Marx Hand-Painted Plastic “Apollo Lunar Landing Set” Spacemen Figures in Box for Sale

Marx Hand-Painted Plastic “Apollo Lunar Landing Set” Spacemen Figures in Box

We have for you a very rare hand-painted plastic “Apollo Lunar Landing Set” of spacemen in box that was manufactured in Hong Kong by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.      

This is a set of 6 figures that have (as we understand it) interchangeable heads. Each figure is attached to the box by wire. The box itself is in fair condition, it could use some reinforcements.

These pieces are in all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. These pieces show the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that is to be expected from age and display and are sold as is. These are approximately 2 ½” – 3” H. 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.