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. *WE ALWAYS ENSURE THAT EACH TOY IS SECURELY PACKAGED TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY COMPLAINTS DUE TO OUR PACKAGING. DUE TO THE VERY SENSITIVE NATURE AND AGE OF THESE BATTERY OPERATED TOYS DURING POSTAGE THE TOY MAY COME UNDER SLIGHT STRESS CAUSING A COMPONENT TO COME LOOSE, THIS UNFORTUNATELY IS A RISK THAT ONE TAKES WHEN PURCHASING THESE TOYS. ALL TOYS ARE INSPECTED AND TESTED WHEN COMING INTO OUR STORE AND BEFORE LEAVING OUR STORE. IT IS GOOD FOR A BATTERY TOY TO BE RUN AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH TO KEEP WORKING PARTS RUNNING SMOOTHLY, WE TRY OUR BEST TO RUN THE TOYS AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE. SOMETIMES A GENTLE TAP WITH YOUR HAND WILL BE ENOUGH TO GET THE TOY RUNNING AGAIN. INCASE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH PURCHASES WE ALWAYS OFFER A REFUND TO THE COST OF THE TRANSACTION.

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	VINTAGE GRANDPA BEAR SMOKING HIS PIPE Toy condition = 7/10 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 for... Our Price: £45.00 Add to Cart Read More
	VINTAGE "TUMBLING MONKEY" BY CK OF JAPAN Toy condition = 9/10 Box condition = 6/10 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... Our Price: £90.00 Add to Cart Read More
	BATTERY OPERATED BULLDOZER BY LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL Toy condition = 9.9/10 Box condition = 7/10 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... Our Price: £75.00 Add to Cart Read More
	BATTERY OPERATED RADIO WITH SOUND ACTIVATED MOVEMENT Radio condition = 9/10 Made by Tomy, this radio is in FM and AM frequency. Radio is sound activated, the head arms and mouth move in time with the music or noise when radio is switched on. Overall in excell... Our Price: £12.99 Add to Cart Read More
	BATTERY OPERATED "MIMI" POODLE WITH BONE Toy condition = 8/10 Box condition = 6/10 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... Our Price: £65.00 Add to Cart Read More
	CHARLEY WEAVER BARTENDER BATTERY OPERATED #0650 Toy condition = 8/10 Box condition = 7/10 Made in 1962 by Rosko Toys in Japan. Has been tested and is in excellent working condition. Battery compartment is very clean, no faults. Toy is dirty in some ar... Our Price: £65.00 Add to Cart Read More
	CRAGSTAN VINTAGE BATTERY POWERED FRENCH POODLE Toy condition = 8/10 Box condition = 5/10 Made by Alps of Japan. Works really well, battery compartment is very clean. Poodle has light plush covering with tartan jacket and cap. Box has obvious wear an... Our Price: £55.00 Add to Cart Read More
	CRAGSTAN "BEEP BEEP" GREY HOUND BATTERY OPERATED BUS Bus condition = 8/10 This tin battery operated "Beep Beep" bus has wear around some areas. It is 20 inches long and 6 inches in height. Battery compartment is good with some old residue to inside lid of com... Our Price: £55.00 Add to Cart Read More
	PLASTIC SCHUCO #5508 MERCEDES CIII BATTERY POWERED A/NB This Plastic Schuco Mercedes battery powered car is in excellent condition. Has few very light marks. Fully working and tested, great toy. Adult collectors only. UK customer please do not choos... Our Price: £35.00 Add to Cart Read More
	ROCK 'N ROLL MONKEY Toy condition = 6-7/10 Vintage battery operated "Rock n Roll Monkey" made in the 1950,s in Japan. Battery compartment has wear but no signs of acid residue. Toy has been tested and works. When switched o... Our Price: £50.00 Add to Cart Read More

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