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Great as the
QUERCETTI FIREBALL XL5 toy was, one disappointing aspect was the generic astronaut figure purporting to be
STEVE ZODIAC. There was Steve clearly illustrated on the box art, and I know that was what
I expected to see back in 1962 or '63 when I opened the lid and took out the contents. But no - it was
John Doe, astronaut, not Steve Zodiac that met my startled eyes.
AURORA models had to change the art on their
WOLFMAN kit's box because of complaints from parents that the illustration didn't reflect the actual model inside, so I wonder if Quercetti likewise ever received any negative feedback on their misrepresentation?
Anyway, do you remember being disappointed with a toy from your childhood for not matching the box art, or simply for not being what you were anticipating - for any reason? Reminisce, each of you, to your heart's content in the comments section. Go on, it's cathartic.
