Japanese Toys: Amusing Playthings from the Past (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
by William C. Gallagher
Category: Antiques & Collectibles

Over 270 Japanese-made toys are featured by top notch Japanese toy manufacturer Toplay Ltd., recognized for their T.P.S. trademark. Included are motorized, wind-up, battery-operated, tin, plastic, and platform-base toys; toys for importers including LINEMAR, Cragstan, Frankonia, Rosko, and Mego; as well as authorized editions based on Popeye and Walt Disney*r characters. Information on the Japanese market, manufacturers, trading and import companies, dates of production, patent drawings, dimensions, descriptions, original packaging, price guide, and over 200 Japanese trademarks are included.