MOBOTOYS
museum of battery operated toys
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Exhibit 1330
Linemar Music Hall
Manufacturing in Japan in the 1950s this piano playing dog entertains us with with by playing his piano (paws move up and down) while the battery operated motor plays a set of bells. Make sure to check out the "how it works" Video for this one here.
ABOUT
The Spin Zone
U-Watch
U-Play
Sit back and watch the Magic
Use your Mouse to Move the Toy
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Specifications
Dimensions:
Weight:
1950s
LineMAR
Japan
Circa:
Manufactured By:
Country of Origin:
19.9 x 14.5 x 20 cm
7.83 x 5.71 x 7.87 in
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Quantity:
D Cell (UIM-1)
1
812 grams
1 lb, 12.6 oz
Actions
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Head Turns / Moves
Hands (paws) move
Music / Singing (hammers hit bells)
"Behind the Music"
My Grades ("How do I look?")
Battery Box:
Remote Control:
Fabric / Fur:
Plastic / Rubber:
Metal:
Paint / Litho:
Overall Grade:
Scarcity:
Popularity:
The C-8 for the paint was because the scratch is noticeable (stands out on black paint) with disclosure of the repair we were conservative and graded this at a C-8 overall that looks every bit the part of a C-9.
C-8
C-8
C-9
C-9
n/a
C-8
n/a
no issues (however head was repaired to neck as it had separated. You can only see the repair if you spread the fur)
No Issues
Plastic keyboard has no issues
No Issues
C-9
Very few minor scratches, nicks. One noticeable small (1/2 inch) light scratch on top of piano. Rubs around base edge with missing paint (very hard to see unless magnified).
3/5
4/5
Great Gift
Ultra-Rare
Pro Gallery
"My last home was"
Alameda, California
Note-worthy (what people are saying about me)
This music maker uses rotating "hammers" hitting real bells that move into the hammers via individual CAMS. For all the complexity it almost plays a recognizable tune. Make sure to check out the "How it Works" Video for this one.