"BATTERY OPERATED TELEVISION SPACEMAN" BOXED ROBOT.
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Winning Bid:
$613.52 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
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:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Original cardboard box w/illustrated lid contains 10.75" tall (15" tall to top of antenna) robot made in Japan by Alps, c. 1959. Box is complete w/original cardboard insert and lid has inward warp w/obvious wear. Lid has one corner split and 1.5" edge tear. VG. Toy is mostly tin litho w/hard plastic hands and transparent cover on front half of head. Silvered metal antenna unit attached to robot by metal chain attaches to top of head and serves as on/off switch. Mouth area is covered by plastic panel which shows colored lights and chest features television screen which lights up and features moving full color scenes including lunar landscape, satellites and space station, etc. Toy works and walks forward as arms swing and eyes spin. Battery cover latch slot on body has small dent but cover opens/closes and stays in place. Tiny spot of oxidation to battery box interior. Toy has a few small scattered paint nicks/scratches but VF overall.
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