Eagle Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 This morning I was working on a tractor and my son comes out and tells me there is an auction down the road a few miles. It wasn't listed anywhere, so we all took off to check it out. As soon as we arrived and I secured my number I saw a Rocket racer sitting on the table. It was in very good shape with just a windshield missing. It says modern toys on the bottom. It was a little over a hundred bucks. Bought it and left. Just had a few minutes to jot down this note as I'm outta here going trout fishing . I haven't had a chance to see if it's worth anything. I'll check when I get back tonight. There was also a robot bus that went for a hundred bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Come on guys !!!!!! Nobody knows anything about this guy? I can't find anything but reproduction stuff !!!! This isn't a repo . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toyman Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Come on guys !!!!!! Nobody knows anything about this guy? I can't find anything but reproduction stuff !!!! This isn't a repo .Hi Eagle, here's mine, your's isn't a repro (tin head) but we all know it must be THE most copied space toy of all time. Picked mine up in Singapore, a bit scruffy so I took it to peices and re-polished the lot with car polish (always works great if you're careful) then re-tabbed it. The base has the trademark TM Modern toys logo and you can see what the windshield looks like (maybe one from the repro version would do?)Have fun Noel.Ps... rather not know about that Robot Bus for $100 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe K. Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Come on guys !!!!!! Nobody knows anything about this guy? I can't find anything but reproduction stuff !!!! This isn't a repo .See Modern Toys from Japan by William C. Gallagher, page 196. A full color photo of this exact toy and its box are pictured. The box calls this Rocket Racer Super Sonic Speedster. Mr. Gallagher dates this 7 inch friction toy from 1952, with a scarcity rating of "6" and a value of between $200-$350. Perhaps FJW or steve can post a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gernot Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Here are pictures of the above mentioned Rocket Racers as well as others from this family for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fineas J. Whoopie Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Sorry Eagle - I've been busy getting ready for botstock. Here's that William Gallagher entry. Nice pick up - it's quite an accomplishment these days to find anything outside of ebay. I like when this happens. :) Gernot and Toyman- Fantastic pics as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinluver2 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Some more cool rockets; could not resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinluver2 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 A few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinluver2 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 One more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil R Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Great fleet, TL! I love the saucers and rockets and rocket cars. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 Thanks guys for the great photo's . Could anyone bring the #5 to Botstock ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toyman Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 One more Hi Tinluver,The pictures of your rockets and the smaller space cars are amazing! I love the darker,muted colours from this era, the condition and rarity are impressive...AND THOSE BOXES, they look new :o many of them I haven't seen before? Congratulations on a fine collection and I admire your taste.... pure quality! Ps here's another one of mine!Noel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinluver2 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Great toy Noel.Box is one of the best! Here are a few other cool toys I have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toyman Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Great toy Noel.Box is one of the best! Here are a few other cool toys I have had.Hi Tinluver, When you say "have had" do you mean they've been sold? :( that would be a shame, they're all superb. I especially love the "Marsman" thing with the hump on the back, what an odd design? Also what does (or did) the silver telescope looking thing do? not seen that one before.I'm sure we all look forward to seeing more pics from your top-notch collection! :) Noel.oh... and here's another one from the collection, and with the rare box!... hope you like, ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinluver2 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hey Noel, your boxes are fantastic,and quite hard to come by.The Kalidyscope is wind up and has small chips that look like rockets and saucers under a light.It is early 1940s with a fantastic box.Yes I in fact recently sold off much of my collection as timing was right.I collected robots for 10 years, sold them and got into rockets which I enjoyed even more.Attached is a pic of my rocket collection at its peak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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