VINTAGE BATTERY OP HUNGRY CAT TIN TOY MIB COMPLETE RARE 1960 ' S JAPAN GREAT
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:54653612 | Brand: Linemar |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan | Year: 1960's |
| Character Family: Vintage Tin Toys, Character Toys | Material: Tin |
| Vintage: Yes | UPC: Does not apply |
I am pleased to offer this extremely rare and complete 1960's battery operated Hungry Cat tin toy with original box! It was made in Japan by Linemar Toys. Anyone who is familiar with this particular toy knows how very difficult it is to find it complete with the 3 original fish and the tin tray! Hungry Cat requires two "D" size batteries to operate and is fully functional with the following 7 actions: 1. the cat's green eyes light up, 2. its head leans forward to look into the bowl, 3.... the left paw comes down to try and swat at the fish, 4. squeaking or "meow" sounds are emitted, 5. the propeller in the bowl spins, 6. the fish get spun/swim around in the bowl, 7. the cat's tail moves/wiggles back and forth. Most of these you come across no longer function or can no longer hold water because the bowl is cracked or damaged. Again, this toy has been tested with water and works perfectly! Cosmetically, the toy is in mint/excellent condition. The cat's fur is clean, the tin is in excellent shape with only a few light scratches, the plastic fish bowl is free of any damage or cracks, and the battery compartment looks great with the battery diagram paper still inside. The original box remains solid, colorful and presents with only a minimal amount of shelf wear, mainly along the top edges of the lid. A very cute and entertaining toy from this era. Hungry Cat stands approximately 9" tall. She would make a fantastic addition to any battery operated/vintage tin toy collection! Please view all photos closely as they are considered part of the item description and feel free to ask any questions you may have. I can also send additional photos upon request. PAYMENTS: Due within 24 hours of auction end, buy it now/offer accepted or receipt of a combined shipping invoice. If payment is not received within that time frame, offers will be extended to second highest bidders or sales will be canceled and items relisted. SHIPPING: All items typically ship within 1 business day of cleared payment. I also combine shipping to save money when possible. For buyers within the United States, if you win more than one auction, please wait for me to send you a combined shipping invoice. If purchasing more than one “buy it now” item, simply add them to your cart and select “request invoice from seller” on the checkout screen. This will send me a request for a combined shipping invoice. If for some reason items cannot be shipped together, I will let you know. For international sales, I use the Global Shipping Program and they do not allow combined shipping. Each item will need to be paid for individually, including the shipping costs, and they will be mailed in separate shipments. SHIPPING INSURANCE: Shipping fees include full insurance coverage for the sale price. For international sales, insurance coverage is only valid until the item is accepted and shipped from the Global Shipping Center. Once it leaves the shipping center, the Global Shipping Program is responsible for the safe delivery of your item as well as any issues with damage or lost items. RETURNS: Not accepted unless an item arrives in a different condition (i.e. damaged) than what is described in the listing or it never arrives at all. If there is an issue with your item or shipment, please contact me immediately to see if we can work something out. If an item ends up getting damaged or lost in transit, I will handle matters on my end. For international sales, as already mentioned above, the Global Shipping Program is responsible for all issues with damaged or lost items once they leave the shipping center.
