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1960s Marx Toys Battery Operated “Baby Bulldozer” made in Hong Kong

Jon Nix — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:47:02 +0000

Dating from the 1960s, this is Marx Toys' "Baby Bulldozer", a bright orange plastic motorised bulldozer which features forward and reverse movement and a front scoop which moves up and down as the bulldozer travels. A lever to the back of the toy selects the direction of travel (and turns it off) and the scoop automatically lowers and raises. A great-looking little toy measuring approximately 17cm (6¾ in.) in length, this one is fully-functioning and in good shape considering its undoubted use. The tracks are in particularly good order. There are some minor defects, notably some missing plastics to the driver and to the top of the bulldozer which there should be some small black plastic mirrors and a stack, but these aren't too detrimental.

The toy takes one "D" size battery which fits into a compartment on the underside (see photos).

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1980s Action GT Space Attack! Alien Invader Game 1983

Jon Nix — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:20:28 +0000

Space Attack! - an action game from the early 1980s which offered exhilarating excitement (judging by the box illustrations!) for two players, and made by Action GT. Space Attack! is essential a kind of air hockey/Crossfire hybrid where the aim of the game is to defend your base from the spinning metal alien invader which is launched by each player in turn into the arena. Each player uses their plastic deflectors to keep the wayward alien at bay and send it towards their opponent's base. It's a lot of fun and is simple to play. It's a definite nostalgia trip - especially on hearing the sound of the spinning invader - for those whose childhood memories resonate with this game.

This one is complete (aside from instructions, which are actually rather redundant), in good condition and works well. There is very little wear at all to any of the game pieces or board. The outer box is slightly deformed and worn, but it's nice to have it.

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Vintage 1979 Tomy Turn The Terrible Tank Action Game

Jon Nix — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:32:25 +0000

A shooter game in the style of "Crossfire" but instead of attempting to score goals with your ball bearing shots, the aim of Tomy's Turn The Terrible Tank is to try to turn a menacing tank on your opponent. Once the game starts the battery-driven tank randomly sets off in the direction of one of the player's bases, at the end of the bridge-like structure. A direct hit to the underside of the tank changes its direction towards the other player. If the tank makes it to either end it results in the base "exploding" (a section of it physically pops out!) and a point is scored by the other player. It's a game of some skill and - significant "quality control" testing confirms this- it is highly entertaining.

Complete and in good condition for a game which is now over 40 years old and which is increasingly uncommon to find in good order. One for adults who remember being children or remember this particular game fondly and wish to play it with their own, perhaps!

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