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Vintage Japanese Toys

Vintage Toy, Small Motorcyclist, Made in Japan, 1960s
Vintage Toy, Small Motorcyclist, Made in Japan, 1960s

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 motorcyclist on his bike.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Mid-20th c. Rare Vintage Japanese Kijigangu folk toy by Fumio Tsuta
Mid-20th c. Rare Vintage Japanese Kijigangu folk toy by Fumio Tsuta

Mid-20th c. Rare Vintage Japanese Kijigangu folk toy by Fumio Tsuta

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A rare and charming example of kijigangu (traditional Japanese wooden toy), this handcrafted pull toy was created by Fumio Tsuta, the third-generation craftsman of the esteemed Tsuta...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Japanese Toys

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Wood

"Monkey Playing Maracas" Vintage Tin Wind-Up Toy Marked "Haji" Japan C.1950's
"Monkey Playing Maracas" Vintage Tin Wind-Up Toy Marked "Haji" Japan C.1950's

"Monkey Playing Maracas" Vintage Tin Wind-Up Toy Marked "Haji" Japan C.1950's

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Monkey Playing Maracas" is a Japanese post war wind up tin toy marked "Haji" (known for their high quality toys) a subsidiary of the Mansei Toy Company of Tokyo, Japan circa 1950's;...

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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958
Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958

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 toy, circa 1958, depicts a "Monkey Riding A Horse".

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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1960s
Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1960s

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
Lever Modern Toys Car, Made in Japan by Modern Toys, 1940s

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

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Vintage "Googly Eyed" Goldfish Japanese Windup Toy, circa 1950s
Vintage "Googly Eyed" Goldfish Japanese Windup Toy, circa 1950s

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 Yoshiya Company, a major post war maker of tin toys in Kobe, Japan; also known as Kob...

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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
Japanese Old Rusted Car Toys 1940s-1970s/Vintage Iron Object Figurine Wabisabi

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 state. The decaying figure is very beautiful. Enjoy the world of wabisabi. I highl...

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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
Vintage Swank Japan Desk Caddy Dresser Valet Elephant

Vintage Swank Japan Desk Caddy Dresser Valet Elephant

By Swan

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Marked Swank and has Made In Japan tag. Vintage toy elephant collectible animal sculpture.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Composition

"Walking Bear" Vintage, Wind-Up Toy Occupied, Japan, circa 1948
"Walking Bear" Vintage, Wind-Up Toy Occupied, Japan, circa 1948

"Walking Bear" Vintage, Wind-Up Toy Occupied, Japan, circa 1948

Located in Incline Village, NV

Upon winding him up with key (provided) this wonderful, articulated "Walking Bear" toy, slowly meanders forward across the floor in a lifelike motion, moving all four legs while shak...

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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
Vintage Japanese Litho Wind-up Tin Toy Dragonfly 1940's to 1950's, Japan

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 features flapping wings, once the 'beast' ist put in motion via it's wheels. Beautiful lit...

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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
Shou-sugi-ban Japanese Tanuki Sculpture Toy Vintage Mid-Century Modern

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
Vintage Japanese Tin Space Toy Mechanical Bank, Circa 1950's Rare

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 which fires a missile (penny or coin) into outer space, as represented by a globe like ...

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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

Linden Tree
Linden Tree

Linden Tree

By lockwood dennis

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Medium: Woodcut Dimensions: 15 x 12 inches Signature: Signed Artist details: American, 1937 - 2012 Date finished: 1985 Edition: Edition of numbered working proofs Over his forty-fiv...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Toys

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Woodcut

trees at Dusk
trees at Dusk

trees at Dusk

By lockwood dennis

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Medium: lithoograph Dimensions: 14.5 x 17.5 inches Signature: Signed Artist on reverse Artist details: American, 1937 - 2012 Date finished: 1980 Over his forty-five-year career No...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Japanese Toys

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Lithograph

Large Tin Friction Drive, Express Train Toy by ATC, Japan, 1950s
Large Tin Friction Drive, Express Train Toy by ATC, Japan, 1950s

Large Tin Friction Drive, Express Train Toy by ATC, Japan, 1950s

Located in Retie, BE

One-light has a split. This vintage Japanese toy train looks great in your interior, in your collection of trains or between a collection of old Tin toys.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

Materials

Tin

1960 Gullwing Mercedes
1960 Gullwing Mercedes

1960 Gullwing Mercedes

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H 2.5 in W 9 in D 4 in

1960 Gullwing Mercedes

Located in Hudson, NY

Remote toy. Made in Japan. Great vintage toy. Car in great condition.

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1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Boxed Mercedes Benz 300 SE Toy Model by Ichiko Japan, 1980s
Boxed Mercedes Benz 300 SE Toy Model by Ichiko Japan, 1980s

Boxed Mercedes Benz 300 SE Toy Model by Ichiko Japan, 1980s

Located in Retie, BE

During the years of storage, the box does have some little traces. Vintage Toys - Vintage Japanese Toys - Vintage Ichiko Toys - Tin Toys - Boxed Tin Toys - Mercedes Benz Collecta...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

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Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s

Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique German Putz stick-legged sheep on a wooden platform with metal wheels. It is a genuine antique German Christmas toy. As it is old, it show the expected signs of age and use. ...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Composition

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria
Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria

Large Devil or Krampus Marionette by a Master Puppet Maker, Antique Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This is a wonderful depiction of Krampus or the devil puppet. The item is approximately 32 inches tall and has a skeleton, arms and legs made of wood. Height was measured from foot t...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Composition, Metal, Brass

Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box
Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box

Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique German set of eleven Putz stick-legged sheep with a shepherd boy and his dog. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, mo...

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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Composition

Krampus Companion of Belsnickel Devil Candy Container Antique Austria 1940s
Krampus Companion of Belsnickel Devil Candy Container Antique Austria 1940s

Krampus Companion of Belsnickel Devil Candy Container Antique Austria 1940s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This unique Christmas figurine from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the 1940s or older a...

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20th Century Austrian Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Composition

Original Vintage Toy, Friction Motorcyclist, 1960s
Original Vintage Toy, Friction Motorcyclist, 1960s

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

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist

$396

H 8.08 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up Motorcyclist is a working toy of unknown production, multi-color rider on a green motorcycle. Made up in painted tin and plastic. No original key. Good conditions. ...

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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Original Vintage Toy, AMB Motorcyclist, 1960s
Original Vintage Toy, AMB Motorcyclist, 1960s

Original Vintage Toy, AMB Motorcyclist, 1960s

$443

H 4.14 in W 6.11 in D 1.58 in

Original Vintage Toy, AMB Motorcyclist, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

This AMB Motorcyclist is an original vintage toy. Made in Italy by AMB probably in 1960s. Model n. 701. Very good conditions. This object is shipped from Italy. Under exist...

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Japanese Toys

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Metal

Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s
Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s

Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s

By Marusan

Located in Incline Village, NV

A unique and quite scarce bank, made in Japan by the Marusan Company for the American market in the 1950's; this all tin bank is known as (according to the graphics on the original b...

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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Japanese Toys

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Tin

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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.