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American Vintage "Lucky Star" Tabletop Pinball Game

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American Vintage "Lucky Star" Tabletop Pinball Game
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Greetings, antiques and collectibles enthusiasts. Presenting this American Vintage "Lucky Star" Tabletop Pinball Game. This charming mechanical game features a vibrant lithographed playfield with scoring zones and metal pins. Crafted from wood with a faux grain finish, it showcases typical construction for early 20th-century parlor games. The base clearly displays the maker's mark: Durable Toy & Novelty Corp., made in U.S.A. Dating to the 1930s-1940s, its condition is very good, showing authentic age-appropriate wear. An authentic example like this is estimated to fetch between $200 and $500 at auction. It's a delightful piece of American arcade history, capturing the fun of a bygone era.

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Item Report

American Vintage "Lucky Star" Tabletop Pinball Game

By: Durable Toy & Novelty Corp. (Sole Distributors for Emmets Toy Corp.)

Style: Vintage American Arcade Game / Carnival Game

Origin: United States

Materials: Wood, lithographed paper, metal pins

Age: Circa 1930s-1940s

Condition: Very Good (Expected age-appropriate wear to the wooden frame and playfield, vibrant colors remain, maker's mark clear)

Value: Authentic: $200 - $500; Reproduction: $50 - $100

Peer-Reviewed Market Values

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Maker's Marks / Writing: DURABLE TOY & NOVELTY CORP. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS FOR EMMETS TOY CORP. NEW YORK, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A.

Date: 2026-07-04 22:53:10.041962

Description:

A vibrant American vintage tabletop pinball-style game, featuring a lithographed playfield with a "Lucky Star" theme. The game board is designed with numerous metal pins, scoring zones (e.g., 200, 300, 400, 500, 1000, 2000), and a central "Lucky" star motif. It includes "FREE BALL" and "BALL OUT" indicators at the bottom. The game is housed in a wooden frame with a faux wood grain finish.

Assessment:

This "Lucky Star" game is a charming and well-preserved example of early American mechanical parlor games. Its vibrant graphics and simple yet engaging gameplay make it a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of vintage toys and arcade memorabilia. The visible maker's mark adds to its historical value.

Individual Images:

  • whole pinball game front view
  • detail of lower playfield scoring
  • detail of central "Lucky" logo
  • detail of upper playfield scoring
  • detail of maker's mark and origin
  • detail of upper left corner frame

Provenance:

N/A

Condition:

Very Good (Expected age-appropriate wear to the wooden frame and playfield, vibrant colors remain, maker's mark clear)

Identification Score: 95%

The item is clearly identifiable as a "Lucky Star" game by Durable Toy & Novelty Corp. based on the prominent branding and design.

Authenticity Score: 90%

The construction, materials, graphics, and visible wear are consistent with an authentic piece from the 1930s-1940s. The clear maker's mark further supports its authenticity as a period item.

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Keywords

Vintage, American, Pinball, Arcade Game, Lucky Star, Durable Toy & Novelty, Emmets Toy, Tabletop Game, 1930s, Collectible, United States, Mechanical Game

The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
Report ID:  : 3vu6tj

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