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'Space Rocket 9' toy rocket by Masudaya

Object No. 85/2573-22

Toy rocket, 'Space Rocket 9', 'Modern Toys', tinplate, friction motor, metal, Masudaya (MT), Japan, c. 1970

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Summary

Physical Description

Toy rocket, 'Space Rocket 9', tin plate, friction motor, made by Masudaya / Modern Toys, Japan, c.1970 Cigar shaped rocket made of painted and printed tin plate in red, blue, yellow and black. The rocket has painted details, a front grille, engines on the sides and exhaust pipes down the sides. There is a pilot on the top behind a clear plastic windscreen, the pilot has a moulded plastic head wearing a white and yellow helmet. The rocket has two black plastic wheels at the centre of the base and a smaller yellow tin wheel at the back. Text 'Space rocket' in yellow on both sides, '9' on front and sides.

DIMENSIONS

Height

120 mm

Width

100 mm

PRODUCTION

Notes

Made by Masudaya / Modern Toys in Japan. This toy was made c.1970.

SOURCE

Acquisition Date

23 December 1985

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