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Revson's untimely death in 1974 forced Aurora to cover his image with a sticker on already produced boxed sets. [4] Aurora released only one licensed track set in 1982, when they partnered with the popular Fall Guy TV show. [5] A licensed M*A*S*H set and fire engine set were planned for 1983, but Aurora suspended operations prior to release. [6]
In the late 1950s, Aurora acquired the rights to the Model Motoring slot car racing system from UK toy manufacturer Playcraft. Aurora's first HO-gauge racing sets appeared in the fall of 1960. [citation needed] The cars were originally driven by a unique, vibrator drive system based on a door "buzzer."
The tiny cars fascinated the public, and their cost and space requirements were better suited to the average consumer than the larger scales. In only a year or two, Scalextric's 1:32 cars and Aurora's "Model Motoring" HO line had set off the "slot car craze" of the 1960s. [24] An Aurora "Thunderjet-500" HO chassis and motor, 1963-1971.
With its vibrant orange and black theme, this spooky set from 1960 includes a 4-4-0 locomotive, haunted gondola complete with livestock, and pumpkin-themed accessories.
The second round of the NFL playoffs sees the field narrowed down from 14 teams to eight. Here's when the games will be played.
Michael Lutz/Getty Images This article originally appeared on Medical News Today Changes in the eye can help predict other health concerns in the body, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
A Faller/Aurora T-jet chassis. From the 1960s into the 80s, Faller produced the Auto Motor Sport (AMS) slot cars, based on existing patents, similar to the Aurora Model Motoring system. The Faller controller and the car had a small selenium rectifier on board so two cars could run independently on the same track on the positive or negative half ...
Penn Line – American model train manufacturer briefly producing 1:52 slot sets endorsed by A. J. Foyt; Penny – Matchbox sized cars made by Polistil. Pepe – Plastic taxis and other cars and vehicles [73] Picco Micromotori – 1:8 IC track radio controlled cars in 1990s but known primarily as a glowplug engine manufacturer [74]