1950 ' S BATTERY OPERATED BUBBLE BLOWING MONKEY TIN LITHO CHILD ' S TOY

This listing is for a fully functioning BATTERY OPERATED BUBBLE BLOWING MONKEY as shown. It is in good - very good condition. Colors are clear & bright. Litho, tin, plastic parts & fur are clean. When the switch is turned on, the correct four actions occur as follows: (1) Eyes light up, (2) Right arm dips bubble wand in bowl and rises it to mouth, (3) Head moves back to blow bubbles, (4) Air is blown from mouth, (has strong air pressure) Process is repeated. Mechanically the to...y works great. There is some paint touch up on the inside of the battery compartment door. The original coconut / bubble solution bowl is included, although the stem/bottom has been repaired. Not noticable when in use. This is a "MADE IN JAPAN" toy listed in Don Hultzman's book, COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO BATTERY TOYS, copyright 2002, second edition. It is listed on page 36. It is a 1950's era toy made by the Alps Co. It has a rarity of 3 on a scale to 10 being the rarest, and a value of $280.00 in C-10 condition. Displays well. Other 50's & 60's mint & mib battery op & wind-up toys listed in auction & my EBAY store.Read more