ALPS C.1959 Tin Lithographed Battery-Operated “Television Spaceman” - $3K APR w/CoA
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ALPS C.1959 Tin Lithographed Battery-Operated “Television Spaceman” - $3K APR w/CoA

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ALPS C.1959 Tin Lithographed Battery-Operated “Television Spaceman” - $3K APR w/CoA ITEM DESCRIPTION: Here we have an exceptional piece of mid-century robotic nostalgia: a circa 1958-1959 1st version tin lithographed, battery-operated "Television Spaceman" UM-1 robot, manufactured by ALPS/Alps Shoji Ltd. of Japan. Known for producing high-quality battery-operated mechanical toys during the post-war years, ALPS specialized in a variety of toys including robots, cars, musical chimps, clowns, and wind-up animals. Founded in 1948, Alps Shoji Ltd. quickly gained a reputation for their durable, imaginative, and well-crafted toys. This early version of the "Television Spaceman" robot features the distinct metal antenna key used to activate its functions. Although the plastic cover on the face is missing and the robot no longer operates, it remains a highly desirable piece due to its rarity and historical significance in the realm of collectible Japanese robots. Standing approximately 1

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