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1950s

Monkey Bandsman

ALPS

Mfg By:

Japan

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Monkey Bandsman by ALPS is a simple variation of Trumpet Monkee, but is much more rare than his close cousin.  


Monkey Bandsman features a right foot setting out a beat (Trumpet Monkee has a bell), and a Saxaphone (Trumpet Monkee has a Trumpet of course).  They both have an issue with a pesky bee flying around their left ears.  They use their left foot to try to shoo the bee way but fail every time.  A fun toy to watch perform.


Today this toy commands a premium over its close cousin due to the increased rarity and the Sax/Drum combo is "cooler" than the Trumpet/bell combo.  Both are worthy of any collection if in good condition.

1950s

Monkey Bandsman

ALPS

Mfg By:

Japan

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ACTIONS

  1. Plays Drum with Right Foot

  2. Left Foot moves up to head to shoo away the Bee

  3. Leans Forward / Backwards playing Saxophone

  4. Makes Horn Sound


DIMENSIONS (L x W x H)

  • 8.90 x 3.62 x 10.63 inches, 1 lb 1.6 oz

  • 22.6 x 9.2 x 27.0 cm, 499 grams


REQUIRES

  • (2) D-Cell Batteries


POPULARITY (Demand)

  • 3/5 - Great Gift


SCARCITY (Supply)

  • 4/5 - Ultra Rare

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Specifications
Spin me

BOX PHOTOS (if available)

1485

exhibit

Monkey Bandsman

Musical

Insides-Out (if available)

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