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All toys in this category are vintage and original Japanese toys. They are mechanical, either wind-up or friction powered. Non-Mechanical free rolling Penny Toys are also included. 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 a flat price to all continental USA locations. This is usually $4-5 per item. Combined shipping is available if you buy multiple items. 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. |
$650. One Only . |
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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. $95. One Only 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. $75. One Only 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. One Only 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. One Only 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. $50 One Only 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. $75. One Only 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. $95. One Only 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. $95. One Only 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. $95. One Only
