"FRICTION OPERATED ROCKET XB-115."
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Winning Bid:
$112.00 (Includes 12% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, March 30, 2006 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 30, 2006 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #187 - Part II
Item numbers 927 through 2489 in auction 187
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Item Description
Two similar rockets were produced by Horikowa, Japan in the 1960s. While the body design is similar, detailing is different and one was battery while the other was friction. This is the friction version 11.5" tall tin litho/hard plastic. Moderate box wear with crease along right edge of lid. Fine. Toy is marked "XB-115" with space insignia whereas the battery version is marked "Apollo-1000" with US flag. Friction works and the nose cone rotates as sparks are visible through plastic cover. Pinpoint paint nicks, Exc.
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