BATTERY OP BLACKSMITH BEAR VINTAGE TIN TOY RARE MIB 1950S JAPAN FULLY FUNCTIONAL

Description

For your consideration I have this tough to find tin toy from the 1950's.....a battery operated Blacksmith Bear made by A-1 Co. in Japan. He is in mint condition and fully functional with many great actions. The toy runs on two "D" size batteries. When powered on, the Blacksmith Bear's eyes light up (the wires going from his body into his head are still securely intact), he leans over and aggressively
hammers away at the horseshoe over the lighted/flashing anvil, a realistic "clang" sound is heard each time he hammers, he periodically stands up, turns to his left, moves the horseshoe back and forth over the fire a few times, his head turns side to side to examine his work, he then proceeds back to hammering and the actions repeat. Really a great toy from this era and not one you see often, especially in this condition. The tin is shiny and the battery compartment is clean. There are only a few light scratches and marks in spots on the tin litho that may very well have been there from time of manufacturing. The original box remains solid, has great color and some really amazing graphics! There is a little shelf wear present, particularly along one edge of the lid which was tape repaired from the inside. To note: the Blacksmith Bear's head is removable for storage inside the original box. You will want to be careful when handling his head as two wires run up into it from inside his body.
The toy measures 6 1/2"  x 4"  x 9". The original box is 7 1/2 " x 7 1/2"  x 4 1/2".
Will be shipped fully insured.
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