Various Manufacturers - Tin toy - Collection Of Tin Toys, Various Examples Including Linemar Loader - Japan

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Five original Made in Japan tin and plastic toys from the 1950s–70s, including Linemar Loader; all functional with varying packaging (some with original boxes, others without), in reasonable condition.

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Lot of 5 vintage Japanese toys in tin and plastic.
I am offering for sale a group of 5 original toys made in Japan, from the 1950s to 1970s, all functional and authentic, with variants and details of collectible interest.

Contents of the lot
1. Smoking Robot – lithographed tin, 8 cm, wind-up. Simplified version (walking only). Comes with original illustrated box.

2. Transparent Volkswagen Beetle – plastic, 13×5 cm, with a functioning clutch (not fluid). Interior visible.

3. Space Gun SG – metal/plastic space gun, box 13×9.5 cm. Working trigger, no sparks (exhausted). Comes with original illustrated box.

4. 'Made in Occupied Japan' vehicle – lithographed tin, 11×5×5 cm, a functioning manual wind-up. Historical period 1947–1952. Posthumous or original box without inscriptions.

5. Linemar Loader – Lithographed tin loader, 14×6×12h cm, with a non-fluid clutch. Vinyl roller, a bit worn, operated by a handle. Marked 'Linemar Toys Japan'.

Note
All pieces are original, with 'Made in Japan' or 'Made in Occupied Japan' marks.
Functioning mechanisms, with natural wear over time.
Unique lot, ideal for collectors of Japanese robots, vehicles, and toys.

Lot of 5 vintage Japanese toys in tin and plastic.
I am offering for sale a group of 5 original toys made in Japan, from the 1950s to 1970s, all functional and authentic, with variants and details of collectible interest.

Contents of the lot
1. Smoking Robot – lithographed tin, 8 cm, wind-up. Simplified version (walking only). Comes with original illustrated box.

2. Transparent Volkswagen Beetle – plastic, 13×5 cm, with a functioning clutch (not fluid). Interior visible.

3. Space Gun SG – metal/plastic space gun, box 13×9.5 cm. Working trigger, no sparks (exhausted). Comes with original illustrated box.

4. 'Made in Occupied Japan' vehicle – lithographed tin, 11×5×5 cm, a functioning manual wind-up. Historical period 1947–1952. Posthumous or original box without inscriptions.

5. Linemar Loader – Lithographed tin loader, 14×6×12h cm, with a non-fluid clutch. Vinyl roller, a bit worn, operated by a handle. Marked 'Linemar Toys Japan'.

Note
All pieces are original, with 'Made in Japan' or 'Made in Occupied Japan' marks.
Functioning mechanisms, with natural wear over time.
Unique lot, ideal for collectors of Japanese robots, vehicles, and toys.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Various Manufacturers
Model/ Name
Collection Of Tin Toys, Various Examples Including Linemar Loader
Country of Origin
Japan
Condition
Reasonable
Packaging
Without original box, with original box
Material
Tin
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Objects sold
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