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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) | "TEDDY THE CHAMP BOXER" BY CRAGSTAN #40140
A-B/C This battery operated toy was made in the 1950's in Japan, has been tested and works perfectly. Battery compartment is very clean, no faults. Plush covering has light wear, Overall this old toy is in e...
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_t.gif) | VINTAGE TIN BATTERY OPERATED HORSE
B/NB Made in Japan by Modern Toys in the 1950's. Battery compartment is very clean. Toy is in excellent working condition, has some wear to tin body. May have had a rider originally, but not present. When swit...
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_t.gif) | VINTAGE DAIYA TIN REMOTE CONTROL SCHOOL BUS
A-B/C Battery powered wire remote control. Model is in very good condition, with only light wear to edges and chrome surfaces have faded. Approximately 11 inches long by 4 inches high. Original box with li...
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_t.gif) | VINTAGE BATTERY OPERATED "STAR STRIDER" ROBOT
A+/A
Horikawa Star Strider Robot scarce red colour, later production made in 1970's.
Metallic grey opening front doors and feet, black baseplate, battery operation in excellent working order, walks and stops,...
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_t.gif) | VINTAGE BATTERY OPERATED "BEAR THE CASHIER"
B-C/C *SOLD* #3151 Made in Japan by Modern Toys in the 1950's. Has been tested and is in excellent working condition. Battery compartment is very clean, no faults. Toy has some general wear to plush covering,...
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_t.gif) | VINTAGE BATTERY OPERATED FROG BY KURAMOCHI
A/NB Made in Japan, Frog is in excellent condition with no faults seen. Battery compartment is very clean with no faults. Has been tested, works perfectly. When switched on the Frog goes around in wide circles...
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_t.gif) | VINTAGE BATTERY OPERATED DOG
B-C/NB Made in Japan in the 1950's. Dog has obvious wear to plush covering. One small bare area to plush covering. Is also grubby in parts. Exstensive marks to outer battery case. Battery compartment appears ...
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_t.gif) | VINTAGE BATERY OPERATED POLICE MOTORCYCLE BY JOUSTRA
B/D This battery operated Police Motorcycle #3205 is in good condition overall, though there is wear in places. Box is in poor condition with cellophane detached. The motorcycle appears to be working well. Tak...
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_t.gif) | VINTAGE (1960'S) SPACE LAB M-50 WITH REMORE CONTROL
A/C Made by Masudaya of Japan. Tinplate upper, plastic base. Very nice condition, ariels are slightly bent due to packing but does not affect working condition. Box is worn and has several tears. When you tur...
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_t.gif) | UNION CABIN CRAFT CRUISER MADE IN 1960's
A+/B With an overall length of 30cms/12 inches this is a beautiful piece of craftmanship by Japanese makers; Union Craft. This boat was made in the 1960's. It has a plastic hull, wooden deck and cabin, several...
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