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I was recently contacted by a magazine editor of Montecito Journal in Santa Barbara, CA. She was inquiring my blog re: Rare 1962 Marx Tin House with a Fallout Bomb Shelter. I couldn’t believe my eyes – that someone way out in California actually visited my blog!
I’m thrilled to announce the Fall Issue 2023 of The RIV magazine is published AND they mailed me a hard copy!
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I could not believe it – I actually found a rare MARX Sears 1962 #4073 Colonial Mansion with a built-in FALLOUT BOMB SHELTER Doll House on FB — for only $75!
Obviously, that seller didn’t know the history or its true value… let alone one of the rarest of all MARX tin dollhouses! The ONE with the illustrated fallout bomb shelter instead of a plain ol’ garage.
President John F. Kennedy has advised American families in 1961 to build bomb shelters to protect themselves from the possibility of atomic fallout as a resulting factor determining the Cold War. Many built bomb shelters within their homes soon after.
This particular Marx dollhouse model was produced in limited quality during 1962 for only one year. Unfortunately, it was not a big seller. So as a result, it is extremely difficult to find them today.
It is truly a piece of history with rare features:
1. Fallout Bomb Shelter (with a first-aid kit, emergency items, etc)
2. Patio above the bomb shelter
3. Breezeway
4. Recreational Room
5. Bay window front
6. Dutch entry door – it is missing the actual door.
7. Chimney on roof remains intact
This house model is truly a piece of our American history. Please note I no longer have this in my possession.
HOUSE MINIATURES 