This camera is all plastic and listed as a toy camera that happens to take pictures. It uses 126 cartridge film and recommends Kodak on the box it comes in. The camera is distributed by Chadwick Miller, Ink. Out of Canton Mass. 02021 and made in Hong Kong around 1979. The film is advanced by a small ridged wheel mounted at the top of the camera and a window on the back allows you to keep track of the 20 frames. The 126 cartridge was introduced by Kodak in 1963, and is associated mainly with low-end point-and-shoot cameras, particularly Kodak's own Instamatic series of cameras. Although 126 was once very popular, as of 2008 it is no longer manufactured, and few photofinishers will process it. It is available online but one cartridge can run you $10.00 or more. This camera has no double exposure protection nor does it have any flash capability. The molded plus painted face on the camera is mischievous at best and possibly scary to children at worst. The retail cost of the camera is unknown but around $1.00 or $2.00 could be the most.