UFO Commander 7

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As a kid, my grandparents gifted me a Jeek Tunneln for Christmas, on that side of the family I was one of eight, so I always ended up with surprising gifts I initially would question and later treasure, none so much as this toy.

The vehicle had no backstory but me being inspired heavily by daily doses of "Star Blazers" had a crew and a full story arc that summer.

I was shocked to discover that Japanese toy maker Shinsei actually did an elaborate comic book for each vehicle, describing the back story and what everything did. I didn't see this as a kid but would have enjoyed it.

I think I have a new obsession.

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[toothaction]

Swoon!

Too tired to type more right now, but somebody poke me tomorrow and I'll tell you my related story.

Great share, bossman.

[Brown Bear]

Never seen this ad before but pretty sure UFO Commander #5 used to live in my neighborhood.

[Megotastrophe]

Space razor discharger...man they take shaving seriously.

[acrovader]

I have Valcan-I and Brain-III

[cjefferys]

Those are great toys. I distinctly remember playing with the Jeek Tunneln and Blue Silver when I was a kid. I don't remember buying them or getting them as a gift, so they must have belonged to a friend of mine.

[J.B.]

There's a special place in my heart for vintage Japanese diecast toys. These two scoundrels are most desirable.