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Vintage Japanese Toys

Vintage Toy, Small Motorcyclist, Made in Japan, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up Boy on Tricycle is an original vintage toy. Vintage friction toy representing a
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Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Santa Toy Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage Japan HTTC, Batterie Operated 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage sheet metal, plastic and fabric made money bank. Operated by switch or upon
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958
Located in Incline Village, NV
Made in Tokyo, Japan by The Haji Company (see image for mark/logo), this all tin vintage wind up
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Toy Car Ford Falcon Friction C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Ford Falcon Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car C1960. In excellent vintage condition
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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet Station Wagon C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic Japanese tin litho toy car from the mid to late fifties. A Chevrolet Station Wagon in
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Mid Century Japanese Tin Litho Friction Toy Car Chevrolet El Camino C1956
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic friction motor and tin liho body in excellent vintage condition. C 1956 Chevrolet El
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1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Late 1940s Penny Toy Wind-Up Train, Attributed Japan
Located in Incline Village, NV
am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys. See my
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1940s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan Circa 1960's
Located in Incline Village, NV
bottom; "Porsche" in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with "Made in Japan
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1960s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

'Rajputana' Tin & Celluloid Wind Up Japanese Toy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Vintage Japanese tin and celluloid wind up toy. When you wind this toy the top spins around while
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

San Francisco Trolley Toy Friction Car. Japan, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys, which is important when
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s
By Marusan
Located in Incline Village, NV
guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys. it would behoove an enterprising
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

1960s Set of 12 Wood Toy MONKEYS Danish Kay Bojesen Era Jointed Teak & Oak
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Set of 12 Wood Toy MONKEYS Danish Kay Bojesen Era Jointed Teak & Oak Collection is from
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Toys

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Oak, Teak

Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
operates as it should, and is a "must have" for collectors of post-war vintage wind up toys; mainly because
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Composition, Tin

Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This Lever Modern Toys car is a vintage convertible toy. Made in Japan by Modern Toys in 1960s
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This Lever Modern Toys car is an original vintage toy. Made in Japan by Modern Toys in 1940s
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Japanese Ichimatsu Doll of a Little Boy Dressed in a City Kimono, circa 1950
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Ichimatsu doll depicting a little boy wearing a city kimono. Step back in time and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

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Porcelain, Fabric, Silk

Japanese Puzzle Bank Portrays A Building Bank "National Savings Bank" Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
and vintage toys and banks; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace
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1940s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Wood

Mechanical Bank "Fishing Bears" Battery Operated with Original Box, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
excellent condition. See my other listings of vintage toys.
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Pair Scottie Dogs Atop Book Theme Japanese Puzzle Bank Occupied Japan Circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and banks; important
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1940s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Wood

"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964
Located in Incline Village, NV
vintage toys.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

trees at Dusk
By lockwood dennis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
traditions such as German Expressionist prints, vintage cast-metal toys, Japanese woodblock prints, comic art
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Toys

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Lithograph

Rare Vintage 1980s Lenci Doll, Serial Number 46
Located in Plainview, NY
The Lenci doll is one of the most beautiful dolls ever made. This rare beautiful vintage original
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Japanese Toys

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Fabric, Wool

First Generation ESU Cabinet model 220C by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
possibly having Japanese influences in its visual and industrial design (which would certainly have been
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Toys

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Steel

Flag - rare lt. ed. lithograph by renowned Brazilian born sculptor signed 18/100
By Saint Clair Cemin
Located in New York, NY
numbered 18/100 Unframed Rare vintage lithograph by this renowned Brazilian-born international artist
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1970s Abstract Vintage Japanese Toys

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Lithograph, Pencil

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Japanese Antique Wall Hanging Wood Flower Vase 1900s-1940s / Wabisabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden vase for wall hanging made in Japan. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). It is a primitive vase made of natural wood. There is a tin hold...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Vintage Japanese Toys

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Door 1860s-1920s / Wall Decoration Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old sliding door made in Japan. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). It is mainly made of cedar wood and bamboo, and reinforced with tin. This composition is ver...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vintage Japanese Toys

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Steel, Zinc

"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This 1940's "Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the popularity of marching bands, spawned from World War II and the preponderance of patriotism...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Antique Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Train Hand Car by Disney & Lionel Circa 1934
By Walt Disney
Located in Incline Village, NV
Vintage Mickey/ Minnie Mouse Toy Wind-Up pre-war handcar (train car) circa 1934; by The Lionel Train Company in collaboration with Walt Disney Enterprises. The wind-up toy car featur...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Boy Skier" by J. Chein & Co. American Circa 1950
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very nice condition all tin, vintage wind up toy by J. Chein Company, New York City, circa 1950, "Boy Skier"; in all original paint and lithography; in colors of orange scarf, blue t...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

"Boy Riding a Turtle" Wind-Up Toy; by J. Chein, circa 1930s
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
By J. Chein, circa 1930, this tin lithographed and hand painted American tin wind-up toy is all original and in working order. There are a few scratches here and there (from normal p...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Midcentury Friction Tin Litho Soft Top Toy Car Fiat 600 by Bandai Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in near mint condition Fiat 600 with a rollback cloth convertible top. From a lot of seventeen that were probably stored from day one, and never played with. Made by Ban...
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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy
Located in Redding, CT
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy. Perfect for that space age toy collector. Tin Lithograph sphere that says Nasa Space Station on the side with plastic molded i...
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1960s Japanese Space Age Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

"Komikal Kop" Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co., circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is the more rare and desirable variation of this toy, with the dog riding "shotgun", sitting on the running board of the auto. The tin lithographed and hand painted wind-up toy ...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Examico 4001 car is a wind up mechanical toy car, made between 1950s/60s. Working stick shift and reverse. Vintage toy made in tinplate and plastic. Lighthly scrat...
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s
Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s
H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Jimmu Tenno Japanese Emperor Porcelain Bisque Samurai Doll Figurine 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage doll / figurine portraying Jinmu Tenno – Japan’s legendary first emperor. The doll is crafted with un-glazed porcelain / bisque head and hands, painted features and a lovely ...
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Vintage Japanese Toys

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Ceramic, Fabric, Plastic

Japanese Doll Ichimatsu Ningyou with Porcelain 1960 Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a Japanese doll called Ichimatsu doll 'Ichimatsu ningyo'. This doll was made around 1960s in Showa era. It was made in Prefecture Kyoto, Yamashina city. This doll will come w...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Toys

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Porcelain, Cotton, Silk, Glass

Vintage Balsa Wood and Tin Lined Tea Box Workshop Prop Decor Storage
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Vintage balsa wood, and tin lined lidded tea box, retaining partial labels.
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Toys

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Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Toy, Friction Motorcyclist, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This friction motorcyclist is a vintage tin toy. Vintage friction tin toy representing a motorcyclist on his blue bike. Made in Western Germany, probably in the 1960s. Works...
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg, Germany beginning in 1913. It was made for a number of years after that, enjoying about ...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Vintage Free Wheeling Green Lithographed All Tin Racing Car. French, Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Circa 1930's free wheeling green lithographed all tin racing car, with attached pressed steel driver; it is probably of French manufacturer (the only time I have seen for sale was fr...
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1930s French Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

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Large Tin Friction Drive, Express Train Toy by ATC, Japan, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
has a split. This vintage Japanese toy train looks great in your interior, in your collection of
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Vintage "Googly Eyed" Goldfish Japanese Windup Toy, circa 1950s
By Yoshiya
Located in Incline Village, NV
This rare Japanese tin toy from the 1950s marked "KO" in a parallelogram was manufactured by the
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Japanese Old Rusted Car Toys 1940s-1970s/Vintage Iron Object Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese rusty car toy. Weight 400g It would be a miracle that it remains in this
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Toys

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Iron

Vintage Swank Japan Desk Caddy Dresser Valet Elephant
By Swan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, notepad paper clips e. Marked Swank and has Made In Japan tag. Vintage toy elephant collectible animal
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Composition

Kay Bojesen Danish Style Teak Wood Jointed Flexible Toy Baby Monkey 1960s Japan
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
After Kay Bojesen Danish style teak wood jointed flexible toy baby Monkey 1960s vintage Mid-Century
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1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Japanese Toys

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Teak

Vintage Wind Up Car by Asahi Toy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This is an original vintage wind up car by Asahi Toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy car
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Vintage Wind Up Car by Asahi Toy, 1950s
Vintage Wind Up Car by Asahi Toy, 1950s
H 3.35 in W 7.49 in L 3.35 in
Pierre Cardin Paris 1970 By Dinh Van Minimalist Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Dinh Van for Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
stiffened base. He was the first couturier to turn to Japan as a high fashion market when he travelled there
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Japanese Toys

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Boxed Mercedes Benz 300 SE Toy Model by Ichiko Japan, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
- Vintage Japanese Toys - Vintage Ichiko Toys - Tin Toys - Boxed Tin Toys - Mercedes Benz Collectables.
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Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

"Walking Bear" Vintage, Wind-Up Toy Occupied, Japan, circa 1948
Located in Incline Village, NV
1940s manufacture and Japanese origin and authenticity. Watch out for later repros of this toy; should
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1940s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Fabric

Vintage Japanese Litho Wind-up Tin Toy Dragonfly 1940's to 1950's, Japan
Located in Andernach, DE
Japanese tin mechanical tin toy from the 1940s to 1950's in the shape of a dragonfly, which
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Shou-sugi-ban Japanese Tanuki Sculpture Toy Vintage Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Tanuki or Neoguri (raccoon dog) is Native East Asian. Cool traveller's souvenir or gift.
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Toys

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Wood

Vintage Japanese Tin Space Toy Mechanical Bank, Circa 1950's Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
Japanese tin mechanical bank features a rocket launcher mounted on the top surface of the body
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

1950s Kay Bojesen Style Large Posable Teak Monkey
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. In excellent vintage condition, stamped Japan.
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1950s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Japanese Toys

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Teak

Porcelain Tea Set for Children, Pig Toy Tea Set, Foreign, Made in Japan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage children's tea set - toy tableware set - miniature tea set with a pig playing football
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

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Porcelain

Danish Kay Bojesen Era Teak & Oak Jointed Wood Toy Big Monkey 1960s Modern Japan
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
After Kay Bojesen of Denmark Danish style teak and oak jointed flexible toy Monkey 1960s vintage
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1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Japanese Toys

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Oak, Teak

Midcentury Tin Litho Toy Car by Bandai Japan Chevy Convertible C1957
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to the market near mint tin Litho toy car by Bandai Japan. A Chevy Convertible
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1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Midcentury Tin Litho Friction Toy Car by Bandai Japan BMW Isetta
Located in Port Jervis, NY
and 16 other late fifties and early sixties japanese tin toys have come out of the attic. The Isetta
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1950s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Lamore Occupied Japan Star and Flower Placecard / Place Card Holders Set of 13
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Lamore China made in Occupied Japan set of 13 place card holders have leaf-shaped base
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Japanese Toys

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Porcelain

Linden Tree
By lockwood dennis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
from diverse traditions such as German Expressionist prints, vintage cast-metal toys, Japanese
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Toys

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Woodcut

1960 Gullwing Mercedes
Located in Hudson, NY
Remote toy. Made in Japan. Great vintage toy. Car in great condition. Wire cover has some fraying
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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

1960 Gullwing Mercedes
1960 Gullwing Mercedes
H 2.5 in W 9 in D 4 in
"Computer House of Cards" by Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Charles Eames for the IBM pavilion at the 1970 World's Fair in Osaka, Japan
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1970s Vintage Japanese Toys

Group of Vintage Toy Robots with Original Packaging
Located in New York City, NY
A group of vintage toy robots, each with their original packaging. Made in Japan, circa 1970
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1970s Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

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Plastic

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Vintage Japanese Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage Japanese toys available for sale. Frequently made of metal, tin and wood, all vintage Japanese toys available were constructed with great care. Vintage Japanese toys have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage Japanese toys are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art, mid-century modern and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Charles and Ray Eames produced beautiful vintage Japanese toys that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Japanese Toys?

Prices for vintage Japanese toys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage Japanese toys begin at $150 and can go as high as $17,995, while the average can fetch as much as $465.
Questions About Vintage Japanese Toys
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Some of the most valuable old toys include Vintage Sky Dancers, Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards, and Original Furby dolls. Some action figures can be worth around $700 today.