Marx ca. Tin Lithographed Battery Operated Remote Control “Fighter Airplane” in Box *SOLD*

Marx ca. Tin Lithographed Battery Operated Remote Control “Fighter Airplane” in Box

We have for you a tin, lithographed, battery-operated, remote-controlled “Fighter Airplane” in box that was manufactured in Japan by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.

This fighter plane works. The battery compartment is clean and free of corrosion. The box is in good condition.    

This piece is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that are to be expected from age and display. This is approximately 7” nose to tip and has a 7” wingspan. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.  

A brief history of Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York:              

1919 – 1979

Founder: Louis Marx

Specialty: Louis Marx and Company was an American toy manufacturer in business from about 1919 to 1980 founded in New York City by Louis & David Marx. Its products were often imprinted with the slogan, “One of the many Marx toys, have you all of them?” Arguably, Marx was the most well-known toy company through the late mid-20th century. Best known for their lithographed tin windup toys Marx was also one of the big four among American electric train manufacturers. Interestingly, Marx also successfully revived the Yo-Yo in 1928; it sold well even through the Depression.