1970 Skyshow Set



Launch the show from the back of your Custom Fleetside!

The Skyshow Set was released both domestically and internationally including Canada, Japan, Germany, France and Italy.





Skyshow Fleetside

The domestic sets came with the Fleetside, at least a dozen colors and variations are known





Skyshow Deora

Canadian sets came with the Deora in aqua or purple





Plane Hook

The notch in the plane hook engages with a rubber band (not shown) that is fixed to the front end of the ramp.
The plane is drawn toward the rear, stretching the rubber band. The hook latches into the slot on the top of the ramp.





Ramp Trigger Mechanism

The trigger arm is part of a lever that pushes up on the plane hook from below, when pressed inward.





View of the launch ramp showing the Trigger Arm

When pressed against the side of the car, the trigger arm pushes up on the plane hook, releasing the plane.





This special section of track compresses the trigger arm, releasing the plane.

The special section of track compresses the trigger arm, releasing the plane.





Ready to race!

The car enters the trigger track and the sky show begins!





Ready to fly!


Photo Credits: A.J. Folino, Ted Gray

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