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Pop Culture Time Capsule: TV Memorabilia & Vintage Toys
Lot 87:
3 significant Japanese character toys from the late Showa era, focusing on the works of Osamu Tezuka. The first item is a battery-operated Flying Astro Boy (Sora Tobu Tetsuwan Atom) manufactured by Yonezawa. This figure is constructed of molded plastic and vinyl, designed for both walking and flying actions, powered by a single C-cell battery. It includes its original color-illustrated box with Japanese text and a 1981 copyright date. The second item is an Astro Boy Window Pop figure produced by Horizon (Manufacturer of Fantasy Hobby). This unique two-piece vinyl figure features a suction-cup mechanism designed to adhere to glass surfaces, creating the illusion of the character flying through a window. It comes complete with its original printed brown cardboard mailing-style box, internal instruction sheet, and a "CRASH!" graphic decal. The third piece is a Jetter Mars soft vinyl (sofubi) figure manufactured by Popy. Jetter Mars was a character created by Tezuka in 1977 as a successor to Astro Boy. This figure remains factory-sealed in its original plastic bag with a printed cardstock header featuring character art and the Popy brand logo. All items were manufactured in Japan. Largest 8 1/2" x 6 1/4" x 4".
Condition: The collection is in excellent vintage condition. The Yonezawa Astro Boy appears unused with bright colors; though the mechanism is untested. Its box shows minor age-related shelf wear, including light creasing and corner dings. The Horizon Window Pop figure remains in its original interior factory plastic bags and appears mint; the exterior box shows light scuffing and minor staining consistent with age. The Popy Jetter Mars is factory-sealed; the header card exhibits minor edge wear and a single punch hole for retail display. All components appear original and complete as issued. All untested.
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The collection is in excellent vintage condition. The Yonezawa Astro Boy appears unused with bright colors; though the mechanism is untested. Its box shows minor age-related shelf wear, including light creasing and corner dings. The Horizon Window Pop figure remains in its original interior factory plastic bags and appears mint; the exterior box shows light scuffing and minor staining consistent with age. The Popy Jetter Mars is factory-sealed; the header card exhibits minor edge wear and a single punch hole for retail display. All components appear original and complete as issued. All untested.
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