Vintage Marx Hootin Hollow Haunted House Tin Battery Operated Toy Complete
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:552950 | Modified Item: No |
| Theme: Halloween | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
| Year: 60's | Material: tin litho |
| Brand: Marx | UPC: Does not apply |
MARX HOOTIN HOLLOW HAUNTED HOUSEThis auction is for a VERY RARE, "Classic" tin litho battery operated toy, the Marx Hootin Hollow Haunted House. It was made in Japan for Louis Marx & Co. and dates from about 1964.This toy ranks right up there with one of the "GREATEST" Marx toys ever made and is a TOUGH FIND in ANY condition!! This one is all original and has ALL Parts. This came from original owner who won it from a radio station in the 1960's.I...t's really clean, has nice bright colorful graphics and is overall in EXCELLENT, lightly played with condition. No major dents that I can see!! There is small rust spot on the back and battery compartment is corroded but still holds batteries. I put in the batteries, but nothing happened.check out the original commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8Gh0-9B7BY&feature=youtu.be This one is in FANTASTIC condition for its age and it still has the original cardboard bottom present!breakdown on all functions:
Jumping Cat - works great!Ghost at window - window in tact, but does not lightFront door - Witch is there and can be opened by hand, button does not open doorWindow shade - lifts perfectly with buttonShaking house - Works perfectly with button (no sounds)Skeleton - rises with button push (not all the way out of chimney)Spooky sounds (does not work)Whistling wind (does not work)
battery operated toy that requires 3 size D batteries, which are not included. I have included a number of photographs showing some of the different features in operation. The buttons on the side press down like an old cash register to make it work. It measures about 11" high by 10" wide and about 8" deep.It's too funny and a terrific conversation piece, especially with Halloween just around the corner!! Guaranteed to put a smile on your face!!Once again, this is a tough find for the Vintage Marx collector and I'm sure this will display nicely in your collection!!buyer pays actual shipping cost (no handling fees)I will ensure this is well padded from being damaged during shipping. Let me know if you have any questions - I try to respond within a couple of hours
Jumping Cat - works great!Ghost at window - window in tact, but does not lightFront door - Witch is there and can be opened by hand, button does not open doorWindow shade - lifts perfectly with buttonShaking house - Works perfectly with button (no sounds)Skeleton - rises with button push (not all the way out of chimney)Spooky sounds (does not work)Whistling wind (does not work)
battery operated toy that requires 3 size D batteries, which are not included. I have included a number of photographs showing some of the different features in operation. The buttons on the side press down like an old cash register to make it work. It measures about 11" high by 10" wide and about 8" deep.It's too funny and a terrific conversation piece, especially with Halloween just around the corner!! Guaranteed to put a smile on your face!!Once again, this is a tough find for the Vintage Marx collector and I'm sure this will display nicely in your collection!!buyer pays actual shipping cost (no handling fees)I will ensure this is well padded from being damaged during shipping. Let me know if you have any questions - I try to respond within a couple of hours
