Metro Toys - Toy Mod. "Green Machine: The Frog Band" Will Dance to Your Music! - FUNZIONANTE - 1980-1990
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The Metro Toys Green Machine: The Frog Band, made in 1989, features five frogs that move and light up in response to music and is in good working condition.
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A genuine cult classic of late-80s pop culture and toy collecting: "Green Machine: The Frog Band", produced by Metro Toys in 1989.
This quirky and hard-to-find piece of retro-modern memorabilia consists of a stage with five anthropomorphic frogs who "play" various musical instruments. The unit is equipped with an internal sound-activated sensor: placed near a music source with good bass, the internal electronics detect the rhythm, making the musicians move in time and triggering the flashing colorful lights on stage.
An object with an incredibly nostalgic design, perfect for vintage collectors, retro robotics enthusiasts, or as a unique decorative piece for music lovers.
Working and in good cosmetic and mechanical condition. The sound sensor, the lights, and the frogs' movements have been tested and are fully functional.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
Translated by Google TranslateA genuine cult classic of late-80s pop culture and toy collecting: "Green Machine: The Frog Band", produced by Metro Toys in 1989.
This quirky and hard-to-find piece of retro-modern memorabilia consists of a stage with five anthropomorphic frogs who "play" various musical instruments. The unit is equipped with an internal sound-activated sensor: placed near a music source with good bass, the internal electronics detect the rhythm, making the musicians move in time and triggering the flashing colorful lights on stage.
An object with an incredibly nostalgic design, perfect for vintage collectors, retro robotics enthusiasts, or as a unique decorative piece for music lovers.
Working and in good cosmetic and mechanical condition. The sound sensor, the lights, and the frogs' movements have been tested and are fully functional.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
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Era
1900-2000
Brand
Metro Toys
Model/name
Mod. "Green Machine: The Frog Band" Will Dance to Your Music! - FUNZIONANTE
Period
1980-1990
Condition
Good
Packaging
Without original box
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