How much would you pay for this “rare” toy?
Rare wind-up doll. Is it Betty Boop?
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I came across this item as I was browsing eBay. It is listed as "MUSEUM Celluloid & Tin ULTRA RARE Toy Japan BETTY BOOP?"
The listing says it is Japanese and made of Celluloid & Tin, completely original from the 1920’s, "untouched", with a built-in key to wind it. The listing does mention some skipping and a missing rod for head action. She is 6.5 inches high and "Made in Japan" is marked on the bottom.
The asking price? $19,001.00. Or you can make an offer. For your money, you get free courier delivery to anywhwere in the world.
It is listed as possibly being Betty Boop. But nothing about this doll looks anything like Betty Boop to me.
And although it lists it as being complete, it certainly looks to me as though there should have been a dress over it. That would explain the way the arms are attached.
If you are interested and you have $19,000 laying around that you don’t know what to do with, check it out here. There are much more photos in the listing.
UPDATE – 5/24/10
The price on this item has been dropped to $11,001.00!