Answer Game Machine Ichida Japan

Answergame robot, circa 1962. Made by Ichida, Japan. Robot dimensions: 165 x 165 x 365 mm. The Answer Game Machine performs simple addition and subtraction calculations. This robot can do calculations; it can add and subtract, and it's quite incredible because everything happens entirely mechanically with superb brass gears inside this rare robot. Built in Japan by Ichida in the mid-1960s, this robot requires three large batteries. There are four buttons for.There are 4 keys for reset, add and subtract, calculate and reset, and 10 additional keys numbered 1 to 10. The eyes light up to indicate whether PLUS or MINUS is being used, and the "brain" in its head slowly rotates while the robot is in "thinking mode." The original instruction sheet states: 1. Insert 3 flashlight-type batteries. 2. Addition: To add, the operator pushes the lever to the left (plus sign). Press the numberThere are 4 keys for reset, add and subtract, calculate and reset, and 10 additional keys numbered 1 to 10. The eyes light up to indicate whether PLUS or MINUS is being used, and the "brain" in its head slowly rotates while the robot is in "thinking mode." The original instruction sheet states: 1. Insert 3 flashlight-type batteries. 2. Addition: To add, the operator pushes the lever to the left (plus sign). Press the desired numbers on the keypad. 3. Subtraction: To subtract, push the lever to the right (minus sign). Press the desired numbers on the keypad. 4. Total: To obtain the automatic total, lower the lever marked T. 5. Clear: At the end of the game, lower the lever marked C to empty the machine. 6. The machine is now ready for the next game. This robot has a magnificent aesthetic design; its colors were chosen to attract children. It's a simple toy, but it uses sophisticated brass gears, like a calculator. It's quite a wonderful robot that finally does something other than walk and shoot cannons. Ichida put a lot of effort into the design of this robot to make it appealing to children. The condition of this toy is perfect, undoubtedly new old stock. The battery compartment is clean and free of corrosion. It has a box with a spelling mistake; instead of "Made in Japan," it says "Maede." Japanese printers, not being fluent in English, sometimes made mistakes. I can't tell if the box is a perfect replica or an older one, as the collector claims. The bottom cardboard insert has warped padding between two layers of cardboard. The staples appear corroded; however, I have my doubts.
In any case, the robot is in better condition than any I've ever owned, which were often corroded at the base.