Ever noticed why astronauts have a white and an orange-coloured space suit? Whenever reports regarding a new space mission are covered on television or the Internet, we come across an astronaut’s photo wearing an orange [...]

continued from previous toy blog post... From Cotswold Collectibles: Academy award winning 2001: A Space Odyssey was the highest grossing North American film in 1968 due in large part to its pioneering special effects, imagery, and relevant themes. The film follows Dr. Dave Bowman (played by Keir Dullea) and other astronauts on a trip to Jupiter. Arguably one of the greatest and most influential films ever made, 2001: A Space Odyssey set the viewing public’s imagination ablaze with the possibility of what the future might hold. Executive Replicas is proud to present the first ever Blue 1:6th scale Discovery Astronaut space suit. Executive Replicas "2001: A Space Odyssey" 1:6 scale Discovery Astronaut Blue Space Suit Features: Space helmet with connecting hoses, Oxygen tank, Front control unit, metal connector rings, interchangeable gloved hands, interchangeable regular hands, Removable astronaut suit, space boots, Stand with Printed Logo, Full Color Packaging. NOTE: figure not included with set. Scroll down to see the rest of the pictures. Click on them for bigger and better views. Related posts: "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." Dragon Models Limited (DML) 1:6 scale NASA Apollo Astronaut "Buck" 12-inch figure reviewed on my toy blog HERE Full review of the Dragon NASA Apollo Astronaut Fly Boys 6 - Astronauts (including Crash Crews) Fly Boys 7: Mercury Space Capsule, Voskhod 2 - Russian Space Craft by Kubrick, Lunar Roving Vehicle - "Moon Buggy" and Manned Manoeuvring Unit - MMU The AWESOME BBI Elite Force 1:6 scale 12-inch USAF U-2 Pilot "Bob Chapman" "One small step for Man, one giant leap for Mankind" - celebrating and commemorating the 40th year of the Moon landing Full review of the Action Man Lunar Rover or Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) G.I. Joe 1:6 scale Space Shuttle Astronaut REVIEW HERE Review of ThreeA Adventure Kartel 1/6th scale Dead Cosmonaut Golovorez 12.5-inch figure HERE and HERE

“When one looks at the exterior of a suit, you’re only seeing part of the story,” says Cathy Lewis, curator of space history at the Smithsonian.

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Virgin Galactic has unveiled a sleek, new age wardrobe for its passengers travelling to the edge of space. Customers will get a one-piece jumpsuit, limited jacket and boots to match.

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On April 8th, the New York City branch of Bonhams will be hosting a "Space History" auction, and Gizmodo has been given a preview of the some of the historically unique, space age artifacts that will be for sale. From full-body Soviet space suits to a control panel once used on the space station Mir, the range of…