Mr Punchs Shop : Aeroplanes and Helicopters
| | |  | 1950s English Tin W/U Aeroplane(Reference #06-5-11ep)
Clearly marked BRITISH MADE, this lithographed tinplate and wind-up aeroplane is a cheaper copy of an Arnold toy. It even has the same registration markings (B5) as the original. It does not, however, have propellers and never did have. Measuring 4.25" long, it has a fully functioning wind-up motor (but please note that a key is not included). The plane is in very reasonable condition for its age, only suffering from some scuffing and marking, and three scratched initials (RGA) under one of the wings. It no longer sparks as it once would have done, but this could possibly be remedied by the addition of a new flint. (#) US$64.00
Price: £32.00 | |
| 1960s West German Huki Tin Friction Helicopter(Reference #05-10-30)
This is yet another piece of superb old shop stock from Mr Punch. In full working order, this 7.5" long toy was made by Huki (Hubert Kienberger) of Western Germany in the 1960s. Brightly printed in red, blue and yellow, the litho features a variety of passengers and a pilot. The helicopter is in the condition in which it left the factory all those years ago. The friction motor works well, and pushes the rotors round as the helicopter runs along the ground. (*) US$58.00
Price: £29.00 |  | |
|  | Early 1960s Boxed Schuco Diecast Lufthansa Boeing 747(Reference #04-5-03a)
Made by Schuco of Germany between 1965 and 1976, this excellent diecast model is old shop stock and is therefore in mint and boxed condition. It represents a Lufthansa Boeing 747 and measures 3.75" long. It is product number 784/4. The plane is complete with its original box and packing paper. The box is complete and intact; it just suffers from slight crushing. If you're a fan of Lufthansa, Boeing 747s, or aircraft toys with logos, then here's an item that should prove irresistible. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
| Unusual Boxed 1950s French Tin W/U Aero-Tower(Reference #7-9-189z)
This beautifully lithographed aeroplane tower has a number of most unusual features. The best one of these is what happens when you wind the toy up. The two planes rotate round the spiral downward to the top of the tower, then spin round furiously gaining momentum as they do so. The net effect of this is that they then fly up to the top again; this up and down movement continues until the toy winds down. Another unusual - and most attractive - feature is the disc on the spiral. Presumably meant to represent the sun by day and the stars by night, this just emphasises what a high-flying toy this is. The litho on the tower is also pretty intriguing. I think it must have been designed in the dark days of the cold war; look at the sinister shape of the jet fighter, the scanner, the jeep, the running pilot, and the sentry. However, the brightness of the litho belies the military nature of the subject matter - and it's still as bright and shiny as it was when it was new half a decade ago. Standing 8.5" tall, this is a superb toy in superb condition. It is in full working order (but please note that a wind-up key is not supplied) and the only defect to report is some surface scuffing and minor print loss to the top of the planes and to the horizontal bar that links them. The toy is complete with its box; this features some truly great graphics in the same bright colours as the toy. It suffers from some grubbiness, slight tearing and crushing, and lacks two of its end flaps, but is still in very acceptable condition. As an addition to any serious collection of aeroplane toys, this item comes highly recommended. (WR) US$150.00
Price: £75.00 |  | |
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