c.1961 Bandai Air Control Tower In Original Box
Awesome battery operated tin litho "Air Control Tower" manufactured by Bandai. Complete with USAF Airplane, USAF Helicopter, Control Tower, Remote Controller, and of course the original box. Outstanding near mint to near mint+ condition and works great. Easily assembled by placing tower light onto tower. The extension rod (which holds the plane and copter) folds out to over 3 feet in length. Remote controls both speed and height. Tower light lights up and rotates, while the airplane propeller begins spinning. The copter counter-balances the plane so it starts out lop-sided; its not electrified. Once it gets going it moves fast enough to make the plane rise about 1 foot off the ground. Definitely use fresh batteries and place it on a large smooth surface. I had it running for several minutes with both the helicopter and airplane off the ground. Here's some neat facts about the toy. The box features a colored illustration of the airplane during take-off. The tower and helicopter can be seen in the background. The Bandai trademark is on the lower right corner. Directions for operating the toy, assembly instructions, and battery placement are drawn in schematics on the front and rear aprons. Size: Tower 11¾" tall. Extension rod 37-3/4" long. Airplane 9¾" wingspan & 7¾" fuselage, Helicopter 6¾" long and weighs nearly a pound. Date Sold: Nov. 2010
Price Sold: $ 510