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This category
is a catch-all for some of the (usually) small oddities of
Japanese toys. Many of my favorite colorful tin and paper
collections will be found here. Needless to say they are all
vintage and original. When I am not sure where to list it
there is usually a place in Novelties.
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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. Sometimes I have a
small quantity of an item but usually they are one of a
kind.
As far as the photos are concerned, I include views from
all angles (if applicable), 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 of a small item
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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Banks-if
it takes a coin you will find it here
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1950's
Japan House Safety Box Bank in Original Box
4 inches (10 cm) tall
EX in box
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This early tin Japanese bank is in the shape of a house.
It has the usual riot of colors and litho details you would
expect from this 1950's vintage toy. Whimsical dressed
animals ( a raccoon, pig, donkey and bear) peek out of
windows or exit doors. The base plate slides open to reveal
the cointrap and key. The original paper label box is also
in excellent condition.
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NB-7
$125.
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HOUSEHOLD ITEM
TOYS
Telephones,scales, kitchen appliances, dishes
and utensils, baby carriages, televisions, sewing stuff : if you find
it in the home you find it here !
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1950's
Japanese Weight of Toy Kitchen Scale
4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall, 3 inches (7.7 cm) wide, 4.5
inches (11.5 cm) deep
EX
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The early 1950's tin toy scales that were manufactured in
Japan are amazingly colorful and covered with detailed litho
designs. They are almost all pretty rare and hard to find. I
am not sure how accurate that they are but when items are
placed on the scale, the needle on the dial moves to
indicate the weight. Sometimes the measurement is in ounces,
other times it is grams.
This very clean and bright toy scale says Weight of Toy
on the front of the dial. The dial has a plastic cover
instead of the usual glass. Along with the usual fruits and
vegetables on the tray, one side shows a girl using the
scale to weigh a variety of foods, the other shows a boy in
a kimono surrounded by assorted sea food. On the back a boy
and girl are seen shopping at a market picking up fruits and
vegetables to weigh on their scale. Condition is
excellent.
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NH-6
$175.
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Pre-war
Japanese Novelty Stamp Set in Original Box.
10 inches (25.4 cm) by 8 inches (20.4 cm)
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As an artist I used old stamp sets in my artwork, so I
always collected them. This is the nicest set I have ever
seen. It was made in pre-war Japan. In addition to the
letters (H and O are missing), period, comma and dollar sign
this set has 21 stamps that show animals, birds, 1930's
vintage cars, a motorcycle, a zeppelin, a bi-plane, a
trolley, a train, a bus, ships, a rickshaw, and a cottage.
There is also an attractive tin litho stamp pad box (the pad
inside is unusable). The paper label on the box is
beautiful. Condition is excellent in the original box except
for the two missing letters.
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NH-28
$175.
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MISCELLANEOUS
ODDITIES
Things that do not fit in the other categories
: toy watches, toy telescopes, tops, pins, paper items, toy guns, yo
yo's and knives etc.
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1950's
Vintage Tin Cowboy Telescope on Card
Card is 6 inches (15.2 cm) x 3 inches (7.6 cm)
EX
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This all tin telescope comes on the original card. The
card has wonderful litho of a cowboy on his rearing horse
using the telescope to observe an Indian chief standing near
a log cabin. The telescope, like most toys of its kind, does
not do much. It does expand its own size when you pull it
out ( up to 4.5 inches) but that does not seem to affect the
size of anything you might view through it. The colorful
litho on the telescope shows the cowboy squinting through
the scope. Condition is excellent (the card might have some
tears where the wire anchoring the telescope is
attached).
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NM-1
$15.
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Vintage
Japanese Puffy Stickers Gigantor - A
3 and 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) wide
6 inches (15.2 cm) tall
Unopened Header Bag
VG-EX
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This unopened package of vintage Japanese Gigantor puffy
stickers still has the original header card with an image of
Gigantor.....or Ironman, T-28, Tetsujin 28..he has a lot of
aliases.
The package contains five stickers (all T-28 related)
that range from a small 1 inch (2.54 cm) tall to the full
figure Gigantor at 3 and 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) tall. There
are three Ironman stickers and two small human character
stickers.
Condition is very good to excellent in an unopened header
bag. The back of the bag does show some dirt spots and a
small hole in the plastic.
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NM-7
$18.
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Vintage
Japanese Puffy Stickers Gigantor -B
3 and 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) wide
6 inches (15.2 cm) tall
Unopened Header Bag
VG-EX
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This unopened package of vintage Japanese Gigantor puffy
stickers still has the original header card with an image of
Gigantor.....or Ironman, T-28, Tetsujin 28..he has a lot of
aliases.
The package contains eight stickers (all T-28 related)
that range from a small 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) tall to the full
figure Gigantor at 2 and 3/8 inches ( 6 cm) tall. There are
three Ironman stickers four small human character stickers
and one snow mobile-like vehicle.
Condition is very good to excellent in an unopened header
bag.
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NM-8
$18.
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Vintage
Japanese Puffy Stickers Gigantor - C
3 and 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) wide
6 inches (15.2 cm) tall
Unopened Header Bag
VG-EX
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This unopened package of vintage Japanese Gigantor puffy
stickers still has the original header card with an image of
Gigantor.....or Ironman, T-28, Tetsujin 28..he has a lot of
aliases.
The package contains eight stickers (all T-28 related)
that range from a small 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) tall to the full
figure Gigantor at 2 and 3/8 inches ( 6 cm) tall. There are
four Ironman stickers, and one snow mobile-like vehicle.
Condition is very good to excellent in an unopened header
bag. The back of the bag does show some dirt spots and a
small hole in the plastic.
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NM-9
$18.
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1950's
Japanese Tin Comic Animals Spinner Top
1 and 5/8 inches (4.3 cm) diameter
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This individual tin spinner top has four comic animal
heads, a lion, hippo, pig and monkey. Condition is excellent
but you'll need your own spinner stick to spin it. Made in
Japan, 1950's vintage.
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NM-24
$12.
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1950's
Japanese Tin Comic Animals Spinner Top
1 and 5/8 inches (4.3 cm) diameter
EX
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This individual tin spinner top has a classic 1950's
design, a patterned table cover and fruit bowl centerpiece.
Condition is excellent but you'll need your own spinner
stick to spin it. Made in Japan, 1950's vintage.
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NM-25
$15.
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Pre-War
Japanese Wooden Tiles in Box
Box is 8 inches (25 cm) square
EX in box
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I am not sure of the purpose of this boxed set of paper
litho on wood tiles. It could be an educational toy. The
tiles are much shallower than the usual blocks and the paper
litho is applied to one side only. Each tile is roughly 1.5
inches square and 3/8 inches deep. On the back is a printed
image of the Japanese character seen on the front left
corner of the front of the block. I assume that the image,
Japanese character and English word on the front are all
related. There are fifty tiles in all.
The detailed and colorful printed litho on the tiles is
absolutely beautiful. Images range from animals, fruits, and
flowers to vintage vehicles and everyday household objects.
Condition is excellent in the original box. These were never
played with as far as I can tell.
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NM-28
$225.
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1950's
Japanese Spinning Top-Blue with Baseball Images
3 inches ( 7.5 cm) in diameter
VG Plus
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This 1950's Japanese tin top still has the original
string. On this one you hold the wood handle as you pull the
string to make the top spin. The lithoed part of the top
shows baseball images, including a batter, pitcher and
catcher. Condition on the litho area is excellent, the
painted part has some wear and discoloration.
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NS-5
$55.
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Fabulous
1950's Japanese Tin Top-Scooter, Motorcycle, Racer, Jet and
Train
4.25 inch ( 10.8 cm) diameter 4.25 inches (10.8 cm)
tall
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I thought this 1950's tin Japanese top was the most
wonderful thing I had ever seen until I got a larger one
with the same images. This top has everything you would want
in a 1950's Japanese toy. First of all the colors are
quintessential 50's : the turquoise blue, red,
orange-yellow, cream, pink and green (the green is not as
lime-green as usual). The images are also first rate
50's...the #8 Racer with driver, the scooter with girl
driving and small boy on the back, jet plane with pilot,
steam train and man on motorcycle. The only thing missing is
a trolley or some comic animal heads. The colors are vibrant
and the surface is shiny. The top works well. When it is
spinning you hear a low humming sound. There are some
shallow dents on the silver bottom of the top. Condition is
excellent.
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NM-29
$195.
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1950's
Japanese Spinning Top-Red with Baseball Images
3 inches ( 7.5 cm) in diameter
VG
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This 1950's Japanese tin top does not have the original
string but I have some that would make an excellent
replacement, if you want it. On this one you hold the wood
handle as you pull the string to make the top spin. The
lithoed part of the top shows baseball images including, a
batter, pitcher and catcher. Condition on the litho area is
excellent, the painted part has some wear and discoloration,
more so than on the blue example.
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NS-6
$55.
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1950's
Tin Japanese Top-Scooter, Racer, Jockey, Girl on
Trike
2 and 1/8 inches (5.5 cm) in diameter, 2 inches (5 cm)
tall
VG-EX
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This 1950's tin Japanese top is small but has some great
detailed images of a race car, a jockey on his horse, a boy
on a scooter, and a girl on a tricycle. The bottom of the
top has darkened with age and shows a little edge wear but
overall condition is very good to excellent. The top is the
string winder variety with a wooden handle. Vintage string
supplied on request.
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NM-37
$45.
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of 4 Japanese Tin Prize Toy Bus or Trolley Pins
1 and 1/8 inches (2.9 cm) long
VG
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These small colorful novelty pins are prizes from an
early 1950's punch board....I know becaues I opened each
compartment and took the prizes out then sealed them up
again and kept the board for my collection. The 1 and 1/8
inch wide embossed tin pins are in the shape of a bus, or
trolley. The pins is hand painted in two colors, pink and
green, and red and green. Condition is very good.
You are buying the lot of four for one price.
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NM-42
$10.
Lot of 4
$25.
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Vintage
Japanese Spinning Top - Tetsujin 28 or
Gigantor-A
2 and 3/8 inches (6 cm) in diameter
VG
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This vintage Japanese spinning top has a tin top face
showing two Gigantor or Tetsujin 28 images-one with him
flying, one standing, with a spiral design background.
This is a string wound top. No string is available but
other similar tops I have had used a rather thick, soft
cotton cord. The underside of the top has a ribbed surface
that looks like plastic but sounds like tin when you tap
it.
Condition is very good with only a bit of wear on the
edges
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NM-59
$18.
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Vintage
Japanese Spinning Top - Tetsujin 28 or
Gigantor-A
2 and 3/8 inches (6 cm) in diameter
VG
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This vintage Japanese spinning top has a tin top face
showing two Gigantor or Tetsujin 28 images-one with him
flying and one of just his head, with a colorful circular
target design background.
This is a string wound top. No string is available but
other similar tops I have had used a rather thick, soft
cotton cord. The underside of the top has a ribbed surface
that looks like plastic but sounds like tin when you tap
it.
Condition is very good with some small chips in the
litho.
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NM-62
$18.
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Vintage
Japanese Tin Spinning Top-Ultraman with Flying
Saucer
2 and 3/8 inches (6 cm) in diameter
VG
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This vintage Japanese spinning top has a tin top face
showing one of the Ultramen (so many I can't keep them
straight)with a flying saucer. A wonderful, colorful
image.
This is a string wound top. No string is available but
other similar tops I have had used a rather thick, soft
cotton cord. The underside of the top has a ribbed surface
that looks like plastic but sounds like tin when you tap
it.
Condition is very good with almost no wear.
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NM-81
$24.
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Vintage
Japanese Tin Spinning Top-Flying Ultraman with
Rocket
2 and 3/8 inches (6 cm) in diameter
VG
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This vintage Japanese spinning top has a tin top face
showing one of the Ultramen (so many I can't keep them
straight) flying through the air with a spaceship rocket. A
wonderful, colorful image.
This is a string wound top. No string is available but
other similar tops I have had used a rather thick, soft
cotton cord. The underside of the top has a ribbed surface
that looks like plastic but sounds like tin when you tap
it.
Condition is very good with almost no wear.
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NM-82
$22.
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Vintage
Japanese Spinning Top- Ultraman Fighting Green
Monster
2 and 3/8 inches (6 cm) in diameter
VG
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This vintage Japanese spinning top has a tin top face
showing one of the Ultramen (so many I can't keep them
straight)with a flying saucer. A wonderful, colorful
image.
This is a string wound top. No string is available but
other similar tops I have had used a rather thick, soft
cotton cord. The underside of the top has a ribbed surface
that looks like plastic but sounds like tin when you tap
it.
Condition is very good with almost no wear.
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KM-10
$24
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Vintage
Japanese Spinning Top-Ultraman with Kaiju Monster
2 and 3/8 inches (6 cm) in diameter
VG
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This vintage Japanese spinning top has a tin top face
showing one of the Ultramen (so many I can't keep them
straight) fighting a Kaiju Monster. A wonderful, colorful
image.
This is a string wound top. No string is available but
other similar tops I have had used a rather thick, soft
cotton cord. The underside of the top has a ribbed surface
that looks like plastic but sounds like tin when you tap
it.
Condition is very good with almost no wear.
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NM-83
$24.
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1950's
Japanese Tin Prize Toy Car Pin-Blue
1 and 1/8 inches (2.9 cm) long
VG
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This small colorful novelty pin is a prize from an early
1950's punch board....I know becaues I opened each
compartment and took the prizes out then sealed them up
again and kept the board for my collection. The 1 and 1/8
inch wide embossed tin pin is in the shape of a car.
Most of the prizes were cheap novelty items. The best
prizes were the tin litho pins, like this colorful blue and
red car with light embossed details. Condition is very
good.
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NM-103
$12.
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1950's
Japanese Tin Prize Toy Car Pin -Green
1 and 1/8 inches (2.9 cm) wide
VG
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This small colorful novelty pin is a prize from an early
1950's punch board....I know because I opened each
compartment and took the prizes out then sealed them up
again and kept the board for my collection. The 1 and 1/8
inch wide embossed tin pin is in the shape of a car.
Most of the prizes were cheap novelty items. The best
prizes were the tin litho pins, like this colorful green and
red car with light embossed details. Condition is very
good.
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NM-104
$12
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1950's
Japanese Tin Prize Toy Car Pin -Yellow
1 and 1/8 inches (2.9 cm) wide
VG
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This small colorful novelty pin is a prize from an early
1950's punch board....I know because I opened each
compartment and took the prizes out then sealed them up
again and kept the board for my collection. The 1 and 1/8
inch wide embossed tin pin is in the shape of a car.
Most of the prizes were cheap novelty items. The best
prizes were the tin litho pins, like this colorful
yellow,blue and red and pink car with light embossed
details. Condition is very good.
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NM-105
$12.
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1950's
Japanese Tin Prize Toy Steam Train Pin
1 and 1/8 inches (2.9 cm) wide
VG
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This small colorful novelty pin is a prize from an early
1950's punch board....I know because I opened each
compartment and took the prizes out then sealed them up
again and kept the board for my collection. The 1 and 1/8
inch wide embossed tin pin is in the shape of a steam train
engine.
Most of the prizes were cheap novelty items. The best
prizes were the tin litho pins, like this colorful steam
train engine with great details. Condition is very good.
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NM-106
$12.
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1950's
Japanese Tin Prize Toy Pin- Ocean Liner
1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide
VG
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This small colorful novelty pin is a prize from an early
1950's punch board....I know because I opened each
compartment and took the prizes out then sealed them up
again and kept the board for my collection. The 1 and 1/8
inch wide embossed tin pin is in the shape of a steam train
engine.
Most of the prizes were cheap novelty items. The best
prizes were the tin litho pins, like this colorful ocean
liner with light embossing and great details. Condition is
very good.
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NM-107
$15.
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1950's
Japanese Tin Prize Toy Pin- Yellow Tank
1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide
VG
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This small colorful novelty pin is a prize from an early
1950's punch board....I know because I opened each
compartment and took the prizes out then sealed them up
again and kept the board for my collection. The 1 and 1/8
inch wide embossed tin pin is in the shape of a steam train
engine.
Most of the prizes were cheap novelty items. The best
prizes were the tin litho pins, like this colorful yellow
tank with great details, including the British flag.
Condition is very good.
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NM-109
$15.
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Lot of
Three Vintage Japanese Tin Kewpie Doll Prize Toy
Pins
1 and 1/8 inch (2.85 cm) tall
Unused
VG
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This small tin Japanese novelty pin was a prize toy on a
sheet of various novelty items. There were tickets on the
bottom that the buyer would select to see what number prize
they got. The sheet was disintegrating so I removed all the
prizes to offer separately or as lots.
These particular pins are Kewpie Dolls. You are buying
three pins for one price.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet, but showing some age related darkening to the plain
tin.
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NM-110
$30.
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Lot of
Four Vintage Japanese Eagle Prize Toy Pins
1 and 1/8 inch (2.85 cm) tall
Unused
VG
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This small tin Japanese novelty pin was a prize toy on a
sheet of various novelty items. There were tickets on the
bottom that the buyer would select to see what number prize
they got. The sheet was disintegrating so I removed all the
prizes to offer separately or as lots. These prize toys date
from the 1950's.
These detailed embossed tin pins depict an eagle with
wings spread. You are buying four pins for one price.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet, but showing some effects of age, mostly darkening of
the plain metal.
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NM-111
$20.
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of Four 1950's Japanese Tin Prize Toy Pins-Fighter
Planes
.75 inch (1.9 cm) Tall
1 inch (.54 cm) Wingspan
Unused
VG
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This small tin Japanese novelty pin was a prize toy on a
sheet of various novelty items. There were tickets on the
bottom that the buyer would select to see what number prize
they got. The sheet was disintegrating so I removed all the
prizes to offer separately or as lots. These prize toys date
from the 1950's.
These fighter plane pins are embossed tin with an
embossed emblem on the wings.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet. The plain metal has some age darkening on the tips of
the wings.
You are buying the lot of four for one price.
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NM-112
$20.
Lot of 4
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of Four 1950's Japanese Tin Prize Toy Pins- Indian
Chief
3/4 inch (1.9 cm) diameter
Unused
VG
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This small tin Japanese novelty pin was a prize toy on a
sheet of various novelty items. There were tickets on the
bottom that the buyer would select to see what number prize
they got. The sheet was disintegrating so I removed all the
prizes to offer separately or as lots. These prize toys date
from the 1950's.
This particular pin is plain embossed tin with lots of
details. The pin shows an Indian head wearing a feathered
bonnet
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet. Some pins show some age related darkening.
You are buying the lot of four for one price.
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NM-113
$20.
Lot of 4
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of Four 1950's Japanese Tin Prize Toy Pins- Planes
7/8 inch (2.2 cm) Tall
1 inch (.54 cm) Wingspan
Unused
VG
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This small tin Japanese novelty pin was a prize toy on a
sheet of various novelty items. There were tickets on the
bottom that the buyer would select to see what number prize
they got. The sheet was disintegrating so I removed all the
prizes to offer separately or as lots. These prize toys date
from the 1950's.
These airplane pins are embossed tin.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet. The plain metal has darkened with age.
You are buying the lot of four for one price.
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NM-114
$20.
Lot of 4
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Lot of
Five 1950's Japanese Tin Prize Toy Pins- Initials T and
O
.75 inch (1.9 cm) Tall
Unused
VG
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This small tin Japanese novelty pin was a prize toy on a
sheet of various novelty items. There were tickets on the
bottom that the buyer would select to see what number prize
they got. The sheet was disintegrating so I removed all the
prizes to offer separately or as lots. These prize toys date
from the 1950's.
These embossed plain metal pins seem to show the
interlocking initials T and O. These pins were on a prize
sheet with a lot of baseball team pins but I do not know if
they represent a team.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet. The plain metal has darkened with age.
You are buying the lot of five for one price.
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NM-115
$28.
Lot of 5
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Lot
of Eleven Tin Prize Toy Pins-Guitars or Ukeleles
9/16 inch (2.85 cm) Tall
Unused
VG
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This small tin Japanese novelty pin was a prize toy on a
sheet of various novelty items. There were tickets on the
bottom that the buyer would select to see what number prize
they got. The sheet was disintegrating so I removed all the
prizes to offer separately or as lots. These prize toys date
from the 1950's.
This plain tin pin is in the shape of a guitar or
ukelele.
Condition is unused, just as they came from the prize toy
sheet. The plain metal has darkened with age.
You are buying the lot of eleven for one price.
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NM-118
$35.
Lot of 11
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Vintage
Japanese Tin Prize Toy Pin- Pink Face Tengu Yokai
1 inch (2.54 cm) tall
Unused
VG
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This small tin Japanese novelty pin was a prize toy on a
sheet of various novelty items. There were tickets on the
bottom that the buyer would select to see what number prize
they got. The sheet was disintegrating so I removed all the
prizes to offer separately or as lots. These prize toys date
from the 1950's.
This painted embossed tin pin shows a Tengu Yokai with a
pink face and painted gold details.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
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NM-119
$18.
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Vintage
Japanese Tin Novelty Belt Buckle Prize Toy-Early Sailing
Ship
1 and 7/8 inches (4.7 cm) wide
1.25 inches (3.2 cm) tall
Unused
VG-EX
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These vintage items were prize toys attached to a
numbered space on a lightweight cardboard sheet. There were
tickets on the bottom that the buyer would select to see
what number prize they got. The sheet was disintegrating so
I removed all the prizes to offer separately or as lots.
These prize toys date from the 1950's.
This belt buckle is metal with a ribbon and pin attached
(used to attach it to the prize sheet). The front of the
buckle has a raised image of a detailed galleon -style
sailing ship.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
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NM-121
$15.
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Vintage
Japanese Tin Novelty Belt Buckle Prize Toy-Victory
1 and 7/8 inches (4.7 cm) wide
1.25 inches (3.2 cm) tall
Unused
VG-EX
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These vintage items were prize toys attached to a
numbered space on a lightweight cardboard sheet. There were
tickets on the bottom that the buyer would select to see
what number prize they got. The sheet was disintegrating so
I removed all the prizes to offer separately or as lots.
These prize toys date from the 1950's.
This belt buckle is metal with a ribbon and pin attached
(used to attach it to the prize sheet). The front of the
buckle has a raised image of a detailed bird with spread
wings and a shield on its chest..eagle or maybe
phoenix...along with the word Victory.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
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NM-122
$15.
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NOISEMAKERS-
not a whistle or clicker but it makes noise: horns, clappers,
rattles, whirling ratchets, kazoos
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Pre-War
Japan Tin Jazz Babies Noisemanker
3.75 inches (9.5 cm) tall
EX
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This spinning ratchet style tin noisemaker with wooden
handle was made in pre-war Japan. A woman is shown playing
the saxophone, a man appears to be singing and the other two
just hang out looking dapper. Condition is excellent and it
is quite loud.
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NN-1
$30.
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1950's
Japanese Tin Comic Animals Kazoo
4.85 inches (12 cm) long
EX
|
The colors and comic animals on this tin kazoo are
classic 1950's Japanese. Many animal characters that you
will see decorating 1950's Japanese toys are on this kazoo.
They are dressed in their best multi patterened outfits too.
Condition is excellent and it works well as long as you can
hum.
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NN-2
$35.
|
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Pre-War
Japan Tin Ratchet Noisemaker-Jazz Dancers and
Musician
4.75 inches (12 cm) tall and 2 inches (5 cm)
wide
VG
|
This tin pre-war Japanese ratchet noisemaker is an oval
cylinder with a wooden handle. The images decorating the
surface are of a singing guitar player, a blond woman doing
an energetic Charleston, and a scantily dressed person of
color beating a conga drum (Josephine Baker?). Garlands of
flowers and flags of Britain, the USA and Japan hang
overhead.
Condition is very good with some light scratches on the
surface. The colors are bright. Twirling it while holding
the wooden handle produces a moderately loud sound.
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NN-3
$45.
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Pre
War Japan Small Clown Saxophone Player Noisemaker
3.5 inches (8.8 cm) tall
VG-EX
|
This small size noisemaker shows a clown wearing a
hipster hat and playing a saxophone. It was made in pre-war
Japan. I have a German version of this toy that is identical
except for the country of origin and the litho coloring,
which is more vibrant on the Japanese example.
The tin noisemaker has a tin striker front and back.
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NN-6
$25.
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Large
Comic Animal Xylophone in Header Bag
6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long
EX
in original Header Bag
|
This vintage Japanese tin and wood xylophone comes with a
wooden mallet so that you can play a tune...even though it
is not very musical. Each of the eight tin keys is decorated
with letters and an animal. The smaller version has only 5
keys so maybe this one is more musical...they have
optimistically put the sheet music for Jingle Bells in the
package..
A duck, monkey, penguin and fox are pretty
recognizable...the other animal could be a badger, but I'm
not sure. This larger size toy has a rabbit, dog and giraffe
keys too.
Condition is very good with bright colors. Complete with
mallet and sheet music in the original header bag.
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NN-7
$25.
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Pre-War
Japan Tin Ratchet- Clowns
4.5 inches (11.2 cm) long
1.25 inches (3.3cm) wide
VG-EX
|
This tin Japanese noisemaker is 1920's to 1930's vintage.
Three dancing or tumbling clowns decorate the front of the
rectangular ratchet. You hold the small wood handle and spin
the toy to make the noise.
The surface shows little play wear.
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NN-20
$45.
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Pre-War
Japan Tin Ratchet- Two Little Pigs
4.5 inches (10.8 cm) long
1 and 1/8 inch (3 cm) wide
VG
|
This tin Japanese rectangular ratchet noisemaker is
1930's vintage. The surface is decorated with two pigs
playing a flute and a fiddle, a dancing elephant and a small
girl waving two batons and directing the whole show.
The pigs look very much like Disney's three little pigs.
You hold the small wooden handle and spin the ratchet to
make the noise.
The surface shows very little play wear. There is one
small spot of roughness on the front near the elephant.
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NN-22
$45.
|
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Pre
War Japan Tin and Wood Harmonica
4.75 inches (12 cm) long
1.25 inch ( 3.3 cm) wide
VG
|
This Pre-War Japanese novelty harmonica is wood with a
decorative tin litho face. This litho shows a series of six
flags from different countries : France, Great Britain,
Japan, Switzerland, the Russian Navy and one other that is
unclear.
I collected these novelty harmonicas for the colorful and
interesting litho. They certainly do not work as musical
instruments. Many can produce no sound. This one can be
forced to produce a few weak notes.
Aside from the musical performance, condition is very
good. One area on the right of the tin litho shows some age
related darkening.
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NN-27
$38.
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Vintage
1950's Yellow Wing Bug Ratchet
3 inches (7.6 cm) tall
1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide
Good-VG
|
This colorful tin ratchet style Japanese noisemaker is
probably early 1950's vintage. It is one of a series of
three with color variations. The wings are yellow on this
bug. The winged bug has colorful litho details and embossed
areas on the body. When you spin it by the wire loop handle,
it makes a fairly loud sound.
Condition is good to very good with little play wear, but
the colors arae slightly faded. The back, a plain metal, has
darkened a bit.
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NN-29
$25.
|
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Vintage
1950's Japanese Bug Ratchet-Blue Wings
3 inches (7.6 cm) tall
1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide
VG
|
This colorful tin ratchet style Japanese noisemaker is
probably early 1950's vintage. It is one of a series of
three with color variations. The wings are blue on this bug.
The winged bug has colorful litho details and embossed areas
on the body. When you spin it by the wire loop handle, it
makes a fairly loud sound.
Condition is very good with little play wear. The back, a
plain metal, has darkened a bit.
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NN-30
$30.
|
|
Japanese
Tin Drum
4.5 inch (11.5 cm) diameter 1.5 inches (4 cm)
deep
VG and Good
|
These tin drums are a Japanese market item and were made
anywhere from the 1920's until the 1960's. This one has
colors and images that indicate a 1960's vintage. Three
animals, a puppy, rabbit and parrot ( looks like an
unauthorized Joe Carrioca) adorn the front and back while
the edges show dancers and musical notes. Condition on this
drum is Very Good on one side and only Good on the other.
The "Good" side has some pitting and a scrape in the litho
and an area where the color is faded out.
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NN-34
$45.
|
|
Early
1950's Japanese Tin Drum
5.25 inch (13.5 cm) diameter
2 inches (5 cm) deep
Fair
|
These tin drums are a Japanese market item and were made
anywhere from the 1920's until the 1960's. This one has
colors and images that indicate an early 50's vintage The
same colorfully dressed saxophone player is seen on both
sides jamming with his friends. Flower images decorate the
edge of the drum. The original hanging cord and a tassel are
still attached.
I have a few examples of this drum and each one has
condition issues...mostly small to large dents and
deterioration in the surface of the colorful litho....so I
am giving it a condition of Fair.
|
NN-35
$30.
|
|
Pre-War
Japanese Novelty Harmonica- Two Ducks-A
3.25 inches (8 cm) long
.75 inch (1.8 cm) wide
VG-But No Sound
|
This Pre-War Japanese novelty harmonica is wood with a
decorative tin litho face. This litho shows a pair if ducks
floating in the water
I collected these novelty harmonicas for the colorful and
interesting litho. They certainly do not work as musical
instruments. Many can produce no sound. This is one of
those.
Aside from the musical performance, condition is very
good. The litho colors are strong and there are only a
couple of small flakes to the surface.
|
NN-38
$25.
|
|
Pre-War
Japanese Novelty Harmonica- Flags (Japan) and
Flowers
2 and 5/8 inches (6.5 cm) long
.75 inch (1.8 cm) wide
Good-VG-But No Sound
|
This Pre-War Japanese novelty harmonica is wood with a
decorative tin litho face. This litho shows a flag and
flower design on a gold tone background with the Japanese
flag and a couple of others, possibly Greece and one I just
can't see.
I collected these novelty harmonicas for the colorful and
interesting litho. They certainly do not work as musical
instruments. Many can produce no sound. This is one of
those.
Aside from the musical performance, condition is good to
very good. The litho colors are strong but show a bit of age
darkening.
|
NN-40
$22.
|
|
Pre-War
Japanese Novelty Harmonica- Flags (UK) and Flowers
3.25 inches (8 cm) long
.75 inch (1.8 cm) wide
Good-Has Sound
|
This Pre-War Japanese novelty harmonica is wood with a
decorative tin litho face. This litho shows a flag and
flower design on a gold tone background with the British
flag and a couple of others.
I collected these novelty harmonicas for the colorful and
interesting litho. They certainly do not work as musical
instruments. Many can produce no sound. This one actually
does make a few harmonica noises.
Condition is good. The litho colors are strong but there
are spots of age discoloration on the surface.
|
NN-41
$25.
|
|
Pre-War
Japanese Novelty Harmonica- Flags (USA) and Flowers
3.25 inches (8 cm) long
.75 inch (1.8 cm) wide
VG-But No Sound
|
This Pre-War Japanese novelty harmonica is wood with a
decorative tin litho face. This litho shows a flag and
flower design on a gold tone background with the American
flag and a couple of others, possibly the Netherlands and
Russia.
I collected these novelty harmonicas for the colorful and
interesting litho. They certainly do not work as musical
instruments. Many can produce no sound. This is one of
those.
Aside from the musical performance, condition is good to
very good. The litho colors are strong but show a bit of age
darkening.
|
NN-42
$25.
|
|
Vintage
1950's Japanese Bug Ratchet-Red Wings
3 inches (7.6 cm) tall
1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide
VG
|
This colorful tin ratchet style Japanese noisemaker is
probably early 1950's vintage. It is one of a series of
three with color variations. The wings are red on this bug.
The winged bug has colorful litho details and embossed areas
on the body. When you spin it by the wire loop handle, it
makes a fairly loud sound.
Condition is very good with little play wear. The back, a
gold tone metal, has darkened a bit.
|
NN-44
$35.
|
|
1950's
Japanese Tin Cylinder Ratchet-Circus, Comic Animals,
Cowboy
4 inches (10 cm) tall
1 and 3/8 inches (3 cm) in diameter
VG-EX
|
This tin Japanese noisemaker is from the 1950's. The
compex litho design shows all manner of people and animals.
A cowboy, a drummer, a frog, a girl on a bicycle balancing
an accordion playing cat on her shoulder, a monkey
conducting in tails and a top hat, a pink bear,a circus
elephant with girl rider, a guitar playing rooster, a rabbit
holding balloons and a string of German dancers all
contribute to the over the top 50's decoration.
There is little or no play wear. Spinning the noisemaker
causes a nice loud sound.
|
NN-48
$25.
|
|
Set
of Five Japanese Paper Squeaker/Ornaments -Goat, Pig, Dog,
Owl,Bear
Double Sided
3.5 inches ( 8.9 cm) tall
2 inches ( 5 cm) wide
VG-EX
|
This set of vintage Japanese double sided paper squeakers
each comes with a hanging string. So they are potentially
ornaments and squeakers.
The colorful images are seen on both sides. There is an
owl, pig in a hat, bear with a bow, dog wearing a
tam-o-shanter, and a goat. Each squeaker is still
working.
Sold as a set of five.
|
NN-51
$55.
Set of 5
|
|
Japanese
Paper Squeaker/Ornament -Pig
Double Sided
3.5 inches ( 8.9 cm) tall
2 inches ( 5 cm) wide
VG-EX
|
This vintage Japanese double sided paper squeaker comes
with a hanging string. So it is potentially an ornament and
squeaker.
The colorful images are seen on both sides. Each squeaker
is still working.
This startled looking pig is wearing ared hat and bow
tie.
|
NN-52
$12.
|
|
Japanese
Paper Squeaker/Ornament -Goat
Double Sided
3.5 inches ( 8.9 cm) tall
2 inches ( 5 cm) wide
VG-EX
|
This vintage Japanese double sided paper squeaker comes
with a hanging string. So it is potentially an ornament and
squeaker.
The colorful images are seen on both sides. Each squeaker
is still working.
This cute billy goat is wearing a red bow tie.
|
NN-53
$12.
|
|
Japanese
Paper Squeaker/Ornament -Owl
Double Sided
3.5 inches ( 8.9 cm) tall
2 inches ( 5 cm) wide
VG-EX
|
This vintage Japanese double sided paper squeaker comes
with a hanging string. So it is potentially an ornament and
squeaker.
The colorful images are seen on both sides. Each squeaker
is still working.
The wise owl is wearing a red hat and bow tie.
|
NN-54
$12.
|
|
Japanese
Paper Squeaker/Ornament -Bear
Double Sided
3.5 inches ( 8.9 cm) tall
2 inches ( 5 cm) wide
VG-EX
|
This vintage Japanese double sided paper squeaker comes
with a hanging string. So it is potentially an ornament and
squeaker.
The colorful images are seen on both sides. Each squeaker
is still working.
This smiling bear with fluffy eye lashes has a patterned
red bow on her head.
|
NN-55
$12.
|
PENNY
TOYS- tin planes, cars, buses and any
other non-mechancal small toys
|
Image
|
Name
|
Description
|
Price
|
|
Japanese
Tin PennyToy Bonnet Animal Bus
4 inches (10 cm) long
1.5 inches ( 3.8 cm) wide
VG-EX
|
This 1950's vintage Japanese tin bonnet front bus has the
words Animal Bus on the roof and comic animals of all kinds
hanging out of the windows.
The bus has a license plate that says 1952. it rolls
freely on tiny tin wheels. Condition is very good to
excellent.
|
NPT-1
$65
|
|
Japanese
Tin Penny Toy Trolley-Animal Line w/ Baseball
Players
3.25 inches (8.3 cm) long
1 inch (2.54 cm) wide
1.5 inches (3.8 cm) tall to top of pantograph
VG
|
This colorful 1950's vintage Japanese penny toy trolley
has comic animals showing in all the windows and doord. A
scene showing a baseball catcher and batter is on the roof
of the trolley. I ha this desirable toy in my collection for
many years and just found this duplicate.
Condition is very good with bright colors and only a
couple of small chips in the litho.
|
NPT-2
$95.
|
|
Japanese
Tin Penny Toy Platform Train-The Special Line
6 inches (11.4cm) long
1 inch (2.54 cm) wide
1.25 inches (3 cm) tall at front of smokestack
VG-EX
|
This early 1950's vintage Japanese tin platform train
rolls freely on tiny tin wheels. The colorful penny toy
train has animal passengers.
A pig, cow, monkey and horse look out of the open windows
and a giraffe, elephant and rabbit are seen along the side
of the engine. One car of the train says "The Special Line"
on the sides, the other says "Old Black Joe".
Condition is very good to excellent with bright
colors,only minor wear, and some darkening to the plain
metal bottom plate.
|
NPT-3
$75.
|
|
1950's
Japanese Large Penny Toy Car with Animals- Green
5 inches (12.8 cm) long , 2.25 inches (5.7 cm)
wide
VG
|
This is a pretty large toy for a penny toy. However, it
is not mechanical and just rolls freely on tin wheels so it
fits the category. The spare tire on this car says Yoiko
Japan No. 3, 1951. Animals are visible though the front
windshield and hanging out of all the other windows. An
elephant is waving a suitcase he holds in his trunk as he
hangs out of the back window. Animal road trip ! Condition
is very good due to same scattered scratches and flakes in
the litho.
This car is one of a set of three in three colors, green,
red and turquoise. Each has different animals onboard.
|
NPT-11
$95.
|
|
1950's
Japanese Large Penny Toy Car with Animals-Turquoise
5 inches (12.8 cm) long , 2.25 inches (5.7 cm)
wide
VG
|
This is a pretty large toy for a penny toy. However, it
is not mechanical and just rolls freely on tin wheels so it
fits the category. The spare tire on this car says Yoiko
Japan No. 2, 1951. Animals are visible though the front
windshield and hanging out of all the other windows. A
giraffe and his hippo buddy are hanging out of the back
window. Animal road trip !
There is little wear on the top and only some scratches
on the base. This car is one of a set of three in three
colors, green, red and turquoise. Each has different animals
onboard.
|
NPT-20
$95.
|
|
1950's
Japanese Large Penny Toy Car with Animals- Red
5 inches (12.8 cm) long , 2.25 inches (5.7 cm)
wide
Good-VG
|
This is a pretty large toy for a penny toy. However, it
is not mechanical and just rolls freely on tin wheels so it
fits the category. The spare tire on this car says Yoiko
Japan No. 1, 1951. Animals are visible though the front
windshield and hanging out of all the other windows. A lion
is waving a suitcase in his paw as he hangs out of the back
window. Animal road trip !
Colors are bright but there are scattered scratches and
flakes in the litho.
This car is one of a set of three in three colors, green,
red and turquoise. Each has different animals onboard.
|
NPT-21
$95.
|
PUZZLES and
GAMES- hand held dexterity puzzles,
small jigsaw style puzzles, keychain puzzles, pinball
games
|
Image
|
Name
|
Description
|
Price
|
|
Vintage
Japanese Cardboard Tray Puzzle-Q-Taro
10.25 inches (26 cm) wide
7 inches (17.7 cm) tall
VG-EX
in Original Header Bag
|
This vintage Japanese cardboard tray puzzle has a
coloring page on the back. The little ghost Q-Taro is the
subject of the puzzle. The back of the puzzle has a line
drawing of Q-Taro with a blank space next to it for doing
your own drawing.
The header paper is just that...paper, not the usual
cardboard. It has colorful images of Q-Taro on both sides.
This toy is unused and still unopened in the original
bag.
|
NP-3
$30.
|
|
Japanese
Hand Held Roulette Game- Racing Motorcycles
2.5 inch (5.5 cm) diameter
VG
|
This vintage Japanese tin and plastic hand held game has
beautiful 50's colors showing three racing motorcycles. When
you press the tin lever on the side, the center tin disc
turns as a small ball bearing rolls about, landing in one of
the numbered sections. The case is red plastic.
The mechanism works well and overall condition is very
good.
|
NP-16
$35.
|
|
Vintage
Japanese Jigsaw Puzzle- Ultraman
4 inches (10.3 cm) by 5.5 inches (14.5 cm)
EX
|
This colorful lightweight cardboard jigsaw puzzle has an
image of Ultraman along with some rockets in the starry sky.
This puzzle comes in the original plastic bag in unused,
unsold excellent condition.
This vintage Japanese puzzle is one of six different ones
from the same display card. The display card with all the
puzzles is shown for informational purposes.
|
NP-17
$15.
|
|
Vintage
Japanese Jigsaw Puzzle-Monster A
4 inches (10.3 cm) by 5.5 inches (14.5 cm)
EX
|
This colorful lightweight cardboard jigsaw puzzle has an
image of a humanoid monster waving some debris from the
latest rampage. This puzzle comes in the original plastic
bag in unused, unsold excellent condition.
This vintage Japanese puzzle is one of six different ones
from the same display card. The display card with all the
puzzles is shown for informational purposes.
|
NP-19
$10.
|
|
Vintage
Japanese Jigsaw Puzzle- Monster B
4 inches (10.3 cm) by 5.5 inches (14.5 cm)
EX
|
This colorful lightweight cardboard jigsaw puzzle has an
image of a reptile-like monster. He appears to be swimming
underwater. This puzzle comes in the original plastic bag in
unused, unsold excellent condition.
This vintage Japanese puzzle is one of six different ones
from the same display card. The display card with all the
puzzles is shown for informational purposes.
|
NP-20
$10.
|
|
Vintage
Japanese Jigsaw Puzzle- Monster C
4 inches (10.3 cm) by 5.5 inches (14.5 cm)
EX
|
This colorful lightweight cardboard jigsaw puzzle has an
image of a giant reptile-like monster wrecking some serious
destruction. This puzzle comes in the original plastic bag
in unused, unsold excellent condition.
This vintage Japanese puzzle is one of six different ones
from the same display card. The display card with all the
puzzles is shown for informational purposes.
|
NP-21
$10.
|
|
Vintage
Japanese Jigsaw Puzzle-Monster D
4 inches (10.3 cm) by 5.5 inches (14.5 cm)
EX
|
This colorful lightweight cardboard jigsaw puzzle has an
image of another strange scaley, toothy reptile monster
against a lightening filled sky. This puzzle comes in the
original plastic bag in unused, unsold excellent
condition.
This vintage Japanese puzzle is one of six different ones
from the same display card. The display card with all the
puzzles is shown for informational purposes.
|
NP-22
$10.
|
|
Vintage
Japanese Jigsaw Puzzle- Sea Monsters E
4 inches (10.3 cm) by 5.5 inches (14.5 cm)
EX
|
This colorful lightweight cardboard jigsaw puzzle has an
image of some sea creatures ....a giant octopus, a shark and
a strange hairy, toothy flame shooting fish. It is a
free-for-all but the octopus seems to be the target. He's
already missing an appendage.
This puzzle comes in the original plastic bag in unused,
unsold excellent condition. This vintage Japanese puzzle is
one of six different ones from the same display card. The
display card with all the puzzles is shown for informational
purposes.
|
NP-23
$10.
|
SPORTS-
any sports related thing or thing with a sports related image on
it
These may appear in other categories too
but are gathered here for convienience
BASEBALL Tin * Paper *
Celluloid
|
|
1950's
Japanese Spinning Top-Blue with Baseball Images
3 inches ( 7.5 cm) in diameter
VG Plus
|
This 1950's Japanese tin top still has the original
string. On this one you hold the wood handle as you pull the
string to make the top spin. The lithoed part of the top
shows baseball images, including a batter, pitcher and
catcher. Condition on the litho area is excellent, the
painted part has some wear and discoloration.
|
NS-5
$55.
|
|
|
1950's
Japanese Spinning Top-Red with Baseball Images
3 inches ( 7.5 cm) in diameter
VG Plus
|
This 1950's Japanese tin top does not have the original
string but I have some that would make an excellent
replacement, if you want it. On this one you hold the wood
handle as you pull the string to make the top spin. The
lithoed part of the top shows baseball images including, a
batter, pitcher and catcher. Condition on the litho area is
excellent, the painted part has some wear and discoloration,
more so than on the blue example.
|
NS-6
$55.
|
|
Pair
of Vintage Japanese Lapel Pins-Baseball Mitt with
Baseball
5/8 inch (1.6 cm) wide
Unused
VG-EX
|
These small tin Japanese novelty baseball pins were prize
toys on a sheet of various novelty items. There were tickets
at the bottom that the buyer would select to see what number
prize they got. The sheet was disintegrating so I removed
all the prizes.
These two painted tin badges attach with fold over tabs.
Each shows a baseball mitt with a baseball in the center and
the initials B.B. (for baseball, of course) on the edge.
Condition is unused on the original cardboard backing, as
found on the prize sheet. You are buyimg the pair for one
price.
|
NS-20
$14.
PAIR
|
|
50's-60's
Japanese Set of Three Tin Baseball Whistles-Catcher,
Pitcher, Batter
3.25 inches (8.3 cm) tall
EX
|
These three 3.25 inch tall tin litho whistles were made
in Japan probably in the early 60's . Each whistle features
a baseball player...pitcher, batter or catcher with a
different color scheme for each. All three whistles are in
excellent condition with only a minor scratch or two due to
originally being shipped all together in a box that held
dozens.
You are buying the set of three for one price.
|
W-1
$20.
Set of Three
|
|
50's-60's
Tin Japanese Clicker- Monkey Baseball Catcher
2.25 inches (5.7 cm) tall
EX
|
This colorful post war vintage Japanese tin clicker is
2.25 inches tall and shows a monkey in a green baseball
uniform with an M on his baseball cap. I think this stands
for Monkey as opposed to a special team. This monkey is a
catcher, complete with mitt and he’s giving the signal
for some special pitch.
Condition is excellent. The back sometimes has some
discoloration. Nice loud click.
|
TC-31
$10.
|
|
Large
Round Vintage Japanese Baseball Runner Menko Card
3 and 5/8 inches (9 cm) diameter
VG-EX
|
This colorful round vintage Japanese baseball menko card
shows a baseball player running. The back of the card is
plain cardboard. The front shows some Japanese characters
and sign language hand. Condition is very good to excelllent
and unused but registration may be off center on some
cards..more in the cutting than the printing and a slight
wrinkle may be seen on the front.
|
JM-27
$10
|
|
Large
Round Vintage Japanese Baseball Pitcher Menko Card
3 and 5/8 inches (9 cm) diameter
EX
|
This colorful round vintage Japanese baseball menko card
shows a baseball pitcher. The back of the card is plain
cardboard. The front shows some Japanese characters and sign
language hand. Condition is excelllent and unused but
registration may be off center on some cards..more in the
cutting than the printing.
|
JM-40
$12.
|
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Baseball
Badges and Baseball Team Pins
|
Image
|
Name
|
Description
|
Price
|
|
Early
Japanese Baseball Badge Prize Toy -B
1 and 3/8 inches ( 3.5 cm) wide
Unused
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter. I have had many early Japanese
figures, penny toys and pin backs cast in this soft, almost
flexible metal...most were made in the pre-war period.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
Badge "B" is an attractive image of a baseball player
pitching with those fancy letter Bs on each side...standing
for Baseball, of course.
|
NS-12
$15.
|
|
Early
Japanese Dragons Baseball Badge Prize Toy -D
1.5 inches ( 3.8 cm) wide
Unused
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter. I have had many early Japanese
figures, penny toys and pin backs cast in this soft, almost
flexible metal...most were made in the pre-war period.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
Badge "D" shows a dragon with a baseball in his mouth and
the initials B.B. An early Japanese team was the Dragons and
we all know B.B. stands for baseball.
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NS-14
$15.
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Early
Japanese Eagles Baseball Badge Prize Toy -E
1 and 3/8 inches ( 3.5 cm) wide
Unused
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter. I have had many early Japanese
figures, penny toys and pin backs cast in this soft, almost
flexible metal...most were made in the pre-war period.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet. The casting's edges are not cleaned up since these
were cheap novelty items but you could easily tidy them up
with a pair of small scissors or an exacto knife.
Badge "E" has an eagle (possible reference to Eagles team
of 1937-1939) over a baseball and the initials B B...which
we all know stands for baseball.
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NS-15
$15.
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Early
Japanese Baseball Badge Prize Toy -F
1.5 inches ( 3.8 cm) wide
Unused
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter. I have had many early Japanese
figures, penny toys and pin backs cast in this soft, almost
flexible metal...most were made in the pre-war period.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet. The casting's edges are not cleaned up since these
were cheap novelty items but you could easily tidy them up
with a pair of small scissors or an exacto knife.
Badge "F" shows a baseball player running , with the
words Base and Ball on either side. The Ls in Ball look like
Ps.....special Japanese cursive?
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NS-16
$15.
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Early
Japanese Baseball Badge Prize Toy -H
1.5 inches ( 3.8 cm) wide
Unused
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter. I have had many early Japanese
figures, penny toys and pin backs cast in this soft, almost
flexible metal...most were made in the pre-war period.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
Badge "H" shows a bat and baseball with the words Base
and Ball on either side.
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NS-18
$15.
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Early
Japanese Baseball Badge Prize Toy -J
1.5 inches ( 3.8 cm) wide
Unused
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter. I have had many early Japanese
figures, penny toys and pin backs cast in this soft, almost
flexible metal...most were made in the pre-war period.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
This particular badge "J" is a pennant shape with a
batter with his bat on his shoulder next to the initials
B.B. (baseball !)
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NS-19
$15.
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Early
Japanese Baseball Badge Prize Toy- K
1.5 inches ( 3.8 cm) wide
Unused
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter. I have had many early Japanese
figures, penny toys and pin backs cast in this soft, almost
flexible metal...most were made in the pre-war period.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
This particular badge "K" shows a pair of wings with a
baseball at the center. The words Base Ball in cursive
script appear alomg the bottom edge.
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NS-20
$15.
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Novelty
Sports and Olympics Pins and Badges
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Vintage
Cast Metal Japanese Prize Toy Olympic Pin- Swimming
1 inch (2.54 cm) wide.
VG-EX
|
These vintage pins and badges were prize toys. Each pin
or badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard sheet in a
numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom that the
buyer would select to see what number prize they got. The
sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
These light weight pins are cast metal (possibly pewter
but a gold color) with an attached pin. Most are sports
related and some have an Olympics connection, showing the
Olympic rings, the word Olympic, the Japanese and/or
American flags and the sport.
Japan was allowed back in the Olymics in 1951 so it is
possible some of these pins were produced at that time. They
reference summer and winter sports so most likely they were
produced for Japanese children to collect...they are not
official Olympic pins.
This particular pin shows a swimmer among some laurel
leaves in front of a sign that says "Olympic". The condition
is unused, just as it came from the prize toy sheet. This
pin shows no age related darkening.
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NS-48
$15.
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Vintage
Cast Metal Japanese Prize Toy Pin- Car with Japanese
Flag
1 inch (2.54 cm) wide.
VG
|
These vintage pins and badges were prize toys. Each pin
or badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard sheet in a
numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom that the
buyer would select to see what number prize they got. The
sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
These light weight pins are cast metal with an attached
pin. Most are sports related and some have an Olympics
connection, showing the Olympic rings, the word Olympic, the
Japanese and/or American flags and the sport.
Japan was allowed back in the Olymics in 1951 so it is
possible some of these pins were produced at that time. They
reference summer and winter sports so most likely they were
produced for Japanese children to collect...they are not
official Olympic pins.
This particular pin shows an open car with driver and a
passenger with a large Japanese flag...possibly representing
the car used in the opening ceremonies. It was on a prize
sheet with many of the Olympics related pins and badges.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet, but with some age related darkening.
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NS-52
$15.
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Vintage
Japanese Prize Toy Olympic Badge-Track and
Field-Green
1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter with a wash of lacquer color. I have
had many early Japanese figures, penny toys and pin backs
cast in this soft, almost flexible metal...most were made in
the pre-war period.
This badge shows either a high jumper or hurdler and has
the Olympic rings in the upper right corner. If it was
produced before the war then it might be unsold old stock
that was used on a 1950's prize sheet.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
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NS-58
$15.
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Vintage
Japanese Prize Toy Olympic Badge-Track and
Field-Pink
1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter with a wash of lacquer color. I have
had many early Japanese figures, penny toys and pin backs
cast in this soft, almost flexible metal...most were made in
the pre-war period.
This badge shows either a high jumper or hurdler and has
the Olympic rings in the upper right corner. If it was
produced before the war then it might be unsold old stock
that was used on a 1950's prize sheet.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
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NS-59
$15.
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Vintage
Japanese Prize Toy Badge-Haiking (Hiking)
1.75 inches (4.4 cm) wide
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter. I have had many early Japanese
figures, penny toys and pin backs cast in this soft, almost
flexible metal...most were made in the pre-war period.
This badge shows mountains, the word "Haiking" (which I
take as hiking) and a pick-axe. If it was produced before
the war then it might be unsold old stock that was used on a
1950's prize sheet.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
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NS-61
$15.
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Early
Japanese Sports Badge Prize Toy- Mountain Climbing
1 and 3/8 inches (3.5 cm) wide
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter with a wash of lacquer color. I have
had many early Japanese figures, penny toys and pin backs
cast in this soft, almost flexible metal...most were made in
the pre-war period.
This badge shows mountains and a climbing axe....Mountain
Climbing ! If it was produced before the war then it might
be unsold old stock that was used on a 1950's prize
sheet.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
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NS-62
$15.
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Early
Japanese Sports Badge Prize Toy -Ping Pong-A
1 and 3/8 inches (3.5 cm) wide
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter. I have had many early Japanese
figures, penny toys and pin backs cast in this soft, almost
flexible metal...most were made in the pre-war period.
This badge (A) has the word Ping Pong in script. These
sports badges could have been made as prizes for High School
athletes. If it was produced before the war then it might be
unsold old stock that was used on a 1950's prize sheet.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet. The casting's edges are not cleaned up since these
were cheap novelty items but you could easily tidy them up
with a pair of small scissors or an exacto knife.
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NS-64
$15.
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Early
Japanese Sports Badge Prize Toy -Tennis
1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter. I have had many early Japanese
figures, penny toys and pin backs cast in this soft, almost
flexible metal...most were made in the pre-war period.
This badge has the word Tennis in script with a tennis
racket and ball. These sports badges could have been made as
prizes for High School athletes. If it was produced before
the war then it might be unsold old stock that was used on a
1950's prize sheet.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet.
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NS-65
$15.
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Early
Japanese Sports Badge Prize Toy- Rugby
1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
The badge fastens like a tie tack with a post and knurled
knob that screws into place. The badge is made of a soft
metal, possibly pewter. I have had many early Japanese
figures, penny toys and pin backs cast in this soft, almost
flexible metal...most were made in the pre-war period.
This badge has the word Victory in script with the arm
and shoulder of a player holding the ball on the left side.
Looks like a rugby ball to me. These sports badges could
have been made as prizes for High School athletes. If it was
produced before the war then it might be unsold old stock
that was used on a 1950's prize sheet.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet. The casting's edges are not cleaned up since these
were cheap novelty items but you could easily tidy them up
with a pair of small scissors or an exacto knife.
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NS-66
$15.
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Two
Sided Vintage Pre-War Japan Sports Badge Prize
Toy-Rugby
1.25 inches (3.17 cm) across top
1.5 inches (3.8 cm) tall
VG
|
These vintage (possibly before WW2) badges were prize
toys. Each badge was attached to a lightweight cardboard
sheet in a numbered space. There were tickets at the bottom
that the buyer would select to see what number prize they
got. The sheet was disintegrating with age so I removed the
prizes.
These light weight badges were cast or stamped metal.
They hang from a ribbon with a pin attached. These two sided
badges usually depict a sport and could have been made as
prizes for High School athletes.
This embossed triangular sports badge is two sided,
showing a rugby player on one side and the word Vicyory with
a trophy and laurel leaves on the other.
Condition is unused, just as it came from the prize
toy sheet but showing some effects of age. The metal has a
coppery color, somewhat darkened with age. The ribbon is
faded.
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NS-67
$22.
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Football-Rugby-Racing-Boxing-Wrestling-Other
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Vintage
Japanese Coloring Pages in Colorful Two Sided Booklet- Race
Cars and Drivers
10.5 inches ( 26.6 cm) tall
5.75 inches (14.6 cm) wide
EX
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This unusual vintage Japanese coloring book has six pages
to color featuring race cars, a motorcycle, winning a
trophy, and one page showing a guy wearing afedora with a
large light on his vehicle (unmarked police?)
The book, which opens like a flip book, can hang from its
cord. The two sided cardboard cover has fabulous color litho
on front and back of the boyish race car driver and his
car.
This coloring book is unused.
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JPO-35
$35.
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Vintage
Japanese Coloring Pages in Colorful Packet- Race Car
Driver
5.75 inches (14.6 cm) wide
7 and 7/8 inches (20 cm) tall
EX
|
This vintage Japanese packet of coloring pages is unused.
Inside the colorful bag are six pages with line drawings
featuring race cars and boyish race car drivers. The back of
the bag has a repeat of one drawing pages. These pages are
slightly smaller than the bag (roughly 4.75 inches by 7
inches).
All pages are unused. Condition is excellent.
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JPO-34
$15.
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Vintage
Japanese Coloring Pages in Colorful Packet- Boxing
5.75 inches (14.6 cm) wide
7 and 7/8 inches (20 cm) tall
EX
|
This vintage Japanese packet of coloring pages is unused.
Inside the colorful bag are six pages with line drawings
featuring a boy boxer. The back of the bag has a repeat of
one of the drawing pages. These pages are slightly smaller
than the bag (roughly 4.75 inches by 7 inches).
All pages are unused. Condition is excellent.
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JPO-31
$15.
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Vintage
Japanese Menko Card- Masked Wrestlers
2.75 inch (6.8 cm) in diameter
Good-VG
|
Talk about an unusual image for a Japanese menko
card...Mexican Masked Wrestlers. This round card, printed on
a mid-weight carboard shows a masked wrestler in the
background leaping on an unmasked one in the foreground.
The colors are bright on the front but the plain
cardboard on the back shows signs of dirt and stains (the
pain of age !) Aside from the dirty back, the card is in
good-very good condition.
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JM-34
$9.
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Japanese
Hand Held Roulette Game- Racing Motorcycles
2.5 inch (5.5 cm) diameter
VG
|
This vintage Japanese tin and plastic hand held game has
beautiful 50's colors showing three racing motorcycles. When
you press the tin lever on the side, the center tin disc
turns as a small ball bearing rolls about, landing in one of
the numbered sections. The case is red plastic.
The mechanism works well and overall condition is very
good.
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NP-16
$35.
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1960's
Japanese Tin Horse Race Whistle-Olympic Rings
2 and 5/8 inches (6.6 cm) tall
VG
|
There are three versions of this tin whistle shape that
show similar Olympic themes of a trophy, laurel wreath and
Olympic rings. This one is not really showing an Olympic
sport (to my knowledge), as three horses with jockeys race
around a track. Condition is very good but the whistle sound
is a bit shrill. Made in Japan, probably 1960's vintage.
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W-49
$10.
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1960's
Japanese Tin Olympic Runners Whistle
2 and 5/8 inches (6.6 cm) tall
VG
|
There are three versions of this tin whistle shape that
show similar Olympic themes of a trophy, laurel wreath and
Olympic rings. This one is the only one showing a possible
Olympic sport , as three runners race around a track.
Condition is very good but the whistle sound is a bit
shrill. Made in Japan, probably 1960's vintage.
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W-50
$10.
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Lot
of Four 1950's Japanese Prize Toy Pins-Rugby Player
1 inch (2.54 cm) Tall
Unused
VG-EX
|
These small tin Japanese novelty pins were prize toys on
a sheet of various novelty items. There were tickets at the
bottom that the buyer would select to see what number prize
they got. The sheet was disintegrating so I removed all the
prizes. These prize toys date from the 1950's.
These small, colorful lithographed tin pins appear to
show a rugby player clutching the ball...either that or some
bananas.
Each pin is unused, just as it came from the prize toy
sheet. You are buying a lot of four for one price.
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NS-3
$22.
Lot of 4
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