1932 Chein, No. 258 Popeye Barrel Walking Toy in Original Box

1932 Chein, No. 258 Popeye Barrel Walking Toy in Original Box

Classic mechanical tin litho Popeye toy in wonderful excellent+ to near mint working condition. Even more remarkable; it comes complete with its very scarce original box. Popeye's head pivots on top while his legs shuffle quickly from side to side. It uses a spring wind-up motor and has an attached key.

The box was printed using one color for text and graphics. Two panel shows a full illustration of the toy. The rest of the box includes the Popeye logo, the toys' name, manufacturer, and the Chein logo.

Manufactured by Chein from 1932 to the mid-1930's the barrel symbolized the difficult times of the Great Depression. 

Size: 7". 

Sold: Oct. 2005

Price Sold: $ 610


 

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