12" long tin litho wind-up toy w/built-in key. c. 1951. This is version w/o Flash Gordon name on nose or "No. 5" text on side fins. Nose has Marx logo in black/yellow against black nose accent stripe. Toy works well and travels forward as it sparks and a pinging sound is produced. Original tail fin shows some lt. paint rubs to edges and rocket ship has a few scattered tiny paint nicks/scratches but remains bright and glossy. Displays VF. Original illustrated box is lightly aged and shows lt. wear w/three .75" to 1" punctures to one side panel from toy. Other side still displays VF.