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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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Presenting this vibrant American 'Lucky Star' tabletop pinball game. This classic arcade-style toy offers simple, engaging gameplay from a bygone era. Crafted from wood with a colorful lithographed playfield and numerous metal pins. Clearly marked by Durable Toy & Novelty Corp. for Emmets Toy Corp., made in the USA. An authentic period piece from the 1930s-1940s, showing good condition consistent with age. A charming collectible, estimated at auction between $150 and $400. A delightful piece of American toy history, ready for display or light play.

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Item Report

American Vintage 'Lucky Star' Tabletop Pinball Game

By: Durable Toy & Novelty Corp. for Emmets Toy Corp.

Style: Vintage American Arcade Toy Game

Origin: United States of America

Materials: Wood, lithographed paper, metal pins

Age: Circa 1930s-1940s

Condition: Good (some wear to frame and surface consistent with age, colors remain vibrant)

Value: Authentic: $150 - $400; Reproduction: $20 - $50

Peer-Reviewed Market Values

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Fair Market Value
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Replacement Value
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Comparables Used
1 comparable
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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: 2026-07-07 12:18:30.831081

Description:

A vintage tabletop pinball-style game titled 'Lucky Star', featuring a vibrant lithographed playfield with two star-shaped scoring areas, numerical point values, and 'FREE BALL' and 'BALL OUT' indicators. The game is housed in a wooden frame with metal pins and a clear graphic design.

Assessment:

This 'Lucky Star' game is a charming example of an early American tabletop arcade toy. Its vibrant graphics and clear maker's mark make it an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of vintage games and Americana. The condition is good for its age, indicating it has been reasonably well-preserved.

Individual Images:

  • whole game front view
  • detail of lower playfield
  • detail of central playfield
  • detail of upper right playfield
  • detail of maker's mark
  • detail of upper left corner

Provenance:

N/A

Condition:

Good (some wear to frame and surface consistent with age, colors remain vibrant)

Identification Score: 100%

The item is clearly identifiable as a 'Lucky Star' tabletop pinball-style game, with visible branding and design features typical of its type.

Authenticity Score: 95%

The visible maker's mark, style, materials, and construction are entirely consistent with known products from Durable Toy & Novelty Corp. and Emmets Toy Corp. from the specified period. There are no signs of it being a modern reproduction or altered piece.

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Keywords

Vintage, American, Toy, Game, Pinball, Arcade, Lucky Star, Durable Toy & Novelty Corp., Emmets Toy Corp., 1930s, 1940s, Wood, Lithograph, United States of America

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Report ID:  : tw5sbv

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