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All toys in this category are vintage and original Japanese and mechanical, either wind-up or friction powered. There are Pre-War Japan, Occupied Japan and Post-War Japanese toys. I do not sell reproductions.
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SHIPPING and INSURANCE Shipping by USPS is FREE to all continental USA locations. Shipping by USPS to Canada and International Locations is available at actual cost. Insurance is Optional at buyer's request and will be paid by buyer. CONDITION-PHOTOS-REFUNDS Read the description carefully as information about condition, working order, size, materials of construction, vintage and my personal opinions and observations will be mentioned there. As far as the photos are concerned, I include views from all angles, try to focus on any defects and generally let you see the toy as if you were inspecting it in person. That said, sometimes photos make things look better and sometimes worse. When a picture is blown up to a large size all kinds of defects seem to jump out at you...like looking at your skin in a magnifying mirror. The actual item seen by the naked eye, especially our aging eyes,often looks better than the photo. Your satisfaction is always important to me. If you are unhappy about the condition of a toy you get I am happy to give a full refund or exchange it if that is possible. Things do get past my notice sometimes (those aging eyes). |
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Japanese Mechanical Figural Toys
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10.5 inches (26.6 cm) long EX in box |
This large and impressive Pre-War Japanese all celluloid Santa sled is called Troika. The label on the box is missing a section (eaten by mice?). You can see two deer in the picture; there must have been three (troika, get it). As with many Japanese toys, box artwork and toy only have a passing resemblance. The single celluloid deer is brown and much larger than his prancing white brothers. Even though his legs are straight he still bobs up and down as the sled rolls forward (in a circle, of course). The conditon is excellent. Celluloid colors are bright, there are no cracks, dents or other problems and the mechanism works well. |
$875. . |
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5.25 inches (13.3 cm) long 2 inches (5 cm) wide ladder extends to 9 inches (22.8 cm) tall Good-VG This 1950's bonnet front style Japanese tin friction fire
engine has no firemen on board (this version never did).
There is an extending ladder mounted on top thatboth rotates
and extends and detailed litho of fire related equipment on
the sides. The friction powered fire truck rolls forward on tin
front wheels and rubber edged rear drive wheels. The
friction mechanism works well. There is play wear consisting of some rubs on high
surfaces and edges that does not detract from the overall
appearance. The surface is shiny and overall condition is
good to very good. $120. 5.5 inches (14 cm) long 2.75 inches (7 cm)
wide EX in Box This all tin crank friction 1950's vintage Japanese boat
was meant to go in the water. Thankfully it has not been put
in any water but is still safely in its original box with
cardboard insert. The litho shows a chubby happy family in
the front windows of the boat along with numerous decorative
boat details. The colors are quintessential 50's...turquoise
blue, red and cream. Condition is excellent with only some
minor box rubs and a bit of litho loss along one side of the
deck edge. The mechanism works well. The box lid has some
paper tape repairs. $85. 4 inches (10 cm) long ,1.75 inches (4.5 cm) wide 1.25
inches tall VG This all tin 1950's Japanese friction bonnet bus is a bit
larger at 4 inches long and has more details like front and
rear bumpers. This red bus says Children Bus on the roof on
both sides. The driver and woman attendant are seen in the
front window with children visible in the side and rear
windows. A running dog adorns both sides (a greyhound?). The
bottom of the bus has some scrapes and a small area of rust.
Bumpers are a bit darkened with age. The rest of the bus is
in very good condition and the mechanism works well. It
rolls on two tin front wheels and tin rubber edged rear
drive wheels. This particular bus is fairly rare. $85. 4 inches (10 cm) long ,1.75 inches (4.5 cm) wide 1.25
inches tall VG Plus This all tin 1950's Japanese friction bonnet bus is a bit
larger at 4 inches long and has more details like front and
rear bumpers. The green bus says High School Bus on the roof
on both sides. Along with a driver and woman seen through
the front windshield there is a mini driver- a small person
wearing the exact same driver cap. The passengers sure look
older with their fedoras and hats. The bus rolls on tin
front wheels with rubber edged tin rear drive wheels.
Condition is very good plus (some wear on bottom) and the
mechanism works well. $95.
