tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post1219966592205830484..comments2024-03-26T17:47:08.668-04:00Comments on A Piece Of The Action: Dinky Toys Spotlight- 'Klingon' Battle CruiserJames Sawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073683145342465022noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-86317559203583119682015-06-25T00:22:23.267-04:002015-06-25T00:22:23.267-04:00Actually James, the blue coloring isn't that h...Actually James, the blue coloring isn't that hard to understand. If you look at the cover of the AMT model kit, the model is pictured as blue. Also, watching the old 16 MM prints in syndication in the '70s ( before digital color correction ) the Klingon ship often appeared blue in the FX shots ( it also appeared blue in stills published in various magazines, poster books, and 8X10 stills sold at conventions. The odder choice was the white plastic parts. But then again, this WAS made by Dinky, who decided that the all-white Eagles from "Space:1999" would look great in metallic green ( and also the same blue as the Klingon ship ). The same went for the all-white Interceptor from "UFO" also which ended up metallic green, with orange landing gear. Even more egregious to many fans of the series "Thunderbirds" was the fact that for many years Dinky had produced their popular toy of the Thunderbird 2 craft in the correct pea-green, then, around the same time as this Klingon toy came out, suddenly started making it two toned; Blue metallic for the top, and black plastic for the bottom. I think we're just lucky that Dinky didn't go with metallic green for the Enterprise!Dep1701https://www.blogger.com/profile/01728478810352057981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-52794322768361660962010-03-02T14:20:07.301-05:002010-03-02T14:20:07.301-05:00I remember seeing these on the shelf as a teen, bu...I remember seeing these on the shelf as a teen, but didn't buy either since I wanted a more accurate version, not liking the changes made to accomodate the shooting discs. Wish I had been less particular and got them anyway!Frederickhttp://www.mystartrekscrapbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-85368541295121513152010-02-25T09:13:49.101-05:002010-02-25T09:13:49.101-05:00I think these Dinkys were some of the best, I real...I think these Dinkys were some of the best, I really like the D-7 too bad it doesn't get more toy love, a Diamond Select / AA one would be awesome.chunky Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910357770955110739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-11132049642160646582010-02-22T12:47:32.656-05:002010-02-22T12:47:32.656-05:00Thopse little toys look nice to me.
I love the pac...Thopse little toys look nice to me.<br />I love the packages.<br /><br />whoa! new blog logo.<br />thanks for sharing your passion.Al from Spainnoreply@blogger.com