Voltron Star Shooter

Made in 1985, this toy starts out as a mild-mannered SLR (inset), but then converts into Voltron: Defender of the Universe!

The top part of his body is actually a working 110 camera, while the big "SLR" lens is a fake.

Made in Macau and sold by Impulse Ltd. of Missouri.

Voltron sez: View me LARGE!

To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and
install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player.

Comments

rodinal1 says:

A transformer camera - what a find - and very funny.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

fratella says:

:-)))))! Funny!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

galessa's plastics says:

SIMPLY WONDERFUL! may you find another one, please buy it for me!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Carrie Taylor says:

NOW that's my kinda Transformer. I still would like a Bumblebee for Christmas. *LOL*
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Randy Knox says:

I admit to being quite gullible. Is this really a transformer?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

toydoctorrrs says:

That's just incredible! :D
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Sodabowski says:

OMG one of my cousins had one of these. I remember now :D
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

John Kratz says:

@Randy:
Take a look at the thread here, unless you're just asking if this is a real toy that changes from a camera to a Voltron figure, in which case the answer is a simple "yes".

:o)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Randy Knox says:

Well, ain't that somethin' !
I'll accept the description "transformer" for this.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

benjaminlansky says:

you have all these amazing cameras but no pictures shown taken with them!!!

take some pictures!!!!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

John Kratz says:

Benjamin:
Thanks for the compliment!
I prefer to shoot digital, although I do plan to use a few of my old film cameras. Most of them I will probably never use, because I just can't see myself doing things like re-spooling 120 film onto 620 spools. You never know though -- I could become inspired at some point.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

sonofwalrus says:

First of all, this is just awesome!
Secondly, I can't believe people don't know the difference between Voltron and Transformers...!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Widya Dharmasamadhi says:

Awesome...one unusual cameras!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

photo_snoopy4ever says:

An instant Favorite!!!...Thanks for the PIC!!!..
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

rockess says:

I need one of these!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

omalingue says:

Excellent, I want one !
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

uwekulick says:

Thank You

www.camerapedia.org/wiki/Voltron_Starshooter_ 110
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

the_wolf_brigade says:

I'm in love! Now the search begins...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Moshi Moshi ? [deleted] says:

do you ever sell it ???
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Amy Gieske says:

Awesome!!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

▲▲▲▲ ▲ says:

.....
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Dani3D says:

Oh my god... :D
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Rai 幻の光  says:

Voltron used to be my favorite robot as a kid. I want this!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

the brownhorse says:

it was after seeing this photo and searching ebay and having no luck finding one of these that i settled for the new version, not as cool as this.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

bubbleooooo2004 says:

你好，我是 Camera GROUP 群組的管理員，我們希望將其新增至該群組！
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

@nibes says:

lol cute camera
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Anti-$ocial butterfly [deleted] says:

wicked awesome!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

photo_history says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Novelty Cameras, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

I wanted to add the button so that you could add it to the pool if you wish without joining the group but I have not been able to figure out how to do it. I am not a very experienced administrator. I'll post the link if I can figure it out.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

midmophil says:

Really Cool camera, John! Every time one of these shows up on Ebay they always bring in a hefty price, or at least more than I'm willing to pay. I'm beginning to think that I will become more like you in that I'm finding it harder and harder to use film for some of my cameras. I can see the day coming when I succumb to digital photography and my film cameras will just collect dust in the display case.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

John Kratz says:

Thanks Phil
I really enjoy just owning and looking at my cameras, so I have no problem just keeping them for display. As far as collecting dust, I'm looking for a display case with glass doors! :o)

I paid $27 for this camera (eBay), but with all the views this photo has gotten, I wonder if I've driven up the price...
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

midmophil says:

Hmm. I don't think you have, John. Actually, I think you found a bargain. I've seen them go much higher than that.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

mattbellphoto says:

awesome.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Urbanknit says:

cool!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Tontonaki says:

No way!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

SarahEllenKeogh says:

That is the coolest thing I've EVER seen! Two of my favorite things!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

photo_history says:

We have one of these in our collection of novelty cameras. It is my favorite among the several "transformer" type toy cameras we have. This past weekend we saw one for sale at a toy show for over $100 so you got a good deal.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

glowbot says:

i have one mint in box..worth 20 bucks in 1992...so i made a few bucks?
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

John Kratz says:

Yes, but only if you sell it! ;o)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrea Buzzichelli (OUT OF ORDER) says:

i think is one of the most interesting collection i have ever seen!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

seniorita † polyester says:

where did you buy it?
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

John Kratz says:

eBay
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

seniorita † polyester says:

thanks, i found it ;)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

EllenJo says:

Righteous!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Generation X, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

williamdohman says:

I would love to have one of these guys. If anyone sees one for sale let me know!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Grooveraider says:

OMG, I haven't seen this camera since the 80s in a Sears catalogue
XD !!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr.FoxTalbot says:

Freaking priceless!!!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Andy Plus says:

Wow, I always thought I saw a toy like this as a kid,this confirms I hadn't imagined it!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

heartdelay. says:

That looks pretty cool, too bad the SLR lens are fake haha
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Mijonju says:

WOOO MAN THIS IS SO COOL@@ I WANNA BUY THIS!!! HOW MUCH are you willing to sell??
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Mijonju says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Shutter Crack, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

stereomind says:

I need one of those!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Magnifico Giganticus says:

Awesome! Freakin totally awesome! Snap a few with that bad lad and show us what it's got!

And Voltron is NOT a Transformer for those who don't know.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

cheeminh says:

John you have an amazing collection of cameras! I am truly envious! And this is just the icing on the cake! Gonna start searching for one to buy! Hopefully the price has not increased like you said! :D
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

-l-l-l- says:

haha amazing camera, i need one ;-)
Posted 5 days ago. ( permalink )

Would you like to comment?

[?]

	John Kratz's photostream
		355 uploads

This photo also belongs to:

	My Camera Collection (Set)
		146 items

	Nikon Digital (Pool)
		0

	Your camera collection ! (Pool)
		0

	Catchy Colors (Pool)
		0

	Nikon D50 Users (Pool)
		0

	Camerapedia (Pool)
		0

	Cameras (Pool)
		0

	Camera Kudos (Pool)
		0

	Nikon D50 - All users welcome (Pool)
		0

	Camera porn (Pictures of cameras) (Pool)
		0

	camera portraits (Pool)
		0

	Nikon Amateur Gallery (Pool)
		0

	Flickr Camera Museum (Pool)
		0

	Generation X (Pool)
		0

	Novelty Cameras (Pool)
		0

	Camera GROUP (Pool)
		0

	Camera porn (Pool)
		0

	Shutter Crack (Pool)
		0

1 gallery contains this photo

152 people call this photo a favorite

Additional Information

Some rights reserved Anyone can see this photo

Taken with a Nikon D50.
More properties
Taken on December 1, 2007
Viewed 7,226 times

Add to your map

Yay location removed

...

(Some formats are OK.)

Or, remove it from the map.

Go to the map

You	Sign in \| Create Your Free Account
Explore	Places \| Last 7 Days \| This Month \| Popular Tags \| The Commons \| Creative Commons \| Search
Help	Community Guidelines \| The Help Forum \| FAQ \| Sitemap \| Get Help

Voltron Star Shooter

Comments

rodinal1 says:

fratella says:

galessa's plastics says:

Carrie Taylor says:

Randy Knox says:

toydoctorrrs says:

Sodabowski says:

John Kratz says:

Randy Knox says:

benjaminlansky says:

John Kratz says:

sonofwalrus says:

Widya Dharmasamadhi says:

photo_snoopy4ever says:

rockess says:

omalingue says:

uwekulick says:

the_wolf_brigade says:

Moshi Moshi ? [deleted] says:

Amy Gieske says:

▲▲▲▲ ▲ says:

Dani3D says:

Rai 幻の光 says:

the brownhorse says:

bubbleooooo2004 says:

@nibes says:

Anti-$ocial butterfly [deleted] says:

photo_history says:

midmophil says:

John Kratz says:

midmophil says:

mattbellphoto says:

Urbanknit says:

Tontonaki says:

SarahEllenKeogh says:

photo_history says:

glowbot says:

John Kratz says:

Andrea Buzzichelli (OUT OF ORDER) says:

seniorita † polyester says:

John Kratz says:

seniorita † polyester says:

EllenJo says:

williamdohman says:

Grooveraider says:

Mr.FoxTalbot says:

Andy Plus says:

heartdelay. says:

Mijonju says:

Mijonju says:

stereomind says:

Magnifico Giganticus says:

cheeminh says:

-l-l-l- says:

Would you like to comment?

Tags

Additional Information