"BATTERY OPERATED REMOTE CONTROL POM POM TANK" LARGE BOXED SPACE TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$338.80 (Includes 12% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
6
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, December 15, 2005 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, December 15, 2005 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #186 - Part II
Item numbers 897 through 2517 in auction 186
Value Code:
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Item Description
The mostly tin litho space tank is 12" in length with attached tin litho remote control unit that is 6.5" tall. 1950s by Rosko Toys/Suzuki and Edwards, Japan. Box has scattered aging/wear with some moisture staining, pair of .5" surface paper rubs on lid. Box remains tight, VG. The remote control unit includes simulated dials and gauges plus scene of astronaut with lunar surface in the bkg. Toy works and features multiple actions. Goes both forward and reverse, movable turret with recoiling action gun barrels and lights. Three of the four gun barrel light bulbs are original red bulbs, one is a replacement however only one still lights. All other actions work as they should. Back of the remote control has detailed operating instruction and this panel has scattered scratches and shows wear to tabs. Tank itself has additional scattered trace of wear/aging. Overall still displays VF. Great design.
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