These 2 are from the same period - the same country - but definitely false twins. This is why Japanese toys are so interesting ! The basic character is the same. But molds, colours etc. are all different. The Bullmark version (orange) is articulated at waist level. The red one at head and arms... A third version exist, all diecast metal, made by Bullmark (Zinclon toy-range) that has little dice in the belly ! No need to go to Vegas anymore...
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Curricula Machine, left unknown,
right Bullmark, Japan, 1974 |
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Curricula Machine, ?,
Japan, 1974 |
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Curricula Machine, Bullmark,
Japan, 1974 |
The Mark of the Bull...impressive design! Unfortunately i think anyone else here in Portugal understand it, but you´re right...who needs Las Vegas?
ReplyDeleteWell, at least we're 2 here to understand "the true meaning of Bullmark" lol ! They really made some amazing toys. Right there on my list with Nakajima, Popy, Takatoku and Nomura, just to name a few !
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