Modern Toy Masudaya SONIC ROBOT Train Gang of Five

www.opamerica.com Considered to be one of the "holy grails" of robot collecting, this is the ultra-scarce Modern Toys tin Giant Sonic Robot (aka "Train" robot), manufactured in Japan in the late 1950s and very early 1960s. It is believed to be the last member of the so-called "Gang of Five," a set of skirted battery-op robots that included Sonic, along with Radicon, Target, Non-Stop and Machine Man. These robots command the top spots in the pantheon of robot collecting, and prices as high as $42500 have been paid for them individually at auction in recent years. The robot stands an impressive 15 inches high, and is complete and all-original. There are a few light scratches and shallow dings -- nothing notable -- as well as a slightly pushed-in head, which can be pushed out easily. None of the dings have crimped or permanently damaged the surface. The battery compartment is clean and corrosion-free. The colors are vibrant! Best of all, it runs! I tested with 3 size D batteries and the toy lit up, moved in a "mystery action" fashion, and had a loud train whistle. This robot is absolutely guaranteed, without reservation, to be 100% authentic and vintage in every way! Measurements: 6 1/4" long, 15 3/8" high, 8" wide. The following article can be found in the book Vintage Toys; Robots and Space Toys concerning Sonic Robot: "Giant Sonic Robot, better known as Train Robot, is one of Masudaya's famed 'Gang of Five' large skirted robots. They're a 'gang' because they share body ...

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