Brian.. Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Here's a delightful English rocket money bank from Bell Toys. It's a very uncommon 1950s bank and is definitely English, though it has that Hong Kong look about it. I'm sure one of these sold on Ebay last year but my record keeping has gone to pot. Like much of the 1950s English space stuff it's a copy of an American original. In this instance it's based on the Duro Mold Rocket Bank. I believe there are American plastic versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toyman Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Brian, I have the metal and plastic versions, the plastic one is on the original card, here's a pic, it may already be in the database but if not feel free to add it! Noel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian.. Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks, Noel. is there a maker's name on that card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toyman Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Brian, I'll have a look, although I'd have to find it first, but I think I know which box it's in If you notice the tail fin has the words "Sky Cadets", I'm not sure if this is unique to this version? Noel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dratomic Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I love the plastic versions of these banks -- even more so than the metal ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toyman Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hi Brian, I've found it! The card says "EMPIRE PLASTICS CORP BRONX 56 N.Y." (No 39-87) I'll post a full pic later! Noel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I agree with Doc, the plastic ones are way cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrarobotman Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Brian, I have the metal and plastic versions, the plastic one is on the original card, here's a pic, it may already be in the database but if not feel free to add it! Noelsept ebay 3042.jpg Nice photo!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toyman Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Here's a picture showing the full card.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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