Following a hunch, I did some research on this scarce mechanical tin litho toy. Piecing together information from several sources I believe that it does indeed represent one of the crows from the 1941
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"Ragtime Rastus" manufactured by the National Toy Company, Boston, MA was advertised as the "dancing doll for disc talking machines". After nearly 100 years it's still a popular toy spawning several r
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The huge popularity of Batman during the 1940's prompted his first appearance on film as a continuing set of 15 serial episodes. The series was rerun in its entirety in the late 1940's - early 1950's.
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One of the most coveted of all Japanese non-robotic space toys is Nomura's battery operated Mobile Space T.V. Unit with trailer. This embossed tin litho battery op toy epitomizes the combination of th
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Fantastic turquoise blue, mechanical tin litho roadster complete with original illustrated box. Sleek, late 40's styling with silver lithoed bonnet and front hood divider; accented with white strippin
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Terrific little tin litho clockwork tractor and trailer combination manufactured by GAMA. Marked "Made In Western Germany" the toy comes complete with its original hand painted composite driver and it
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Several months ago (in 2005) I made a spectacular find when I located a rare three piece Courtland Steam Shovel and Mechanical Trailer Truck in near mint to mint condition in the original box. This to
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Fantastic clockwork tin litho figural soldier with sparkling rifle in supine (laying down) position. In near mint to near mint+ condition complete with original box and correct die cast metal key. The
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"Tower flyer" toys are defined as two air vehicles suspended from a balanced beam held aloft by a centrally located tower. They were manufactured in the U.S., Germany, and Japan from the mid 1920's th
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The Renault Fregate sedan manufactured in France by CIJ is one of those few toys that the word "rare" aptly describes the frequency by which it's found. This is the only example I've ever seen a
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One of the most difficult to find of all Buck Rogers premiums is the "Cut Out Adventure Book". It was only available as a premium through the purchase of Cocomalt. The original order form required tha
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Gorgeous enameled pressed steel Official "W" Service and Wrecker Truck manufactured by Wyandotte. Unused, complete with original derrick, tow hook, and crank. Includes original illustrated box. It's k
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