Lot # 8 - NOMURA 1950’s Japan Jupiter Rocket Launcher Tin Toy

  • Era: Circa 1950s, reflecting the "Space Age" fascination of that decade.

  • Material: Primarily lithographed tin, featuring vibrant colors and intricate mechanical graphics.

  • The Rocket: The toy features a central "Jupiter" rocket (finished in yellow and red) positioned within a tall, orange-and-white lattice-style gantry or launch tower.

  • The Base: The base is light blue/grey and decorated with "control panel" lithography, including dials, buttons, and switches to simulate a real launch site.

  • Characters: It includes a small tin astronaut/operator figure sitting at a control station on the base.

  • Back Detail: There is a screen-like graphic on the back with "JUPITER" branding and a cosmic illustration of a rocket in space.

  • Manufacturer: Nomura (T.N), Japan.

  • Model: Jupiter Rocket Launcher.

  • Era: 1950s.

  • This toy is not tested.




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    Opening Bid : $ 5.00
    Start Date/Time: 09-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM
    End Date/Time: 16-Mar-2026 7:07:00 PM
    Current bid:

    $101.00

    Highest bidder:

    Tom2T84

    Auction has ended

    Description :

    NOMURA 1950’s Japan Jupiter Rocket Launcher Tin Toy

    • Manufacturer: Produced by Nomura (T.N) in Japan, a company well-known for high-quality tin lithograph toys during the mid-20th century.

    • Era: Circa 1950s, reflecting the "Space Age" fascination of that decade.

    • Material: Primarily lithographed tin, featuring vibrant colors and intricate mechanical graphics.

    • The Rocket: The toy features a central "Jupiter" rocket (finished in yellow and red) positioned within a tall, orange-and-white lattice-style gantry or launch tower.

    • The Base: The base is light blue/grey and decorated with "control panel" lithography, including dials, buttons, and switches to simulate a real launch site.

    • Characters: It includes a small tin astronaut/operator figure sitting at a control station on the base.

    • Back Detail: There is a screen-like graphic on the back with "JUPITER" branding and a cosmic illustration of a rocket in space.

  • Manufacturer: Nomura (T.N), Japan.

  • Model: Jupiter Rocket Launcher.

  • Era: 1950s.

  • This toy is not tested.





    Dimensions : 7 in W x 8.25 in H x 4 in D

    Auction History

    Highest bidder is Tom2T84

    Date Bid User
    16-Mar-2026 1:14:26 PM $101.00 Tom2T84
    10-Mar-2026 3:42:40 AM $100.00 GDOGG1138
    10-Mar-2026 3:42:40 AM $100.00 Seattle79
    09-Mar-2026 10:55:50 PM $76.00 GDOGG1138
    09-Mar-2026 3:03:26 PM $59.00 Seattle79
    09-Mar-2026 3:03:26 PM $58.00 Wendy
    09-Mar-2026 9:57:40 AM $19.00 Seattle79
    09-Mar-2026 9:57:40 AM $18.00 zetast
    09-Mar-2026 7:30:01 AM $5.00 Seattle79

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