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Up for sale is an exceptional piece of space-age history: an authentic, 1960s vintage lithographed tin \"Space Man\" mechanical wind-up robot manufactured in Japan by Noguchi Seisakusho.
This highly collectible postwar space toy features vibrant, classic lithography and the iconic Noguchi hallmark—the letter \"N\" enclosed within a triangle—clearly stamped on the lower rear chassis above the \"Made in Japan\" text. It comes complete with its rare, original illustrated cardboard display box, featuring fantastic mid-century graphics. The mechanical wind-up clockwork is tested and functional! The robot walks forward properly and the chest window sparks as intended. The lithography is remarkably bright and clean. It retains an excellent gloss with minor, expected age-related shelf wear and a few spots typical for tin of this era.The box is in Good vintage condition. It shows typical wear and scuffing, especially on the corners, the display film is still intake. Please look at pictures for best description. Ask questions prior to purchase. Thanks for looking!