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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	VINTAGE BATTERY OPERATED FROG BY KURAMOCHI A/NB Made in Japan, Frog is in excellent condition with no faults seen. Battery compartment is very clean with no faults. Has been tested, works perfectly. When switched on the Frog goes around in wide circles... Our Price: £50.00 Add to Cart Read More
	BATTERY OPERATED RADIO WITH SOUND ACTIVATED MOVEMENT A/NB Made by Tomy, this radio is in FM and AM frequency. Radio is sound activated, the head arms and mouth move in time when radio is switched on. A bit dusty, overall in excellent condition. No apparent dama... Our Price: £12.99 Add to Cart Read More
	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... Our Price: £85.00 Add to Cart Read More
	VINTAGE GRANDPA BEAR SMOKING HIS PIPE B-C/NB Vintage battery operated Grandpa Bear smoking his pipe. Made in the 1950's in Japan. Has been tested and works. Battery compartment is very clean. When switched on bear rocks forwards and backwards smok... Our Price: £75.00 Add to Cart Read More
	TIN BATTERY OPERATED MAN WITH PIPE AND READING A+/A This really nice toy was made by Alps of Japan which was made for the Antique Collectors Tin Club series. Instructions included, toy appears like new, works perfectly battery compartment is pristine. Th... Our Price: £50.00 Add to Cart Read More
	TIN BATTERY OPERATED LUMBERJACK A+/A Made by Alps in Japan for the Antique Collectors Tin Club series. Appears in like new condition excellent working condition, battery compartment is pristine. Instruction sheet included. When switched o... Our Price: £50.00 Add to Cart Read More
	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,... Our Price: £170.00 Add to Cart Read More
	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... Our Price: £95.00 Add to Cart Read More
	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... Our Price: £90.00 Add to Cart Read More

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