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German Tin Advertising Yo-Yo – Durodont, White and Blue

Collectibles : Toys : Yo-yos : Tin Advertising

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This cheerful, multi-colored tin yo-yo advertises... you got it... toothpaste! Probably made in the 1960s, it was given out to encourage parents to buy Durodont toothpaste - only 90 pfennig (German pennies) at the time. One side of this little toy has a boy in striped pajamas brushing his white teeth. The words say (in translation): 'DURODONT at specialty stores'. The blue side says: '200x pearly clean teeth with DURODONT for 90 pfg' (pfennig). This is a smallish yo-yo, at just over 2" diameter.

Condition is good on the white side, although there are numerous age cracks in the enamel, which do not go through to the metal. These marks can be seen if the light is shining just right. The blue side is rather rough – with similar age wear on the surface, and also a spot of corrosion (this can be seen clearly in the photos). The white side displays quite nicely.

Overall, this is a fun yo-yo to display, and a little bit of German toothpaste history as well!

Item ID: 0245