Toy Ray Gun, 1960-1965
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Science fiction movies and comics inspired whimsical space toys. For kids, this inexpensive and colorful ray gun was a comic book fantasy brought to life. When the trigger was pressed rapidly, sparks could be seen through the clear plastic window.
Science fiction movies and comics inspired whimsical space toys. For kids, this inexpensive and colorful ray gun was a comic book fantasy brought to life. When the trigger was pressed rapidly, sparks could be seen through the clear plastic window.
Artifact
Toy gun
Date Made
1960-1965
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time
Object ID
96.81.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Plastic
Technique
Lithography
Color
Blue
Yellow
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 4 in
Length: 6.5 in
Inscriptions
Sides: SPACE RAY GUN
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