Space: 1999 (Palitoy)

Space: 1999
Palitoy
1977

This post is for our reader, Night Owl, who commented about the Palitoy versions of Space: 1999 figures back in our original post of Mattel's version of the same series.

Palitoy was a British based toy manufacturer who often times worked with companies such as Kenner and Mego to produce and release figures in areas of the world that toys otherwise would not have made it to. The company found its biggest success in 1977 when it produced several foreign versions of Kenner's massively popular Star Wars line.

In that same year, Palitoys also released Mego branded dolls for Space: 1999. What's interesting about this particular line is that Mego never actually released dolls for this brand in the USA. Instead, it was Mattel that got their hands on the license to do so. With that said, there are definite differences between both lines in terms of design. As such, both are highly sought after by fans of the television series.

Only five - eight inch dolls were produced and released. All came packaged on that familiar Mego style bubble package which featured the status quo circular artwok depicting each character available.

 Alan Carter*Captain Koenig

 Captain Zantor*Mysterious Alien

Paul Morrow

Figures Toy Company gave a nod to the line in 2005 when they produced the original figures above as well as eleven additional ones. As such, be mindful when tracking down loose Palitoy versions as you may unwittingly purchase the newer versions at a vintage price.

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Space: 1999 (Mattel)

Space: 1999
Mattel
1976

Space: 1999 was a sci-fi series which originally aired in the UK which ran for two seasons between 1975 and 1977. The series would eventually make its way across the ocean to US televisions, but was typically run on non network affiliated stations. Oddly enough, the series started Martin Landau and Barbara Bain - Both American actors. The series received very mixed reviews often times praising or condemning it for opposite items. For example, some praised it for its magnificant acting, while others claimed the acting was wooden and terrible. We suppose it's just going to be one of those things that each person has to decide for themselves.

In 1976, Mattel released a handful of items based on the series. Much like the highly popular Mego brand, the "dolls" stood eight inches high, and featured a variety of articulation. Each package was also specifically designed with wonderful artwork to showcase the character in question.

Commander Koenig

 

Doctor Russell

 

Professor Bergman

 

The series was rounded out with the Moon Base Alpha playset.

 

Moon Base Alpha Playset

 

An honorable mention to the series goes to the Eagle I Spaceship and Flying Eagle which were pieces that Mattel created that same year. Neither was designed to be incorporated into the 8 inch line of dolls.

 

The Eagle I Spaceship came packed in with a set of three smaller figures depicted in orange flight suits such as seen on the box art, and was a fun playset/vehicle combo.

 



Eagle I Spaceship

 

Dubbed as one of the rarest and most valuable items in the series, the Flying Eagle. It was essentially a launching station with a propeller based Eagle I Spaceship which you would launch off of the station. If you're looking to track one down, be prepared to spend about $300.00 to $400.00.

Flying Eagle

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