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The Dictator
Dictator 001
Production
Ref.No 89010
Release Date 1988
Distributor(s) Bluebird Toys
Video

The Dictator is a mobile ground cannon, originally designed to attack the Battle Fortress. This cannon is under the command of Major Leon Vex and the Viper Squad.

Manta Force Bullet Point - 3 Manufactures description[]

A mobile field gun with spring loaded firing mechanism. Gun elevates and integral gunner's seat.

Manta Force Bullet Point - 3 Features[]

Below are the features of the Dictator.

  • A gunner seat
  • 2 rocket Compartments
  • An elevating gun
  • A  spring-loaded firing mechanism

Contents of original packaging[]

Below are the contents found in the original packaging.

  • 1 Dictator
  • 4 shells
  • 1 Major Leon Vex
  • 1 Viper Squad trooper

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Manta Force Bullet Point - 3 Foreign distribution[]

The Dictator was distributed throughout Europe, via FASSI and Habourdin International. On the packageing, FASSI also changed the description box colour from blue to red.

Manta Force Bullet Point - 3 Variants[]

A version called The Sledge Hammer was released by Bluebird Toys in 1987. Its design was identical to the Dictator.

Manta Force Bullet Point - 3 Television advertisements[]

In the mid to late 1980s, Bluebird Toys broadcasted an advert on television channels throughout Europe, which promoted the Dictator.

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