It is funny how something, such as recalling spending time with toys you forgot about, comes back to you. I never expected to notice something about that blue Z28 style car there with the t-tops! The body appears to be identical to two cars I was given by some distant relative, and though neither were moulded in that color plastic, I feel like I can hold it.

One was this off red-pink awful color, black interior and it did not have the windows in the front or back nor in the t-tops. It was really ugly and eventually met its demise due to trying to give it a radio (mono). But, that was okay because the wheels fit the other one, and it was cooler anyway because it was black with a light beige interior and was complete with all windows, yet not the t-tops! That bothered the hell out of me of not having the option of being able to have windows there, it could rain, ya know? I would put clear tape over them.

Also, the cars I had did not have the badass cannon or whatever that is on the hood there, though the moulded hood-scoop is the same and they did share those exact same tires and rims. I don't think either of them had decals anywhere on them. I wouldn't guess the cars I received where ever intended for anything other than cheap toy-store bins; cheap though they were, I remember them fondly. 🙂 I think this was the Christmas of 84.

That spaceship there is freakin' awesome! What is the mailing address on that catalogue again? I'm ready to order it please! LOL!

Trust me, I spent a little while with the DVD looking at them.

If you watch the mini-series, you will see those very same prototypes being played with by some kids, including a few others. They make mention of a kid having the mothership playset at home. This was a really smart and fun scene in the series that was an accurate portrayal of toy marketing at the time.