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1980s “Air Blitz” toy by Mako – “Chutes Away” / “Air Rescue” style target game

Jon Nix — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:40:39 +0000

If you're familiar with Marx Toys' "Chutes Away" or Gabriel's "Air Rescue" (also its own variant "Night Rescue") then you'll immediately recognise this early 1980s target game made by Mako and called "Air Blitz" as a variant of the same. It has the same principle and is almost identical: a rotating board with an aeroplane guided by the player (via the eye piece) to drop pieces (parachutists, supplies, take your pick) onto targets on the aforementioned playing surface. It's deceptively difficult and very entertaining. No batteries, it's all wind-up power here!

This Mako version is in great cosmetic condition. Some of the stickers are as yet unapplied to the aeroplane and most importantly all of the playing pieces (the weighted parachutes) are present and correct and there's no damage to the aeroplane - both common defects. A couple of the stickers which have been applied are peeling away or are mislocated (perhaps that's why the rest didn't make it!), but that aside, it's in excellent shape. The box is somewhat tatty and over-exuberant use of tape at some point has caused some issues, but given the completeness and condition of the contents, this is a minor drawback.

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1970s novelty toy wind-up moving crab by ST Toys Hong Kong

Jon Nix — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 12:57:02 +0000

If this little chap doesn't make you smile, then I don't know what will. Made by ST Toys Hong Kong, this brightly coloured orange crab executes an amusing sideways movement with bobbling eyes and moving claws when wound up and released. It's an object of simple fun which also looks great when not on the move.

For a slice of the action see the following video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CE_pjRvnUAn/

The crab measures approximately 11cm long by 4cm deep by 8cm high (4¼ in. by 1½ in. by 3¼ in.). In good condition and fully working with only minor superficial signs of wear and use.

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1960s Mi-Ken Baby Animal Clock with Moving Eyes Made in Japan

Jon Nix — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 08:48:29 +0000

A rather kitsch and cute "Baby Animal" clock made by Mi-Ken of Japan - most likely a panda or other bear, despite the generic nature of the label! This little wind-up clock's main feature is the moving eye mechanism, with the eyes moving left and right with the second ticks. Boxed (and a nice box at that) with original packaging, pendulum and a key for winding it up, this little clock raises a smile in everyone who sees it, almost guaranteed...! Instructions for mounting the clock and using it are included on a label to the rear.

The clock is in fully working condition and has only one minor aesthetic flaw - a small patch of paint loss to one of the bear's feet. Otherwise, it's in good shape considering its age and use. Please note, this clock does emit a ticking noise, so please be aware if sensitive to this.

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Charming Articulated Bottle Stopper

Jon Nix — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:04:27 +0000

This colourful wooden character bottle stopper has a movable head and free-swinging arms, making drinking time all the more like playtime! Not that we'd encourage that - no, sir, we wouldn't.

He's approximately 11 cm (4½ in) tall from the tip of his natty hat to cork. And he's cute. Mucho cuto.

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