MINT 1950's LINEMAR BATTERY OPERATED SNEEZING BEAR TIN LITHO JAPAN TOY MIB - $600 - (Omaha, NE)

This listing is for a fully functional 1950's LINEMAR BATTERY OPERATED SNEEZING / KLEENEX BEAR w/box as shown. This is not a reproduction toy. It is in PRISTINE MINT condition. Colors are clear & bright. Tin litho & plush fur are exceptionaly nice & clean. No corrosion anywhere. When switch is turned on, he does the correct 5 actions as follow: (1) Eyes light up, (2) Right hand raises the tissue to his nose, (3) He leans back to sneeze, (4) His mouth opens wide to sneeze, (5) He makes an adorable sneezing sound as he returns to an upright position, just like a person would. Very neat! Absolutely charming. This toy has been tested and works great. Battery compartment is mint as are the connections. This is a "MADE IN JAPAN" toy listed in Don Hultzman's book, COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO BATTERY TOYS, copyright 2002, second edition. It is listed on page 164. It is a 1950's era toy made by the Linemar Marx Co. It has a rarity of 5 on a scale to 10 being the rarest, and a value of $450.00 in C-10 condition without the box. The original box is included. It is in excellent - near mint condition. It does have one clear tape repair on the inside of the lid which can be seen in photo. It also has the familiar Linemar logo and the usual " LINEMAR BEST BY FAR " & " ONE OF THE MANY LINEMAR TOYS. DO YOU HAVE THEM ALL? " printed on the box. The Linemar logo can also be seen on the tin litho on the base of the toy. Would make a nice addition to any discriminating collector of toys. Other 50's & 60's mint & mib battery op & wind-up toys listed in auction & my EBAY store.

Posted in Omaha, NE, Toys & Games
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