![]() ![]() Newborn Marusan was also active in PVC toys. It took over the military plastic model kit production. And some ex-employees of Marusan built a new company named "Fuji Hobby". Bullmark produced PVC monster character toys and monster-related plastic models. At the same time, Koutaro Ishida, a nephew of Minoru Ishida, built a new company named "Bullmark" along with two other ex-employees of Marusan, Saburo Ishizuki and Yutaka Shibata. New logo was again "SAN" with white band in a red circle. Although the reason for change of the name was for wishing development of the company, Maruzan was unexpectedly bankrupted in 1968.Īfter the bankruptcy of Marusan three companies were established: In 1969 Minoru Ishida rebuilt Marusan as "Marusan Co., Ltd". New logo was "san", not "zan", in a red circle. ![]() In 1967 Marusan changed their name to "Maruzan Co., Ltd."(K.K.?). These tough toys won children's hearts and were very successful in business. In 1966, they introduced "Ultra-kaiju" PVC figures. Marusan also tied up with Revell in 1960 and sold many Revell plastic models in Japan. They called their plastic model kits "Plamodel" and registered it as a trademark in 1959. The following year, they started to sponsor Japanese TV program Land and Sea and Sky focused on promoting plastic model kits into the Japanese market. This model was recognized as the first Japanese domestic plastic model kit, though it was actually a copy of Revell's product. In 1958, Marusan released their first plastic model kit, based on the submarine USS Nautilus. Submarine toy could run underwater over 10m by friction motor. In 1954 they launched the tin toy SSN submarine series and a vinyl "Mammy doll". It was a huge success also in the US market. In 1953, they released the elaborate tin toy "1951 Cadillac ". Initially, their business was a wholesale, but they eventually began to design and produce their own toys such as celluloid dolls and tin toys. In 1950, the company was formally incorporated as "Marusan Shoten Ltd." Its logo was "SAN" in a circle since "maru" means circle, in Japanese. Its business was mainly selling tin toys and optical toys. Marusan was founded in 1947 by three relatives, Haruyasu Ishida, his brother Minoru Ishida and brother-in-law Yasuo Arai. * See enlargeable images above and below. Complete with the original Box! Windup does not work, but nice colors on lithograph art and although you may have seen these before, how many have you seen with the ORIGINAL BOX? Very rare old lithographed made in Japan tin toy representing a 1954 Tin Submarine modeled after the first American Nuclear powered submarine the USS Nautilus. Marusan Tin Windup "Nautilus" Submarine SSN No25 w/ Box Match the toy to the appropriate era to find out when the vintage toys were from.Original Vintage Friction Tin Japan Toys For Sale ![]() Popular icons and characters from the time were often made into wind-up toys, for instance in the 1930s, you may have found Popeye and Mickey Mouse toys. The materials and designs of wind-up toys are often the main indicators of their era. The simple design on the box also imitates vintage toy packaging. This toy walks around once wound up.ĭesigned to be a collectible, the Schylling Collector Series Duck On Bike toy mimics vintage toys with its tin fabrication, bright colours and absurd design - a duck pedalling a bike with a spinning propeller atop its head. Add a touch of whimsy and magic to your collection with a vintage fairy clockwork toy. These work great as stocking fillers for your kids or as a simple desk toy. The pleasant blue colour is still strong and the window wipers also still work.įor a modern take on a classic toy, wooden windup trucks are available. This model would make a great main piece in a collector’s cabinet.įor something a bit more affordable, a vintage tin plate friction car model would look right at home in your collection, alongside other windup cars. This vintage tin model is almost a century old and has stood the test of time. Larger, more impressive models include a large clockwork submarine boat from 1919 - a true collector’s item. Look up the known manufacturers from each era and see what you can find. If you’re looking for collectors’ wind-up toys, there are certain characteristics to keep an eye out for, including the maker’s mark. Wind them up and watch them go! Great for use as toys or as part of your collection, clockwork and wind-up toys come from different eras and are available in different designs, styles and colours. Have hours of fun playing with vintage and classic clockwork and wind-up toys. Vintage and Classic Clockwork and Wind-Up Toys ![]()
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