SPACE PATROL ROUND ROCKET - ASAHITOY ATC KDP - JAPAN

This is an early lithographed tin rocket toy. The small (6" 15cm) green tin battery operated rocket has a pilot head behind a tin windshield. The small wheels are set very close together. Marked SPACE PATROL on the sides.

The rocket runs along rubber tubing which is laid on the ground. The front wheels have metal guides which fit over the tubing. Takes single C cell battery.

Early brown card box with paper label. A second box made for the Japanese market with more childish graphics is shown. It carries an additional KDP logo and has what looks like a 1954 Showa Emperor's Year date, 29.

See also:
Winner 23 Rocket
Round Race No-1 Jet