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Revised: Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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pre 1930's Tin windups 1930's Tin windups
Occupied Japan windups Celluloid windups
All Character  Toys
Post WWII  windups Battery Operated Friction

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Mechanical Toys are also listed on these pages
aviation automotive boats
bus motorcycles race cars
outer space & robots trains trucks, construction & farm

pre 1930 TIN WINDUPS

1920's Carnival Ride type toy.  approx. 11" tall.  tower has 3 boat like gondolas; each has tin lithographed figure in it.  wind it up; and the boats spin around the tower; with the centrifugal force pulling them outwards.   marked on the top of the umbrella "Made in Germany".  no flaws.  excellent or better condition.  works fine.  465.00

8" tall windup by Ferdinand Martin; THE DRUNKARD.  Made in France; circa 1900.  Handpainted tin and cloth clothing.  very good (replaced pants).  {close up photo}.  595.00

c. 1920  LEHMANN "FLYING BIRD" w/original paper wings; German; vg+/ex 1200.00

Lehmann 1920’s tin windup "PETER" clown car; excellent plus; great action.  Minor wear on wheels.  extremely scarce.  view from back.  2250.00

Circa 1903 German Lehman windup DANCING SAILOR.    Naval uniform is worn.  Paint on face is excellent.  Painted hands show some wear.  Some wear to tin litho shoes.   7 1/2" tall; he waddles side to side as he makes forward progress.  Mechanism works well.  He is off balance a bit; and tends to fall forward; when walking - which is typical of this toy.  (backside photo).  Overall; very good.  795.00

circa 1920 German tin windup MALLARD "TOCK TOCK" DUCK; beautiful color!   385.00

JAZZBO JIM  tin litho windup of black man playing banjo; great litho on sides of building. Restored arm - magnificent!! 750.00

Unique Art 1920’s tin litho windup JAZZBO JIM strumming Banjo and dancing on roof. Excellent condition with box! 1200.00

Marx 1920’s tin windup CRAZY CAR w/removable suitcase; tremendous action toy!  ex/nm   750.00


1930's TIN WINDUPS

Wolverine #27 DRUM MAJOR.   Soldier type figure is large.  approx. 13.5" tall.  stands on circular yellow base.  tin lithographed windup.  when wound he plays a distinct cadence pattern - not just a simple drum roll.  has the stop/go switch on side of his hip.  windup key is attached to rear.   no rust.  no dents.  colors are strong and bright.  overall in superior condition EXCEPT the lithography on the sides of the drum is quite worn.  works great!   225.00

Marx ROLL OVER TANK.  tin lithographed windup.  4.25" long.  multicolored.  great action.  rolls along and then lifts up and flips over.  has the #5 on the front.  no rust.  no missing parts.  very minimal age wear.  works great.  excellent or nicer.  75.00

TIDY TIM.  1933 Marx tin litho windup.8" tall by approx. 8.5" long.  He walks along pushing his trash barrel.  Says TIDY TIM D.S.C. "Keep your City Spick & Span Says "Tidy Tim" The Clean-Up Man.  no dents; no gouges; no rust.  works great.  colors are very strong and bright.   overall excellent plus or nicer!   750.00

Celluloid COWBOY on tin litho HORSEBACK.  1930's; Japanese windup by CK.  Beautiful; bright vivid colors.  Horse spins tail as the cowboy twirls his lariat; great action.  6" tall.  Thin cardboard box with colorful litho label.  Toy is near mint plus; box is excellent.  395.00

German windup 5½" MAN WITH SATCHEL; goofy looking character; 1930’s; nm 595.00


CELLULOID WINDUPS

Large 1920s Japanese celluloid windup 10" SANTA w/nodding head. moving arms w/bell & lantern. near mint. RARE!!!    3000.00

Jap. tin & celluloid windup SANTA CLAUS w/sign.  mint in exc. box   145.00

Jap. celluloid windup 7" SANTA CLAUS rings bell & nods head as he rolls along. Near mint. 1930s    450.00

SANTA CLAUS IN SLEIGH w/Christmas Tree.  celluloid and tin windup.  realistic looking reindeer with long antlers pulls sleigh with SANTA and toys.  Christmas tree revolves over his head.  colorful tin wheels.  built-in windup key.  Made in Japan circa 1950's vintage.  6" long by a hair over 7" tall.  works great.  no flaws.  excellent plus or better.   129.50

boxed SANTA CLAUS ON SLED.  celluloid and tin windup.  Made in Occupied Japan.  Realistic looking white reindeer large antlers; with green tin sled pulling large SANTA in sitting position.  measures approx. 8" by 4.2" tall.  works great.  no flaws.  colors strong and vivid.  near mint to mint with excellent plus full color litho thin cardboard box.  259.50

MERRY CHRISTMAS SANTA CLAUS ON SLED.  celluloid and tin windup.   early 1950's vintage (although it may possibly be pre-war).  Made in Japan by Toyo Toys.  cartoon looking light tan Reindeer with small green antlers is pulling green tin sled with SANTA in pink sled w/toys.  chrome bell makes noise as he moves.  approx. 7" long by 3" tall.  works great.  no flaws.  near mint to mint with near mint box with colorfully lithographed boxtop label.  239.50

Magnificent pre-war 1930's Japanese celluloid windup ELEPHANT WITH CIRCUS FLYER.  Giant 9 1/2" tall elephant dressed in blue jacket with red pants is ringing bell in right hand and waving poster in his left.  reads: "Welcome! See Our Circus" and then has the CK Trade Mark and the Made in Japan.  As his arms wave his massive head rocks back and forth.  Note the definition of his ears, elongated trunk and tusks.  A superior toy in stunning condition.  Colors are strong and vibrant with no splits or holes, no dents (other than a very tiny "dimple" at the bottom most point of each ear).  Near mint to mint with a very strong, working motor.   795.00

1930's German made celluloid TAP DANCER.  Not quite 6" tall, he is jointed at the hip and knees.  Great looking detail, wearing tophat and carrying his cane.  Windup is in his back.  When wound had really goes to down.  We have made a "display stage" so that he can be displayed easily.  Great action.  Marked on his hips.  Toy is mint, no flaws, works perfectly.  Includes the custom "display stage".  250.00

HULA GIRL.  Celluloid windup with moveable arms.  Legs and feet are tin, she "wiggles" at the waist.    She is wearing removable bracelets and matching necklace, with silky "grass skirt.  Her red beret is "molded" on.  She stands 8 1/2" tall.  Works great, near mint condition, even has the plain, bottom 1/2 of her original box which has paper label on end that reads "HAWAIIAN GIRL DANCER".   225.00  

BUTTERFLY COLLECTOR DUCK.  Celluloid windup toy, unmarked.  Japanese made.  All celluloid, including base plate.  Cute as a button, young duck rolls along with bobbing BUTTERFLY in front of him.  Duck is holding butterfly net in left hand.  3 3/4" tall by 5" long.  near mint.  145.00

SERVICE BOY.  Celluloid windup, circa 1935, Made In Japan by CK.  4 1/4" tall WAITER carries serving tray over his head in his left hand.  He vibrates, swiveling at his waist.  Both arms jointed.  Toy is MINT, includes original paper sticker.  Colorful box is very thin cardboard, and is excellent with minor seam splitting.  295.00

Large DRUMMING DOG.  Celluloid windup, circa 1930, made in Japan.  White dog with black spots stands a very impressive 8 3/4" tall.  Great action as he plays the drums.  All celluloid, except for the tin drum top.  Toy is MINT with part of the original paper import label still attached to his hip.  The box bottom is included, but, unfortunately no boxtop.  Superior toy!   If you like large celluloid, you will LOVE this one!  495.00

CRYING BOY with BUG on his head.  Celluloid windup, circa 1930's, made in Japan by CK.  Stands 4" tall.  Great colors, he "waddles" around.  Works great, the only flaw is small chip out of celluloid around the keyhole.  near mint to mint.  189.50

SEE-SAW RABBIT AND BOY.  7" long.  both figures have jointed arms and are all celluloid.  See-Saw is bright tin litho.  1950's vintage, made in Japan by MM.  Mint in colorful box.   189.50 

PLAYFUL CAT.  tin body with celluloid head and tail, made in Japan.  5 1/4" long, 1950's.  Great action as he chases the ball, the tail turns and flips him over.  Excellent with vg/excellent color illus. box.   95.00

Wind-up DUCK CART.  Celluloid windup DUCK is pulling Baby Carriage with 2 smaller ducks inside, as umbrella twirls around.  There is a dent in one of the bottom hanging pink balls, otherwise toy is mint in a near mint plus illus. box.  225.00

1930's CADET.  6 1/4" tall marching Soldier holding metal Sword in one hand.  Tin litho, cloth covered hat and legs, celluloid head.  Head turns side to side as he goosesteps, his left arm goes up and down.  great action.  Cloth worn on legs, overall near mint.  Paper thin cardboard box has one split corner, but overall box is excellent plus.  Made in Japan by Showa.  Scarce windup toy!  325.00

small 5" size, 1930's pre-war Japanese tin lithographed windup DRUMMER with celluloid head.  Beautiful lithography.  Near mint.   195.00

larger 6" size, 1930's pre-war Japanese tin lithographed windup DRUMMER with celluloid head.  Beautiful lithography.  Near mint.  250.00

LITTLE GIRL ON TRICYCLE.  1930's.  approx. 3" long by 3" tall.  Japanese windup. She is jointed celluloid, tin trike.  Near mint to mint.  135.00 

Japanese made celluloid ELEPHANT is twirling celluloid barrel on tip of nose as he stands on tin ball and revolves around.  7 1/4" tall.  Good action windup, circa late 1930's vintage.  near mint to mint.  250.00

Different 1930's Japanese windup.  Young celluloid BOY rides tin litho CIRCUS DONKEY.  Spring leads in front and back, keep toy from flipping over, as it rocks back and forth.  Great action.  Overall, it stands 6 3/4" tall.  Shows minor wear to the tin.  Overall excellent.  235.00

1930's Japanese windup JOLLY DUCK with FROG.  All celluloid duck is biting tin frog.  The frog has windup mechanism, and flips the bird back and forth.  GREAT action toy!  Very comical.  near mint to mint.  295.00

 Pre-War Japanese 1930’s celluloid windup JOLLY DUCK w/FROG, Modern Toys, mint, exc. box 395.00

1930's Japanese windup celluloid FEMALE DUCK on TRICYCLE, made by "TM".  Colorful, looks like Long Billed DONALD DUCK wearing woman's bonnet, sailor shirt, silk pants.  Legs actually move as she pedals along.  4 1/4" long by 5" tall.  Colors bright, works great.  Overall excellent plus!   385.00 

Japanese 1920’s TOTOY Target Game. Celluloid bird flies off spring loaded target when shot w/wooden dart from rifle. MINT & RARE!!  350.00

Celluloid jointed windup TAP DANCER!  Made in Germany, 1930's, tremendous action toy.  Near mint to mint, no flaws.   350.00

WIND-UP SAILOR, 1920's Japanese, 6" tall. Celluloid body w/composition feet. Rocks side to side. Near mint, scarce   650.00

Large 1920’s Japanese celluloid A-1 DANCING TEAM Sailor & Girl, extremely scare, NMIB    2500.00


OCCUPIED JAPAN TOYS

Occupied Japan windup BOY WITH TIN SUITCASE.  Colorful, all celluloid boy with jointed arms and legs is walking along with tin suitcase that has yellow "Paris" logo on side.  His legs "walk" up and down as he rolls along.  4 3/4" tall.   Mint condition.   maker unknown.  250.00 

Occupied Japan celluloid windup FOOTBALL PLAYER.  Jointed arm, carrying football under right arm, wearing #23 on jersey.  White and blue jersey.  4 3/4" tall.  Works great.  Extremely rare FOOTBALL toy.  Overall excellent plus!   350.00

Occupied Japan, windup SINGING CANARY.  4 1/2" long, all celluloid with metal feet.  Has original cardboard leaf attached to it's bill that reads "Wind the Spring and Hear Me Sing".  Original metal key is still tied to his foot.  There is minor paint chips on feet, from all the years the metal key has been bouncing against them.  Colors are bright and vivid.  Paper thin cardboard box.  Made by Alps.  Works great as bird bounces around and "sings".  Overall near mint to mint.  Rarely seen in such magnificent condition!  225.00

Occupied Japan, windup SWAN.  All celluloid figure on metal base, 4 1/4" long.  Rolls along and turns.  Colors bright and vivid.  Paper thin, cardboard illustrated box.  Toy is mint, box is exc+ to near mint.  125.00

Occ. Jap celluloid windup   NAUGHTY DRUNKER  (this is the one called DAGWOOD), mint/ex box 750.00

Occupied Japan 6¼" windup celluloid WALKING SANTA CLAUS w/cast lead feet. Rare, nm/mt    695.00

Occupied Japan tin & celluloid PLAYFUL CAT w/ball by Tahara, MIB   99.50


CHARACTER TOYS

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FRED FLINTSTONE ON DINO.  tin litho windup (Fred's head is vinyl).  1962 by Linemar.  8.5" long by 5.25" tall.  colors are bright and vivid.  works great.  no play wear.  near mint or nicer but no box.  250.00

THE DISNEYLAND EXPRESS.  windup.  black plastic ENGINE #340 pulls full color tin lithographed passenger cars.  Donald's Nephews; Minnie; Mickey; Pluto; Donald; Goofy; Jiminy Cricket; are illustrated.  approx. 11.25" long by 1.75" tall.  not your common train.  no makers marks but I believe this is by Marx.  late 1950's vintage.  shows light play wear.  there is a crack in the roof of the locomotive - but still displays okay.  engine has built-in windup motor with on/off lever on top.  works well.  49.50

Marvel Comics THOR.  windup vinyl figure by Marx.  1967.  5" tall.  very colorful.  windup key on back.  when wound he "vibrates" causing him to move about.  includes key.  works great.  colors are very strong and vivid.  it no longer has the circular cardboard piece on the base that has the Marx logo and copyright date.  (not a big deal - does not affect the working of the toy or the appearance).  overall excellent plus or nicer.  125.00

windup BOZO THE CLOWN.  Lakeside Toy, circa 1967.  approx. 4.25" toy.  vinyl with winder on his back.  when wound, he vibrates all about.  Hard to find in nice condition.  Near mint,. works fine.  85.00

MIGHTY ATOM.  also know as ATOM BOY.  9" tall windup.  Japanese tin litho.  Molded vinyl head, nice detail.  Made by Billiken circa 1989, comes with metal windup key.   Never played with.   new,  mint in box.    250.00

Mechanical BATMAN.  9" tall windup.   Japanese tin litho.  molded vinyl head with great decal.  separate, removeable cape.  Made by Billiken circa 1989, comes with metal windup key.   Never played with.   new,  mint in box.  189.50

 THE JOKER.  Jack Nicholson look-alike.   9" tall tin windup figure by Billiken, from Japan.  Detailed vinyl head.  Out of production.  MINT in box, never played with.  colorful box.  149.50

1962 Marx RUBBLE'S WRECK car from the Hanna Barbera FLINTSTONES cartoon.  7.5" long, tin litho, friction.  Detailed vinyl head on BARNEY RUBBLE figure.  Friction motor works  fine.  No scratches, no dents, no fade.  Colors are strong and vivid.  Near mint.  395.00

1922 tin litho windup TOONERVILLE TROLLEY by Nifty.   Works great as it wobbles along and the CAPTAIN turns the tiller.  5" long, complete.  overall excellent.  750.00

 c.1930 BETTY BOOP TRAPEZE, celluloid windup, Japan, nm/mt. RARE!  1695.00

Jap. celluloid windup HENRY ON THE ELEPHANT, 1930’s, PINK-ORANGE elephant. Near mint. SCARCE TOY!!    1395.00

HENRY & HIS BROTHER, 1930’s Japanese CELLULOID windup, nm/mt  1950.00

MARX 1939 tin windup CHARLIE McCARTHY w/moving mouth, nm   425.00

WOLFMAN.  Universal Pictures.   9" tall tin windup figure by Billiken, from Japan.  Detailed vinyl head.  Out of production.  MINT in box, never played with.  colorful box.  225.00

THE JOKER.   9" tall tin windup figure by Billiken, from Japan.  Detailed vinyl head.  Out of production.  MINT in box, never played with.  colorful box.  225.00

ROBOCOP 3.  9" tall tin windup walking figure by Billiken, from Japan.  Detailed vinyl head.  Out of production.  MINT in box, never played with.  colorful box.  225.00

GUMBY vinyl windup, 4" tall, Lakeside, 1966, near mint   95.00

BOZO THE CLOWN vinyl windup figure by Lakeside, 1960’s   95.00

 LAUREL from the Laurel & Hardy comedy team.  vinyl windup figure by Lakeside.  1960’s.  works great.  excellent.  95.00

  HARDY from the Laurel & Hardy comedy team.  vinyl windup figure by Lakeside.  1960’s.  works great.  excellent.  95.00

DENNIS THE MENACE battery operated XYLOPHONE PLAYER.  Figure of DENNIS is vinyl and cloth.  Toy is tin lithographed.  Made in Japan, distributed through Sears.  Circa 1962.   Toys is mint, box has water stain.  GREAT working action!   395.00

E.T. "The Extra Terrestrial" from the movie.  2.75" tall white knob windup.  Plastic. 1982. LJN.  Mint.  factory sealed on blister card.  card is worn.  15.00

windup SNOOPY WEARING TOP HAT.  approx. 3.25" tall white knob plastic windup.  dressed in formal attire.  when wound he walks.  unplayed with.  mint on factory sealed color illustrated card.  card is excellent.  39.50

windup SNOOPY WEARING PILOT HAT & GOGGLES.  approx. 3.25" tall white knob plastic windup.  dressed as World War I pilot - in hat, goggles and red scarf.  ready to battle the Red Baron!  when wound he walks.  unplayed with.  mint on color illustrated card.  card is shelf worn and has been resealed.  29.50

windup SNOOPY WEARING PILOT HAT & GOGGLES.  approx. 3.25" tall white knob plastic windup.  dressed as World War I pilot - in hat, goggles and red scarf.  ready to battle the Red Baron!  when wound he walks.  unplayed with.  mint on color illustrated card.  card is very shelf worn and has been resealed.  25.00

windup WOODSTOCK holding flower.  approx. 3.25" tall white knob plastic windup.   when wound he walks.  unplayed with.  mint on color illustrated card.  card is shelf worn and has been resealed.  29.50

SNOOPY white knob windup.  3" tall.  Made by Aviva.  1980's vintage.  works fine - walks along.  the white is age yellowing.  8.50

HOMER SIMPSON.  Pin Pal.  5.5" long hard plastic windup.  rolls along on his belly with a bowling ball in his outstretched arm.  2002 issue.  near mint to mint.  6.00

LION from the Wizard of Oz.   windup by Marx.  1967.   molded vinyl.  4.25" tall.  has the copyright on base.  minor paint wear to top of mane.  built-in windup key on backside has one of the "wings" broken off.  no big deal.  works great.  scarce.  95.00

SCARECROW from the Wizard of Oz.  windup by Marx.  1967.   molded vinyl.  4.25" tall.  minor paint wear to his right elbow.  built-in windup key on backside.  works great.  scarce.  95.00

  THE TINMAN wind-up robot. hard plastic. walking figure. fully marked and copyrighted. made in 1975 by Durham. approx. 5" tall. silvery gray with red "heart" on his chest. carrying his axe. works great. no flaws. near mint to mint. 185.00

THE TINMAN "wind-up walker" on illus. blister card. Issued in 1988 for the 50th Anniversary of the film.. 1988. Multi-Toys. MOC.  25.00

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POST WWII Windups

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ROMPING PUPPY.  windup made in Japan by T.N.  early 1950's.  approx. 4.75" long.  dark brown plush dog with tin bone in his mouth and black/white eyes.  when wound he takes a few slow steps and then runs and then slows down while turning his head side to side.  complete with his leatherette collar.  includes original wind up key and original illustrated box.   works great.  no flaws.  mint with mint box.  79.50

windup POLICE-MAN with Traffic Control Action.  6.25" tall.  late 1950's vintage.  Made in Japan by T.K. built-in windup key on his back.  all tin litho with vinyl head.  he rotates as he raises and lowers his right hand.  works fine.  minor corrosion on edges of his fingers.  his left hand has some light discoloration.   includes the color illustrated top half of his box.  45.00

windup SOLDIER.  6" tall military guy wearing helmet and camouflage suit.  tin litho with molded vinyl head and gun.  built-in windup key on his back.  Made in Japan by T.N.  1960's vintage.  he raises and lowers his arms while turning & making a "clicking" sound (maybe it is supposed to simulate gun fire?).  bright and clean.  works great.  no flaws.  near mint but no box.  45.00

windup CHEF or COOK.  6.5" tall tin litho.  Made in Japan by Yone.  1960's vintage.  he rolls along with his legs making a walking motion.  both arms move back and forth while the bell rings.  built-in windup key on side.  colors are bright and vivid.  no flaws.  near mint but no box.  49.50

TRAVELER.  heavy set man with hat and coat carrying large suitcase that has travel stickers on it.  tin plate windup includes key.4.5" tall by 2.75".  he has 4 rotating pressed cardboard legs (the reproductions have tin legs) that propel him forward.  very nice action.  Made in Western Germany.  this is NOT the modern copy - but the original version!  not familiar with the maker (logo is seated piper boy in oval and the letters FV).  minimal wear.  very good looking piece.  excellent plus or nicer.  175.00

Unique Art.  G.I. JOE and His JOUNCING JEEP Crazy Car.  tin lithographed windup.  1940's.  made in U.S.A.  approx. 7" long by 7" tall.  crazy erratic stop and go action.  Comic Army G.I. pops wheelies and is bouncing up and down with his helmet flopping back and forth.  On the hood it has GR5-4065 - WATCH JOE GO and SUPERSONIC SPEED is on the other side.  The rear sides read: ATOMIC BRAKES.  superior condition.  no rust.  no dents. no gouges.  All original.  the finish is bright and shining as is the mechanism.  There is almost no wear at all to the wheels  The only flaw- and it is VERY minor - is a very very teeny tiny dent in center of the star on hood (only noticeable upon close inspection).  overall C-9.5 plus or better.  Near mint but no box.  289.50

Unique Art.  G.I. JOE and the K-9 PUPS.  tin lithographed windup.  1940's.  made in U.S.A.  9" tall.  full color with built-in windup key.  great action.  comic looking Army Sgt. walks along carrying dog cages in his hands and his helmet flops back and forth.  superior condition.  no rust.  no dents.  no gouges.  all original.  finish is bright and shining.  you would hard pressed to find a nicer one.  C-9+ condition!  near mint - but no box.  219.50

Marx tin & hard plastic windup SAM THE GARDENER, excellent     235.00

Marx tin & plastic windup SMOKEY SAM THE WILD FIREMAN Crazy Car, white body version, near NM+ in ex/nm box   395.00

Marx tin litho windup CAR WITH PONYTAIL GIRL, ex/nm   195.00

Ohio Art #575 tin lithographed windup CARNIVAL Mechanical SHOOTING GALLERY.   late 1950's vintage.  large, approx. 17" by 11.5" by  2.5".  great color graphics of clowns, beers, animals.   revolving center target and other moving targets.  windup mechanism with on/off switch.  box says one gun and 4 darts, but this one has an EXTRA gun with 3 darts.  everything works great.  no rust, no gouges, no serious wear.   the guns, darts and target are all in superior condition.  the box does show storage wear, but still displays very nicely.  99.50

Marx FIRE CHIEF Crazy Jeep car.  Red hard plastic with yellow ladders, yellow helmet and yellow bell.  The wheels and his head are tin lithographed.  Windup toy, circa 1950.  When wound, he goes forward, back and pops wheelies.  Motor is strong and works great.  the decal on has hat is mint.  No cracks, no breaks.  very minimal wear.  colors are strong and bright.  Near mint condition!  a hard one to find this nice!  295.00

1953 Mattel FARMER IN THE DELL.  large tin litho toy. when the crank is turned, it plays FARMER IN THE DELL tune, and the characters come thru the curtain, one by one.  The farmer, his wife, the child, the cat, the mouse and the cheese.  At the end of the song, they all disappear into the house again!  Measures approx. 9.5" by 9.5" by 78.25" tall.  Colorful and fun toy.  Works great.  No rust, no dents, no flaws.  Near mint.   225.00

Hard plastic windup CLOWN ON SKATE BOARD.  approx. 5.25" tall.  made in Hong Kong.  very colorful.  as he rolls along his arms move up and down, he turns left and right.  Mint in very good window display box.  Late 1970's to 1980's vintage.  39.50

windup SWIMMING LIFE GUARD.  circa 1950 hard plastic, 9" tall JR. LIFE GUARD in red suit.  He is free standing.  When wound, his arms "swim".  Box says he will go 25 feet in the water.  He swims on tummy or back, he does a perfect crawl.  Made by Brian Specialties of NYC.  Mint in box.  Box is designed to look like a beach cabana.  Box is dried and has tears.  Needs to be reinforced.  Minor box rubs on his hair, otherwise he is mint.  Rare piece, I have NEVER seen another item from this obscure company.  The perfect toy for the family Life Guard.  150.00

SANTA CLAUS TRICYCLE.  Large size, 5 1/4" tall by 4 1/2" long.  All tin litho windup with figural vinyl SANTA.  Has illus. Pennant on handle bar.  Bell on back has comic character type animals.  Made in Japan by Kawamata Gangu.  Has Pegasus logo.  mint in nm/mint box.  125.00

SANTA TRICYCLE.  large size, 5 1/2" tall by 4 1/2" long.  All tin litho windup with figural vinyl SANTA with real hair beard.  Has vinyl balloon attached to handlebars w/paper "Merry Christmas" Pennant.  Bell on back is lithographed with  Santa Sleigh and Reindeer.  Made in Japan by Suzuki Gangu.   Mint in exc. box.  125.00

SANTA ON BIKE with Christmas Holly lithographed wheels.  Standard size, 3 3/4" tall by 3 3/4" long.  Tin lithographed windup with celluloid SANTA.  The bell on back says MERRY CHRISTMAS.  Very early 1950's, nice early litho colors.  Made in Japan, has logo of "horse inside diamond shape".   Near mint to mint with nm box.  195.00

SANTA ON BIKE with "animals" lithographed wheels.  Standard size, 3 3/4" tall by 3 3/4" long.  Tin lithographed windup with celluloid SANTA.  The bell on back has comic character animals.  1950's, colorful.  Made in Japan, has logo of "horse inside diamond shape".   mint with mint box.  125.00

SANTA CLAUS CYCLE.  Medium size, 4 1/2" tall (not counting balloon) by 3 1/2" long.  All tin litho windup with celluloid Santa.  Has colorful animals lithoed on wheels.  The bell has stripes.  Has #TS-753 license plate.  The balloon is made of tin and says "Merry Christmas".  Made in Japan by Suzuki Gangu.  Near mint to mint with vg box (top flap of box is taped).  125.00

West German windup MONKEY HURDY-GURDY PLAYER.  Felt face, tin litho organ grinder machine, cloth clothing.  Tail spins, he cranks the machine creating "music".  All the while he vibrates around.  6" tall, 1950's.  Near mint.   139.50

Marx windup MARXIE BANANA.  3" tall, plastic windup with built in key, circa 1964.  Walking, half peeled banana wearing orange hat!  Crazy looking piece.  Works great, near mint condition!   79.50

Linemar tin litho windup KANGAROO.  All tin with leather ears, rubber tail.  Has baby ROO in pouch.  Great "hopping" action.  3 1/2" tall, circa early 1960's.  excellent.  99.50

MERRY CHRISTMAS SANTA CLAUS.  Tin litho body, celluloid head.  Made in Japan by TN, circa 1952.  He waddles about, rings bell, and holds MERRY CHRISTMAS sign.  4 1/2" tall, works great.  Excellent to near mint in colorful illustrated box.  Boxtop has 1 split corner.  195.00

Marx windup TIGER ON TRICYCLE.  Look like TONY THE TIGER.  Celluloid like figure, with tin litho bell ringing trike.  His legs move up and down as he peddles furiously.  Arms jointed at shoulder.  Circa 1964 vintage.  Minor surface wear to his chest.  ex/nm.   125.00

USZ German tin windup PIG, 4 1/4" long.  Great "vibrating" movement.  excellent    120.00

Marx 7" tall windup OWL - great action, mint in rough box   175.00

Linemar windup LION w/swishing Tail & Roaring, MIB   139.50

Jap. windup SANTA w/cloth outfit, celluloid head, toy sack over shoulder, bell in right hand. 1930s, 5¾", excellent   250.00

Hong Kong windup plastic WALKING SANTA CLAUS, 3", MIB    50.00

Jap. tin & celluloid PLAYFUL CAT w/ball by Alps, mint in vg/ex box   99.50

Marx windup BUTCH THE BEGGING PUPPY, MIB   89.50

Alps, Jap. vinyl windup DOG w/PIPE character, near mint   45.00

Jap. windup PUPPY PEEK A BOO by Alps, MIB   59.50

Jap. windup Cragstan BUTTERFLY POOCH by NGS, MIB   89.50

Jap. tin windup TUMBLING FIDO chewing on slipper by Alps, mint in rough box   89.50

Jap. windup TRUMPET PLAYER by T.N., near mint   195.00

Vinyl windup HULA DANCER by Alps of Japan, MIB   125.00

TM Jap. hard plastic windup WOOLY MAMMOTH skeleton, MIB   125.00

Poynter 1966 Hard plastic windup WALKING JIGGER shot glass, mint w/box   95.00

Vinyl windup BUNCH OF GRAPES w/built-in metal key, Japan, Frankonia, 1967, nm.   65.00

Vinyl windup PEAR w/built-in metal key, Japan, Frankona, 1968.  Still has foil label on base.  Minor wear, near mint.  65.00

Alps, Jap. vinyl windup GRANDPA HILLBILLY character w/guitar, nm/mt   45.00

Jap. tin base w/celluloid bird windup SINGING BIRD CAGE by Yone, MIB   69.50

Jap. 1960’s windup HOPPING SINGING BIRD by Daito, MIB   65.00

Japanese tin & cloth windup MOTHER GOOSE by TN, MIB   85.00

Jap. windup ONE MAN BAND BUNNY by Frankonia, MIB    75.00

Jap. windup SMALL HAPPY BUNNY in blue, playing cymbals by Alps, MIB   75.00

Jap. windup HAPPY MUNCHING BUNNY by MM w/GREAT action! nm/mt w/box lid, missing plain box bottom   75.00

Jap. windup JUMP SQUIRREL in dark blue color, mint, box worn   85.00

large 8" tall Japanese windup MUSICAL SQUIRREL cymbal player, MIB    135.00

Tin lithographed windup hopping MONKEY. Stands approx. 3 ¾” tall. Made in Japan, 1960’s vintage, by Yone. Molded hard plastic feet, thin vinyl tail. Bright, colorful lithography, works great, has built in key. Near mint     29.50

Circa 1950’s or 1960’s vintage, Japanese made tin lithographed windup SQUIRREL or maybe he’s a CHIPMUNK. Has built-in key, great hopping action. Approx. 4 ¼” tall. Litho is bright and vivid. Overall near mint    32.50

Jap. tin windup ANIMAL SCOOTER w/Rabbit by Haji, mint w/vg box  125.00

KOHLER hard plastic windup  PIG w/4 Leaf Clover,   West German, 3¼", mint w/vg box 85.00

Jap. fuzzy DORA DUCK windup, MIB 85.00

Chein tin windup 4.5" PIG.  excellent to near mint.  110.00

MARVIN by Straco.  white knob windup, 3 1/4" long hard plastic.  1983, famous newspaper comic strip character, copy. Field Enterprises.  Moves his head back and forth as he "crawls".  Mint on illustrated card.  Card is creased.  SCARCE!  59.50

plastic walking BELL PEPPER.  painted facial details.  white knob windup stands approx. 3.25" tall.  works great.  mint condition.  39.50


BATTERY OPERATED TOYS

battery operated.  SANTA CLAUS DRUMMER.  9.25" tall.  base is 6" by 4".  Made in Japan by Alps.  circa 1960 vintage.  molded vinyl face with cloth outfit.  in sitting position.  head moves; eyes light up; plays drums and beats bass with his right foot.   clean with original belt and buckle.  drum set has the original full color reindeer sleigh on front (this is often missing or replaced).  colorful tin litho base.  set of snare drums and cymbals on top.  MISSING the tall foot operated cymbal AND his right arm is disconnected.  battery box is clean.  no rust - colors are bright and vivid.  a scarce toy.  The missing cymbal is identical to all the drummer toys and can be obtained.  fix the dislocated shoulder and you have a scarce piece!   as-is.  39.50

battery operated.  BEAR POPCORN VENDOR.  Made in Japan by S.E.  early 1960's vintage.  8" tall bear pedals the tin litho cart along - as the "popcorn" pops.  please note that this is the earlier scarce BLUE cart.  Cart reads HOT POPCORN 10 Cents Bag.  the battery compartment is clean.  There is no rust; no dents; no gouges.  works great.  note: it is MISSING the umbrella.  overall near mint.  scarce.  sorry sold

battery operated.  CRAGSTAN CRAPSHOOTER.  not working.  light corrosion in battery box.  note: fingers on left hand are broken off.  1960's vintage.  Made in Japan by Yonezawa.  stands approx. 9" tall.  Tin litho is bright and clean.  overall not bad looking at all.  a bit dusty.  nice project piece or use him for parts.  as-is.  22.50

battery operated.  JUMBO THE BUBBLE BLOWING ELEPHANT in scarce PINK color.  Made in Japan by Yonezawa.  early 1960's vintage.  approx. 7.75" tall.  the base is approx. 7.5" by 4.5".  Pink elephant stands on very colorfully lithographed tin base.  complete with the bucket and the elephant blanket.   the battery compartment is clean.  colors are bright and vivid BUT there is rust on the front corners.   the colorfully lithographed box has damage in the lower right corner.  45.00

battery operated.   GREAT ELEPHANT DRUMMER.  9.75" tall by 10" long.  Made in Taiwan by Hong Da.  undated by 1990's vintage.  Drum says MUSIC DRUMMER.  plush elephant beats on bass drum and clangs the cymbal.  when you push her tail she is supposed to walk forward - which she does ONLY if you hold the tail.  The switch is not functioning properly.  looks great and works great if you do not need to have it walk.  no visual flaws.  displays as mint.  original box is excellent.  12.50

battery operated.   PRETTY PANDA DRUMMER.  9.75" tall by 10" long.  Made in Taiwan by Hong Da.  undated by 1990's vintage.  plush Panda beats on bass drum and clangs the cymbal.  when you push her tail forward she walks along pounding drum and turns head.  mint in excellent plus box.  25.00

battery operated.   KINDLY CLOWN DRUMMER.  9.75" tall by 10" long.  Made in Taiwan by Hong Da.  undated by 1990's vintage. Clown wearing one half blue and one half red costume - beats on bass drum and clangs the cymbal.   when you push switch on back he will also walk along pounding drum and turning head.  mint in excellent plus box.  25.00

battery operated WALKING CLOWN in Barrel.  Hard plastic, made in Hong Kong by OK.  Mint in color illus. box w/inserts.  He stands 6" tall.   139.50

Hard plastic 1960's vintage, battery operated CLOWN CAR. Big, gnarly wheels will climb over anything. Lot of chromed engine, red light on top of the engine lights up. Cute little CLOWN driving. 7" long by 4 ½" wide. No defects - works beautifully. Near mint to mint condition. NO manufacturer marks - but I believe it is Japanese made.    45.00

Andy Gard remote control TOURNAMENT KNIGHTS, MIB, 1950’s  250.00

Linemar c. 1959 BARKING DOG bat-op, nm/mint w/box  100.00

PETER THE DRUMMING RABBIT, Jap. bat-op by Alps, nm in vg box  195.00

Marx BIXBY & THE BUNNY bat-op & windup, nm/mint w/box 195.00

walking FIRE HYDRANT.  "white knob" windup.  red hard plastic with white.  front of hydrant has "eyes" and reads PREVENT FIRE'  approx. 3" tall.  1980's vintage.  made in Hong Kong.  no flaws.  mint condition and works great.  comical action as the legs appear and disappear as he waddles along.  9.50


FRICTION TOYS & MISC.

Lehmann IHI MOUSE #933.  friction drive, hard plastic.  2.5" long.  long rubber tail is intact.  strong motor.  minor paint wear to his nose.  no chips or cracks.  needs cleaning.  excellent.  12.50

CIRCUS HORSE & CLOWNS Hard plastic mechanical Pull Toy.  Made in Canada by GPL.  1950's.   Large horse molded in yellow and trimmed in red is standing on red plastic platform with 6 yellow wheels.  the wheels are knurled so that when they rotate they cause the multicolored clowns to revolve.  I have NEVER seen anything like this in all the years I have been dealing toys.  I have not seen anything else from this company.  He has separately applied, long ears that are still intact.  Never played with.  Unused.  Mint condition.  The red shoelace pullstring I do not think is original.( long by 5.5" wide, 8" tall.  Each clown is removable and each is 3" long.  Large, impressive.  No cracks, no chips.  C-9.9 near mint plus to mint condition!  If you like hard plastic, you will LOVE this one!   250.00

Hong Kong 1960's hard plastic friction drive 5½" long RACING CYCLIST, MIB   150.00

Hong Kong 1960's hard plastic friction drive, 5 1/2" long RACING CYCLIST.  ex/nm, no box.  89.50

Hong Kong c. 1960 hard plastic ROCKING NEDDY horse on platform friction toy, MIB   85.00

Hong Kong circa 1960 hard plastic DILIGENT PORGIES friction powered HAND CAR, MIB   99.00

Hong Kong c.1960 hard plastic friction LAMBCART, MIB   85.00

Hong Kong Hard plastic HITCH HIKING BUNNY riding on motor scooter, friction, MIB  165.00

Hong Kong hard plastic c.1960 friction powered SQUIRREL & ROLLING NUT, colorful, MIB   95.00

Hong Kong hard plastic c.1960 friction power CARTOON ANIMALS CAT, blue, eyes move, MIP   59.50

Hong Kong hard plastic friction PIGGY CHARIOT, MIB  120.00

Hong Kong hard plastic friction ANIMATED BEARS ON SLED, mint, box worn 125.00

Hong Kong hard plastic c.1960 friction powered DUCK, mouth moves, colorful, mint w/box  75.00

Hong Kong hard plastic c.1960 friction power CARTOON ANIMALS MOUSE, gray, eyes move, MIP   59.50

Hong Kong hard plastic, c.1960 friction GOOD HOUSEWIFE Mouse w/moving arm, colorful, MIB   89.50


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