Rare Vintage Mint Linemar “Super Susie” #J-4670 Tin Lithographed Japanese Battery Operated Cashier Bear with Box for Sale *SOLD*

Rare Vintage Mint Linemar “Super Susie” #J-4670 Tin Lithographed Japanese Battery Operated Cashier Bear with Box

This tin lithographed battery operated “Super Susie” # J-4670 cashier bear with box was manufactured in Japan by Louis Marx & Co. of New York City, New York under their Linemar brand.

Our “Super Susie” is new old stock.  It was just tested and still works as it should. When operated “Super Susie” rings up the items as they move along the conveyor belt. As the bear’s hands touch the cash register the amount pops up for each item. The original conveyor belt was petrified and falling off so we had it professionally replaced and all items reattached. The belt has a plastic can of cherries, a plastic can of orange juice, tin lithographed carrots, and a plastic apple. This really is a neat toy.

The cardboard box is still there and in excellent condition.  The material is fragile so must be handled with care; we suggest Mylar wrap for the new owner and an insert of foam (so the toy box doesn’t sag with time).

Our example of this Linemar “Super Susie” is in excellent original condition with no breaks or touch ups with the exception of the replaced conveyor belt. The lithos & other materials on this piece are strong and show the usual patina, chips, scuffs, scratches, and wear that are normally found with age and display. It is approximately 6” L x 5 ¼” W x 8 ½” H. Marx is known for American tin lithographs, clean lines, and strong design work. This piece would look great in any collection. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

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

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 companies 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. An interesting fact is that Marx also successfully revived the Yo-Yo in 1928; it sold well even through the Depression.

Linemar Co. Inc. or more simply Linemar toys was the trade name under which Marx toys were manufactured in Japan, then sold in the United States and other countries. The reason to make Linemar toys in Japan was to keep costs down. Under the Linemar name, Marx produced The Flintstones and other licensed toy vehicles (Linemar Tin Toys 2015). The Linemar line also included airplanes that were produced in the colors of KLM, Pan Am and other airlines.