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• Auction House:
  Leonard Joel
• Sale Name:
  Collectables Auction
• Sale Date:
  01 Apr 2012 ~ 12noon
• Lot #:
  286
• Lot Description:
  Rare Modern Toys Non Stop 'Lavender' Robot
  Japanese, circa 1959, large scale battery operated lavender tinplate robot with red eyes, orange ears and red hook hands, mystery action, in original box with colourfully illustrated lift of lid (VG-E box P-F) 36.5cm tall
• References:
  See Gallagher, William C, Modern Toys From Japan 1940s-1980s, Schiffer Publishing Ltd, U.S.A., 2005, p. 184.
• Notes:
  The 'Non-Stop Robot' or 'Lavender Robot' was made by Japanese manufacturer Masudaya in the 1950s and is easily identified due to its unusual colour. It was the 2nd in a series of 5 battery operated tinplate robots made by Masudaya from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. The group are commonly known as the 'Gang of Five' to collectors and are highly sought after. While all share the same skirted body and impressive size, each differs in colour and the actions that it performs.
• Estimate:
  A$6,500 - 8,500
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Toys & Models

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