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Eaton's Canada's Christmas Catalogue 1968 Cover |
The 1968 Eaton's Christmas Catalogue devotes nearly a quarter of the page to an image of the Zeroids with a large image of the debut trio.
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Eaton's Canada's Christmas Catalogue 1968 Page 51 |
ZEROIDS
Battery-operated automatons from the planet Zero. Their purpose-to serve you at work and play! 5.98 each1 to 3 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 carrying. attracting. throwing or hauling. Packages double as functional play units. Zeroids are powered by two "AA" batteries (not included-see below).
(1) Zerak-the blue destroyer. Control station (package) provides exit ramp.
27-R 3029 - Includes magnetic and throwing hands... 5.98
(2) Zobor - the bronze transporter. Empty plastic package becomes Cosmobile for hauling loads.
27-R 3030 - Includes magnetic and throwing hands... 5.98
27-R 3030 - Includes magnetic and throwing hands... 5.98
(3) Zintar - the silver explorer. Back portion of package becomes lunar sled.
27-R 3031 - Includes magnetic and throwing hands... 5.98
27-R 3031 - Includes magnetic and throwing hands... 5.98
Batteries for items listed above
27-R 3273 - Package of six "AA" batteries... .72
27-R 3273 - Package of six "AA" batteries... .72
John's Notes
If I saw this ad as a kid I would have been beside myself trying to get my parents to buy me one. We didn't get Eaton's where I grew up in Tennessee (ironic, considering my last name) - it was more than likely a similar ad in a Sears Wishbook that got me my Zobor.
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