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Flash Gordon's Rocket Ship (1:72) |
from "Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe" (1940) |
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STATUS: IN STOCK |
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Retail Price: $85.00 + shipping |
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"Flash Gordon" starring
Olympic swimming medal winner Buster Crabbe was the first cinematic
treatment of Alex Raymond's intrepid space hero who debuted in comic form
in 1934. Distributed by Universal Studios, the serial was filmed in 13
parts running a total of 245 minutes. Shot on a budget of just $350,000 (Studio press releases inflated that figure to a more impressive $1 million), the production recycled numerous sets and props from earlier movies, including the "hero" rocket, which was originally the "Mars Wing" from the 1930 sci-fi musical comedy "Just Imagine." Built by the brilliant Dr. Zarkov, the Flash Gordon rocket underwent numerous modifications between "Flash Gordon" (1934), "Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars" (1938) and "Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe" (1940). Most obvious among these was the addition side windows and a nose cannon between the second and third serials. |
Fantastic Plastic's Flash Gordon
Rocket is based on the purported filming miniature that was offered on Ebay
in 2013. Our kit features a
full interior, doors that can be positioned opened or closed, and a clear vacuform canopy and windows.
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