Archive for February, 2006

Toys I Wish I Still Had #4: Space: 1999 Eagle Transporter

February 7, 2006, 9:52 pm

Definitely the largest toy on my list is the Space: 1999 Eagle Transporter by Mattel. At two-feet long, it was very difficult to play with without hitting something, but I was willing to make that sacrifice. I watched the show religiously (back then, any science-fiction on television beyond Star Trek repeats was a rarity), despite [...]

Toys I Wish I Still Had #5: Silver Knight/Gold Knight

February 1, 2006, 7:40 pm

Strictly speaking, I didn’t actually own either the Silver or Gold Knight (or Johnny West, for that matter). They belonged to my brothers, John and Tom. But, as I’ve mentioned, I inherited various toys from them. Sometimes, though, they really didn’t want to give them up. The Marx Noble Knights were such cool toys that [...]