to a "Len Hunter Trading" company and some Australian addresses, but no information. Does anyone know who they were? Did they have a Mego/Palitoy type relationship in Australia or did LHT pick the AHI products at some point? Any info would be appreciated.


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[Mr.Marion]

https://youtu.be/9vlM1ekJ144

[palitoy]

Australian distributor of toys, I believe they just used some existing AHI molds in the 80s. They were AHI molds but late 80s style guide card art, like this:

[palitoy]

And of course, they also used some old Mego molds:

[Wee67]

Thanks, Brian. I literally just sat down in front of my computer with your book. I figured if you hadn't responded yet, the answer might be there.

Do you think $30 is a good deal for the LHT Batcopter? I'll still probably let it sit as I'd rather pay ten times that for an AHI.

[palitoy]

My book doesn't have piles of answers like that, I wish I had gone deeper. I think $30 is fair and square for any of this stuff to be honest.

[ScottA]

I have the bendy but have never seen the parachutist before. Cool to see.