{"product_id":"vintage-apple-toy-dual-action-tank-battery-operated-hong-kong-1970s-boxed-works","title":"Vintage Apple Toy Dual Action Tank Battery Operated Hong Kong 1970s Boxed Works","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVintage Apple Toy Dual Action Tank Battery Operated Hong Kong 1970s Boxed Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Apple Toy Dual Action Tank, a classic battery-operated toy manufactured in Hong Kong during the 1970s and supplied in its original box. A wonderful example of the colourful and imaginative battery-operated toys that defined the golden age of Hong Kong toy manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced during a period when Hong Kong was one of the world's leading toy manufacturing centres, this Dual Action Tank captures the charm and ingenuity of vintage battery-operated toys. Boxed working examples are increasingly sought after by collectors of vintage toys, military toys and Hong Kong-made collectables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGreat condition overall and in working order. Supplied with its original box. Expect minor age-related wear consistent with careful storage and use. The box may show some storage wear commensurate with age. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Item Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple Toy Dual Action Tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery operated toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1970s production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage military-themed toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold exactly as shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Hong Kong-made battery-operated toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong appeal for vintage toy collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed examples are becoming increasingly difficult to source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular with collectors of military toys and tinplate-era successors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent display piece for retro toy collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lovely survivor from the golden age of battery-operated toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the 1960s and 1970s, Hong Kong became one of the world's largest toy manufacturing hubs, exporting millions of battery-operated toys worldwide. Military vehicles, robots, tanks and action toys were particularly popular, with many now highly collectable due to their nostalgic appeal and relative scarcity in working boxed condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested and working at the time of listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease inspect all photographs carefully before purchasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographs show the exact item you will receive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox condition should be judged from the images provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold exactly as shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked carefully and dispatched securely from the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more vintage toys, battery-operated collectables and unusual historical finds in our store, \u003cem\u003eThe Voyage Bird\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Voyage Bird UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51495024722060,"sku":"TVB-327197809744","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/0793\/2044\/files\/12_757f51c6-1971-424f-b5a1-41d5ed58e8ac.jpg?v=1784297670","url":"https:\/\/www.thevoyagebird.co.uk\/products\/vintage-apple-toy-dual-action-tank-battery-operated-hong-kong-1970s-boxed-works","provider":"TheVoyageBird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}