Weird-Ohs

How could Weird Universe not do a feature on a line of model kits dubbed "Weird-ohs"...?

This blog features a good writeup on them.

Here's a period ad from BOYS LIFE.

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Comments

Nothing like a blast from the past. I hadn't thought about these in years. I built a couple of the car models as a kid. Or course, my mother thought they were hideous.

Posted by KDP on 10/01/13 at 10:38 AM

@KDP: That's what Moms are for.

These kind'a look like "Big Daddy" Ross rip offs.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 10/01/13 at 10:45 AM

The last one looks kinda like the clown from Stephen King's "It". :grrr:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 10/01/13 at 11:43 AM

Ed "Big Daddy" Roth 1932 - 2001

Posted by F.U.D. on 10/01/13 at 01:57 PM

Been there - done that! Built these as a kid. Thanks for the memories.

Posted by daShirt on 10/01/13 at 05:52 PM

When I first saw the top image I thought that WU was introducing a new breakfast treat! :lol:

Posted by Tyrusguy on 10/01/13 at 10:17 PM

Sugar frosted Weird-ohs! :lol:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 10/01/13 at 11:13 PM

I also remember building one or two of the models.
Thanks for the post.

Posted by Billy on 10/02/13 at 01:42 AM

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