TIPPCO - Tipp & Co - Helicopter Model

[hovermd]

Here is an unusual toy helicopter by TIPPCO (Tipp & Co) of Nurnberg, Germany.

The toy is identified as Artikel-Nr. 1331 - can anyone estimate on the date of manufacture, perhaps based on its catalog number?

I'm guessing 1960s...

The plastic kit includes a battery-operated motor and "Royal Navy" stickers.

This is the only TIPPCO helicopter toy I've seen.

TIPPCO helicopter toy

[fliegerii]

According to Rudger Huber's famous book "Tipp & Co", the helicopter #1331 was produced only in 1970 and 1971.
In 1971 Tipp Co closed the plant.

This item must be rather rare, especially in this condition.

Regards,
Chris

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Thank you for the information, Chris.

It is very interesting to learn that this is one of the last toys the firm produced.

For a long time, I have wished TIPPCO had produced a tin helicopter toy. The firm's craftsmanship was/is extraordinary.

[fliegerii]

Yes, it is true, that Tipp Co never made a tin helicopter.
But they were focussing to German market and demand was mostly cars and trucks.

Tipp Co was rather conservative, in terms of quality and product selection.
I believe, a helicopter would have come out to be too expensive in manufacturing and too low in market demand.

Regards,
Chris