Marx Plastic Battery Operated “Tricky Action Bus” Greyhound Bus in Box *SOLD*

Marx Plastic Battery Operated “Tricky Action Bus” Greyhound Bus in Box

We have for you another rare find a battery-operated “Tricky Action Bus” Greyhound bus in box that was manufactured in Hong Kong by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.            

This working battery-operated Greyhound bus moves about in a crazy style motion when switched on. The battery compartment is clean and free of corrosion. The box is in excellent condition. 

This piece is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that are to be expected from age and display. It is approximately 5 ½” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.    

A brief history of Louis Marx & Company 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. Interestingly, Marx also successfully revived the Yo-Yo in 1928; it sold well even through the Depression.