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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) | 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) | 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...
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_t.gif) | SPACE EVIL ROBOT (BATTERY OPERATED)
A-A+/A
Space Evil Robot or Meteor Demon Man was made by Metal House in Japan.
Has one tiny manufacturers mark otherwise it is in mint condition.
This robot is 12 inches in height and is in the style of Horik...
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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) | 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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_t.gif) | TUMBLING CIRCO AND HIS CAR BY PALITOY
A-A+/A Plaitoy Tumbling Circo and his Car. Comprises of large scale Clown's plastic car approximately 15 inches long. Car is yellow with red fittings, together with 10 inch clown figure with typical colourf...
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_t.gif) | SMOKING AND SHOE SHINING BEAR
B-C/NB Tin battery operated smoking and shoe shining bear made in the 1950's by Alps of Japan. Has been tested and works. Battery compartment is clean, though lid of compartment has signs of corrosion (this do...
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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 "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) | SWAN THE QUEEN OF THE WATER
B/C-D Battery operated, made in Japan in the 1950's by Meiho. Is in excellent working condition, battery compartment is very clean with no faults. Has some very small bare patches to plush covering, and very l...
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