TN NOMURA - Toy helicopter Army Helicopter boxed rare - 1960-1970 - Japan

Up for auction is a beautiful and excellent collector’s item: a U.S. ARMY HELICOPTER military helicopter, made in Japan by T.N. (Nomura) in the 1960s. The model recreates the classic lines of the famous Bell UH-1 Huey military helicopter.
The toy is battery-operated (“Battery Operated”) and features the fantastic “Automatic Action” function: the blades spin and the aircraft simulates movement along the ground.
Condition and details:
• Toy: In excellent cosmetic condition; the plastic is glossy and free of any visible cracks or breaks. The upper main rotor blades are present and intact.
• Battery compartment: Clean, with contacts free of oxidation or acid corrosion (as shown in the photos).
• Original box: Included and well preserved, with vivid vintage graphics and a magnificent period pop-art illustration. There are minor, typical signs of age on the corners and a small pen signature on the lid, attesting to the item’s authenticity. The protective polystyrene insert is also included.
A piece of Japanese vintage toy history (Made in Japan), a must-have for collectors of mid-century design, miniature militaria, or Nomura “Tin Toys” made of tin and plastic.

LOT 01035