Space Art: Pyro X-300 (2nd Version)

When I came across this vintage art featuring what is clearly the Pyro X-300, I knew I had to try and replicate it, so I did one in B&W like the original, and one in color. The background was culled from the Internet, while the Moon was a picture taken by my wife. As with the pic I posted yesterday, I didn't bother to make the broken fins on my sample look longer, leaving the toy just as it looks like in my collection.

Ed

Vintage art

Space Art: Pyro X-300 (1st Version)

I wanted to place the X-300 in a nice outer space setting and this was my first attempt. I didn't bother to Photoshop it and make the rear fins longer as they be on a complete, unbroken example. Instead I kept my broken ship pretty much as is.

Ed

Pyro X-300 Space Cruiser - Silver-gray HP

Over the years, these have shown up in other colors besides silver-gray. Over the years I've been just as broke as I am now and couldn't afford to buy other colors! My sample is a tad rough which could be explained by the photos below. Oh well. It measures 9" (22.86cm) L x 3.625" (9.20cm) wingspan x 2.25" (5.71cm).

Ed

T. Cohn Spaceport with Pyro X-300

Here's a good example of why these are often found broken. They were included with T. Cohn's tin-litho Space Port. In the hangar is a spring-loaded launch mechanism which, when activated, shot the X-300 out of the bay like, welll, a rocket ship. Unfortunately that was hard as hell on the tail fins which are often found broken (as in my example). AND, if Junior shot this thing off close to a wall or cabinet, the clear nose cone could get busted as well (as on my sample)

Here, the X-300 is shown with the Space Port and an Archer spaceman 

Artwork by Will Melchior

Space Art: Pyro X-200 Space Ranger REDUX

Last posted in 2012, here's another early attempt at showing these toys in their element, aka weltall (outer space/universe).

Ed

Pyro X-200 Space Ranger Redux - Yellow-Red HP

Last of my X-200's (except for the silver one in my boxed set). Next we'll cover the X-300.

Ed

Pyro X-200 Space Ranger Redux - Yellow-Blue HP

Although silver is my very best favorite spaceship color, I absolutely love the vintage vibe these brightly colored ships have!

Ed