This is, bar none, the most in-depth video review of the Palitoy Star Wars Death Star playset that I’ve ever seen. Amazing! actionjackman’s “Star Wars – Vintage Palitoy Death Star playset” video
Author: Greg Tyler
Physical and Virtual Reproductions/Replicas of Vintage Star Wars Palitoy Death Star Playset
Recently I discovered two new “reproductions” of the classic Star Wars Death Star playset made by Palitoy. A Star Wars fan called “samuraiman691” (eBay seller ID: “samuraiman69”) has made and sold cool-looking physical replicas of this playset. I don’t know whether they are still available — or if they are, how much they might cost. […]
Robotech SDF-1 Playset(s)
Beginning in 1985 Matchbox, a toy company most well known for its small, die-cast cars and related toys, released numerous toys based on the animated television series Robotech. Since the company had released the first Voltron toys the year before, and toy company Panosh Place released a line of Voltron action figures and related toys […]
Voltron Action Figure Toyline… On Steroids
In 1985 toy company Panosh Place released its first and only wave of action figure-related toys related to the animated television series Voltron: Defender of the Universe. A second wave, which was planned for a 1986 release, never materialized… but what if it did? What if Panosh Place’s Voltron toy line had been as enduring […]
Build Your Own Sci-Fi Playsets!
Here are some fun links to help imaginative children of all ages to build their own science-fiction playsets. Outer-Space Station (from Woman’s Day magazine, 1978) Hoth and Dagobah Playsets from The Empire Strikes Back (from Woman’s Day magazine, 1980) Build Your Own Space Station Playset! (eBook — costs $4.99)