Vintage Horikawa SPACE WALKMAN Tin Toy Robot – Battery Operated Wind-Up Retro

Informationℹ️

🏭Manufacturer:
Horikawa Toys (Horikawa Toys, Japan)
Known for producing iconic mechanical and battery-operated tin robots during the mid-20th century.

📦Model Description:
・Model Name: SPACE WALKMAN
・Material: Lithographed tinplate (tin toy)
・Operation: Battery-operated (usually 2 D-size batteries)
・Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
・Origin: Made in Japan

🔧Features:
・Walking Action: Moves forward with classic mechanical leg motion
・Light & Sound: Red dome light on top (flashes when activated)
・Chest Panel Animation: Rotating or pulsing "monitor" gauges simulate data movement
・Arms & Antenna: Fixed or mildly articulated, classic retro design

📐 Dimensions (Typical, may vary slightly):
・Height: Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm)
・Material Finish: Metallic silver with colorful printed panels
・Base: Blue-painted feet with rounded square shape

🎯 Collector Value:
・Highly collectible among tin toy and robot enthusiasts
・Valued for its nostalgic design, Japanese craftsmanship, and mechanical animation