German-made 20-inch-tall hand-painted tower with zeppelins and biplanes circling beneath an American flag.
Value: $13,800
Venue: Morphy Auctions, September 2008
What makes this toy so valuable:
Unusual tin toys always bring high prices, especially those with rare thematic elements like this one with its zeppelins and biplanes. Add value for the wonderful condition of the tin components in working order and nice original paint.