Yesterday i ran a scan of a comic book ad for a toy polaris sub. Nancy thanks for the attention,new, independent authors get very little. This was the kind of thing you spotted in a comic book, then fantasized about. The george washington class was a class of nuclearpowered ballistic missile submarines deployed by the united states navy. A wide variety of prices for 67 toy submarine options are available to you. When i was a teen, a novelty shop opened up in downtown siloam springs for just a couple of weeks, and i got the snake nut can there. I was misled, because my early encounters with comic book novelties were resoundingly positive. Honor house vintage polaris nuclear submarine ad 1960s. Right beside these toy soldier ads were enticing ads for wargames, often they were from the company helen of toy. This a usn film that goes from a crew aboard a polaris submarine to the shipyard that built the 41 polaris submarines.
Rollover each thumbnail and click on the image that appears to see links for licensing. This is such a great read that i read it three times. I had one of the submarines and it was the coolest toy i ever owned. Thanks for watching unboxing polaris nuclear submarine. Yes, the torsk is a floating museum in baltimore and the book is also true. Navy, from their 1960 inception through todays active service. Original 7foot polaris nuclear submarine the holy grail of mail order. In that story the father of the us navys nuclear submarine program claimed that the hobby company revells model of the uss george washington nuclearpowered polaris missile submarine had given away classified information to the soviet union. As the newer vanguardclass submarines entered service, the resolutionclass vessels were gradually decommissioned.
Wholesale toy submarine buy cheap toy submarine 2020 on. I was misled, because my early encounters with comicbook novelties were resoundingly positive. One of the joys of childhood was, at least when i was growing up, looking at the toy ads in comic books. So when i started to see the greatest promise made by comic book ads the king ghidorah of coolness in comic book ad form yes, the polaris nuclear submarine.
A polaris submarinemore than seven feet longwhich i dreamt of. Nov 30, 2018 weve rounded up an array of toys, from underwater diversions to remotecontrolled submarines, for kids who love exploring whats underneath the surface. Vintage comic book ads that were too good to be true. What was your first experience with an actual comic book mailorder item. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The submarine comics and cartoons the cartoonist group. Unboxing polaris nuclear submarine houseoftheunusual youtube. Baldwin the en o a naval consefu ton program that has revolu t groton, conn.
Right there on the inside cover of my favorite comic book. The 1987 book skydancer by geoffrey archer features a fictional british polaris submarine. Jan 07, 2016 in july of 1960 the first successful launch of a polaris missile from a submerged uss washington missile submarine led to the arming of 41 us submarines with 16 polaris missiles each, with each missile carrying a single nuclear warhead and a range of nautical miles. Ssbn598 george washingtonclass fbm submarines the uss george washington ssbn 598 was the worlds first nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine. Polaris submarine program is ending today keywords. Just imagine how proud you will be as commander of your own polaris sub ae. A must for anybody that ever looked at the polaris nuclear sub ad in a comic book in the 1970s. Shop the top 25 most popular diecast submarines at the best prices. Then discusses how the polaris missile is being replaced with an even more powerful missile, the poseidon.
In july of 1960 the first successful launch of a polaris missile from a submerged uss washington missile submarine led to the arming of 41 us submarines with 16 polaris missiles each, with each missile carrying a single nuclear warhead and a range of nautical miles. That was a whole week of asking my parents for money or scavenging for lost change needed to order, the king kong of comic book toys. It floats, dives, climbs, reverses, and turns with grace and ease. Jun 14, 2007 yesterday i ran a scan of a comic book ad for a toy polaris sub. He did this for all 41 submarines in the polaris fleet a. This is in its original shipping carton in the condition shown in the photos. If you were a regular reader of comic books in the 60s and 70s, you probably couldnt help but notice the recurring ad that offered you your very own kidsized polaris nuclear submarine all for the low price of about seven bucks. In todays comic books you dont see the advertisements you used to no ads with outrageous promises to be taller or more muscular. For the record, this finned toy submarine is not big. Polaris toy submarine navy toy solider playset comic book ad. Midget submarine, barrow in furness, us navy submarines, spaceship design, sci fi ships, military modelling, navy ships, military equipment, model ships this paper model is a very detailed gotengo also known in the west as atragon, a fictional submarine battleship that has appeared in several tokusatsu fi.
Just imagine how proud you will be as commander of your own polaris sub ae the most powerful ship in the sea. Unboxing polaris nuclear submarine houseoftheunusual. In time for the 50th anniversary of the beatles beloved animated movie yellow submarine, titan comics will. These are available for you to license for books, magazines, newsletters, presentations and websites. The resolution class was a class of four nuclear ballistic missile submarines built for the royal navy as part of the uk polaris programme. The polaris nuclear submarine found its way to the back page of millions of comic. The 1971 book the fighting temeraire by john winton features a fictional british polaris submarine, hms temeraire, which is used on a spying mission in the black sea. Mar 06, 2019 this versatile yellow submarine targets an older audience with more serious intentions. In the summer of 1961 the new york times ran a front page story entitled. Arguably, it can be considered the submarine that has most influenced world events in the 20th century. Mundo toys jt241793 submarine toy shark car carrier w 6 sea animals and storage. After 229 patrols, the polaris fleet was finally decommissioned. Polaris nuclear sub cardboard submarine over 7 feet long dc comic book toy in carton with instructionshere is the chance to get the toy every boy dreamed about in the 60s70s when reading comics. Humphre tie 41st and last oftheenation polaris ballistic missile subma rines.
The toy polaris sub revealed john biggs years as a child of the early seventies, i grew up in a time between the scams on the interwebs and scams on the backs of comic books. Nuclear sub 15 enticing vintage comic book ads comic book list, old comic. Polaris toy submarine navy toy solider playset comic book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I hadnt heard of your book, although should have as a former ussvi associate and a current uss cod advisory group member. It measures only four inches and fits in the palm of your hand.
Ill tell you, things would change if i had one of these babies. World submarine history timeline prepared for nova by captain brayton harris, usn retired and author of the navy times book of submarines. The 1987 book skydancer by geoffrey archer features a fictional british polaris submarine, hms retribution. Vintage boats, tin toys, submarines, toy soldiers, wooden toys, britain, skateboard, times, cool stuff. Its still small and toylike, but its not a bathtub plaything like the first subs on this page. The large majority of submarines in the world are built for war.
Like the sets of soldiers, these inexpensive wargames helped shape a generation. So take a look, remember, and if you have a comic book game to add to the list please do so, and help the rest of us to share that memory. The ugm27 polaris missile was a twostage solidfueled nucleararmed submarine launched ballistic missile. Polaris toy submarine navy toy solider playset comic book ad t shirt. This heavily illustrated book takes an unprecedented bowtostern look at the 18 ohioclass ballistic missile submarines ssbn, the largest type of submarine ever constructed for the u. As a comic book reading kid in the 70s, i mustve seen the ad hundreds of times.
Jun 14, 2007 the toy polaris sub revealed john biggs years as a child of the early seventies, i grew up in a time between the scams on the interwebs and scams on the backs of comic books. This agile beauty is well built and so at home in the water. Admiral maxie haines tells an inquisitive reporter the story of how the submarine, the moonfish, became a derelict. Did all the submarines that got sold self destruct. But of course i knewjust like my failed attempt to imitate the webslinger. The ugm27 polaris missile was a twostage solidfueled nucleararmed submarinelaunched ballistic missile. The plastic toy periscope and torpedoes completed the set. Lieutenant shorty weaver dislikes submarine service, but his father needs his expertise at a base in 1942 pearl harbor. The second polaris submarine, renown, is due for launching on merseyside in february, and two more, repulse and revenge, are being built geoffrey whiteley wed 16. Revell 1260 scale polaris submarine posted by anonymous on thursday, october 12, 2006 9. Polaris itself was an operational system of four resolutionclass ballistic missile submarines, each armed with 16 polaris a3 ballistic missiles. The united kingdoms polaris programme, officially named the british naval ballistic missile system, provided its first submarinebased nuclear weapons system.
Polaris nuclear sub toy, 1950s book advertising, nuclear. Each submarine was armed with up to 16 ugm27 polaris a3 nuclear missiles. A polaris submarinemore than seven feet longwhich i dreamt of traveling in along the forthclyde canal, avoiding the ghostly weeds, the garbage, discarded shopping trolleys, and the imaginary gangsterspale, bloated and tethered to weighty blocks of concrete. With the start of the polaris submarine program in 1959, not only were these boats named after historical figures, but rickover now began to include a brief biography of the man for whom the ship was named.
Canvas toy submarine patenttoy submarine poster toy submarine printtoy submarine arttoy submarine decor p301. We have no intention of increasing the polaris force beyond its present planned strength of four submarines, and on 6 december 1967, he emphasised that, the decision not to proceed with the construction at the fifth submarine is unchanged. Sep 14, 2012 from many of the comic book lists on this site you can tell is big supporter of comic books. From many of the comic book lists on this site you can tell is big supporter of comic books. Revell 1260 scale polaris submarine finescale modeler. Mar 30, 2016 remember when you could buy a polaris sub for about 10 dollars in the 1960s and 70s.
Hms repulse carried out the final polaris patrol and was decommissioned at the end of polaris ceremony at faslane on 28 august 1996. If you were a regular reader of comic books in the 60s and 70s, you probably. A great poster of famous submarines and uboats from naval military history. The blue meanies are about to invade comic book stores. Yes, i am on facebook, but dont know how to promote the book without looking vain. But if you look in older comic books youll see a treasure trove of sneaky ads. And i just gotta ask, did anyone ever order the giant polaris submarine. A political, social and military history, goes into great detail about the history of submarines. Comic books were a major influence in my young life. Obviously, since this puppy cost a whopping seven dollars compared to the 10 and 50 cent items advertised, it had to be. As a child of the early seventies, i grew up in a time between the scams on the interwebs and scams on the backs of comic books.
Unfollow submarine toy to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. After four years of research and development, the u. It is a true story and the uss torsk ss423 is a floating museum in baltimore, md. Remember when you could buy a polaris sub for about 10 dollars in the 1960s and 70s.
Be the envy of your friends, the talk of the neighborhood. Navy in 1960 began to deploy nuclearpowered submarines armed with 16 polaris missiles. Perhaps the pictures above will bring you back in time. What was your first experience with an actual comicbook mailorder item. Oct 17, 2017 thanks for watching unboxing polaris nuclear submarine houseoftheunusual unboxing the polaris nuclear submarine. No advertisements to own a nuclear sub or army tank can be found nowadays. The submarine comics and cartoons collected from fifty of the best cartoonists. The george washington, along with the later ethan allen, lafayette, james madison, and benjamin franklin classes, comprised the 41 for freedom group of submarines that represented the navys main contribution to the nuclear deterrent force through the late 1980s. Jun 21, 2014 honor house vintage polaris nuclear submarine ad. Apr 11, 2012 11 shameless comic book ads that cost us our allowance. It looked beautiful, all metallic and shiny, with rivets visible all over its shelllike exterior. Then complete the experience with this toy submarine. Many of us who love wargames can trace our mania for wargames back to these early comic book wargames.
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