Japanese Toys: Amusing Playthings from the Past

In the 1950s and '60s, fine—quality Japanese—made toys flooded the market and sold popularly at five and dime stores worldwide. A top—notch Japanese manufacturer of these toys was Toplay Ltd., recognized by their T.P.S. trademark, who also made toys for importers like LINEMAR, Cragstan, Frankonia, Rosko, and Mego. Over 265 motorized, wind—up, battery—operated, tin, plastic, animal, and platform base toys are featured, including authorized editions based on Popeye and Walt Disney*r character...