Pretty far out bundle of arrivals, most from a "Lot" acquisition which included a number of Marx figures from the 1950s & their "Operation Moon Base" playset ...
... And her <3 Obtained separately in an ongoing quest to make sure there are female presences in the fictional Space Art universe I'm crafting. Because what's the point of going off into outer space to have all manner of fascinating adventures without some girls around?
Left: Marx "Rex Mars Planet Patrol" Geiger Counter Guy, later 50s.
Center: Presumed Tim Mee Toys Pilot Figure, playset & age unknown.
Right: Tim Mee Toys US Air Force Base playset figure, age unknown.
Not entirely positive about the red figure yet. Tim Mee "Ground Crew" is the suggested grouping it belongs with but I am unfamiliar with whatever set that would imply.
Smooth base bottom is consistent with Tim Mee's lack of markings on any of their figures. You just have to know, see. Or ask someone who does which is the route I took in ID'ing the maker.
Superb!!! Not quite an astronaut but more than a flyboy. X-15 pilot maybe? would enjoy learning more.
This one ID'd as a later 50s 70mm "Planet Patrol" figure by Marx from their Rex Mars series.
(Tentative ID found here: https://www.marxwildwest.com/space%20figures.html#3-inch_figures)
Marx Toys' only Geiger Counter Guy spaceman.
Am convinced he is an original just from the amount of wear & soiling to its surface. This was someone's toy and they loved playing with it for years. Will do my best to rustle him up a replacement helmet.
Two recessed circular marks is consistent with Marx figures. Unless I be mistaken the Mexican made copies from the 90s have smooth base bottoms. Would enjoy learning any information readers may have about his authenticity!
Rex Mars "Space Port" female astronaut with fitted helmet. US quarter for scale. Her base has sort of a line or seam through the middle and am wondering if that is indication of repair or a casting mark. Any insights would be most welcome.
Fairly convinced the helmet is an original.
Put simply as possible, I like how she defies the usual Space Bimbo form and is a serious explorer or technician qualified for their position rather than cup size.
... And I love how the helmet optically distorts her countenance.
Casting seam or indication of repair? Lemme know what you think!
Can live with it either way, she's a treasure.
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