"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
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...
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...
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...
ELECTRONIC STAR BIRD BY MB GAMES 1978 A-D/B-C Star Bird toy made in 1978, very scarce toy. Overall this toy is in very good condition. Does have some discolouration to some areas. Top for gun turret is missing. Battery comparment is very clean, no...
BATTERY OPERATED BANDAI MERCEDES BENZ A-A+/A-B This vintage Bandai #4132 battery operated Mercedes Benz is very rare. This model is fantastic, not seen one like this before especially in this condition. The car has never been played with, alwa...
MUNCHMAN MINI ARCADE GAME #11138 A/B-C *SOLD* Made in 1981 by Tomy. Game is in excellent working condition, battery compartment is very clean. Has little wear slight marks on screen but does not affect visibilty. Box is crushed with wear....
GRANDSTAND FIREFOX F-7 #11279 A/B *SOLD* Made in 1983 in Japan. Excellent working condition. Has very light marks on screen which does not affect visibility. Battery compartment is in excellent condition. No batteries included. Box is good with wear. Adult collectors only.
GRANDSTAND ASTRO WARS MADE IN 1981 A/B-C *SOLD* Made in Japan. Excellent working condition, also in excellent clean condition with some light wear. Screen has slight marking but not affecting visibility of game. Battery compartment clean, ...
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...
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