Zeroid
1969 Ideal Robot Commander Action Set ZOGG Instructions
Attention: Zeroid set instructions. From the late 1960s. Set
included Zogg!
The initial release featured four different robots: Zerak, Zobor, and Zintar
could be bought separately or packaged with either a Solar Cycle or in an
Action Set. These three Zeroids came packaged in plastic containers which
became a vehicle or mini-playset for use by the robot. The fourth Zeroid,
Zogg (the Commander-in-Chief) could initially be bought in an Action Set
only (he could later be found carded or boxed. In 1970, Ideal added the
Alien Zeroid with Exploding Chest. At this time Ideal changed packaging to a
header card format (the new packaging featured updated "hip" graphics and
colors, and many more could be shipped in a smaller case), and offered the
accessories as separate boxed items: the Sensor Station and the Zeroid
Missile Defense Pad. The Zem XXI Zeroid Explorer Module was also added as an
accompanying vehicle to the Zeroid line. Shortly after this (probably when
sales began to flag), Ideal marketed the separate Zeroids simply as "Robots"
in small, white window boxes or as "Zerak Robots" (these were found in
Kreigse's department stores). At some point, Zogg was offered in the same
boxed format as the original three robots. Towards the end to the line,
Ideal kit-bashed the three robots to produce the Zem robot, now found in Red
or Turquoise. "Each Zeroid has a unique pair of special purpose hands,
interchangeable magnetic and throwing hands, and a battery-powered motor
with forward and reverse drive. In operation, Zeroids are capable of
grabbing, pinching, carrying, clawing, attracting, throwing, pushing,
pulling or hauling functions." From "turret to track" each Zeroid simulates
a marvelous mechanic-electronic complex, molded in awesome detail, and the
sparkling Zeroid packages double as functional play units!" Zobor - The
Bronze Transporter A kindly carrier with special duty gripper claws. Like
magic, his empty plastic package becomes a roomy Cosmobile for hauling
loads. Also has magnetic and throwing hands.
This listing is for a set of original instructions to the Commander Action
Set. Complete that set!
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