September 27, 2024

Battery Operated Toys

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Love vintage battery operated toys? | At Uncle Al’s vintage toy shop, you’ll find the best vintage battery-operated toys and the parts to repair them.

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  • Battery-operated, remote-control Crane toy, made in Japan by SKK Toy. SKK would later collaborate with Bandai Toys to create some of the most detailed and mechanically diverse toys of that time. This toy has forward and reverse motion and crane performs lifting action, as well as directional steering via the corded remote. This toy is in excellent, fully working condition and is quite rare to find.
  • 1950s Ichiko Space Patrol battery operated car is in wonderful, working condition! This extremely rare toy has been in my personal collection since 2010, when I received it incomplete and in pieces. It was a very expensive purchase then, simply because the battery-operated version is SO RARE. An excellent quality Space Patrol, with its original box, sold on eBay in 2013 for nearly $32,000. Such a fun toy! When the switch is engaged, the rear drive wheel spins with clicking sound, the radar dish rotates, the Astronaut driver waves his 'No. 1' flag and the space gun on the cowl sweeps back and forth while the gun barrel flashes! The front wheels are poseable so that the car can proceed straight or drive in a circle. The tightest circle is approximately 4 feet. Please watch the You Tube video of the RARE toy in action! The toy has seen extensive playwear and the litho shows age. There has been a little touch up with ink to some of the litho.  The toy was missing parts that Uncle fabricated to complete, such as the radar dish, 'No.1' flag and the flashing gun and mount. The drive mechanism is quite sound and strong. There was considerable wear to the bottom of the car, so it was chemically stripped and repainted and polished. The toy still sports the original windshield and Astronaut head. One new earmuff was fabricated and installed. I'm listing this toy at a very high price due to its rarity. I will entertain reasonable offers, and this is available locally as well as being available for international shipping.
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    A 1960's Marx Bristol 188 XF926 Jet Aeroplane. A very clean battery-operated toy in excellent working condition. The Bristol 188 XF-926 Jet airplane was made in Japan and was modeled after an experimental aircraft designed by and made by the Bristol Aircraft Company in the 1950's. The toy engines "power up" and light up one after the other. The jet then taxis along for a short distance, stops and repeats. One of the many Marx battery operated fighting jets in amazing condition!
  • 1980's Universe Televiboat ME777 Space Toy. A clean tin litho battery operated toy in good working condition. Made in China.
  • This is a wonderful Alps Auto Doggie Mustang Convertible Battery Operated Tin Car, made in Japan. The toy is a 'Bump N' Go multi directional mover. Auto Doggie is in excellent working condition with the original driver and a replacement dog. (The other dog ran away . . .) When the toy is in play, the car moves about the room and the doggie barks and makes a jumping movement in the passenger seat. It's a large toy measuring 14" long and 5" wide. It is in excellent working condition and is always in a glass cabinet on display in my collection.
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    Alps G-AMHK Helicopter w/original box is a battery-operated toy with multiple actions. The helicopter goes forward and reverse using the red buttons on the remote. There is a working light in the two-pilot cockpit. The top rotors and tail rotors work, and the green slide operates the front wheels for the steering feature. The toy measures 14" long and 6" high. This is an extremely authentic miniature version of the real Westland helicopter. The original box is in excellent condition with the exception of one corner split from age. From my personal aircraft collection.
  • This PLASTIC WING for the 1/10 scale battery operated Asahi Junior Toys Gold Leaf Lotus 49 Ford F-1 race car. The wing was created from a mold taken from an original toy part and is an exact copy of the original, perfect fitting and strong material. Many of these cars are missing this accessory and now there is this excellent replacement available from Uncle Al's Toys. Please note that this listing is for ONE WING ONLY - NO CAR. These parts are in stock and ready to ship!
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    A 1960's Aoshin ASC Batmobile battery operated toy Batmobile in excellent working condition. It's a 'Mystery Action', bump n' go style toy that requires two 'D' cell batteries for operation. Batman and Robin figures in the cockpit sit below the slow timed, flashing beacon light. A faster flashing light emits through the rocket tubes and red turbine lens in the rear. An extremely cool Batman collectible in beautiful shape!
  • Comet Monorail Battery Operated Toy, TN Nomura Japan is in excellent working condition. This toy comes complete with metal track and the original box. The Monorail car operates on 'D' cell batteries. It features forward and reverse action and has red and green lights which correspond with the movement. The track layout is approximately 20" by 30". The Monorail car is suspended by the metal uprights and wire track that snap together to form the layout. The litho is bright and crisp and shows very light playwear overall. This toy was produced in the 1950's in Japan due in part to the popularity of the Disneyland Theme Park Monorail in California. It can be played with or used as an attractive display piece.
  • Windsor Drinker's Saving Bank Battery Operated Toy with the original box. A battery-operated toy produced in the 1960s. The toy is complete with the rare, original coin. Watch the man at the bar take a drink when the coin slides into the register. This toy is in excellent working condition.
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    TN Nomura Firefly Bug No. 4634 magic action battery operated toy with bump and go action. Slide the switch to the "On" position and watch the firefly move around with the tail light blinking and the clear, tinted wings flapping. Firefly requires one 'D' cell battery inserted into the base. Firefly Bug comes with the original box in fair condition. The toy has beautiful lithography and colors and is in excellent working condition. Please watch our YouTube video to see Firefly in action!
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    Road rage racer toy

    <p>Gemmy Road Rage Racer , Orange Hair NIB Battery operated zany toy! As you shift through the gears, the driver shakes and shimmies, and makes a ridiculous sound of a guy imitating a car engine sound going through the shifting gears. Really quite comical and a fun gift for your car enthusiast. This toy is brand new in unplayed condition and never removed from the box.
  • Gemmy Road Rage Racer, BLUE Helmet driver, NIB Battery operated zany toy! As you shift through the gears, the driver shakes and shimmies, and makes a ridiculous sound of a guy imitating a car engine sound going through the shifting gears. Really quite comical and a fun gift for your car enthusiast. This toy is brand new in unplayed condition and never removed from the box. Blue Helmet driver is quite rare!
  • Ha Ha Toys recreation of the iconic Linemar Lantern Robot, mint in the box. The lantern robot has lighted eyes and a lighted lantern in his hand. Fill him with the white powder included and he 'puffs' out the powder while he walks and swings his lantern! Beautiful toy in new, unplayed with condition. The box was only opened to photograph the item.
  • Horikawa Space Explorer Robot aka TV Robot is in very nice, working condition. The robot walks with a lighted space scene in his chest and spinning, shoulder mounted antenna.
  • Kanto Battery Operated Space Patrol - Replica Tower and Radar Dish, available ONLY through Uncle Al! - You won't find a more accurate, perfect fitting replica tower anywhere else. An outstanding original was borrowed for reference in the dimensioning, fit and color of this replica and it installs just as the original - an easy installation that you can do yourself with my instructions. The Kanto Space Patrol vehicle is one of the most highly sought after space toy collectibles and many times is missing this critical detail part. My re-creation is made exactly like the original 10 piece part. It comes painted in the correct colors and installs in minutes. This part is hand made to order, so please allow a minimum of two weeks for assembly prior to shipping. Another fine part available nowhere else!
  • Leader Jumbo Jet Airplane Toy

    $86.25 IL Sales Tax 8%
    See and hear the big bird in action. Watch it load and unload as it prepares for takeoff with roaring sounds and flashing lights. One of my favorite toys to display and operate for family and guests at Christmas, during the 1980's.  This is also one of the first Chinese battery toys to enter the US market. An awesome toy that has only been owned and operated by me!
  • The Linemar Atomic Submarine is a unique toy that incorporates the imaginative mechanical features of forward movement, directional steering, and the ability to launch spring-assisted plastic missiles over 5 feet in the air! Batteries power the Linemar Atomic Submarine and it has a wired remote control. Please watch the attached YouTube video of this marvel in action! It's a perfectly working toy with 5 of its 6 original missiles and an awesome original box! An excellent collectible for that Navy man in your life, or if you're just a fan of military toys! This is a very near-mint original toy with an excellent original box! No disappointments!
  • A wonderful Marusan Sunbeam Motorcycle with Sidecar Battery Operated Toy in excellent, fully working condition. The Sunbeam operates with two 'D' cell batteries inserted into the sidecar. The sidecar switch operates the headlight, red license plate, taillight and the front running light. Upon battery insertion and without operating the light switch, power is instantly available to the electric motor to power the bike. The bike operates by switch movement on the gas tank. First gear is slow speed, second gear for higher speed and neutral or 'off'. The front fork is steerable and can be positioned for straight or circular motoring direction. These were very sensitive and fragile toys and most became shelf displays due to mishandling. This toy has been thoroughly checked and adjusted for superior function. Truly a delight and a must have for motorcycle collectors and enthusiasts alike!
  • Marx Hootin' Hollow Haunted House 1960s, 100% Original - This amazing Marx toy from the mid 1960's is in excellent, fully working condition. The toy features jumping cat and skeleton, vampire/witch behind the front door, eerie whistling and spooky sounds, floating ghost behind one window and a rising lowering window shade witch in the other. Top it off with a shaking roof and shutters, and you have a masterpiece, wonderful toy that has no rivals. This toy requires 3 new 'D' cell batteries for operation, inserted into the cover on the back of the house. PLEASE remember to remove the batteries from your toys after operation and vintage battery toys should be operated at least once a month to keep the mechanisms from seizing. The Hootin' Hollow Haunted House is a classic favorite amongst collectors of battery-operated tin toys and those that collect items of the Halloween theme.
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    Marx Linemar Feeding Bird Watcher Battery Operated Toy is in excellent, 100% complete working condition. Baby birds chirp with opening beaks while mother bird swings in from her limb perch to drop worm breakfast to the little ones. A very vivid and imagination driven toy for all ages! Feeding Bird Watcher operates on two 'D' cell batteries installed in the base.
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    Marx Pete the Parrot This Marx Pete the talking Parrot toy from the 1960's comes to you in nearly flawless, mint condition with the original box, hang tag and instruction sheet. This awesome battery-operated toy requires 3 D cell batteries and one 9 volt battery for the talking feature. This is one of the first battery operated toys to feature the use of transistors for operation. The voice recording mechanism utilizes the 9 volt battery. Pressing one of the buttons on the base allows you to record a special message. After the recording is completed, pressing the button again plays back your message and actuates Pete's beak, eyes and head movement to imply Pete speaking with your voice. These toys are almost never seen in this virtually unplayed with condition. The original box lid has a bit of damage and the missing pieces of the front are included should you wish to have the box repaired. This is a beautiful and outstanding collectible toy.
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    Marx Plush Bengali Tiger, Remote Control, Battery Operated in excellent working condition. Check out the video of this growling prowling tiger. The tiger is near mint with a complete bright fur covering and clean remote control battery box. The whiskers are original, and the Marx logo sticker is attached to his belly. Movements include a realistic walking action while his head moves from side to side, and a loud growl as he raises his head.
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    Marx Whistling Spooky Kooky Tree

    $2,495.00 IL Sales Tax 8%
    This is an awesome, Marx Whistling Spooky Kooky Tree from the early 1960's. To operate the toy, insert 3 'D' cell batteries into the base of the toy. When activated, the tree comes to life with Bump N Go action, piercing whistling sound, moving eyes and arms and rocking treetop. The toy is in marvelous, original working condition and is a valuable collectible. The litho is crisp and the toy has very few surface imperfections. This nearly 16" tall MONSTER TREE is always a fan favorite for vintage toy collections and vintage Halloween toy collectors. No disappointments!
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