SPACE SHIP X-3 SPARKLING FRICTION ROCKET - MASUDAYA - JAPAN

This is a classic early tin friction rocket from Masudaya. The green-blue spaceship has a long body with three notched tailfins that extend well beyond the rear of the body, allowing the rocket to stand upright. There is litho detailing of a cocpit on top and a row of five rounded square windows in each side. Each side has a triangular spark window covered in red plastic. Wheeled friction action with spark.

The rocket was sold in its own box and in trade boxes of several units.

First sighted in an August 1952 Masudaya Trade ad, and in a 1953 ad.