SPACE CADET- TOM CORBETT SPARKLING SPACE SHIP - MARX - USA

Lithographed tinplate wind up rocket ship. Marked Polaris. First seen in the Sears Christmas Book for 1952. The ad wording reads:
"Tom Corbett Space Ship. Authentic reproduction of "Polaris," rocket space ship of Tom Corbett, popular TV personality. Made of sturdy steel. All-over lithographed design shows Tom Corbett at the controls with other space cadets. Cadet insignias on rocket. Sparks shoot from tail exhaust when space ship scoots along floor. Long running keywind motor. Has front and rear side fins, rudder. Raised dummy observation domes. Two large side wheels, 1 small rear wheel. 49 N 5669 - 12" long."

This is similar to the Marx England Moon-Ride, and both based on the 1934 Buck Rogers Rocket Ship. The original design has been pared down by removing the wings and simplifying the cockpit.