"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 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...
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....
BATTERY OPERATED BULLDOZER BY LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL A/B 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 case attached, has forward and reverse c...
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, ...
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.
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...
CRAGSTAN VINTAGE BATTERY POWERED FRENCH POODLE A-B/C Made by Alps of Japan. Works really well, battery compartment is very clean. Poodle has light plush covering with tartan jacket and cap. Box has obvious wear and tear. Poodle has some light wear. When s...
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...
CRAGSTAN "BEEP BEEP" GREY HOUND BATTERY OPERATED BUS A-B/NB This tin battery operated "Beep Beep" bus has wear around some areas. It is 20 inches long and 6 inches in height. Battery compartment is good with some old residue to inside lid of comparment, this doe...
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