Kenner 1973 Toy Catalog, #14

"Comes complete with striking air-traffic controllers, surly delayed passengers, and fees for checked luggage."

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Posted By: Paul - Sun Jan 11, 2009
Category: Toys | Advertising | 1970s

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I remember seeing this advertised, but it seemed pretty lame at the time.

Posted by Brent in trepid on 01/11/09 at 12:11 PM

You'd be surprised how many biplane aerial duels we saw working at YOW (Ottawa International Airport).

I love the caption "Planes roll on wheels!" Who's saying that? Is it the kid, explaining it to a retarded friend? Is it the plane itself?

Posted by kingmonkey in Athens, Ontario on 01/12/09 at 11:32 AM

Nowadays this would be the "Die Hard II" play set.

Posted by Madd Maxx on 01/12/09 at 12:46 PM

"I'll Get you Red Devil"? Pulling My RACE CARD out on this one. Why is he yelling that at the Black kid? Is it because he is light skinned red toned (known as Redbone) Shouldn't the Black Kid be saying "I'll get you White Devil"?
Can't we all just get along? I thought they were just gonna play nicey nice like. But then the "I'll get you's" started flying out and it's turned into an Aerial Lynch Mob Play Date.
I'm Offended!!!! I think I'm going to sue Play-Stone toys!
I'm going to make my money the OLD Fashioned way...Sue somebody!

Posted by avmayes614 in the wt"F"-State on 01/12/09 at 01:20 PM

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