Gattiger ST by Takatoku

This is the standard sized version of the Gattiger combining race car toy made by Takatoku.  A larger deluxe version was also made.  These toys will often be seen as manufactured by Ceppi Ratti, and Italian company.

I love the graphics on the box.  For some reason, I think of the colorful 1972 Topps baseball cards when I see this box.

My particular toy was imported to the US by Space Joe, a distributor that operated out of San Francisco.  While some importers are more well known in the industry, I had never heard of Space Joe before. 

The toy is laid out neatly in a styrofoam case.  As can be seen, the side two cars separate, as does the top yellow vehicle.

Combined, the cars fit nicely together,  On the underside, a central wheel set can be lowered to raise the front of the car.