Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Toying with Starsky and Hutch!

Many toys of Starsky and Hutch were produced back in the 1970s. Some were great, some naff. These dolls came along in 1975, don't know whether they're naff or great. I'll let you decide.
Mego Starsky and Hutch, Starsky Figure, carded 1975
The Starsky Figure from 1975. This is the first release of these figures taken from the Starsky and Hutch TV series. Starsky has dark brown moulded hair, painted features and is jointed with grippping hands. Figure is in mint condition he comes complete on an illustrated backing card with a picture of the car on the front and two black and white photographs of the shows stars Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul.
Palitoy Bradgate Starsky and Hutch, Starsky Figure 1975
This is the rarer UK version of the Starsky figure. These were made in fewer quantities for the British market and are therefore much harder to find. Starsky has dark brown moulded hair, painted features and is jointed with grippping hands.
Palitoy Bradgate Starsky & Hutch, Hutch Figure UK 1975
Hutch Figure, 1975. This is the rarer UK version of the Hutch figure. These were made in fewer quantities for the British market and are therefore much harder to find. Hutch has moulded blond hair, painted features and is jointed with grippping hands. The difference to American version, other than logo, is the material used for the waistcoat is vinyl rather than suedette.
Mego  Starsky & Hutch, Hutch Figure, carded 1975
Hutch Figure, 1975. This is from the first release of these figures. Hutch has moulded blond hair, painted features and is jointed with grippping hands.
Mego Starsky and Hutch Huggy Bear Figure, carded 1976
Huggy Bear Figure, 1976. This is from the second release of these figures which expanded the range from the two main characters to include three more taken from the Starsky and Hutch TV series. Huggy with dark brown moulded hair, painted features and is jointed with grippping hands.
Mego  Starsky and Hutch Dobey Figure, carded 1976
Dobey Figure, 1976. This is from the second release of these figures which expanded the range from the two main characters to include three more . Dobey is looking very trim with dark brown moulded hair and moustache, painted features and is jointed with grippping hands.

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