- Nylint Miscellaneous Toys
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| #3500 - Count Down Missile Launcher - 1971-73 |
The #3500 Count Down Rocket Launcher seems almost totally out of sync with the rest of the Nylint
line. But, it was clever. It was also fragile. Finding a complete, unbroken example is getting tougher.
By the way, the colors of the various brands of rockets were not always consistent from set to set.
line. But, it was clever. It was also fragile. Finding a complete, unbroken example is getting tougher.
By the way, the colors of the various brands of rockets were not always consistent from set to set.
A particularly vulnerable piece on this set was the rocket lifting tower. Its tall slender profile made it
the most likely piece to be snapped off by a careless "rocketeer." When carefully operated it was
used to remove each rocket from its temporary stand and move it into the firing position. Easier said
than done.
the most likely piece to be snapped off by a careless "rocketeer." When carefully operated it was
used to remove each rocket from its temporary stand and move it into the firing position. Easier said
than done.
First "World Famous" phrase seen on a Nylint
toy.
toy.
Some dials were white. A bell rang as each
number was "counted down" before launch.
number was "counted down" before launch.
Another nifty feature is this "Stand Clear" sign that automatically raises as the count down proceeds,
giving everyone ample warning to keep their head out of the way.
giving everyone ample warning to keep their head out of the way.
