July 1, 2022

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  • Buddy L Mechanical Scarab Wind Up Automobile 1936 Pressed Steel. A pressed steel toy measuring about 10" long with a wind-up motor on the rear wheels.. Be sure to check out the video. This is a very unique and imaginative toy produced by Buddy L in the mid 1930's. The toy is in very good to excellent operating condition, with original paint and Scarab decals on the doors. The toy shows moderate playwear, with numerous scratches overall but the plated trim is clean. This is an extremely well made and unusual subject, collectible toy. To operate the toy, swing the stop lever to secure the rear wheels from rotating and wind the mechanism. Place the toy on the floor, release the stop lever and watch the Scarab move in a forward direction. As the mechanism continues its cycle, a small wheel drops at the rear of the mechanism causing the Scarab to turn in another direction.
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    Line Mar Calypso Joe the Drummer Mechanical Figurine. A very nice tin litho windup toy with a reproduction box from ToyTent. Joe works perfectly, pounding his drum and rocking back and forth.
  • Vintage Carnival Shooting Gallery by Ohio Art Tin Wind Up Toy With Guns And Darts/Box in wonderful complete and working condition. Received as a birthday present when I was a kid, this large and heavy wind up tin toy has ducks on a conveyor belt that slowly pass in front of a circular spinning target. The original elastic belts are still in very good condition and the toy works well. It comes with two original dart guns and two original black shaft darts. An after market package of Ohio Art darts is included as the rubber tips are in good shape. This toy comes in the original box and shows wear and age but displays nicely. Beautiful full color litho gallery in extremely nice condition and rare to find with two original working dart guns/darts!
  • Child Guidance Mechanical Helicopter No. 8200. A child's introduction to mechanics. The gears turn, the motor spins and it makes a realistic sound.  Wind it up and watch it run! The helicopter can be disassembled and is color-coded for easy reassembly. The Child Guidance series of Mechanical Toys are tremendous teaching tools. Children learn the science behind how things work, by watching the operation of gears working together to create action and movement. You'll find the rarest examples of these toys right here!
  • A child's introduction to mechanics. Wind it up and watch it run! The train can be disassembled and is color-coded for easy reassembly. The Child Guidance series of Mechanical Toys are tremendous teaching tools. Children learn the science behind how things work, by watching the operation of gears working together to create action and movement. You'll find the rarest examples of these toys right here!
  • Child Guidance Mechanical Pay Phone No. 8270 new in original plastic box. Complete with coins. A child's introduction to mechanics. Wind it up and watch it run! The pay phone can be disassembled and is color-coded for easy reassembly. The Child Guidance series of Mechanical Toys are tremendous teaching tools. Children learn the science behind how things work, by watching the operation of gears working together to create action and movement. You'll find the rarest examples of these toys right here!
  • Child Guidance Mechanical Robot No. 8260 new in original plastic box. A child's introduction to mechanics. Wind it up and watch it run! The robot can be disassembled and is color-coded for easy reassembly. The Child Guidance series of Mechanical Toys are tremendous teaching tools. Children learn the science behind how things work, by watching the operation of gears working together to create action and movement. You'll find the rarest examples of these toys right here!
  • Child Guidance Mechanical V-8 Engine, No. 8280. A child's introduction to mechanics. Wind it up and watch it run! The engine can be disassembled and is color-coded for easy reassembly. The Child Guidance series of Mechanical Toys are tremendous teaching tools. Children learn the science behind how things work, by watching the operation of gears working together to create action and movement. You'll find the rarest examples of these toys right here!
  • This is a replacement WIND UP KEY for the CIJ Alfa P2 Racer , made in France. All dimensions for the replacement were taken from an original key. The brass shaft diameter and the steel winding handle are of the same thickness as the original key. The length is correct and allows winding without interference or binding near the back wheel of the toy. If you look closely at the pictures, I also drilled and inserted a brass locking pin which secures the handle to the shaft, just as original. These can be ordered with black painted steel winding handle or aged patina. Please specify when ordering. These are in stock in both variations shown here. Make your Alfa complete with one of these rare keys.
  • CIJ Alpha Romeo P2 Series 3, Chuck Davis Collection This listing is for a 1935 France, CIJ Alfa Romeo P2 wind up race car. This is the final (Series 3) run of the P2 cars from CIJ. The car was sold with fewer embellishments, such as shock absorbers, brake drums and the clover leaf bonnet decal. The car also sported a different tire tread pattern. This particular toy is consigned from the personal collection of Mr. Charles Davis, a noted Indy car collector and restorer of vintage Miller racing machines. Mr. Davis also collected and commissioned large scale models of some of the most famous and unique Indianapolis race cars from the early 1900's through the 1960's, all in 1/6th up to 1/4 scale. Some of you may have been fortunate enough to have visited Chuck's museum at Washington Island, Door County Wisconsin, and glimpsed his fabulous, vintage Miller race cars and collectibles. Our hope is to bring these models to availability this upcoming holiday season! This CIJ Alfa, at some earlier point in its life, has been over painted. We've tried to highlight the most discrepant areas that show runs and defects. The defects are most noticeable where the original painted numbers and decals were applied. Fortunately, the paint color used was extremely close to the original color and really isn't that detracting. But for the discerning collector, these facts must be noted here. The wind-up mechanism is strong and works well. The steering also works as it should. The radiator cap is missing (but available as a reproduction part) and all four tires have a single flat spot from years of sitting. All in all, this is a wonderful piece with great provenance and closing in on 90 years old! As this is a consignment piece, interested customers please contact me through the website email before making the purchase.
  • This extremely rare CIJ Alfa Romeo P2 racer was manufactured between the years 1925 and 1935. This comes from the private collection of a dear friend who has been collecting toy cars for over 50 years. Though the toy shows age, the patina is tremendous and is 100% all original. The wind-up mechanism is still functional and strong, the steering operates by the steering wheel and also works. I will include one of Uncle Al's custom-made wind-up keys with the purchase. Please don't confuse this toy with the re-issue Alfa P2. Quality wise, there is no comparison. Many of the details that made the original toy so authentic to the real Alfa P2 racer are missing from the re-issue. Pay particular attention to the wheels, grills and decals and you'll see what I mean. Due to the nature of this item, interested buyers need to contact me for purchase. Payment may be made by cash, good personal check, money order / cashier's check or bank wire transfer ONLY. Arrangements can be made for personal pick up or professional packaging and shipping. The price for this toy is $11500.00 or you are welcome to negotiate an offer.
  • This extremely rare CIJ France Alfa Romeo P2 Wind Up Race Car DD GREEN was manufactured between the years 1925 and 1935. This comes from the private collection of a dear friend who has been collecting toy cars for over 50 years. Though the toy shows age, the patina is tremendous and is 100% all original. The wind-up mechanism is still functional and strong, the steering operates by the steering wheel and also works. I will include one of Uncle Al's custom-made wind-up keys with the purchase. Please don't confuse this toy with the re-issue Alfa P2. Quality wise, there is no comparison. Many of the details that made the original toy so authentic to the real Alfa P2 racer are missing from the re-issue. Pay particular attention to the wheels, grills and decals and you'll see what I mean. Due to the nature of this item, interested buyers need to contact me for purchase. Payment may be made by cash, good personal check, money order / cashier's check or bank wire transfer ONLY. Arrangements can be made for personal pick up or professional packaging and shipping. The price for this toy is $11500.00 or you are welcome to negotiate an offer.    
  • 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.
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    Cool Rockets Space Tub with Box. New in box. Released in 2005. Made by artist Jeff Brewer, the Space Tub is the perfect decoration for your desktop in the home or office. This is a very cool, retro spaceship and used to be one of the cornerstone images used on our old website. Extremely well made and rare to find now.
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    A vintage 1967 Corgi Comics Popeye Paddle Wagon with a reproduction box made in England. In excellent condition. A beautiful toy for Popeye collectors!
  • Cragstan Firebird Speedway Racer

    $316.25 IL Sales Tax 8%
    This is a Cragstan Firebird Speedway Racer friction powered tin toy with RC airplane tires.
  • Cragstan Great Astronaut Replacement Face Shield. We create the face shield from a mold taken of an original part.  This ensures a perfect fitting and authentic replacement part requiring no refinishing or alteration prior to installation. The results are undeniable and sure to please. We also employ the same process when re-creating our tin and metal parts, which we pre-fit to an original toy prior to shipping to you.
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    Cragstan Great Astronaut Robot

    $1,719.25 IL Sales Tax 8%
    Beautiful, Cragstan Great Astronaut robot toy in excellent, original condition. Great Astronaut is very similar to the Alps Television Space Man Robot, featuring a rotating space scene in his chest, with swaying arms as he walks. He operates on 2 'D' cell batteries in his back oxygen tanks. This is a must have 'holy grail' robot for true vintage robot and space toy collectors.
  • This is a real, metal replacement battery box for the Cragstan Mr. Robot toy. It comes complete with the contact boards with new contacts and installs exactly like the original.
  • Cragstan Mr. Robot Replacement Eyes.  This is a set of replacement eyes for the Cragstan Mr. Robot. These easily glue in place with just a couple drops of super glue.
  • A Cragstan Piasecki Army Mule Helicopter battery-operated remote control in excellent, fully working condition. The "Cragstan Piasecki Army Mule Helicopter Tin Litho" is a vintage toy that exemplifies the mid-20th-century fascination with military vehicles and aircraft.
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    Cragstan’s Mr. Robot (Custom)

    $747.50 IL Sales Tax 8%
    Cragstan's Mr. Robot is a rescue project. His original finish was damaged over the years, so he was paint stripped and refinished in automotive lacquer and completely rebuilt. He spins and dances exactly as he was originally designed to do. This is an excellent, professionally finished example for your collection!
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    Custom Robot Super Cycle

    $862.50 IL Sales Tax 8%

    This is a brand new custom toy manufactured by Uncle Al's Toys and is called Robot Super Cycle. Color stylings are reminiscent of the vintage tin Bandai Super Cycle. Robot Super Cycle features a die cast metal cycle with rubber tires and a tin, seated robot. The cycle and robot are hand embellished with lacquer paints, colored rhinestones and a real, working compass! Each unit is unique and serialized by Uncle Al. Toy measures approximately 7" x 4" x 2.25 ". The Uncle Al version is a special order item and requires a 4 week delivery time. 

  • Here we have a beautiful Bluebird National Park Excursion Bus by Daiya of Japan. This very nice size bus is 14"long, 4 1/2" wide and approximately 4" tall. It has friction drive with sound and is all tin construction with celluloid windshield and rear window. An extremely nice condition and rare bus toy to add to your transportation collection.
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