ESTATE ITEM
From Yonezawa for MEGO Corp in 1968
KROME DOME ROBOT
Krome Dome Robot made by Yonezawa (Japan) and distributed by Mego (US) in 1968.
ULTRA RARE
A tin and plastic battery operated robot with an bump and go action. His body grows, you can stretch his arms, eyes light up and mouth opens and closes. To top it off, he makes a space sound. Originally Yonezawa made the robot with a different box and called him Martin The Martian. For Mego they changed the package and the name to Krome Dome.
The Deceased paid over $1500 for this item several years ago at a Comic-Con Convention.
One of the quirkier battery-operated robots of the late 1960s, Krome Dome was manufactured in Japan by Yonezawa and distributed in the U.S. by Mego. The toy was billed as "automatic growing action" - a robot that could walk forward, stop, stretch upward as its accordion body expanded, and wave its arms while producing lights, sounds, and opening-and-closing mouth action. Its colorful red, yellow, and blue design, topped with a saucer shaped chrome head and antenna, made it a standout among space-age robot toys of the era. See images for further condition details. A cult favorite in the robot-collecting world, Krome Dome captures the playful side of Japanese tin and plastic design during the golden age of battery-operated toys. A great chance to add a classic, personality-filled bot to your space toy lineup.
Item Pictured is the exact item that ships. Ships in protective cardboard box. Tested and works as seen in the video clip. Likely needs some TLC, and new batteries.
GREAT FOR THE COLLECTOR OR INVESTOR
This is from a large estate collection with more items coming over the next year. Items are fairly priced already, but will entertain offers that meet the criteria set in place. Please keep in mind the consignment proceeds go to the widow.
Don't miss a chance to add this rare piece to your collection
Ships well packaged with tissue/paper and in an eBay quality shipping box for added protection.
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