Linemar “PT-107 Torpedo Boat” #J-1350 Tin Lithographed Japanese Battery Operated Remote Controlled Toy Ship with Box *SOLD*

Linemar “PT-107 Torpedo Boat” #J-1350 Tin Lithographed Japanese Battery Operated Remote Controlled Toy Ship with Box

This tin lithographed battery operated remote controlled “PT-107 Torpedo Boat” # J-1350 ship that was manufactured in Japan by Louis Marx & Co. of New York City, New York under their Linemar brand.

Our toy boat is near new old stock.  It was just tested, and battery box contacts had to be bent (per box instructions), and still works very well.  It goes forward and reverse.  Paintwork is excellent with one factory brush mark on the hull bottom, touch up, that can just be picked up in the right lighting. The clear stand is not included.

The cardboard box is still there but has one corner split and tear.  The material is fragile so must be handled with care; we suggest Mylar wrap for the new owner and an insert of foam (so toy box doesn’t sag with time).

The twin stacks and delicate machine guns really make this a sharp toy.  Then side mounted torpedos give this boat a distinctive post-war look.

Our example of this Linemar “PT-107 Torpedo Boat” is in excellent original condition with no restorations, repairs, breaks or touch ups. The lithos on this piece are strong and show the usual patina, chips, scuffs, scratches, and wear that are normally found with age and display. It is approximately 11” L (12 ¼” with rudder). Marx is known for American tin lithographs, clean lines, and strong design work. This torpedo boat would look great in any tin or boat collection. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

A brief history of Louis Marx & Company/Linemar of New York City, New York:

Louis Marx and Company was an American toy manufacturer in business from about 1919 to 1980 founded in New York City by Louis & David Marx. Its products were often imprinted with the slogan, “One of the many Marx toys, have you all of them?” Arguably, Marx was the most well-known toy companies through the late mid-20th century. Best known for their lithographed tin windup toys Marx was also one of the big four among American electric train manufacturers. An interesting fact is that Marx also successfully revived the Yo-Yo in 1928; it sold well even through the Depression.

Linemar Co. Inc. or more simply Linemar toys was the trade name under which Marx toys were manufactured in Japan, then sold in the United States and other countries. The reason to make Linemar toys in Japan was to keep costs down. Under the Linemar name, Marx produced The Flintstones and other licensed toy vehicles (Linemar Tin Toys 2015). The Linemar line also included airplanes that were produced in the colors of KLM, Pan Am and other airlines.