POLARIS NUCLEAR SUB PHOTO

Somehow I missed this last Summer when it made the rounds via Boing Boing, but here's a wonderful look at what arrived when you ordered the Polaris Nuclear Sub which was seemingly offered in every single comic book printed throughout the 60s and 70s. Until now I've only seen the ubiquitous advertisement, but here's the real thing...


The owner of this photo says...
"I remember this as being a pretty cool toy. It had a little mirror periscope and you could fire the torpedoes and missiles. They shot out using a rubber band sling shot built in. Being immobile it was a bit difficult to aim, but if the dog or my brother happened to pass by the front of the sub... POW! Got em."

I'm shocked at how cool it was.