Lot 136: Yoshiya KO Japanese Friction Super Jet Ray Gun No. 2072 with Original Box
This is a vintage friction-powered toy ray gun manufactured by Yoshiya, identified by the KO diamond trademark on the packaging. The toy is constructed with a transparent pink plastic main body and an opaque red plastic ribbed barrel and nozzle. The transparent housing allows for the observation of the internal metal friction motor, gears, and sparking mechanism. The device is trigger-operated and designed to produce sparks and noise during operation. The toy retains its original decorative foil stickers on the grip and upper body, featuring the text Super and Jet. The item is accompanied by its original two-part cardboard box. The lid features vibrant colour illustrations of the gun and includes the text Friction Motor, Super Jet Ray Gun, Transparent Machine Action, Sparks, Real Noise, and No. 2072. The manufacturer trademark, patent numbers 729721 and 543747, and the Made in Japan mark are also clearly printed on the box. The name is printed in Japanese characters as スーパー ジェット レイガン.
Condition report:
The toy appears to be in good, complete condition. The transparent plastic housing is intact without notable cracks or significant surface scratching. The internal metal mechanism shows minimal signs of age. The original stickers are present and largely well-adhered. The original cardboard box shows typical signs of age-related wear, including creasing to the lid, scuffing at the corners, and minor edge tears, though it remains structurally sound with bright graphics.
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