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informedinformer t1_j3wb2a8 wrote

1967? OK. Anyone else old enough to remember the Aurora toy torture chamber sets? Complete with woman victim in crop top and short shorts? 1971, my friends.

https://diversionsofthegroovykind.blogspot.com/2008/10/model-monsters-1971-aurora-vampirella.html

https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape%2Fcover%2Fsport%2Fplaidstallions-f7773e6ca99ff6a6cbb55647b866a75a.jpg

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/84257/nabiscos-x-rated-toy-scandal-1971

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Trashman82 t1_j3wdzvw wrote

Definitely shouldn't be given to children, but that's a pretty neat model set for an adult hobbyist. Hell, just leave out "the victim" and Vampirella since those are the most problematic elements, and it would still make for a cool diorama.

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Fritzo2162 t1_j3y1m77 wrote

My uncle growing up was into this stuff. He collected the comics, magazines, toys...used to scare the hell out of me.

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