1950 ' S BATTERY OPERATED WEE LITTLE BABY BEAR TIN TOY A. K. A. READING BEAR
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:5253 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
| Brand: ALPS | Material: Tin |
| Featured Refinements: Vintage Battery Operated Toy | Year: 1950 |
This listing is for a 1950's WEE LITTLE BABY BEAR a.k.a. READING BEAR w/box as shown. This is not a reproduction toy. It is in good working order. Overall condition is excellent - mint. Mechanism is strong. Tin litho, plastic, fur and cloth are very nice and clean. No rust or corrosion anywhere. Battery compartment & base are excellent. The 5 correct actions of this toy are as follows: (1) Eyes light up, (2) Right hand flips the pages of the children's book, (3) Head move...s side to side as if reading, (4) Bear makes a squeaky voice sound, (5) The bear closes the book and starts reading it again. Process is repeated. A very cute toy to watch. 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 93. It is a 1950's era toy made by the Alps Co. It has a rarity of 9 on a scale to 10 being the rarest, and a value of $400.00 in C-10 condition without the box. The original box is complete and in good-very good condition. It does have a number of clear tape repairs. This toy would make a nice addition to any toy collection. Other 50's & 60's mint & mib battery op & wind-up toys listed in auction & my EBAY store.
