Alps - Fire Bird III

This Futuristic Spacevehicle is rarely seen and so is the box.  Build in 1962 by Alps in Japan. The survivalrate of this toy is very low because of the many "fragile" fins that are placed on this beautifully crafted futuristic spacevehicle. Mostly fins broke off resulting in an incomplete toy that was simply thrown away by the childs parents. Alps Fire Bird III is a bizarre cross between a "concept Pontiac" ? and a Spaceship. Driven by not one but 2 astronauts this spaceship features nonstop mystery bump&go action, screaming spacesound and red / green enginelights ( very fast swiveling lights ).

This battery operated Spaceship is in excellent condition, call it near mint !. Its complete, original with all the fins attached, the clear lightblue domes that protect the astronauts are clear and have absolutely no cracks. There is only very minor playwear/paintloss on some edges. There is no rust and there are no dings and the batterycompartment is clean. I think this Firebird III spent most of its time on a shelf for display. The red and green gels above the "engine" are complete and have no cracks. and best of all: Firebird III works 100 % as if it was build yesterday.

Alps Firebird III comes with professional made reproduction box that is just scare by itself, even as a reproduction. A VERY scarce and hard to find spacetoy that shows both the past and the future.

 

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