MARX CLASSIC "ROCK'EM SOCK'EM ROBOTS" FACTORY-SEALED BOXED TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$196.08 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
7
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #216 - Part II
Item numbers 978 through 2735 in auction 216
Value Code:
G - $100 to $200 Help Icon
Item Description
Large 14.5x19.5x6.5" factory-sealed illustrated (non-photo version) cardboard box holds yellow plastic boxing ring w/pair of robot boxers - "The Red Rocker" and "The Blue Bomber." This is the 1973 version of this classic Marx toy. Box features great illustrations on all side panels. This is Quaker Oats version as Quaker bought Marx in 1972. Box has original store price sticker and remnant of another and shows scattered wear w/two small .5" areas of surface paper lift from price tag/tape removal. One end flap is half opened, but box remains as factory-sealed. Main front panel has 1" surface tear. Box still displays VF. Robot figures are operated by means of plastic loaded plungers mounted on outside of ring. These devices can be turned various ways to position the robots. When one delivers a knock-out blow, his opponent's head shoots up on a metal rod. Pair of original white rubber strands form the rope of the boxing ring. Toy remains Mint as factory-sealed. A nice original version, complete w/box. Scarce as sealed. Gary Keller Collection.
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