BATTERY OPERATED TELEVISION SPACEMAN BOXED ROBOT.
Bidding has ended for this item.
Thank you for visiting our past auction results. If you have an identical (or similar) to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. We look forward to speaking with you.
Winning Bid:
$863.82 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
12
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 30, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
Time Left:
Ended
Auction:
Auction #232 Part II
Value Code:
I - $400 to $700 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 has some corner tip wear w/small hole to lid at bottom left corner. Box is Fine. Toy is mostly tin litho w/hard plastic hands and transparent cover on front half of head. This is first version of this robot w/chrome plated metal antenna unit attached to neck by metal chain. This also serves as on/off switch. Mouth area is covered by plastic panel which shows colored lights and chest features TV screen which lights up and features moving full color scenes including lunar landscape, satellites and space station, etc. Has small spots of stabilized oxidation to interior edges of battery compartment, but this does not affect functions, all of which work; toy walks forward as arms swing and eyes spin. Displays Exc.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)