Also, if you really want some excellent information about the man behind the original Outer Space Men line, head over here to learn about Mel Birkrant's role in building the juggernaut that we all grew up with and loved - Colorforms. What an absolutely fascinating look behind the curtain from a man who could basically turn anything into gold.
I literally played with almost everything he had a hand in creating during the 70's and 80's! Now I need to search for those old Colorforms sets....