Space 1999 Eagle by Mattel 1976

[Tristan]

Thanks david b, definately let you know what happens. As far as the landing gear go, I took toothpaste caps and taped them to the top of the stem of the landing pad and re-inserted into the side pod. If you check out my pics in the gallery, you will notice the Eagle stands at a decent height. I think MattelMike did the custom Mattel Hawk and used a Tonka race car driver as the new pilot. Im hoping to pick one of these up and check and see how easy it fits into the CM of the EAGLE. I have tried FP AP Race driver-just a tad too big, some effort to put him in the pilot seat. GI JOEs are bit too big even the ARAH ones, I did use a speed racer figure that is actually just about perfect and it has great articulation-bends knees and elbows and does fit into the FP AP ATV aka moon buggy.

[Wee67]

Some of you have seen this before, but this is me at my Grandma's for Christmas. Check out the box in the back

[kennermike]

man who ressurected this old thread ? wow! Im not a customizer I think when started this thread I was thinking of starting to collect this line but never did

[Tristan]

Lovin that box in the background Wee67. Sorry MattelMike, Im responsible. I thought you were CollectinMike from Eagletransporter.com forum. He comes from the same area. He has made some amazing customs. So far I have seen the Rescue Eagle in the Mattel version and also a very cool MATTEL HAWK custom that you would love just as much as the Eagle 1--see my photos.

[TrueDave]

A kid at schol had one. I didnt know what it was til I was a teen. I've had one but it looks like one of the best spaceships for 3 3/4 figures ever.

[Doc]

I had one and it was pure heaven. I wish it would have survived the test of time. I also had the 3 large figures and the Moonbase Alpha control thing. I wish that would have been better. The graphics were nice clips from the show and a little bulb lite it up but so what?

It would have been great if the eagle figures were more articulate or the large figures had more to them.

[Mok]

I had one once too , AND I so wish to have another .

[actjac01]

Both a childhood friend and I each had one back in '76.
What fun we had landing our 'eagles' in vacant lots around our neighborhood.
Total blast!

[J.B.]

My parents bought one for me at Thrifty's. It was waitin' for me at the check-out stand. You So. Cal. maniacs may remember Thrifty's for their killer ice-cream.

[Tristan]

I recently got a somewhat decent box off of ebay, Ill check with my printer friend on Tuesday to see if anyone is interested in reproduction boxes or possibly poster art.

[david_b]

Thanks much Tristan ~

Also, if anyone needs the link to JBOT waterslide decals for the Mattel Eagles (and other sizes..), here's the link: JBOT Decals - EAGLE - Space: 1999

Superb quality and detail all around, plus the life-support pack decals/space suit patches as well..



Checkout the decals for other sci-fi ships as well.


david_b