{"product_id":"soviet-space-collectibles-cosmonaut-rocket-toy","title":"Soviet Space Collectibles Cosmonaut Rocket Toy – Vintage Plastic Ship, 1970s–80s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece of Soviet space collectibles is a vintage plastic space toy: a stylized rocket ship with a small cosmonaut figure seated inside a transparent dome cockpit. Made in the USSR in the 1970s–1980s, it is a fine example of Soviet Space Age retro-futuristic toy design, with a blue and white body, yellow booster nozzles and a yellow top antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space toy, rocket ship with cosmonaut figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic, with bakelite \/ celluloid details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and white body, yellow nozzles and antenna, clear pinkish dome, cosmonaut in a blue spacesuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friction (inertial) motor under the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer's logo on the bottom, identified as the Strunki factory \/ Leningrad Production Association \"Sputnik\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition with normal signs of age and play. Please note that the internal friction mechanism does not work: the wheels turn, but the spring \/ flywheel does not catch or propel the toy forward. It is sold as-is for display, restoration or parts. There are minor scuffs, light scratches on the plastic dome and dust in the crevices. There are no major cracks or missing structural parts, and the toy appears complete with its original parts, including the rear nozzles and top antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Yuri Gagarin's first human spaceflight in 1961, space themes became a favorite subject for Soviet toy makers, and rockets with cosmonauts were produced for children across the USSR. Today these toys are popular with collectors of Soviet space program memorabilia, vintage Soviet toys and retro sci-fi decor, and they make a cheerful display piece on a shelf or desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678811226261,"sku":"EBAY-406932145159","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-space-collectibles-cosmonaut-rocket-toy-1.jpg?v=1791646650","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-space-collectibles-cosmonaut-rocket-toy","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}