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BATTERY OPERATED TOYS
"Made in Japan" are the words toy collectors look for in their pursuit of high quality mechanical tin toys. Before the second World War these words were synonymous with cheap, poor quality, toys made from recycled materials. Most of the toys were people, animal orientated, with less emphasis on vehicle, nautical, or aircraft-type toys. After the War the Japanese knew they had to come up with a new, different and exciting type of toy to compete with the Germans and Americans. The Japanese toy designers concentrated their technology on a different type of toy operation. The toy engineers developed a small electric motor, powered by flashlight batteries. This mini motor took up less room, had a longer running duration and enabled the toy to perform more functions. This introduced the concept of the battery operated toy. No other nation was able to equal or surpass the impetus and determination of the Japanese toy makers.
*GRADING SYSTEM EXPLAINED*
A+ = No apparent faults (as new)
A = Excellent only slightest faults
B = Very good but some signs of wear
C = Complete with obvious wear
D = Poor perhaps some parts missing
E = Fit for restoration
NB = No box
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_t.gif) | BATTERY OPERATED GREEN MACHINE THE FROG BAND
A/NB Made in 1989 by Metro Toys, appears in excellent condition. Has been tested (batteries not included) and is in excellent working condition. When switched on the sound activated Frog Band dance and preten...
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_t.gif) | VINTAGE GRANDPA BEAR SMOKING HIS PIPE
B-C/NB Vintage battery operated Grandpa Bear smoking his pipe. Made in the 1950's in Japan. Has been tested and works. Battery compartment is very clean. When switched on bear rocks forwards and backwards smok...
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_t.gif) | VINTAGE "TUMBLING MONKEY" BY CK OF JAPAN
A-B/A-B When switched on the Monkey moves forwards, turns over, mouth opens, chatters and eyes bulge, head and shoulder movement. After tumbling action, the monkey moves in a different direction. Some very ligh...
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_t.gif) | BATTERY OPERATED BANDAI MERCEDES BENZ
A-A+/A-B This vintage Bandai #4132 battery operated Mercedes Benz is very rare. This model is fantastic, not seen one like this before especially in this condition. The car has never been played with, alwa...
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_t.gif) | BATTERY OPERATED BULLDOZER BY LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL
A/B Made in Hong Kong by Lincoln. large plastic model which is yellow with black fittings and rubber tracks. Includes driver and rear crane attachment. Remote control case attached, has forward and reverse c...
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_t.gif) | BATTERY OPERATED RADIO WITH SOUND ACTIVATED MOVEMENT
A/NB Made by Tomy, this radio is in FM and AM frequency. Radio is sound activated, the head arms and mouth move in time when radio is switched on. A bit dusty, overall in excellent condition. No apparent dama...
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_t.gif) | BATTERY OPERATED "COCKPIT ROBOT"
A-A+/A-A+
Made by Metal House/Osaka Toys in Japan in the style of Horikawa, has white body multi functional-mechanical, walks with moving arms, lighted cockpit with astronaut commanding the Robot, blinking lig...
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_t.gif) | BATTERY OPERATED "MIMI" POODLE WITH BONE
A/B Made by Rosko Toys of Japan in the 1950's. Mimi poodle with bone is in excellent condition with light wear to areas. Toy works perfectly, battery comparment is very clean. When Poodle is switched on it wa...
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_t.gif) | BRITISH MARX BATTERY POWERED TRACTOR
B/NB Marx Battery Powered Tractor (plastic/diecast) marked Reversible Diesel Electric Patent number 2587082. Moulded plastic wheels. Very good condition although has some colouring worn away. Tested and wor...
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_t.gif) | BRITISH MARX BATTERY POWERED TRACTOR
B/NB British Marx Battery Powered Large Tractor with tin wheels. Very good condition although has signs of wear. Tested and is in working condition. Nice toy which takes two D 1.5v batteries (not in...
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