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    Museum Robot
    • May 9, 2007
    • 5788

    The First Star Trek Action Figure



    Something that didn't get mentioned in the recent "The Toys That Made us" was the first Star Trek action figure wasn't of Kirk or Spock it was of Janice Rand?



    This Japanese toy line is something I've seen in small black and white catalogs since I was a teenager but at the recent MegoMeet celebration I got to hold one and stupidly not buy this? What is up with me?




    In 1966, A Japanese toy company decided to make a series of fashion dolls based on the ladies from various genre shows like Tara King from the Avengers, Agent 99 from Get Smart and Janice Rand from Star Trek.


    None of this was licensed and let's face it, it ain't a stunning likeness but the little Star Fleet uniform (complete with accurate insignia) is adorable.


    My thanks to Corey for letting me share this, it kind of haunts me I didn't grab this....




    For more Fashion Mockery and 70's toy love visit us at Plaid Stallions.com


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  • Earth 2 Chris
    Verbose Member
    • Mar 7, 2004
    • 32498

    #2
    Wow, I wish I had seen this at the Meet! It's so early it's based on publicity photos before the show even started to air!

    Chris
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    • palitoy
      live. laugh. lisa needs braces
      • Jun 16, 2001
      • 59204

      #3
      Here's a blog with all the TV and movie ladies. Some fun choices.

      Places to find PlaidStallions online: https://linktr.ee/Plaidstallions

      Buy Toy-Ventures Magazine here:
      http://www.plaidstallions.com/reboot/shop

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      • Hedji
        Citizen of Gotham
        • Nov 17, 2012
        • 7246

        #4
        Okay, this is just absolutely phenomenal!!! There's surprisingly so much they got right with the details. Toy history like this is just mind-blowing. Thank you for sharing this with everyone.

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        • jwyblejr
          galactic yo-yo
          • Apr 6, 2006
          • 11141

          #5
          Originally posted by palitoy
          Here's a blog with all the TV and movie ladies. Some fun choices.

          http://brownboxdoll.blogspot.com/

          That is one skimpy top Mary Ann is wearing.

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          • Earth 2 Chris
            Verbose Member
            • Mar 7, 2004
            • 32498

            #6
            The only time in history Miss Hathaway was considered glamourous.

            Chris
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            • cjefferys
              Duke of Gloat
              • Apr 23, 2006
              • 10180

              #7
              Whoa, I have never heard of these before. I'm guessing that they were made in Japan for the US market (as I'm pretty certain that some of those TV shows never aired in Japan in the 60's). It's funny, at the Meet I was talking with Corey about the 60's Japanese Lost in Space dolls made by Marusan but I didn't even notice this on his table. How much was he selling it for?

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              • TrekStar
                Trek or Treat
                • Jan 20, 2011
                • 8354

                #8
                These are interesting, were they ever released in the U.S.? the Beverly Owen Marilyn Munster is my favorite, plus I thought she was much prettier than Pat Priest.
                Last edited by TrekStar; Jun 13, '18, 9:47 PM.

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                • UnderdogDJLSW
                  To Fear is Not Logical...
                  • Feb 17, 2008
                  • 4883

                  #9
                  Totally fascinated by the choices.
                  It's all good!

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                  • Mikey
                    Verbose Member
                    • Aug 9, 2001
                    • 47242

                    #10
                    Wasn't there Lost in Space dolls similar to the ones mentioned ?

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                    • Falstaff13
                      Persistent Member
                      • May 28, 2008
                      • 1251

                      #11
                      I love these and the selection of characters. I had no idea about any of them and am now very tempted to try and find Tara King!
                      Hugh H. Davis

                      Wanted: Legends of the West (Empire & Excel) and other western historically-based figures. Send me an offer.
                      Also interested in figures based on literary characters.

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