Any idea on how much this is worth? Antique Toy?

Question

Information on it. It is one of those toys that the Movie Theaters used to give away to children back in the 30's-40's-50's ect.

The toy is a pewter or iron (Popeye) figure that was made and given out in 1939. For those that do not know, Popeye first came out in 1939 and started off as cartoon shorts before the feature film started. It is very possibly one of the 1st Popeye toys ever produced and given out. He is about.

2 1/2 inches tall

Green Base for standing, with Blue , red , yellow, and white oil based paint. On his back is stamped the following:

MADE

IN USA

(G) "in a circle"

1939

E.F.S

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I will try and get a digital pic up in a minute or so, but any info would be appreciated.

Answer 1

If you pay me a dollar I'll throw it away for you.  It's old, no one likes old stuff.

Answer 2

The paint on it still looks amazing. You are looking at $800-$1,200+. I have never had one, but I do have many lead figures that post-date this one and have traded several recently and 99% of the collectors tell me they want old character toys either  tin litho or lead.

Answer 3

i think that it would be worth a lot

Answer 4

That's worth a bit I'd say. Depends on who you sell it to.. I would give it a range of 75-500$, but I'm not sure if you can be sure on my opinions. Goof luck!