ROBBIE/ROVING ROBOT

Maker: Sankei/SNK

JAPAN circa 1956

SNK

• Founded 1950's
• Tokyo/Japan

SNK,was a small time Japanese toymaker,best known for their copy (in more than one variation) of Zoomer type robots, but they also manufactured toys of other varieties.

This is clearly a keywind version of Flashy Jim.

This robot has fixed legs and nice lithographic details on it's chest..

During operation Robbie shuffles forward by it's hidden pins in his feet, while his arms swing at side..

HEIGHT: 7inches /17.8 cm

MIOB $1.080

F.H Griffiths auction (9-12-00 ).