"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
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...
TN TOYS TINPLATE HOT ROD BATTERY OPERATED B/NB Hot Rod battery operated car with driver made in 1950's by TN Toys of Japan. Scarce toy which is in excellent working order. Model is red, cream with detailed tin print. Includes driver, rubber tyres...
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...
TIN PLATED PHOTOING CAR A/B Tin plated Photoing car (battery operated) which has mystery action, the horn sounds, headlights flash when started and the girl takes photos when the car stops. When the car comes in contact with an...
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 choose large parcel delivery for this item only.
MAGIC MIKE BATTERY OPERATED ROBOT A-B/D-E Made in 1984 in Hong Kong by New Bright. Mike the Robot talks, mystery bump and go action works very well as do his flashing eyes. Manual gripping hands. We could not get the smoking device working...
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...
TN TOYS BATTERY POWERED TINPLATE US ARMY JEEP A-B/NB A great toy from TN Toys of Japan from the 1960's. Battery powered US Army Jeep which is 25 cm long. Has mystery action and a concealed gun under the front bonnet which flips and fires. Great workin...
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...
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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