Masudaya Modern Toys (MT) Tin Lithographed Batt. Op. #3304 “Moon Rocket” in Box *SOLD*

Masudaya Modern Toys (MT) Tin Lithographed Batt. Op. #3304 “Moon Rocket” in Box

We have for you a tin, lithographed, battery-operated #3304 “Moon Rocket” in box by Masudaya Modern Toys (MT) of Tokyo, Japan.

This snazzy spaceship works wonderfully, the ship does circles while and the side lights light up as the periscope operator turns to look around. It makes us want to take a trip to the moon!

The battery compartment is clean and free of corrosion.

The box is in very good condition and very bright.

This piece is in excellent 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 is to be expected from age and display. This is approximately 10” L x 4 ½” W. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

A brief history of Masudaya Modern Toys (MT) of Tokyo, Japan: 

Masudaya also known as Masudaya Modern Toys was a tin toy manufacturer that was founded in 1923 in Tokyo, Japan. Masudaya was one of the leading builders of tintype mechanical and battery-operated toys in the post-World War II era. Unlike many of their competitors, Masudaya managed to survive to this day, due in part to their involvement in the airsoft gun craze of the 1980s. They are mostly known for basically creating “skirmishable” airsoft guns that could be used for combat simulations rather than target shooting. Masudaya normally identifies their toys using the M-T, or Modern Toys logo.