![]() ![]() This product, along with similar toys, saw a down-turn in popularity as opposition to the Vietnam war increased and the Peace movement in general, with it's questioning of war toys, also gained more popular support. This object was purchased from the interet (e-bay) from Rob Iddon (seller's id. ![]() This rifle from hell could unleash an amazing array of seven different lethal plastic projectiles varying from little bullets to big kill everyone grenades and anti tank rockets. An awesome firearm for any would be John Rambo but predated Stallone's era by a good 3 decades or so. Other 'Johnny Seven' accessories were also available, including an ammunition pack, helmet and walkie-talkies. The Johnny Seven OMA (One Man Army) and quite literaly it WAS. The gun was heavily marketed on television and was extremely popular, becoming the best-selling boys toy in 1964 in the U.S.A. The 'Seven' in the name refers to the fact that it was marketed as being seven guns in one, with the following features, all attached to the main gun assembly: the capability to launch a grenade, an armour-piercing shell and anti-tank rocket a retractable bi-pod, to convert the gun into a sniper rifle a repeating rifle action a detachable pistol, into which caps can be loaded and Tommy gun sound effects with the ability to remove the stock to shorten the gun. The 'Johnny Seven O.M.A.' gun was first produced in the U.S.A. and as the Peace movement in general, with it's questioning of war toys, also gained more popular support. Johnny seven Oma one man army boxed fully working 2nd first type Pre-owned Private EUR 755.88 Customs services and international tracking provided Buy it now mydadst36 (1,455) 100 +EUR 63. However, this product, along with similar toys, saw a down- turn in popularity as opposition to the Vietnam war increased in the U.S.A. One Man Army Gun - Topper Toys 1964: The best-selling boys toy of 1964 Seven guns in one, which included: Grenade. There was nothing else on the market at the time with this range of gadgets, which made it particularly appealing. It could also convert into a Tommy gun (machine gun) with rat-a-tat sound effects and the possibility to remove the butt of the rifle to shorten the gun. It had a retractable bi- pod, to convert the gun into a sniper rifle, as well as a repeating rifle action and a detachable pistol which could be loaded with small explosive caps which made a loud bang when fired. The gun was marketed as being 'seven guns in one', and had the capability to launch a grenade, an armour- piercing shell and anti-tank rocket. It was heavily marketed on television, and came in a very large, brightly-coloured box designed to catch a child's attention. in 1964, and in the same year became the best-selling boy's toy. by Deluxe-Topper's parent company, Topper Toys. (One Man Army)' was manufactured in England in the late 1960s by Deluxe-Topper Ltd, although this design was originally manufactured in the U.S.A. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |