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Rare vintage TWA DC-9 toy airplane made by Nomura Toys (T.N.), Japan. Large tin lithographed model with rolling wheels, retractable passenger door with steps, and rear engine pods with translucent red covers. Battery-operated features originally powered lights and motion, capturing the golden age of TWA jet travel. A sought-after collectible for aviation and Japanese tin toy enthusiasts.

Details:

Maker: Nomura Toys (T.N.), Japan
Airline: TWA (Trans World Airlines)
Model: McDonnell Douglas DC-9 jetliner
Type: Tin lithographed battery-operated airplane toy
Size: Approx. 15" long × 13.5" wingspan × 5" tall
Features:
- Battery-operated (on/off switch underside)
- Translucent red engine pods for lighting effect
- Retractable passenger door with stairway
- Lithographed cockpit, windows, and fuselage markings
- Tail number N900TW with TWA globe logo
Origin: Made in Japan, mid-20th century
Collectible Value: Highly desirable airline tin toy from Nomura, one of Japan’s most important postwar toy makers
Condition: Vintage toy with scratches, scuffs, and surface wear. Litho graphics remain bright. Battery operation untested, sold as display collectible. Passenger door and steps intact. Wheels present and rolling.

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