Object Details
Manufacturer
Baby World
Summary
This "Space Ship to the Moon" mini pinball toy by Baby World challenged players to move the three small metal balls into the holes in the cardboard backing. The challenge was in getting all three balls into the Moon holes without falling prey to "Meteors Danger" or becoming "Lost in Space." These kinds of low-cost entertainments were another way that the fascination with flying to the Moon found expression in popular culture. Notice the science fiction-styled rocket depicted at the base of the game board.
Collector Michael O'Harro donated this game to the Museum in 1993.
Credit Line
Gift of Michael O'Harro
Inventory Number
A19970804000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Materials
Plastic
Paper
Steel
Adhesive
Dimensions
3-D: 5.7 × 5.7 × 3.8cm (2 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 1 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Destination Moon
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19970804000