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1950's Biller Helicopter Transporter Tin Toy Wind-Up | Toys724 of 1077 |  |  |
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This is a remote control tin wind-up toy made in the 1950's by West German toy company, Biller. There are 2 controls for the helicopter, one that engages circular motion of the helicopter and one that raises it up and down, there is also a wind up motor on the helicopter to turn the blades. This was a pretty cool toy to own in the 50's!
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