This classic toy's popularity saved the Lionel Corp. from bankruptcy during the dark days of the Depression. 1930s. Wonderfully illustrated box is 8x11.25x2.25" tall and contains 9" long wind-up toy w/key and 16 curved track sections. Moderate box wear w/some edge creases, top right corner has neat split repair as does 2" edge panel tear. Pair of .5" punctures on Minnie image on top of lid but these somewhat blend. Box VG. The 4.5" tall composition figures of Mickey and Minnie are attached to a painted metal hand car, this being the green variety (also known in red, orange and maroon). Minnie wears a wood hat and has tail, Mickey's tail is missing. Otherwise both are complete and all original w/just lt. wear. Hand car body has some paint nicks. Toy works and travels around and figures move as if controlling the handcar. Still a VF example. Track is Exc.