SUPER ROCKET - DAIYA - JAPAN

A novel variation of the traditional rocket design from Daiya, turning the rocket into a type of dragster racing car. This light blue tin friction space rocket with a white stripe along the top has two recessed front wheels and a tail wheel. A tin astronaut pilot's head emerges from a lithographed cockpit. In front of him is a large red plastic spark window. There are two slightly angled red fins extending from the rear. They have flame effect litho. Friction action with noise and spark. Part crimped construction. 9" 23cm

Japan 1950s Box?