Toy Robots

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At the Chicago Antique Toy Show, host Ralph Kovel finds battery-operated toy robots. The most collectible were made in Japan during the 1950s and cost hundreds of dollars each!
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This toy robot, named Jupiter, was made in 1950 by the Yonezawa Company. It recently sold in an auction for $45,600. It's in mint condition with original packaging.
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This robot from the 1950s sells for $1,200.
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This robot from 1950 is driving a Mercedes with a ray gun. It's priced at $900.
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This wind-up "Space Trooper" was made in 1955. It's tagged for $850.
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This robot from the 1960s is a bargain at $600.
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This smaller wind-up robot, also from the 1960s, is priced less at $450.
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The "Planet Robot" was inspired by Robbie the Robot from the movie Forbidden Planet.
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Chicago Toy Show
Chicago Toy Show
c/o Antique World Shows Inc.
PO Box 34509
Chicago, IL 60634
E-mail: Chicagotoyshow@aol.com
Website: www.chicagotoyshow.com
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