MARX "BIG LOO GIANT MOON ROBOT" CLASSIC TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$2,531.26 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
13
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #218 - Part II
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
This 37" tall classic toy was introduced in late 1963 for one Christmas season only w/limited numbers produced. Toy features elaborate design and detail w/pair of original and working red light bulb eyes w/battery box free of corrosion. Top of head has "Scanner Scope" w/sight crosshairs, and has yellow sighting cup attachment. Right arm has working spring mechanism which opens and closes hands so objects can be picked up, including original "Moon Grenade." Designed w/hand-cranked voice box and although garbled, a word or two of "Big Loo Fights For You" can be heard. Crank has replaced knob. Designed w/rocket-firing launcher in base which is complete w/two rockets. Additional ball-launching function is complete w/the four issued plastic balls. Has replaced "Sonic Signal" hard plastic whistle that is inserted into back of Loo's head. Back of body has Morse Code sticker w/opening for Morse Code clicking mechanism. Toy design includes interior spring that facilitates his lifting up again when he pivots at the waist. Has replacement thin plastic "Water Ray" squirt bulb that is inserted in back and squeezed so that jet of water squirts from front. Also comes w/two blue suction cup-tipped safety darts that fire from his chest area. Working compass between feet. Has detailed control panel at waist area and also rolls along nicely on four wheels on underside of base. There are no broken or cracked areas and toy is o/w Exc./NM. As nice as these come. Classic 1960s Marx toy.
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