Help with die cast toy identification

[bass.slinger]

So, completely non-bass related question about what the toy shown in the following pictures is (other than a die cast toy made in the late 70s or early 80s). Something that I got at a garage sale as a kid and have always wondered the history - somethings from an old scifi show or just a random toy. No markings on the bottom and the "drill" part is plastic. Hoping that the collective diversity that is talkbass may have an answer. Thanks.

 

[sissy kathy]

Looks like somethig from "Clutch Cargo" (I hated that show.)

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

Thunderbirds had a very similar vehicle but it's a little older and in yellow.

 

[S-Bigbottom]

This guy will know, @Richland123. He can find anything.
Now we wait for his arrival.

 

[Joe Nerve]

I have no idea what that toy is, but that looks very similar to something that almost scared me out of ever getting a colonoscopy. I spent many years believing that's what was in store for me the dreaded day that I was going to be "required" to get one. FWIW, colonoscopies have nothing to do with anything of the sort.

 

[bass.slinger]

I have no idea what that toy is, but that looks very similar to something that almost scared me out of ever getting a colonoscopy. I spent many years believing that's what was in store for me the dreaded day that I was going to be "required" to get one. FWIW, colonoscopies have nothing to do with anything of the sort.

Only if the guy from the Saw movies is your doctor....

 

[Richland123]

That toy is based on Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds The Mole (Jet Mogura depending on what language it is) drilling toy. Here is one that is similar; but, I can't seem to find one exactly like it with the wheels.

 

[2cooltoolz]

Jules Verne's "...Center of the Earth" drill?

 

[Bikes_n_Bass]

OK I am convinced Richland123 can indeed find anything.

 

[rtslinger]

How about me finding it ha ha ha

 

[S-Bigbottom]

How about me finding it ha ha ha

Have a cigar.

 

[buzzbass]

So, completely non-bass related question about what the toy shown in the following pictures is (other than a die cast toy made in the late 70s or early 80s). Something that I got at a garage sale as a kid and have always wondered the history - somethings from an old scifi show or just a random toy. No markings on the bottom and the "drill" part is plastic. Hoping that the collective diversity that is talkbass may have an answer. Thanks.

Kind of looks like one of the Thunderbirds

 

[Richland123]

How about me finding it ha ha ha

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You da man!

I was close but could not find the exact one. Great job!

 

[bass.slinger]

Thanks everyone. Mystery solved (and apparently an expensive used die cast toy - still keeping it).

 

[sissy kathy]

How about me finding it ha ha ha

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I realize postage rates are lower in The U.S. than most of the world, but $40 USD for shipping?

 

[bass.slinger]

On top of several hundred bucks for a die cast toy? And I thought our hobby can get nuts...

 

[RED J]

Ain't that the rig they used to dig the English channel tunnel ?

 

[Killed_by_Death]

I was really enthralled by that old movie Journey to the Center of the Earth.

 

[RED J]

Yeah buddy. Things really went south quick when the goose got eaten.

 

[rtslinger]

You da man!

I was close but could not find the exact one. Great job!

Thanks Richland123 the next one is all yours