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ASC/AOSHIN
Jaguar GP Race Car 8 with original box
DAIYA
Laser 008 Robot
HORIKAWA
Busy Cart Robot (Long Foot version)
MARUSAN
Godzilla Baragon with remote control
MASADAYA
Champion Racer 38 original box
NOMURA
Jupiter Two Stage Launching Pad
SANKEI/KANTO
Space Patrol tank
YONEZAWA
Winky Robot (Rare Red Panel version)
Talking Robot with original box
VIDEO SECTION
Our latest listings are below, with videos showing them in action.
More ROBOTS are being added regularly
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ALPS
Lunar Explorer
1960s Alps Japan Tin Battery Operated Lunar Explorer Space Toy With Original Box.
Beautifully detailed tin & plastic battery-operated space vehicle which was made in Japan by Alps in 1966.
This awesome space toy has lots of amazing features:
• Opening and lowering front module for lunar landing.
• Lighted and revolving radar-antenna.
• Blinking two lights in the center-module.
• Go-and-stop action of the robust explorer.
• Big and powerful wheels.
• Sounds of lunar landing & space communication.
After testing the space toy with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
NOMURA
Space Commander Space Station
1960s Nomura T.N Japan Tin Battery Operated Space Commander Space Station Toy.
Tin and plastic lithographed battery-operated flying saucer which was made in Japan by Nomura in circa 1968.
You often see the Nomura Planet-Y Space Station, but this is the VERY RARE Nomura Space Commander that is incredibly difficult to find in any condition.
In action the Space commander moves around with mystery bump and go action, rotating cockpit, and flashing lights.
After testing with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
HORIKAWA
Gear Robot (Speed control version)
1960s Horikawa S.H Japan Tin Battery Operated Gear Robot With Original Box.
Silver tin battery-operated robot with speed control dial on head which was made in Japan by Horikawa in 1964.
The robot can be shifted in 2 speeds!, quick and slow speed to be exact. There is a switch on the robot’s head that works as the on/off switch also.
In first position the robot walks and works slow, in second position the robot works quick.
The technique about this button is pretty simple by the way, in position one the robot only uses ONE battery, in second position the robot uses both batteries. How simple and smart is that!
Other features include:
Moving antennas
Lighted direction signals
Completely see-through gears action
He strides swinging arms
A very complex robot that is amazing to see with all actions working especially in the slow motion mode.
After testing the robot with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
HORIKAWA
Fighting Robot
1960s Horikawa S.H Japan Tin Battery Operated Fighting Robot With Original Box.
Tin battery-operated robot which was made in Japan by Horikawa in 1967.
This is the much rarer version of the Fighting Robot with a yellow dome and distinctive hoop or loop antennas on the shoulders and rocker switch at bottom of chest plate. Later versions had the switch moved to the back.
In action he walks forward while the chest gun swivels from side to side and shoots with flashing light.
After testing the robot with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
HORIKAWA
Fighting Spaceman Robot
1960s Horikawa S.H Japan Tin Fighting Space Man Astronaut Robot & Original Box.
Tin battery-operated astronaut which was made in Japan by Horikawa in 1968.
In action he walks forward with arms swinging and then stops while the chest gun swivels from side to side and shoots with flashing light and blinking head dome. After testing the robot with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in WORKING condition.
Please note that the gun moves and emits sound but does not light up.
OSAKA TIN TOY INSTITUTE
Tetsujin
Osaka Tin Toy Institute Japan Tin Battery Operated Tetsujin Robot & Original Box.
Tin battery operated robot which was made in Japan by Osaka Tin Toy Institute (OTTI) in 2000.
This is the Special Limited Millennium Edition model that only had a production run of 150 pieces ever made. In action he advances with walking motion, his arms swing and eyes light up. He stops, then makes a screeching sound and moves on to repeat the actions again.
After testing the robot with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
OSAKA TIN TOY INSTITUTE
Mechanised Robot
Osaka Tin Toy Institute Japan Tin Battery Operated NICKEL PLATED Mechanized Robot & Original Box. Tin battery operated robot which was made in Japan by Osaka Tin Toy Institute (OTTI) in 1991.
This colour-way was limited to 200 makes. In action he advances with walking motion as the dome lights, pistons move up and down and antennas spin.
After testing the robot with batteries, it is as most of these robots are, non walking once put down so is being sold as partially working. Please only bid on this basis.
NOMURA
Apollo-Z Moon Traveler
Nomura T.N Japan Tin Moon Traveler Apollo-Z Space Toy With Original Japanese Box.
Tin & plastic battery-operated apollo command module spacecraft which was made in Japan by Nomura in 1971.
Features include:
• Mystery bump and go action.
• Automatic stop and go.
• Elevates with extending command ship.
• Blinking lights.
• Jet sound.
After testing the space toy with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
DUX
Astroman nr150
1950s West Germany Battery Operated Dux Astroman Nr.150 Robot Toy & Original Box.
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 & 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.
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.
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.
MASUDAYA
Space GIANT
1960s Masudaya Japan Tin Battery Operated Space Giant Flying Saucer Robot Toy.
Large and incredibly impressive, lithographed tin battery-operated flying saucer which was made in Japan by Masudaya in 1963.
This Big Flying Saucer (that’s why it’s called “Giant”) has beautiful lithography which is what makes this flying saucer so much searched for by collectors as it’s also one of the largest saucer toys that was ever made.
The Space Giant has non-stop mystery bump & go action, flashing lights in green and red on top of the ship. Also, the taillights are illuminated in red and green, and the Giant makes a very special space noise. The Tin made astronaut is in control of this Giant.
After testing the saucer with batteries, it 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.
ALPS
Moon Explorer Robot
Tin and plastic battery-operated robot which was made in Japan by Bandai for Alps in 1966.
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.
THIS REALLY IS THE REAL DEAL AND A VERY SOUGHT-AFTER ROBOT.
In action he advances with walking motion, moving arms, and flashing head lights as his chest clock turns, colour wheels spin and pistons move. Incredibly cool robot to see in action.
ONE OF THE BEST ROBOTS JAPAN EVER PRODUCED IN THE GOLDEN AGE!!!
After testing the robot with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
MARX
Frankenstein
1960s Marx Toys Japan Tin Battery Operated Remote Control Frankenstein Robot Toy.
Tin battery-operated remote-control Frankenstein robot toy which was made in Japan by Marx in 1962.
This is the rarer and harder to find brown foot version. Frankenstein is controlled by a remote control which allows the robot to walk, bend over as well as raising, lowering, opening, and closing his arms to grab things.
After testing Frankenstein with batteries, he does exactly as described above and is in WORKING condition.
The overall condition of Frankenstein is very good for its age showing usual expected signs of play wear and a few scratches. The head and hands are in good shape. Both motors are working and he walks and bends which is very rare as this function very seldom works. The top motor which controls the arms works slowly but although he raises and lowers his arms the open/close function of the arms is very temperamental and not working well.
The remote control is in good condition with no cracks.
Approx. 31cm tall.
Requires 2 x D cell batteries (not included).
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.
MARX
Hootin Hollow Haunted House
Tin battery-operated spooky haunted house toy which was made in Japan by Marx Toys in the early-1960s.
The litho design is out of this world and this unbelievably awesome toy has 8, YES EIGHT different functions. There is light, sound, a moving cat, a ghost, more scary sound, a skeleton, more creeps and more more more!
Full list below of all 8 functions and how they are worded on the toy above each button:
1. JUMPING CAT
2. GHOST AT WINDOW
3. FRONT DOOR
4. WINDOW SHADE
5. SHAKING HOUSE
6. SKELETON
7. SPOOKY SOUND
8. WHISTLING WIND
After testing the house with batteries, unfortunately the motor is not working and it only functions with manual buttons. The light works in the Ghost window.
HORIKAWA
Busy Cart Robot (Japanese Market version)
This is the VERY RARE, hardly ever seen, Japanese market only version of the Horikawa Busy Cart Robot. You often see these robots with plain hats, but this version which was only made for the Japanese market has a narrow brim hat with black stripes and Japanese writing on it which is the name of the Japanese construction company this fantastic Busy Cart robot was “working for”.
A brightly lithographed tin and plastic battery-operated robot which was made in Japan by Horikawa in the late 1960s / early 1970s.
Not only does this robot have the VERY RARE Japanese market only hat, but it is also the leg variation which has considerable knee litho detailing compared to the usual plain leg design.
This imaginative robot advances with walking motion carrying his cart, he then stops, and this is where the magic begins…he raises his arms which lifts the wheelbarrow up, he then shakes the cart like he is emptying the contents inside and then he dumps the cart down and walks on. Oh, and whilst all this is going on, there is realistic cart noise!
After testing the robot with batteries, it does exactly as described above and is in FULLY WORKING condition.
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.
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.