Stratos Transformers- robots in disguise

[andybee]

Not sure if you guys seen this, but was doing a search on Marlboro when I found this.

http://www.decepticondetentioncenter.com/Diaclone/Reviews/Lancia_Stratos/lancia_stratos_turbo_comparison.htm

[mogul_x]

I still have an Alitalia liveried one of those from my childhood. I always thought it was funny that both the miniature toy, and Gerry Hawkridge's 1:1 replica, were marketed under the "transformer" name.

Never knew that a Marlboro liveried toy was available though. Must not have made it 'Stateside.

Cheers

[andybee]

although its spelt Marlboor!

[mogul_x]

Andy,

I wonder if that's not an intentional misspelling to get around licensing fees. One of the other Stratos toys from my younger days is a Stratos Gp.5 "Penny Racer" in Marlboro colors. However, where it should say "Marlboro" on the nose and tail, it says "Monster"

Or, maybe it's just the Politically Correct police making sure that tobacco products aren't being marketed to youngsters...:p