This product, along with similar toys, saw a down-turn in popularity as opposition to the Vietnam war increased and the Peace movement in general, with it's questioning of war toys, also gained more popular support. This object was purchased from the interet (e-bay) from Rob Iddon (seller's id. Other 'Johnny Seven' accessories were also available, including an ammunition pack, helmet and walkie-talkies. The gun was heavily marketed on television and was extremely popular, becoming the best-selling boys toy in 1964 in the U.S.A. The 'Seven' in the name refers to the fact that it was marketed as being seven guns in one, with the following features, all attached to the main gun assembly: the capability to launch a grenade, an armour-piercing shell and anti-tank rocket a retractable bi-pod, to convert the gun into a sniper rifle a repeating rifle action a detachable pistol, into which caps can be loaded and Tommy gun sound effects with the ability to remove the stock to shorten the gun. Kids could grow up to be like their parents and go to war. The crown jewel of the line was the Johnny Seven O.M.A. Marketed exclusively to boys, the series consisted of playsets and realistic facsimiles of military equipment. Topper was a subsidiary of Elizabeth, New Jersey-based toy manufacturer, Deluxe Reading. The 'Johnny Seven O.M.A.' gun was first produced in the U.S.A. Our olive drab 1960’s Johnny Seven OMA gun is a testament to the mindset of post World War America. The Johnny Seven toy line from Topper Toys was introduced in 1964. and as the Peace movement in general, with it's questioning of war toys, also gained more popular support. However, this product, along with similar toys, saw a down- turn in popularity as opposition to the Vietnam war increased in the U.S.A. There was nothing else on the market at the time with this range of gadgets, which made it particularly appealing. It could also convert into a Tommy gun (machine gun) with rat-a-tat sound effects and the possibility to remove the butt of the rifle to shorten the gun. It had a retractable bi- pod, to convert the gun into a sniper rifle, as well as a repeating rifle action and a detachable pistol which could be loaded with small explosive caps which made a loud bang when fired. Kokichi Oma is a student in the Ultimate Academy for Gifted Juveniles and a. Just click on the icons, download the file(s) and print them on your 3D printer. The gun was marketed as being 'seven guns in one', and had the capability to launch a grenade, an armour- piercing shell and anti-tank rocket. Johnny then shot himself in the head, but ultimately a giant boulder landed. Your Search for johnny seven oma grenade by - 1,920 printable 3D Models. It was heavily marketed on television, and came in a very large, brightly-coloured box designed to catch a child's attention. in 1964, and in the same year became the best-selling boy's toy. by Deluxe-Topper's parent company, Topper Toys. (One Man Army)' was manufactured in England in the late 1960s by Deluxe-Topper Ltd, although this design was originally manufactured in the U.S.A.
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