JET-O-CAR - POPLAR PLAYTHINGS - ENGLAND

Hard plastic space car with a clear plastic dome at the front containing a white plastic pilot. A wire is inserted into the end of the car and this depresses a spring: when released the car shoots forward.

Also produced as a prototype by Thomas Toys, their sister company in the USA, but never put into production. Various colors: maroon, blue. See also the PW Raketenauto version of this space car.

The axles on the Raketenauto have not had to be melted to ensure a good fit. The Poplar version has welded axle holders. In addition the inside top of the Raketenauto is smooth, while the Jet-O-Car has distinct lines. The prototype Thomas version of this toy is marked Thomas Toys on the underside, but has no shooting tube installed.