Ideal Zeroids Robots: Accessory

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Saturday, February 8, 2025

Ideal 4648-2 Sensor Station Instructions

2L-0062 Zeroid Sensor Station Instructions

Photo of the instructions from my Sensor Station.

Friday, January 31, 2025

Ideal 4608-6 ZEM XXI Zeroid Explorer Module

Ideal 4608-6 ZEM XXI Zeroid Explorer Module Box Front

I guess it makes sense for Ideal to answer the question regarding how the Zeroids made planetfall, by producing an intergalactic vehicle - the ZEM XXI Zeroid Explorer Module. This was a really neat toy that used a spring-and-cam mechanism to provide action. You throw a switch and the landing gear drops from the saucer-shaped vehicle, the front spins around revealing a Zeroid, a ramp drops and the Zeroid rolls out. Cool engineering that doesn't rely on batteries (other than what's already in the Zeroid).

Packaging:

The ZEM XXI Zeroid Explorer Module came in a fairly large box with colorful painted graphics on the front. All other sides are also printed purple and dayglow green against the white cardboard box.

Ideal Catalog Specifications:

(First appearance: Ideal Toy Corporation 1970 "Toys - Games - Dolls - Vinyl" Catalog Pages 26-27)

4608-6 ZEM XXI™
This is exactly what happens when the switch is thrown on the amazing Zeroid Exploratory Module: First, an eerie beeping sound is heard...alerting all, of the arrival of an outer-space visitor. Then, slowly the ship's transparent plastic canopy turns...while it lowers its landing pads, establishing itself on terra firma. When the canopy reaches the open position - an unloading ramp lowers into position - and any Zeroid happening to be inside ZEM XXI is automatically triggered to exit down the ramp. It's an eye-popping, out-of-this-world sight for sure! ZEM XXI is 13" in diameter and 9" high. The interior is appointed with a realistic-looking flight control console. The Zeroid Exploratory Module is mechanically operated - no batteries required. Closing the plastic canopy cocks the operating mechanism in preparation for the next exploratory trip. (Zeroid not included.)
Pack: 6/12 doz. Weight: 24 1⁄2 lbs.

Variations:

Reversed colors with the saucer yellow and the interior in purple (most are purple with yellow interior)
4608-6 ZEM XXI Zeroid Explorer Module (reversed colors)

John's Notes:

This is a somewhat difficult to find set in unplayed-with condition. The box comes up for sale occasionally but the only insert I've seen came in my example and then most recently in an example that was still sealed.

Images were from an eBay auction - I'll update with my own soon.

Ideal 4648-2 Sensor Station

Ideal 4648-2 Sensor Station Box Front

The 1970 Ideal catalog introduced two boxed accessories - presumably these were offered up as a replacement to the now missing Zeroid Commander Action Set and Zeroid Action Set, which seem to no longer be offered. This version of the Sensor Station came in a box similar tot he Missile Defense Pad. The Station itself is molded in blue, rather than the usual yellow/tan of the Station that came in the Zeroid Commander Action Set. Also the antenna is yellow instead of blue with silver paint; and the dish is red instead of yellow.

Note that the Sensor Station can only be operated by Zogg as it requires Zogg's electrodes to transfer power for operation.

Packaging:

Closed box with painted artwork details on all four sides.

Instructions:

Ideal 4648-2 Sensor Station Instructions

Ideal Catalog Specifications:

(First appearance: Ideal Toy Corporation 1970 "Toys - Games - Dolls - Vinyl" Catalog Pages 26-27)

4648-2 SENSOR STATION
The eyes and ears of the Zeroid Complex! Manually operated crank-wheel rotates the Power and Long Range Radar antenna 360° while a whirling symbol in the Hypno-Scope spins its data to any Zeroid on Sentry duty. Futuristically designed, precision-molded, plastic structure with realistic control-console detail. No Zeroid installation can be considered safe without this ever-alert warning system. Measures 11" high and 10" wide.
Pack: 6/12 doz. Weight: 6 lbs.

Variations:

Station is blue rather than yellow/tan
Antenna is yellow rather than blue with silver paint
Radar dish is red rather than yellow
Ideal 4779-5 Zeroid Commander Action Set

John's Notes:

The two accessory boxes seem somewhat difficult to acquire.

Ideal 4649-0 Missile Defense Pad

4649-0 Missile Defense Pad Box Front

The 1970 Ideal catalog introduced two boxed accessories - presumably these were offered up as a replacement to the now missing Zeroid Commander Action Set and Zeroid Action Set, which seem to no longer be offered. This version of the Missile Defense Pad is interesting as it's in a new red color instead of the original somewhat boring tan color.

Packaging:

Closed box with painted artwork details on all four sides.

Ideal Catalog Specifications:

(First appearance: Ideal Toy Corporation 1970 "Toys - Games - Dolls - Vinyl" Catalog Pages 26-27)

4649-0 MISSILE DEFENSE PAD
Heavy weaponry designed to demonstrate the retaliatory capabilities of the peace-loving Zeroids. When the need arises, any Zeriod moving up the pad ramp will automatically trigger the sequential firing of 3 harmless spring-loaded rockets, and then with a flick of the switch he will back off the ramp. Missiles may also be launched manually and selectively. The 17" long. Zeroid not included (sic, appears two truncated sentences were merged).
Pack: 6/12 doz. Weight:5 1⁄2 lbs.

Variations:

Ideal 4778-7 Zeroid Action Set

John's Notes:

The two accessory boxes seem somewhat difficult to acquire.