255 Computer Command was a programmable replica 1980 Corvette and was one of the coolest toys ever made (alongside Big Trak). Under the hood was a control panel with a series of buttons that let you program the movements, sounds and lights of the car. The 255 Computer Command Corvette had an advantage over other small car models in that it had rubber tires and metal hubcaps to give it a real authentic feel. It was possible to program the car to drive advanced courses in forward or reverse, do figure of eights, turn the lights on and off, sound the horn and more. With each command you specified the amount of time to run before moving on to the next command and if you really wanted to you could program the car to drive around on its own all day (or until the 9V battery drained). There were a total of 255 different commands to program the 255 Computer Command Corvette - hence the name! Commands were basically directions for the car to move in including 'Forward', 'Reverse', 'Forward Left', 'Forward Right', 'Stop', 'Reverse Left', 'Reverse Right' and the option for the 'Horn. To set the command you need to press the direction you wanted the car to go in and then type in how long it should carry out this command. When you had finished your "commanding" you then needed to press the "Go" button to set the Corvette into action. And as a final touch the car would play the 'Charge' song whenever it was turned on! 255 Computer Command Corvette was a truly great toy and was made by LJN in 1981.
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255 Computer Command
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Do You Remember 255 Computer Command?
Do You Remember 255 Computer Command?
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the only toy i can fully remember getting from santa ,this car slept with me for a year and a half would not go anywhere without it . I had my original one until i had 2 kids (girls) found it and ripped the hood and keypad right out but did buy one on ebay 3 days after and was better than mine pretty much brand new 5.00 plus shipping what a score had it under sting ray nobody else found it only 4 lookers what a screw up on there part but good for me ,
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I have both the Corvette and the Datsun!... I loved these toys a a kid and have to say that they were my favorite toys as a child. Believe it or not, the Datsun that I have is still BRAND NEW and in it's original packaging, unplayed with... WOW!!!!!!!
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Well, whether one thinks it's an honor, or embarrassing, I am, in fact the kid from the commercial for the 255 comuter command corvette. Yep, the kid with the big blond curly white boy afro. My dad wrote and directed the commercial (he did so for many of the LJN toys). And though I don't remember that much from that day of shooting (I was 11 and am now 36) I do remember having fun and being told countless times by dad to hold up the car and thrust it to the camera (which is the last shot). Good times. And alas, though I did get one for free, I no longer have it...
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I still have my 255 computer command its the Datsun 280zx its in perfect condition and 100% fully operational. I always wanted the corvette but it was always sold out in every store. I also have the talking Knight Rider car with the voice of K.I.T.T. fully operational and perfect condition. I have a few of generation 1 of the origional transformers. I also have hundreds of Garbage Pail Kids trading cards 1985,1986,1987.
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Yep, this was my all time favorite Christmas present! I remember seeing the guy out in front of Circus World toys demonstrating it and that was the end of it as far as I was concerned. I HAD to have this toy! Sure enough, Christmas morning 1981 there it sat under the tree! Santa Clause ROCKS! Still have it, but haven't had batteries in it in 20 years. May have to run out and get some!
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I had a 255 Computer Command Corvette when I was a child and had so many hours worth of fun with it. Still have it too. Yet to see if it still works but see no reason why not! Pity I destroyed the original packaging but it has such sentimental value I'd never sell it.
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i got one in 1981 it was a great toy i played with it for almost a year .. then my brother steped on it. and the wheel has broken off i never yet forgive him . i still played with it didnt work the same. i still have it but have never found any were wat cud fix it ..if any body can help or sum body wat can thanks .. r_reay@hotmail.co.uk
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I still have my 255 computer comand in storage. What a great toy. I can't believe it's over twenty years old.
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I wasn't a lucky one, to get it as a gift for the holidays. But got it a year (1981) later. I'm a collector now. I'm looking for the Datsun 280ZX version of the same toy, that came out in 1982. It is a very rear find. If anybody has one or knows where I can find it, PLEASE email me at LIMBODIAN@YAHOO.COM
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It was Xmas 1981 when I got mine from my father while visiting his house for the holidays. I remember opening this up and was so excited about it. I played with it almost every day after that until 1985 when my dad was killed. Now it is one of my most prized possesions. I have a lot of great memories of me and my dad playing togfether with this.
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