DONALD DUCK FIRE TRUCK VERY RARE WIND-UP TOY BY LINE MAR.
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Winning Bid:
$632.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #199 - Part II
Item numbers 973 through 2378 in auction 199
Value Code:
J/K - $700 to $2,000 Help Icon
Item Description
3.5x5.5x5.25” tall tin litho toy with built-in key. 1950s. Although not included, the original box had the full title of “Fire Chief Donald Duck With Crazy Action Fire Truck.” More closely resembles an eccentric car rather than a fire truck. Superbly detailed and includes separate tin ladders on sides, character images covering vehicles body, mostly of a fire theme, include Mickey, Donald, Pig, Bambi, Pluto, Elmer Elephant. Separate tin hood ornament depicts one of Donald’s nephews. Bottom of back compartment features Mickey portrait with text “Mickey Fire Engine.” Donald wears jacket with initials “F.D.” on the sleeves and comes complete with removable rubber fire helmet. Donald is o/w depicted with cap resembling that worn by his nephews, a possible production error which resulted in them adding the separate fire helmet. Toy works and travels around in an erratic fashion as Donald’s head turns from side to side. Small original price sticker remnant on hood. Scattered tiny traces of wear mostly in the form of minor paint nicks. Small trace of paint wear to neck where it rubs against body as it turns. Remains totally bright and glossy. VF. Among the rarest Disney Line Mar toys and the only one we’ve offered in our 43 years.
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