The following timeline is comprised of events documented in this site.
1968-02-29 |
Tomy applies for patent. |
Patent filing USD214176S |
1968-03-?? |
Billy Blastoff Space Scout set is introduced in the trade magazine Playthings. |
Playthings March 1968 |
1969 |
New sets show up in US advertisements for Space Base, Robbie Robot (first walking figure), Firefighter, Scuba Scout, Cargo Jet, Construction
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1969-05-01 |
Tomy files for patent on Scuba Scout drive mechnism. |
Patent filing US3570179A |
1969-05-20 |
Tomy is granted first patent in the US. |
Patent filing USD214176S |
1970 |
Robbie and Billy both receive new square Jet Packs with the switch located on the side. |
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1970 |
Robbie Robot and Space Scout sets are revamped with new looks. |
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1971 |
Snowmobile becomes the last US set released. |
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1971-03-16 |
Tomy is granted patent for Scuba Scout drive mechanism in the US. |
Patent filing US3570179A |
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