A rare vintage Japanese tin toy machine gun carrying Tetsuwan Atom, the Mighty Atom or Astro Boy of Osamu Tezuka. At 53 cm long and powered by four D-type batteries, it is a substantial piece of character play from Japan's tin toy tradition.
The Piece
This toy machine gun bears Tetsuwan Atom under Tezuka Osamu Productions and is built in tin plate. It measures 53 x 6 x 8 cm and requires four D-type batteries. Tetsuwan Atom, known abroad as Astro Boy and also as Mighty Atom, was created by Osamu Tezuka and first serialized in 1952; the character became the foundation of Japanese television animation and of Japan's character toy industry.
Details
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Maker: Tezuka Osamu Productions (character license)
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Line/Series: Tetsuwan Atom (Mighty Atom, Astro Boy)
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Origin: Japan
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Material: Tin plate
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Measurements: 53 x 6 x 8 cm
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Power: 4 D-type batteries needed
Condition
Vintage piece; condition as shown in the photographs.
Authenticity & Care
Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.
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