UNIT 5 AREA RADIATION TESTER - BANDAI FOR SEARS - JAPAN

A large red painted pressed steel sled-like toy. This battery operated vehicle has opening cargo doors and raising gantry. Sold exclusively by Sears. Working. When in operation, space vehicle runs with mystery action while two lights on rear illuminates. Next the vehicle stops, the back canopy opens, armature with a radar detector raises up, and smoke is emitted from the back of the canopy. The scale of the toy is designed to create the impression of a massive vehicle. 50cm

Currently the first sighting of this toy is in the Sears 1961 Christmas Book.

One of a range of Sears exclusive toys produced by Bandai.