BATTERY OPERATED GOOD TIME CHARLIE TIN BAR TOY BARWARE NMIB 1960'S JAPAN WORKING

Description

For sale is this great example of the battery operated
Good Time Charlie
in original box
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made in Japan by Illfelder during the 1960's! The toy requires two "D" size batteries (not included). When powered on, many actions take place ----> the lamp post flickers, Charlie's face lights up white, his right foot continuously kicks, he raises the liquor bottle to his mouth, his face flushes/turns red, his head moves up and down, he lifts the cigar (it's only moving up slightly) to his mouth, the cigar lights up red and puffs of smoke emit from his mouth, his head then moves up and down again as additional smoke comes out of his mouth. The actions then repeat. As far as the moving cigar arm, one detail I've always found interesting is that it's not listed as one of the functions on the box. I've sold a lot of these and the cigar arm is something that usually stopped moving as well over time. Charlie still smokes great with new batteries and you should be able to see the stream of smoke in photo #3. It is recommended that you use new or at least very fresh batteries with these older toys for the best performance and smoke results. Also, be sure to turn this toy off with Charlie's head in the downward position so the toy fits correctly into the box.
The toy looks really nice cosmetically. The battery compartment is clean. There is a red spot of paint on Charlie's right cheek that likely got there when they painted his lips. Also, there is an area on the underside of the toy that looks slightly darker than the rest of the pink paint. Not sure what that's from other than age. There are also a few scratches. The original box remains colorful, is in good, solid condition aside from a touch of shelf wear. The original insert is still present that holds the toy in place. There are two tape repairs to the insert piece. As a side note, I recommend removing the toy from the box by sliding the insert out rather than trying to pull the toy out of it.
This really neat and entertaining vintage toy stands 12" tall. Charlie would make a nice addition to any home bar or man cave!
Please view all photos closely as they are considered part of the item description and feel free to ask any questions you may have. I can also send additional photos upon request.
PAYMENTS
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. If payment is not received within that time frame, offers will be extended to second highest bidders or sales will be canceled and items relisted.
SHIPPING
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SHIPPING INSURANCE
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RETURNS
: Not accepted unless an item arrives in a different condition (i.e. damaged) than what is described in the listing or it never arrives at all. If there is an issue with your item or shipment, please contact me immediately to see if we can work something out. If an item ends up getting damaged or lost in transit, I will handle matters on my end. For international sales, as already mentioned above, the Global Shipping Program is responsible for all issues with damaged or lost items once they leave the shipping center.