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Forbidden Planet C-57D Space Cruiser
One of the most influential science fiction films ever made, Forbidden Planet features a
story inspired by Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” award-nominated effects work and a
unique electronic score. Forbidden Planet is noted for its imaginative production design
— from Dr. Morbius’ home to Robby the Robot to the impressive C-57D Space Cruiser.
The C-57D, a military cruiser of the United Planets Federation space patrol, is 170 feet in
diameter and is equipped with a faster-than-light-speed hyperdrive. The sleek, saucer-like
ship carries a crew of 19, led by Commander John J. Adams.
Sent to the distant planet Altair-4 to investigate a colony of settlers that arrived 20 years
prior, Adams and his crew discover only 2 survivors, Dr. Morbius and his daughter
Altaira. The remainder of the colonists were destroyed by an invisible creature, the Id
Monster.
Why Morbius and Altaira were spared the attacks of the Id Monster is a great mystery,
but it becomes clear to Adams and his crew that Morbius is hiding something. The
remnants of a long-extinct advanced civilization, the Krell, hidden deep beneath the
surface of Altair-4, hold the secrets of the Id Monster, and lead to a shocking revelation
that is at the heart of the Krell’s destruction.
This authentically-styled, 1/72-scale kit is 28 inches in diameter when fully assembled
and features a highly detailed bi-level interior, a removable dome and retracting
gangway.
Also included are in-scale figures of Robby, Altaira, Commander Adams, six
crewmembers and the horrifying Id Creature. The “invisible” Id Creature is molded in
clear plastic, and is depicted breaking through the force-field barrier as seen in the film.
• Assembled ship is 28” in diameter
• Retracting landing struts and gangway
• 1/72 scale figures including Altaira, Commander Adams, six crewmembers and Robby
the Robot.
•Removable dome reveals ship interior
• Detailed bi-level interior featuring Navigation Center with Astrolabe, Command Center
and Crew Quarters
• Id Monster breaking through force field fence molded in clear plastic