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Antique Stevens Owl Cast Iron Mechanical Bank

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01:23,

2008-04-02 20:32:44

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Presenting an old antique J&E Stevens Owl mechanical bank. C.1880. Glass eyes and still contain much of the original paint. All original and has excellent patina. The b (More)

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Vintage Masudaya Modern Toy USAF Apollo X-5 Spaceship

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01:25,

2008-01-11 05:41:20

Description: www.opamerica.com Presenting a vintage Masudaya / Modern Toys U.S.A.F. Apollo X-5 battery operated toy space ship. Made in Japan. The toy is in very good shape! Some light scratches and scuffs, (More)

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Working Masudaya SONIC ROBOT Train Gang of Five Toy

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00:53,

2007-07-26 08:37:25

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Presenting a vintage robot toy Giant Sonic Robot with a reproduction box. Considered to be one of the "holy grails" of robot collecting, this is the ultra-scarce (More)

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Masudaya Sonic Robot Wind-up Toy Gang of Five

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00:28,

2007-07-18 11:28:35

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Presenting the Masudaya Sonic Robot tin wind up toy. The vintage battery operated Sonic Robot was a part of the Gang of Five. Made in Japan. New with original box. Measures (More)

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Modern Toy Masudaya SONIC ROBOT Train Gang of Five

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01:27,

2007-02-22 10:36:31

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Considered to be one of the "holy grails" of robot collecting, this is the ultra-scarce Modern Toys/Masudaya tin Giant Sonic Robot (aka "Train" robot), (More) http://www.opamerica.com Considered to be one of the "holy grails" of robot collecting, this is the ultra-scarce Modern Toys/Masudaya tin Giant Sonic Robot (aka "Train" robot), manufactured in Japan in the late 1950s and very early 1960s. It is believed to be the last member of the so-called "Gang of Five," a set of skirted battery-op robots that included Sonic, along with Radicon, Target, Non-Stop and Machine Man. These robots command the top spots in the pantheon of robot collecting, and prices as high as $42,500 have been paid for them individually at auction in recent years. The robot stands an impressive 15 inches high, and is complete and all-original. There are a few light scratches and shallow dings -- nothing notable -- as well as a slightly pushed-in head, which can be pushed out easily. None of the dings have crimped or permanently damaged the surface. The battery compartment is clean and corrosion-free. The colors are vibrant! Best of all, it runs! I tested with 3 size D batteries and the toy lit up, moved in a "mystery action" fashion, and had a loud train whistle. This robot is absolutely guaranteed, without reservation, to be 100% authentic and vintage in every way! Measurements: 6 1/4" long, 15 3/8" high, 8" wide. The following article can be found in the book Vintage Toys; Robots and Space Toys concerning Sonic Robot: "Giant Sonic Robot, better known as Train Robot, is one of Masudaya's famed 'Gang of Five' large skirted robots. They're a 'gang' because they share body and arm stampings, as well as drive mechanisms, but each is unique in its own, ultra-collectible way. This example is called 'Train Robot' by space-toy enthusiasts because the 15-inch automaton emits a loud 'wooooo' (as the package describes) during mystery-action operation. Knowledgeable toy collectors recognize it as a basic sound generator from Masudaya's commonplace tin train toys of the same period. Train Robot is also the only member of the Gang to sport this rather unremarkable head design. Exceedingly scarce, Giant Sonic Robot is probably the least desirable of all the Gang members, simply because it is also the most mundane visually--and perhaps because no one can really stand that train sound for very long. Even so, for any veteran collector, this and all Gang of Five Masudaya robots occupy the pinnacle of collecting, with values to match" (Less)

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Vintage Modern Toys Masudaya Capsule 6 Space Rocket

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01:16,

2006-12-28 08:25:36

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Presenting an extremely rare, much sought-after, 1960 Capsule 6 Masudaya Battery Operated Toy! This vintage rocket toy was made in Japan by Masudaya / Modern Toys in the (More)

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Vintage Masudaya SONIC ROBOT Train Gang of Five Toy

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01:01,

2006-10-17 11:57:13

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Considered to be one of the "holy grails" of robot collecting, this is the ultra-scarce Modern Toys/Masudaya tin Giant Sonic Robot (aka "Train" robot), (More)

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Antique Cast Iron Mechanical Bank PUNCH AND JUDY

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00:55,

2007-04-18 12:33:11

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Presenting an original, rare, antique cast iron "PUNCH AND JUDY" mechanical bank. This is an ORIGINAL, NOT REPRODUCTION, bank. The action of this particular bank (More) http://www.opamerica.com Presenting an original, rare, antique cast iron "PUNCH AND JUDY" mechanical bank. This is an ORIGINAL, NOT REPRODUCTION, bank. The action of this particular bank functions well, and the spring is still strong. As can be seen in the photos, the original paint is still in very good condition for an item of this vintage. There is no rust on the bank, and the castings are all in excellent condition, with no apparent chips or cracks. This is a very nice piece! The bottom has printed, "Buffalo. N.Y.-U.S.A. Patd in US July 15:84 and July 22:84 This bank measures 7 1/2" inches high and 6 1/4" inches wide. The depth is 2 1/2" inches. The Following General Info is From www.mechanicalbanks.org: A most attractive bank having great traditional subject matter with special appeal to children is our choice as No. 201 in the numerical classification. The bank is Punch And Judy and it accurately depicts this most well known of all puppet shows. Puppetry as such would seem to have possible origins as far back as ancient Egypt, then possibly on into Fifth Century B.C. Greece. In any case, by the 17th Century puppets were everywhere and welcomed as an inexpensive form of theatre. The rise of Punch typifies the popularity of this form of entertainment. He started in Naples as Polcinella, a name derived from "Little Chicken." This name seemed to fit the strutting, squawking, and uncertain courage, as well as the lovable qualities, of the character. By 1650 he reached Paris, and by 1660 he appeared in London to be called Punchinello, or Punch. In 1742 there was an advertised performance by "Punch and Joan, his wife" in Philadelphia, Pa. About 1825 the name of Punch's spouse became Judy. Then around the 1870's numbers of Punch and Judy men came from England to the United States. These showmen used a portable booth and operated Punch on their right hand and Judy, as well as other characters, on their left hand. In the last quarter of the 19th Century Punch and Judy were familiar practically to every American. The show embodied a domestic tragedy followed by a supernatural retribution, all of which was treated in a broadly farcical manner. Punch himself is represented as short and thick-set with an immense hump on his back, a wide mouth, long chin and hooked nose. His wife Judy is in some respects his counterpart. And to sum this up for now, there was also the dog Toby and other characters, Punch and Judy being the main characters, of course. The Punch And Judy Bank is an accurate overall representation of both the type booth or stage and the two puppets involved. Unusually enough the bank was covered in the United States by a regular patent and a design patent. The regular patent was issued July 15, 1884 to C. G. Shepard and Peter Adams, Jr., assignor to Walter J. Shepard, all of Buffalo, N.Y. There are eight figure drawings with this patent, and while they resemble the bank and some of its operation, the drawings differ considerably in appearance as compared to the actual bank. The drawings look more like a house with regular roof, windows, door, and so on. Well on July 22, 1884, a design patent was issued to the same men of the same city. The design drawing is practically identical to the bank itself. Obviously Shepard and Adams had a change of heart as to the appearance of the bank and the design patent specifically refers to the frame or casing as representing a miniature stage. Bearing this out is the fact that the regular patent, while issued July 15, 1884, was originally filed October 30, 1883. The design patent was filed May 28, 1884, some seven months later, allowing ample time for the change in the drawing, and, of course, this is the reason there are two different patents, the design patent covering the bank as actually produced. It was made by the Shepard Hardware Company of Buffalo, N.Y. To operate the bank the figures are first placed into position by pulling the lever shown on the bank on the right. This causes Judy to turn clockwise bringing the tray forward. At the same time Punch moves back and brings the club into striking position. The lever when pulled out locks into position. A coin is then placed on the tray. Another lever is underneath the one that is pulled out. When this lever is pressed down Judy turns dropping the coin inside the bank and Punch darts forward snapping the club down toward Judy. The figures are now in the position as in the bank on the left (see cover). In closing it bears mention that the bottom base plate is quite interesting. It has a japanned type finish and the following is cast in raised letters: "Buffalo, N.Y. — U.S.A." "Patd in U.S. July 15 '84 and July 22 '84" "Rd in England. No. 10423." So the bank is rather an exceptional case having a regular and design patent in the United States and registered in England at the Patent Office. (Less)

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Vintage Popeye Knockout Mechanical Tin Bank Straits

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01:00,

2007-02-01 11:59:44

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Copyright 1935 by King Features Syndicate and made by Straits Mfg./Detroit. Tin litho bank base shows ringside scene including Olive, Pappy, Jeep, Hag, Goon and Wimpy. Metal (More) http://www.opamerica.com Copyright 1935 by King Features Syndicate and made by Straits Mfg./Detroit. Tin litho bank base shows ringside scene including Olive, Pappy, Jeep, Hag, Goon and Wimpy. Metal figures of Popeye and boxer stand on top. When coin is deposited in the front top slot, Popeye whirls around swinging his right arm and glove knocking his opponent down causing him to fall. Both figures have tiny scattered oxidation spots. Scattered small traces of wear and light scuffs to base. Measures 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 x4.1/4 inches. Please note missing key. The following is written by F.H. Griffith for the November, 1970 issue of Hobbies Magazine concerning the Mule Entering Barn Bank: "Two unusual prizefighting or boxing banks made of heavy tin or light sheet iron, as you choose, are our choice to be classified at this time. Both banks represent cartoon characters and this, of course, adds to their interest and appeal. This is particularly true with respect to Popeye. Like Mickey Mouse the Popeye toys of the earliest vintage, late 1920's and 30's, have become quite desirable as collector's items. There has as yet not been too much activity with respect to Joe Palooka as compared to Mickey Mouse and Popeye. The bank Joe Socko is actually Joe Palooka and apparently for some reason or other the name Joe Palooka could not be used. Each bank well represents the character of the cartoon figure as portrayed in the comic strip sections of various newspapers throughout the country. Joe Palooka was a boxer of the highest type and principle, and Popeye was frequently fighting with some big rough tough character usually rescuing Olive Oyl from the rough individual's clutches. They were made by a company called Straits of Detroit, Mich. Popeye has the following wording and dates along the bottom back side of the bank "Straits Mfg. Co., Detroit U.S.A." "Copyright 1919-29-33-35 King Syndicate, Inc." Appearing on the front is "Pat. App. For "American Made Toys For American Girls and Boys." Joe Socko has the following on the front "Joe Socko" Novelty Bank (Pat. App. For)," along the side and back "American Made Toys For American Girls and Boys." Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. by Straits Corp. Detroit U.S.A. Apparently Straits changed their name from manufacturing company to a corporation at some point during the productions of the two banks. Colors on Popeye are as follows: The bottom and top of the base is blue. The sides are yellow with drawings and wording in red. The two figures, Popeye and his opponent, are a nickel or cadmium type finish. On the front of the bank base appears Wimpy eating a hamburger with a large plate of hamburgers beside him, to his right is a pail of spinach. Popeye is saying "Git out ya swab I needs fresh air." On the back appears his opponent knocked out of the ring and seeing stars, Olive Oyl in the audience says "Oh Popeye you hit him," next is Alice the Goon and she has her musical notes in the caption. Going around to the side of the bank the Sea Hag is saying "The rat," and finally Eugene The Jeep is calling out "Jeep Jeep." An attractive bank with good lithography. And, by the way, on Popeye's opponent's trunks there appears a skull and cross-bones. When a coin is deposited in the front top slot Popeye whirls around swinging his right arm and glove knocking his opponent down causing him to fall over backward." (Less)

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Vintage Marx Machine Gun 50 Cal US Army Toy w/ Box

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00:21,

2008-01-23 12:18:59

Description: www.opamerica.com Presenting a Marx Machine Gun battery operated toy. Made of plastic with a metal tripod. Motor made in Japan. Still has original box! The base on the U.S. Army's 50 cal. (More)

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Antique J&E Stevens Mule Entering Barn Iron Mechanic...

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01:08,

2008-04-21 16:59:11

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Presenting a rare antique Mule Entering Barn cast iron Mechanical Bank. Made by J&E Stevens circa 1880. The bank is all original and in working order. The base (More) http://www.opamerica.com Presenting a rare antique Mule Entering Barn cast iron Mechanical Bank. Made by J&E Stevens circa 1880. The bank is all original and in working order. The base measures 8 1/2" x 3 3/8" inches. The barn measures 5 1/4" inches high. Please note that this bank was professionally repaired and restored by Russ Harrinton. The front part of the base underneath the mule's belly was cracked courtesy of UPS. Russ rewelded the broken piece and repainted about 75 percent of the base. I believe he did an excellent job. The rest of the paint is all original. The following is written by F.H. Griffith for the October, 1972 issue of Hobbies Magazine concerning the Mule Entering Barn Bank: "This is the Mule Entering Barn, a bank that well fits the rural theme. Other mechanicals comprising the group are Boys Stealing Watermelons, Hen and Chick, Weeden's Plantation Darky Savings Bank, Uncle Remus, Bad Accident, and perhaps a border-line bank or two such as I Always Did 'Spise A Mule. The Mule Entering Barn was patented August 3, 1880 by Edward L. Morris of Boston, Mass., and this patent date is used on the base of the bank itself. We mention this with respect to the fact Mr. Morris patented the bank previous to this date, specifically January 6, 1880. In this patent, however, unlike the bank as manufactured, the figure of the mule pivoted at the shoulder on the front legs. That is to say the body of the mule moved up and over on stationary front legs, the front legs being fastened to the base. The bank as produced is just like the patent drawings and text of the August 3rd date with one very interesting and important exception. Mr. Morris made no provision in his patent text or drawings for the dog that runs out of the barn. Whether he or the J. &. E. Stevens Company who made the bank added this most attractive additional action is not known, and it doesn't really matter, as in either case it is a very desirable feature. Not mentioned in the text of either patent is the movement of the mule's offset tail. This was a practical additional action since had it been made stationary it well could have interfered with the coin when thrown from the hind legs into the barn. The paint is exceptionally nice and colors are as follows: The roof is medium tan brown with a red stripe along the length of the peak. The under-section of each end of the roof is red. The sides, back and parts of the front of the barn are an off shade of green. The inside entrance way is yellow. In the bottom of the entrance way is representation of green grass into which the mule's head more or less fits when positioned therein. Red outlines the windows, the sides, and other parts of the building. Two small roof sections are on either side of the mule's front legs and these are the same color as the main roof and outlined in red. The base is a darker red-brown striped in red. The mule is dark brown with black mane, tail, mouth and rear hoofs. He has white eyes. The dog is white spotted in black and definition of his eyes is also black. That completes the coloring on a very attractive bank. To operate, the mule is pulled down into position as shown in the picture. Also, as shown, a coin is placed between his rear legs. Then a small lever on the base is pressed forward. The mule rapidly pivots over and he ends up standing on his head in the barn. The coin is thrown inside the building as the mule's tail moves up and to the side. At the same time a dog springs forward from an entrance way in the lower front of the barn." (Less)

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Vintage Popeye Knockout Mechanical Tin Bank Straits

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01:00,

2008-04-21 17:37:05

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Copyright 1935 by King Features Syndicate and made by Straits Mfg./Detroit. Tin litho bank base shows ringside scene including Olive, Pappy, Jeep, Hag, Goon and Wimpy. Metal (More) http://www.opamerica.com Copyright 1935 by King Features Syndicate and made by Straits Mfg./Detroit. Tin litho bank base shows ringside scene including Olive, Pappy, Jeep, Hag, Goon and Wimpy. Metal figures of Popeye and boxer stand on top. When coin is deposited in the front top slot, Popeye whirls around swinging his right arm and glove knocking his opponent down causing him to fall. Both figures have tiny scattered oxidation spots. Scattered small traces of wear and light scuffs to base. Measures 2 1/4 x 3 1/2 x4.1/4 inches. Please note missing key. The following is written by F.H. Griffith for the November, 1970 issue of Hobbies Magazine concerning the Mule Entering Barn Bank: "Two unusual prizefighting or boxing banks made of heavy tin or light sheet iron, as you choose, are our choice to be classified at this time. Both banks represent cartoon characters and this, of course, adds to their interest and appeal. This is particularly true with respect to Popeye. Like Mickey Mouse the Popeye toys of the earliest vintage, late 1920's and 30's, have become quite desirable as collector's items. There has as yet not been too much activity with respect to Joe Palooka as compared to Mickey Mouse and Popeye. The bank Joe Socko is actually Joe Palooka and apparently for some reason or other the name Joe Palooka could not be used. Each bank well represents the character of the cartoon figure as portrayed in the comic strip sections of various newspapers throughout the country. Joe Palooka was a boxer of the highest type and principle, and Popeye was frequently fighting with some big rough tough character usually rescuing Olive Oyl from the rough individual's clutches. They were made by a company called Straits of Detroit, Mich. Popeye has the following wording and dates along the bottom back side of the bank "Straits Mfg. Co., Detroit U.S.A." "Copyright 1919-29-33-35 King Syndicate, Inc." Appearing on the front is "Pat. App. For "American Made Toys For American Girls and Boys." Joe Socko has the following on the front "Joe Socko" Novelty Bank (Pat. App. For)," along the side and back "American Made Toys For American Girls and Boys." Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. by Straits Corp. Detroit U.S.A. Apparently Straits changed their name from manufacturing company to a corporation at some point during the productions of the two banks. Colors on Popeye are as follows: The bottom and top of the base is blue. The sides are yellow with drawings and wording in red. The two figures, Popeye and his opponent, are a nickel or cadmium type finish. On the front of the bank base appears Wimpy eating a hamburger with a large plate of hamburgers beside him, to his right is a pail of spinach. Popeye is saying "Git out ya swab I needs fresh air." On the back appears his opponent knocked out of the ring and seeing stars, Olive Oyl in the audience says "Oh Popeye you hit him," next is Alice the Goon and she has her musical notes in the caption. Going around to the side of the bank the Sea Hag is saying "The rat," and finally Eugene The Jeep is calling out "Jeep Jeep." An attractive bank with good lithography. And, by the way, on Popeye's opponent's trunks there appears a skull and cross-bones. When a coin is deposited in the front top slot Popeye whirls around swinging his right arm and glove knocking his opponent down causing him to fall over backward." (Less)

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Masudaya Target Robot Wind-up Toy Gang of Five

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00:24,

2007-07-18 11:09:27

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Presenting the Masudaya Target Robot tin wind up toy. The vintage battery operated Target Robot was a part of the Gang of Five. Made in Japan. New with original box. Measures (More)

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Masudaya Antique Robot R-35 Wind-up Tin Space Toy

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00:32,

2007-07-18 10:59:06

Description: http://www.opamerica.com Presenting the Masudaya Antique Robot R-35 tin wind up toy with walking action. Made in Japan. New with original box. Model MS297 Measures 4 1/2" inches tall. (More)

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Vintage TM MT Modern Toy Masudaya Friendship Spaceship