Wind in the Willows "Mr. Toad" miniature stop-motion puppet and car....

Description

Wind in the Willows "Mr. Toad" miniature stop-motion puppet and car. (Cosgrove, 1983) Original stop motion 5.5 in. tall puppet of "Mr. Toad" constructed of cast foam latex body over wire armature expertly painted and dressed in fabric, leather and plastic clothing and accessories. This detailed puppet sits in a 18 x 8 x 7.5 in. miniature automobile constructed of tin, plastic, resin components right down to realistic details like rolling rubber tires and red vinyl tuck-and-roll upholstery. Tape-pinstriped and painted royal blue. Mr. Toad figure exhibits rubber deterioration and car exhibits wear and use. Accompanied by a production 2.75 x 2.25 in. color transparency of the car and figure on set. All in vintage production used very good to fine condition.

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