"Oh Yeah, High Dream."

That's what came to mind actually when I saw an email from them in my inbox. I don't remember the last time I got an email from them. I met one of the High Dream sculptors (a very polite Frenchman whose name totally escapes me) at Toy Fair a couple of years back and I liked what I saw from High Dream. He was very passionate about his work and his toy philosophy was similar to my own. However I wondered how long they were going to be in around. Lets face it, they were very small (and still are) and they were struggling to get orders for their merchandise like the their-then potentially great SNK vs. Capcom 2 line (which I liked more than the SOTA Street Fighter line. If you've ever seen their prototype Guile then you know what a shame it is the line didn't continue).

I've always seen their stuff here and there but I was always fond/perplexed of how hard they tried to release merchandise here. Merchandise that in all honesty would only appeal to a certain core audience (like those who would spend money on an obscure show like ULYSSES 31).

Luckily for me I fit that audience.

So when I first opened up my email I was very surprised to see some "in production" images of the ODYSSEUS spacecraft from ULYSSES 31. I do remember the show pretty vividly as it was on the Spanish channel when I was little Gatack. I do have fond memories of it. If you don't remember (or know) the Japanese/French co-produced series then odds are that you're not going to get it but for those who do, you're in for a treat.

Below are some images of the ODYSSEUS Diecast ship. When will I have it in my hands? Who knows, it might take a while for it to hit the streets (like most High Dream items) so I don't have an answer to that unfortunately (and before you comment on the ODYSSEUS I can already read your mind; YES it does bear a resemblance to the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. Or actually the Matrix bears a resemblance to the ODYSSEUS. It did come first).

And further below that is the opening to the show in Spanish. Why the Spanish version? Because I feel nostalgic at the moment. Dig it.