What: A Jupiter Robot toy made in Japan by Yonezawa in the 1950s brought $36,000 in a recent sale of space toys and robots at Morphy Auctions in Denver, Pennsylvania.
More: In beautiful original condition and still with its original box and remote control, this toy is so rare that it is one of the most treasured robots for collectors.
- Smart collectors know:
- Items β in any category β amassed by savvy collectors become highly desirable to other collectors of the genre. Already curated by a knowledgeable owner and well-maintained, they are the best of the best.
- Hot tip:
- With so much of the best items in locked in private collections, smart collectors know where the goods are. They follow auction results and jump when the best comes to sale.
- Bottom line:
- The toy came from a known, respected collector. In excellent original condition, with a bright original box and blue plastic remote control, it is a sure bet to increase in value.
