Peanuts Snoopy Astronaut Piggy Bank – Vintage 1970s Clay Prototype In very good condition. Some painting missing on the top right hand. See pictures Rare vintage Peanuts Snoopy Astronaut piggy bank, dating from the 1970s, presented here as an original hand-modeled clay prototype. The figure depicts Snoopy in a classic astronaut / Space Age theme, directly inspired by the era of the NASA moon missions. This bell-shaped piggy bank shows fine sculptural detail and an authentic prototype finish, typical of pre-production studio models made prior to mass manufacture. Unlike standard commercial versions produced in ceramic or plastic, this example is a unique prototype, making it especially desirable. Comparable to vintage character figurines and piggy banks produced by Disney (Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck), Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes), Hanna-Barbera, and Determined Productions / Aviva Snoopy collectibles, this piece fits perfectly within the golden age of 1970s pop culture and animation memorabilia.