When switch is turned on, he does the correct 7 actions as follows: (1) Peanut cart moves forward, (2) The bear's feet alternately move forward as if he is pushing the cart, (3) Sound of peanuts popping is made as the popper pops the peanuts upward in the clear plastic enclosure, (4) Red light "glows" as if peanuts are actually cooking, (5) A whistling/squeaking sound is made, (6) Smoke comes out of the smokestack, smokes very well, (see photo), (7) The bear's left hand moves up and down as if pulling the cord on the smokestack. This toy has been tested and works great!
All the plastic windows are intact with no cracks or breaks. No shedding of the bear's fur. Battery compartment is mint as are the connections. The direction of the toy can changed by turning the wheel on the battery compartment door.It is listed & pictured on page 187. It is a 1950's era toy made by the TN Co.
It is in average/good condition. It does have a number of clear taped repairs on the lid. This would make an nice addition to any collector of B. The item "MINT 1950's BATTERY OPERATED THE JOLLY PEANUT VENDOR TIN LITHO TOY JAPAN MIB" is in sale since Monday, June 12, 2017.This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Electronic, Battery & Wind-Up\Battery Operated\Pre-1970". The seller is "dogfoxy" and is located in Omaha, Nebraska. This item can be shipped worldwide.