Old toy rocket- 50s-70s

[SpaceCrawler]

I'm trying to find out who made this rocket (this one is missing the nose cone). Actually I'm looking for one like it (I got this photo from an eBay auction that I missed out on). I seem to remember getting a space playset as a kid with this and a bunch of other "spacey" bits and pieces, some from the old Fireball XL5 molds, etc.

If anyone has any rockets like this or parts that came in play sets let me know.



Sean

[SpaceCrawler]

Bumping this thread for any help.

Sean

[Seriousin]

I definitely had this rocket (or a knockoff) as a child during the mid '70s. I never received any hand-me-down toys growing up, so it had to have been purchased new during that time.

I remember there being a top piece/capsule that would fly off when that blue lever was clicked. Many times the spring attached to the lever would go flying off too. I believe it may also have included a white astronaut - because since there was no door for him - I do recall shoving him up the hollow tail piece for adventures.

Can't remember anything else.

[Gorn Captain]

Too bad we can't make out a factory mark. Something to put us on the right track.

[SpaceCrawler]

More photos and info I found. This is the one I had when I was a kid (at least it had the same nose cone and "satellites"). If anyone ever sees one let me know:





Sean

[mazinz]

weren't some of these used as party favors for birthday cakes and such? I seem to recall seeing such items in bakeries as well as the "party" aisle in stores back then

perhaps searching for them with "party favor" in the title on ebay and not under the toy section might bring something up?

[libby 1957dog]

not sure if thes are of intrest the small boxed set is i think late 1960s the loose rocket about the same ,but the large boxed set is i would think early 1960s ,it seems similar to the MPC fireball xl5 play set in as much spring loaded rockets transporter truck various figure and the way the box is constructed and printed ,it as complete as i can tell even has some unused transfers and instructions ,please lmk if you know thee set or are interested in owning them ,