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Mighty Atom/Astro Boy Friction Car.

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Television Memorabilia Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Mighty Atom/Astro Boy Friction Car.
SOLD
5,000.00USDto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2021 Sep 25 @ 14:12UTC-7 : PDT/MST
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
(Tada, 1960s) A rare tin-litho and soft vinyl friction car featuring Osamu Tezuka's iconic manga hero, Mighty Atom (dubbed Astro Boy in English-speaking markets), manufactured by the Tada Factory. The friction mechanism is in working order, causing Mighty Atom's head to swivel back and forth as the car produces a siren sounds. The extremely scarce original box with cardboard insert and internal Mushi Productions foil label is included. Measuring 5.25"x7.5" and 3" deep, the car is in very good condition with some scattered paint scratching and wear to the plated grill and lights. The box measures 7.75"x4.5" and 3" deep and exhibits some minor darkening and corner bumping to the lid.