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Author:  toybotstudios [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:45 pm ]
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since I don't know anything about Vintage, i'd though i'd ask the experts. Someone emailed me these pics asking if this toy is legit, rarity, year released and how much it might be worth. Antiques Roadshow style. She says it's complete with everything shown here. I asked her if the toy actually still works when you put in the batteries. she says it's 21" tall. Plastic, not vinyl.

so what's the deal? If anyone is interested in this toy, i'm happy to put you in touch with the owner.

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ps: since i'm paranoid, these could be pictures sent to me by somone on this board as a prank.
Author:  wing_clipper [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:39 pm ]
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i could swear i saw an old commercial for this on youtube.

edit: yep, here it is... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdQRMrj3jfk
Author:  sndbyte [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:54 pm ]
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I think they still have one of these at Super7.
Author:  brianflynn [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:04 pm ]
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Earthtron Battinger Machine is what it is called, the character is Earthtron from the Ultra Series, it sits on a plastic base, and throws balls which you can hit with either a baseball bat or tennis racket (included in the box).

Someone imported a bunch of these in the 70s and a warehouse find popped them up in the late 90s. They still pop up from time to time (yes, we do have a boxed one for sale at super7). It is a great toy, and it really is no where near as available as it once was, but for many older collectors, the memory of it being everywhere still lingers. I did not see a single one this trip to Tokyo if that gives you any indication.

I think ours retails for $350 MIB never opened, but you would need to call the store to confirm.
Author:  toybotstudios [ Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:13 pm ]
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Thanks Brian.

you're the man.
Author:  Zaaier [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:13 am ]
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That commercial is so kick ass.
Author:  hillsy11 [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 7:46 am ]
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I'm telling you....if I could come back as someone else...it'd be a kid growing up in Japan in the 1960's-70's. All those great toys and television. Plus, I could wear short pants. When I try it now, I just get funny looks.
Author:  pickleloaf [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:23 pm ]
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if i had one, i would totally pose and recreate that photo on the box

outfit included
Author:  bannedindc [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:54 pm ]
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My favorite part would be owning a bullmark labeled baseball bat. Next year glenn is showing up to SDCC to take care of linejumpers with that thing.
Author:  Greasebat [ Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:26 pm ]
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my best friend back in Pittsburgh has one of those..got it from Kimono My House in the early 90's
Author:  niba [ Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:42 pm ]
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I picked this guy up about 10 years ago in an ice cream shop in SF that also displays/sells some vintage toys. I think it was on Clement Street, near Heroes. Not sure if it is still there. It's of my favorites in my collection...vintage is where my addiction began! It was mint - and they really work (I had to give it a try). Definately worth picking up IMO!

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Between thinking about this & Kimono My House, I am feeling rather homesick tonight :(
(I don't know I would do without having Lulubell here!) ahhh...memories...of vast vinyl in my own backyard....
Author:  redhanded [ Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:10 pm ]
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I need one, Id totally take it outside...
Author:  kr [ Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:41 pm ]
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they were imported by kimono my house, late 80's to mid 90's. The ice cream store is called Toy Boat.KMH wholesaled them and sold them by the case.including to Toy Boat.I know I was there. :)
P.S. the ice cream store is still there.
Author:  kichigai [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:03 am ]
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hey kirkland

did you end up picking this up? i have seen a few
of these at toy shows in person its amazing!
box art kills.

toybotstudios wrote:

so what's the deal? If anyone is interested in this toy, i'm happy to put you in touch with the owner.



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Author:  brianflynn [ Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:39 pm ]
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KR is right, Kimono had tons of them once. They found a bunch in Japan too, for a while making it the most common "jumbo" out there (although most jumbo collectors don't consider it a jumbo).
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