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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	TN TOYS TINPLATE HOT ROD BATTERY OPERATED Toy condition = 8/10 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,... Our Price: £130.00 Add to Cart Read More
	VINTAGE BATTERY OPERATED "STAR STRIDER" ROBOT Toy condition = 10/10 Box condition = 9/10 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 ex... Our Price: £110.00 Add to Cart Read More
	SWAN THE QUEEN OF THE WATER Toy condition = 8/10 Box condition = 6/10 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 b... Our Price: £100.00 Add to Cart Read More
	TUMBLING CIRCO AND HIS CAR BY PALITOY Toy condition = 10/10 Box condition = 7/10 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 ... Our Price: £95.00 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
	VINTAGE (1960'S) SPACE LAB M-50 WITH REMORE CONTROL Toy condition = 9/10 Box condition = 6/10 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... Our Price: £85.00 Add to Cart Read More
	UNION CABIN CRAFT CRUISER MADE IN 1960's Boat condition = 10/10 Box condition = 7/10 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 ... Our Price: £80.00 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
	SPACE EVIL ROBOT (BATTERY OPERATED) Robot condition = 10/10 Box condition = 9/10 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... Our Price: £75.00 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

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