MARX ARCHIVES FILE COPY THE MIGHTY KONG BOXED KING KONG BATTERY-OPERATED REMOTE CONTROL TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$1,947.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
12
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #237 - Session II
Value Code:
K - $1,000 to $2,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Original cardboard box w/illustrated lid contains 11" tall toy w/attached painted tin remote control unit. Marx, 1960s. Exceptional box features multiple color illustrations on lid of King Kong featuring a city rampage, a dinosaur and a quiet moment holding a baby. Box lid shows some lt. wear, creasing w/apparent tear seals on panels on close inspection (largest being 3.5" on one side panel) w/edge creases. Scattered lt. aging and handling wear. Box has original insert and cardboard tube over head and feet. Displays Fine/VF overall. Toy has plush-covered body w/hard vinyl face/hands, painted tin chest and feet. Metal collar attached around neck w/matching wrist cuffs w/attached chain. Toy's actions include forward movement, Kong beats his chest as his head moves side to side and mouth opens/closes as loud growl is produced. Battery box is clean w/interior paper and functioned when tested. A few tiny nicks on remote paint. Toy is Exc. One of the most desirable battery-operated toys in choice condition. Marx Warehouse File Copy from the famous Scala/Bowers Acquisition and subsequent auctions. The example you have been waiting for!
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