Why...Just Why???!!!

[deathjester]

Just browsing through 'model kits' on eBay, and came across this little gem - but I just can't work out why you'd even make it, let alone buy it!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dyson-DC25-1-7-Scale-model-/281206563195?pt=UK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN&hash=item417937a17b

[PR19_Kit]

If it worked you could use it to clean your other models.  

And they'll get it in the neck calling it a Dyson 'Hoover'! Probably from BOTH firms!

[deathjester]

I suppose you could always get a Marvel Black Widow figure, and do her up in a scratch built French Maids outfit...!

[jcf]

Seeing the big Dyson name moulded into the sprues makes it likely that
it's some sort of promo item produced for Dyson. Ditto the odd scale,
which makes the the 42" high machine come out as a six inch tall model.
Perhaps a trade-show gimme, or retailing prop?

[Captain Canada]

Somebody took it for a 20 ! Pretty neat item regardless.....as for why or what, who knows !

[kerick]

Some nice whiff parts in there!

[deathjester]

Yes!  I saw several potential spacecraft parts on those sprues...

[Mossie]

Another version, one of the hand held ones:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-7-Scale-Model-Kit-Dyson-DC31-Handheld-Vacuum-Cleaner-Dolls-House-Fun-BNIB-/390700272656?pt=UK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN&hash=item5af78d0c10

It should be around 3cm tall, that'll translate to about 1 metre in 1/35.  It's a ready made ray gun!

[zenrat]

I'm jealous - you get all the good stuff on Evil-Bay UK...