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Tippy Toy Train Japanese Litho

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

Tippy Toy Train Japanese Litho

This is a neat little toy made in Japan by TPS. The train is attached to a wire with a counterweight on it. As the can is moved the train goes around the track.

This is a toy for very young children. Ages six and below. A seven year old would be quickly bored by this toy.

I think there are different versions of lithography on the outside of the can.

Tippy Toy Train Japanese Litho

These Tippy Toys aren’t expensive. They aren’t desirable either.

Buddy L Coca-Cola Playset

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

Buddy L Coke set

Although Buddy L is famous for the pressed steel toys made in the 1920s and 30s, this isn’t an old toy. It’s from 1976. What’s neat about it is the condition. It’s brand new in the original box.

Here’s a picture with the box lid removed:
Buddy L Coca-cola set

I got this with some toy trains, and I think the person who bought it planned on putting the set on his train layout, but never did. The pieces may have never been removed from the box before I took the pictures.

Buddy L Coca-cola set

Comes with a shiny metal ramp, a Coca-Cola forklift truck with removable case of Coke bottles, three more cases of coke bottles, a Coca-Cola semi truck with a trailer containing five more cases of coke and a handcart, a smaller pickup style Coke truck with two cases of soda, and a Buddy L wish book catalog.

Buddy L Coca-cola set

Made in Japan to Buddy L specifications. Any Coke collector would love this set. With so many instant “collectibles” available to find something made as a toy that has never been played with is rare.

Here’s a link to find other Buddy L Coke items on eBay

Lot 1980 Buddy L MACK Coke Coca-Cola Trucks & Bottles

US $9.95 (1 Bid)
End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 17:44:42 PST
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Lot 3 Vintage Toy Buddy L Coca Cola Coke Bottle Cases
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 8:50:24 PST
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BUDDY L COKE SEMI TRUCK NIB MACK TRUCK VINTAGE NICE
US $10.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 11:16:23 PDT
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RARE Nice Coke Coca Cola Buddy L Toy Semi Truck Bottles
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 20:47:03 PDT
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Vintage Buddy L COCA-COLA COKE Delivery Truck MIB
US $24.95
End Date: Monday Mar-15-2010 9:50:18 PDT
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Mobo Toy-toise Turtle

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Mobo Toy-toise

This is a neat toy. Mobo red and yellow tin plate turtle. Made in England in the late 1940s or early 1950s, this Mobo turtle moves forward when the handle is squeezed.

My dad found this somewhere and thought it was neat - or it was cheap - probably both, so he brought it home.

I never paid any attention to it until I found a Mobo Bronco. I’ll add pictures of the horse later.

Turtle says “I’m the MOBO toy-toise, I lead you follow!” on bottom.

mobo turtle bottom view

Each leg has a wheel with a locking bar on it. The locking bar allows the wheel to move forward only. This is what causes the turtle to move when the hand grip is squeezed.

MOBO TOYS were made by D. SEBEL & CO. from 1947 to 1972 in England.

Here’s a link to see what these toy-toises are selling for on eBay

Antique Toy England 1940's Mobo Bronco Horse

US $189.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 19:01:54 PST
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MOBO HORSE,,D.Seibel&co.,kent england,metal riding toy!
US $275.00
End Date: Thursday Apr-08-2010 15:24:04 PDT
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Ohio Art Tin Toy Pump

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Toy Pump

This is a beach or sandbox toy made by Ohio Art. The pails and shovels are highly collectible, but these pumps are usually ignored.

This toy pump works. You put water in the base, and pumping the handle causes water to come out of the spot.

This dates from the late 1950s.

Ohio Art Tin Pump Close Up

The image above shows a close up of a little girl with a pail on a beach. You can also see the elephant on the pump pole. Collectors buy these based on the graphics printed on them and the condition.

A really rare and desirable beach toy in poor condition is worth almost nothing. Condition is that important.

Here’s a link to see other beach toys on eBay.

Vintage Tin litho OHIO ART SAND PAIL Cowboy and Indian

US $18.95 (3 Bids)
End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 19:53:16 PST
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1950s OHIO ART COMPANY Sand Pail, Children Swimming
US $44.99
End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 14:04:14 PST
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OHIO ART- PSYCHEDELIC SAND PAIL - EXCELLENT!!
US $14.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 17:59:19 PST
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NICE! Vintage OHIO ART Toy Sand Shovel Red Orig. Paint
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 11:35:09 PST
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OHIO ART SAND PAIL - HUMPTY DUMPTY - NICE
US $19.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 11:52:49 PST
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American Flyer Toy Cash Register

Sunday, February 4th, 2007

American Flyer Cash Register

This is an American Flyer toy Cash Register. This is Chicago Flyer from the early 1930s. In 1938, AC Gilbert - the founder of the Erector Set - bought American Flyer from the Coleman family and moved production to New Haven Connecticut.

I bought this toy cash register in 1985 at a flea market in New Jersey for a few dollars. I carried it back to Arizona with me on the plane because it wouldn’t fit in my suitcase.

I still remember that flight because it was the last out of Newark for People’s Express. The airline called a plane to Denver at 10:30, and we got in line to board. Turned out that was the 7:30 flight. Our flight didn’t end up leaving until 2 am. It was a madhouse.

Anyway, back to this old American Flyer cash register. This originally came with a key, some paper money and some cast metal coins. The coins are inside it along with the key, but the paper money is long gone.

American Flyer Tin Cash Register

This isn’t a register bank, it’s just a toy cash register. I have other toy cash registers and register banks I’ll post pictures of later. This American Flyer is the biggest toy cash register I have.

These don’t show up too often on eBay so here’s a link to all toy cash registers on eBay.

BRAND NEW KIDS BARBIE SHOP WITH ME CASH REGISTER TOY A+

US $8.95 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 15:28:11 PST
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ELECTRONIC TOY CASH REGISTER PLAY MONEY CALCULATOR FOOD
US $22.99
End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 15:42:46 PST
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Tom Thumb Toy Tin Cash Register Cinderella Mfg Co.
US $14.00 (1 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 16:39:58 PST
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VINTAGE TIN METAL CASH REGISTER TOY w/ DQ STICKER
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 19:25:06 PST
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Kids toy electronic cash register + food + money
US $19.99
End Date: Friday Mar-12-2010 7:53:22 PST
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