I loved the Space series of LEGOs. Pictured above is the set I lusted after and never got — the Monorail Transport System. [le sigh] I did, however, own the Cosmic Laser Launcher, pictured below! I still own all of my LEGO Space sets; they helped me dream big when I was still little, and I look forward to passing them on! Link = the most awesomest LEGO Space resource OF ALL TIME. (Yes, I’m nerding out here.)
This popped up under a search in Google Shopping: a space shuttle-themed bunkbed. Where was THIS when I was growing up? Does it come in a queen??
A 1977 lunchbox (with thermos) by King Seely. Worth almost $200, according to one site!
…I seem to have lost the description of this lunch box. Therefore, I make up my own:
Representing the Air Force in space, Colonel Ed McCauley has a smart red ray pistol and a determined gaze. This dashing young redhead enjoys free-fall, tethered space walks, and defending Earth from outside forces.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History presents a history of the lunch box, with a section specifically for cowboys and astronauts. Today’s box features art from Tom Corbett: Space Cadet.
Comic books, radio shows, and television introduced a cast of action characters to American school children. Fearless champions of a mythical Old West joined with explorers of outer space on the illustrated metal lunch box and its companion drink container.
The steel box had reached its ideal form. Change shifted to the action circulating around all sides of the two containers. Manufacturers competed for rights to the latest horseback hero or starship warrior.
Vintage 1969 instructions for making space puppets — large-size scans for printing. Make your own Mandy Martians and Andy Astronauts, entertain your friends!
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