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.
Display Status
This object is on display in Destination Moon at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Manufacturer
Baby World
Dimensions
3-D: 5.7 × 5.7 × 3.8cm (2 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 1 1/2 in.)
Materials
Plastic
Paper
Steel
Adhesive
Inventory Number
A19970804000
Credit Line
Gift of Michael O'Harro
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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