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In
1977 Mego released its first 3 die-cast metal and plastic combo vehicles.
The Rhodium Orbiter was one, based on the Takara Magnemo vehicle Gesomachine,
from the Godam 5 series. This was one of two vehicles based on non-Microman
toys. A boxed item packed in a styrofoam tray, this Orbiter went thru
some major changes before it became a Micronaut ride. One major change
was the removal of 2 magno-ports on either side of the main body. In the
1977 catalog, in one of the collage pictures, you can see the main chasis
with 2 Baron Karza legs attached.
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Other
differences included some extra accessory additions, as well as color
changes. While keeping the original squared missile launcer and missle,
2 rear exhaust pipes which fit into the rear body section, along with
the 2 front exhaust pipes and spinning nose assembly, some changes included
removal of a clear cockpit canopy (also pictured in the 1977 catalog)
and 4 wheels with rubber tires instead of just 2. A large vertical fin
with wing was also added to fit into the rear body section, as well as
2 "fuel cells" which were basically 2 side fenders.
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As
an interesting side note, the figure pictured on the instruction sheet
was not mystery Micronaut figure, but the original vehicles Godam 5 pilot.
This Orbiter also did not come with a sticker sheet, but did come with
instructions.
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