VINTAGE ROBBY THE ROBOT - GOLD PISTON ACTION ROBOT W/ BOX - NOMURA 1960 ' S
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:893263 | Theme: Robot |
Brand: Nomura | Year: 1958 |
Character Family: Robby The Robot | UPC: Does not apply |
THIS IS A FIVE DAY AUCTION!
Up for auction is a beautiful 1950s battery operated ROBBY THE ROBOT, also known as the GOLD PISTON ACTION ROBOT, or "PUG ROBOT" with BOX! This Robby was made in Japan around the late 1950s. I purchased him in Japan back in the early 1990s and placed him inside a glass case where he's been on display for over 20 years.
This GOLD PI...STON ACTION ROBOT is roughly 9 inches tall. He worked fine about two years ago, but I just tested him and he now just lights up and does not walk. Again, he's been on display in a glass case for over 20 years. I placed two new C batteries in his remote, pressed the button, and Robby's head lit up, but his pistons did not work and he did not walk. Maybe it's an easy fix, but I will leave that for the the new owner deal with it.
Robby does have some overall play wear as he is over 50 years old. I will try to point out all issues, but please look closely at all of the photos for details. From the top, his dome has a bit of "crazing" in the front. There are a few small "nicks" on his gold body; a few on the silver parts of both arms, but these are small and are not that noticeable. He does have a small "nick" of the gold paint on the back of his right arm. The gold paint on his body overall is in pretty nice shape for it's age, as his hit red chest plate. His hands are in good shape, and so is his antenna. Robby has no "dents", just a few little "nicks". Legs look good, as are his foot wheels, and on the bottom of his body is stamped "made in Japan". The cord and battery box are in good condition, and do not show any evidence of corrosion. The battery box does NOT have the paper insert.
The box top / lid is the original, but I'm pretty sure the box bottom is NOT original, but it came with the robot when I purchased him. The box lid is not in great shape and has evidence of repair inside. It does have all four sides, but as you can see, there is plenty of wear. The front top does have plenty of wear on the edges, and a slight "rip" towards the bottom. I show a photo of the side that has a bit of the corner removed, but the other sides are all complete. The last photo shows what the inside of the box lid looks like, where you can see the repairs. Even though this box is in rough shape, it displays well. It is rare to find such a complete box top for this robot. If you need more photos of the box, please let me know before you bid.
Again, PLEASE LOOK CLOSELY AT ALL OF THE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS! He is all original, has no rust or corrosion that I can tell. GOLD PISTON ACTION ROBOT Robby comes from a smoke free home.
I am not a professional toy dealer, but to me this Gold Piston Action Robot Robby is in really good cosmetic shape for his age! If you should have any questions, please ask BEFORE bidding!
Please look at ALL of the photos before bidding. Gold Piston Action Robot Robby and box are being sold "as-is", no returns. I will be selling many more robots, space toys, monsters and Star Wars items, so please check out my other listings.
If you should have any questions or need more photos to look at, please ask BEFORE bidding! Payment must be received within 48 hours after end of auction. As this is a pretty special Robot, I'll be packing it securely and will send it out via USPS Priority. I will include insurance. If you are an international buyer living outside of the USA, item MUST go through ebay's international shipping service. International buyer is responsible for any customs, import duty or taxes required to import this item, so postage will be more! Please be aware!
If you were to win an item from my other listings, I will combine & adjust shipping charges!
Many thanks, and good luck!