Tyco Sesame Street Space Explorers Figures Rocket Ernie Big Bird (1997) - Pt 4 FINAL Space Pod On A Mission

The real reason I bought this toddler's toy was the potential I saw in it in a viable space themed setting. After some consideration I'm okay with the bright colors. Bright colors would make sense if, let's say, the thing crash landed and its locator devices were damaged. Those bright colors would stand out should a search party fly overhead. Secondly, it reminded me of the Robinson family's pod on "Lost in Space".

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Pods of this sort are perfect for short hops away from either a mother ship, or from a colony and that's what I envisioned. A lone scientist takes his instruments and heads away from the colony to take readings. Readings of what? ummm pollen 😄 Okay, use your imagination. I used a couple of Marx Swoppet-style astronauts for these photos. By using a removable head and putting it on two differently posed bodies a scientist at work can be simulated. The Marx figure is 65mm so that gives you an indication of what works well with the space pod. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

Our scientist lands his pod in a remote area away from the mother ship

Opening the canopy and ramp he prepares to descend with his instruments

In the distance a volcano burps lava

Tyco Sesame Street Space Explorers Figures Rocket Ernie Big Bird (1997) - Pt 3

Our third post looks at Tyco's companion piece to their Sesame Street space explorer set: Big Bird. Big Bird is a either a caricature or maybe he's meant to represent a younger, smaller kid as he doesn't tower over Ernie as he would have on the TV show. He has his own little space suit which, to me,  is reminiscent of early spacesuit designs by Grumman and Republic Aviation. It is of course a toy for little kids, so it's a tad bulky and is meant to come apart easily but it's a fun little piece. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

Spacesuit: 3.275" (8.31cm) H Big Bird: 2.75" (6.98cm) H 

Tyco Sesame Street Space Explorers Figures Rocket Ernie Big Bird (1997) - Pt 2

Of course, the rocket ship (or space pod) is the star of this toy ensemble. It's a nicely done little affair with an opening cockpit and ramp, built of heavy duty plastic to withstand Junior's play sessions. Ernie is decked-out in a nicely done astronaut uniform but is not equipped with a helmet. The rocket measures  5" (12.70cm) H x 5.25" (13.33cm) landing gear spread and Ernie is 2.5" 6.35cm) H. Enjoy! Opa Fritz