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Micro Action Transport Helicopter Playset


Funrise produced this large transport helicopter "playset" for use with its line of Micro Action cars and trucks. While not really intended for or very compatible with the Micro Action jets/helicopters, I thought I would include it here as it is a Funrise aircraft itself.

The version I have in my collection was packaged in a a white box with a black and white photo of the contents on one side. While I cannot say for certain, this type of simple box was often used by companies for merchandise sold via catalog (rather than the more eye-catching packaging used for merchandise sold in retail stores).

The helicopter came with 24 various Micro Action cars and trucks (I've not photographed them as of yet but they are pictured on the box). These vehicles could be loaded into the helicopter via a variety of opening hatches and doors. There were two large hatches on either side (behind the cockpit), two smaller hatches on either side (in the tail) and a door/ramp at the rear of the helicopter. The interior is divided into an upper section and a lower section.

Also included was a simple instruction sheet detailing how the rotors should be attached. Each rotor assembly was to be capped with a black dome but the dome for the rear rotor on my example will not stay in place and is thus not shown in the photos. The rotors do rotate manually, but are very tight and do not spin well, at least not on my example. It is marked "(C) 1989 FUNRISE MADE IN CHINA" on the outside of the rear door/ramp.



Hatches open (the large front hatch and rear door allow access to both interior levels while the smaller back hatch only gives access to the upper level)

Rear door/ramp down

The rear portion of the upper deck can be lowered as well allow vehicles to drive directly onto/off of the upper deck)

Top view with Micro Action helicopter and  jet for scale

Side view with Micro Action helicopter and jet for scale

Packaging box showing black and white image of contents (including the 24 Micro Action cars and trucks)

Side of packaging box

Instruction sheet

This same helicopter was also produced in a military version. I do not own this version but it is colored green with brown camouflage spots and came with an assortment of Funrise's Micro Action military jeeps, trucks and tanks.
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