A mystery for decades, Sky Guy was manufactured by Mego and distributed by Schaper Toys in 1974. Previously referred to as "Mystery Astronaut" or "Mystery Pilot," Sky Guy is actually a skydiver! This amazing discovery was made by collector Jordan Barrett and initially reported by Brian Heiler (curator of the Mego Museum Website, user 'Palitoy' on the Mego Museum Forums, creator of Plaid Stallions, and author of Toy-Ventures Magazine)! A video documenting the discovery can be found here!
Pictured Above: Sky Guy (Mystery Astronaut)
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Sky Guy was sold in a shrink-wrapped box set with parachute and guide line. In 1977, a large number of loose figures were liquidated and sold at five-and-dime stores in generic, unmarked clear cellophane bags (without the parachute and guide line).
Pictured Above: Sky Guy Box Front
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Pictured Above: Sky Guy Box Back
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Pictured Above: Sky Guy Box Side
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Pictured Above: Sky Guy Box Contents
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The Sky Guy figure consists of a Type 1 body with blue jumpsuit and yellow/white helmet, and shares a head sculpt with Bruce Wayne, Removable cowl Batman, Tex Willer, and Jet Jungle. Bruce Wayne and Removable Cowl Batman have black hair and black eyes with white pupils; Tex Willer has black hair and black eyes with no pupils; Sky Guy has black hair and blue eyes with no pupils; and Jet Jungle has white hair, large black eyebrows, and blue eyes with black pupils.
Pictured Above (From Left to Right): Removable Cowl Batman, Bruce Wayne, Tex Willer, Sky Guy, and Jet Jungle
Pictured Above (left to right): Tex Willer, Removable Cowl Batman, Bruce Wayne, Sky Guy, and Jet Jungle
Sky Guy's helmet was reused by Mego in different color combinations
Pictured Above (From Left to Right): Sky Guy (Mystery Astronaut) Yellow/White Helmet with Clear Visor, Mystery German Action Jackson Yellow/Red Helmet with Blue Visor, Space: 1999 Alan Carter Red/Red Helmet with Blue Visor, Dinah-mite Sport Cyclist Outfit Blue/Red Helmet with Blue Visor, Dinah-mite Racing Around Outfit Blue/White Helmet with Blue Visor, and Action Jackson Air Force Grey/Grey Helmet with Blue Visor.