SPACE SHIP X-7 - MASUDAYA - JAPAN

A very large (23" 60cm) early lithographed tin friction rockets with, uniquely, wings. The rockets have slender shapes with litho detailing of square windows and a cockpit. The long fins extend well behind the rear exhaust allowing the rocket to stand upright. Red spark windows at the rear. Marked Space Ship X-7 on each side and on the right wing. Wheels. Friction action with noise and spark.

There are two color versions: silver with red trim and green with red trim. Box?

This rocket is featured in a 1953 Masudaya advertisement. On sale in November 1953