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ALPS
Moon Explorer Robot
A1 TOYS/ASAKUSA
Big-X Boat
BULLMARK
Kaiju Jirass (Collared)
Kaiju Godzilla
DUX
Astroman nr150 with original box
HORIKAWA
Busy Cart Robot
TV Robot (Dino version) with original Japan box
Space Astronaut with original box
KO/YOSHIYA
Wind Up Space Dog with original box
Mr Chief Robot
MARX
Mr Mercury (1st version) and original box
Frankenstein Robot (Brown shoe version)
Whistling Kooky Spooky Tree with original box
MITSUHASHI
Gold Star Space Plane and box
NOMURA/SONSCO
Spaceman Astronaut Robot
OSAKA TIN TOY INSTITUTE (OTTI)
Silver Mechanized Robot with original box
TOMY
Billy Blastoff International Cargo Set with original Japan box
YONEZAWA
Mechanical Moon Robot aka Ribbon Robot with original box
X-PLUS
Robby the Robot Altair-4 Transporter with original box
VIDEO SECTION
NOMURA/SONSCO
Spaceman Astronaut Robot
Incredibly rare tin battery-operated remote-control astronaut robot which was made in Japan by Nomura and imported by Sonsco (a short-lived US importer) in 1958.
In action, he advances with walking motion as his helmet lights and arms swing. He also carries a space gun and a lighted torch.
After testing with batteries, he does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
YONEZAWA
Moon Robot aka Ribbon Robot
Tin wind-up robot which was made in Japan by Yonezawa in 1960.
In action he advances with walking motion as the multi-coloured ribbons inside his head turn.
Stamped with ‘Y’ logo and ‘Made in Japan’ on the body between the legs. The dome is clear plastic with a distinct pink tinge, a unique feature of this robot. After testing the wind-up functionality, the robot moves forward and the ribbons inside his head turn, but he no longer sparks through the red gel mouthpiece.
The robot is accompanied by its ULTRA RARE ORIGINAL BOX WITH INSERT. The overall condition of the box is also very good for its age with only minimal signs of wear, small tear and creasing to corners, ends and sides. The graphics are clean and bright. The insert is slightly distorted but houses the robot perfectly.
The original box for this robot is incredibly hard to find and is highly sort after, so if you are interested in just purchasing the box, please do contact us to discuss.
YONEZAWA
M-27 Moon Explorer
Tin battery-operated Moon Explorer space vehicle which was made in Japan by Yonezawa in 1963.
It has an ingenious internal mechanism that drives 4 legs with pods to give it a stable walk.
Walking on 4 legs with a revolving antenna, cameraman coming out of an access door, flashing lights and a beautiful lighted engine…This really is a wonderful space toy with outstanding lithography. It’s powered by a corded remote control that is in the shape of a rocket. The remote has 2 buttons, white and red. Pressing the red button makes the M-27 start walking and exploring the “moon surface”. Pressing the white button makes the M-27 stop, a hatch/door opens and when fully opened, the cameraman/astronaut comes out, shooting the “moon surface”. Then the door closes again, and the M-27 heads out for a new adventure.
CAUTION! DO NOT HOLD DOOR CLOSED WHILST PRESSING THE RED BUTTON.
After testing this fantastic space toy with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in WORKING condition but please note the antenna is missing.
BULLMARK
Godzilla
Tin battery-operated remote-control toy, which was made in Japan by Bullmark in the late-1960s. This is an extremely hard to find toy in complete, all original, fully working condition. In action, Godzilla walks forward waving his claws, opening/closing mouth with light, smoking action, and he screams like a T-Rex. Incredibly cool toy to see in action!
After testing with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
YONEZAWA
Martin the Martian aka Krome Dome
Tin and plastic battery-operated robot which was made in Japan by Yonezawa in 1968.
Also known as Krome Dome, early versions of this toy featured the Martin the Martian name on the box and was Yonezawa’s own production issue. Later versions assumed the Krome Dome nickname and were made for Mego. The robot is the same, but the graphics and name on the box is different.
This early Martin the Martian robot with its near mint box is incredibly rare!
Strange, charming, and rare, Martin the Martian functions as a traditional bump and go robot then stops to perform a complex series of actions. As the accordion like body stretches, Martin’s arms raise while the mouth begins to open and close as it emits a space noise as well as the eyes lighting up red.
After testing with batteries, he does exactly as described above and is in WORKING condition but please note that Martin does not make his space noise.
YONEZAWA
Kaiju Gomera with rare Japan Box
Vinyl wind-up kaiju Gomera toy which was made in Japan by Yonezawa in circa 1965. In action he advances with walking waddling motion as sparks are emitted from his mouth. After testing the wind-up functionality, the toy moves forward as expected and he still sparks!
YONEZAWA
Kaiju Pachi with rare Japan Box
Vinyl friction powered dinosaur toy which was made in the late-1960s. Maker unknown, but strong connections are to Yonezawa.
After testing the functionality, the friction motor works well, and the dinosaurs head sparks and lights up as expected.
NOMURA
Mechanised Robot
Tin battery-operated Robby robot which was made in Japan by Nomura in 1957.
This is for sure the robot icon that everybody knows: ROBBY THE ROBOT in its purest form. Its also a FIRST VERSION of the toy with pin style handle pulls on the leg battery compartment doors.
In action Robby advances with walking motion as his head dome lights up, pistons move up and down and his ear antennas spin.
After testing the robot with batteries, he does exactly as described above and is in working condition but please note that the piston action in the head section lights up and moves with the two ear antennas rotating but these can be a bit temperamental in functionality.
DAIYA
Astronaut
Large 14” lithographed tin battery-operated astronaut which was made in Japan by Daiya in 1966. This is the blue version which has slightly different litho detailing to the red version and does not carry the Cragstan logo. In action, he advances with walking motion then suddenly he stops, raises his BIG gun, and starts to fire it at will with a loud sound and lighted end. He then lowers his gun and moves on to his next target!
After testing the robot with batteries, he does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
DUX
Astroman nr150
An early classic battery-operated remote-control robot which was made in West Germany in 1959.
The robot is controlled by a remote control which allows the robot to walk with a light in the chest, bend over as well as lifting/lowering and opening/closing his arms to grab things. The head of the Dux Astroman is special, it glows in the dark! After testing the robot with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
HORIKAWA
New Fighting Robot aka Thunder Robot
VERY RARE battery-operated tin and plastic robot which was made in Japan by Horikawa in 1971.
Also referred to as Thunder Robot, this is by far one of the rarest Horikawa robots ever made as it was at the end of the Horikawa era and this was a very limited production run!
In action he walks forward, stops, and then opens fire with sounds and lit up guns in his chest. Unlike other Horikawa robot’s where the chest plate pushes out once, the guns on the chest panel of the New Fighting Robot have a truly unique functionality that allows the guns to move fully in and out during the shooting cycle. The effect makes the whole robot shake, resembling recoil from the guns, hence the "Thunder" tag. Such a cool robot to see in action.
After testing the robot with batteries, he does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
HORIKAWA
Dino Robot
Tin and plastic battery-operated Dino robot which was made in Japan by Horikawa in 1972.
THIS REALLY IS THE REAL DEAL AND A VERY SOUGHT-AFTER ROBOT
AND BOX COMBO FOR ANY COLLECTOR.
As soon as it’s switched on the robot walks forward a few strides and then undergoes an impressive transformation as the head splits in two to reveal a lighted, roaring dinosaur head. The head then snaps shut, and the robot walks on. Incredibly cool to see this one in action. Please note: Metal House reproductions of this robot have a serial number stamped on the back of the head and they are missing the distinctive moulding line running around the eyes and mouth. After testing the robot with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
ALPS
Rocketman Robot
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND ROBOT IN ANY CONDITION!!!
Large tin and plastic battery-operated remote-control robot astronaut made in Japan by Alps for distribution by Rosko in 1963. This very impressive robot is one of a group of Alps robots based on the same moulds which are referred to as the “Gang of 3”: Rocket Man, Moon Explorer and Missile Robot.In full action, the robot should advance with walking motion, moving arms and lighted head as his colour wheels spin and pistons move in his chest. Press the second remote button and he individually fires his rockets as the clock hand moves.
Flip up his helmet to see the tin astronaut head.
ONE OF THE BEST ROBOTS JAPAN EVER PRODUCED IN THE GOLDEN AGE!!!
After testing the robot with batteries, he is in partially working condition. He walks forward with moving arms whilst the wheels and pistons move in his chest, but please note that the lighted head does not light up due to missing bulb and the rockets are missing so do not launch. The rocket launching rotating cam however does work so should fire rockets if present and the clock hand moves. The Antenna is also missing. PLEASE ONLY BID TAKING ALL OF THIS INFORMATION INTO CONSIDERATION.