Has anyone heard of this toy? (1 Viewer)

[Jeremiah]

OK, has anyone heard of a toy that is a box with a switch on the top, and when you flip the switch, a hand comes out and flips it back, and than the hand goes back into the box. I heard of it a few years ago and thought it was one of the coolest things I have ever heard of, but the guy never said where he saw it at. I have no idea where to search and I don't even know the name of the toy, so can any shed some light on this toy?

 

[Henry Gale]

I've seen it, it's cool, and I think it's called The Thing.

 

[Jeremiah]

Right on, thanks Jim.

 

[Tim Kilbride]

Are they available??? Where can I get one???

Thanks
TimK

 

[Jeffrey Noel]

I want one too. Where can I find one?

 

[Eric_L]

must


have

now


Scotty, see what you can do.


Aigh, Captaan, the replacatas cunna hundle it....

Gimme more scotty!

 

[Gregg Shiu]

The Thing is actually the one that has something to do with a coin. I believe the one that just has a hand that switches the toy off is called "Little Black Box" and both are novelty items, so you'd have good luck looking for it at say, Spencer Gifts.

 

[Shawn McBride]

You can get one here:

http://greatwindup.com/plastic/pb0112.htm

Here's the description from the website:

PB0112 Magic Bank! Straight from the 60's! Place a coin in the slot, and out of the trembling box, a hand will emerge to grab it. Battery Operated.

 

[Jeremiah]

Thanks for the info Shawn, I looked at a few players on the net and didn't find anything so my search was put on hold. Thanks a lot.