ASTRO GALAXY: Tin Toys Collectibles

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Saturday, February 07, 2015

Tintin Car - Cadillac Fleetwood Convertible Sedan

Tintin Car : Cadillac Fleetwood Convertible Sedan

Year : 2015

Theme : Tintin Au Tibet

Car Plate No : WBG 2569

I had wanted Tintin cars for a long long time. I had missed the previous series because I think too long until all the stocks sold out, lol!! This time, a new series (orange coloured base), I immediately brought it. When I brought this item, I didn't know it came with a certificate. So it was a great surprise!

Looking cool in the aryclic box.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Tin Toys

Updated Post on 6 April 2009, 9 December 2009

The variety of tin toys, the deisgn, the colours, the way they walk when wind up never fails to attract me.
My humble little collections in my blog are all reproductions.
Vintage tin toys are simply out of my budget.
* means the robot names were given by me because it does not have a name.
All sizes given are only based on the height of the tin toy, unless otherwise stated.
My tin toys Robots and Spaceships is at another different post, for viewing, please click here!
If anyone own or have any sites / blogs about tin toys, please do not hesitate to leave me a comments here, so I can visit them too! Thanks!

Tin Toy Solider Drummer *
Model : MS 250
Size : 13cm (H)

270 Broadway Tram *
Model : MS 268
Size : 8 x 6cm (LXH)

Training Plane
Model : MS 011
Size : 8 x 6cm (LXH)

Parco Train *
Model : -
Size : 18 x 9.5cm (H)
Not able to wind up / move.

Train 1950 *
Model : MS 432
Size : 11.5 x 7.5cm (LxH)
This is a special tin toy.
Because it was given to me from a very good friend and this is also my first tin toy.
A great kickstart in my Tin Toy collection.
L, if you are reading this, I'll like to say thank you once again!
Also for your friendship and care all these years!

Penguin *
Model : MS 295
Size : 8cm (H)

Jumping Bambi
Model : MS 107
Size : 14 x 15cm (H)

Rabbit with trolley *
Model : MS 254
Size : 12 x 11cm (LxH)

Post Additions on 6 April 2009:

Meiji Tin Cars & Motorcycle * (Not movable)
Model : -
Size : 5 x 2 cm

Rabbit w/ Humpity Dumpity Trolley *
Model : MS 254
Size : 10 x 11 cm

Post additions on 9 December 2009 :

Snowman
Model : MS 253
Size : 8cm (h)

Duck laying eggs (can lay three eggs)
Model : MS 455
Size : 14 x 12 cm

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Tin Toys Robots

Post Updated on 11 May 2008, 5th July 2008, 31 July 2008, 27 December 2008, 11 February 2009, 30 March 2009, 9 December 2009

On the 3rd of May 2008, I visited a toy museum.
I'm so captivated by the tin toys there especially Tin Toys Robots!
I decided I really want to keep some robots!
Aha...that makes me a 3 day old newie in this collecting circle!
Coming home with with my 1st robot - Planet Robot, I was telling my friends "I'll only buy one robot a month!"
So in 1 year, I would have 12 Robots!!!
I needed to control myself!!!
But I was not able to make it!
The next day I brought another 2 robots and 1 book on robots!
If by calulation, I would have to wait till August before I can get another robot!
Being an impulsive Aries, I'm not sure if I can last till August but I'll try.
Fascinated by all these tin toy robots.
I've entered in "Space" and place where there's countless of possibilities or danger!!!
There are some many different types of robots, vintage, old, new and reproduction…
Prices varies from a few dollars to thousands of dollars.
The history of tin toys robots…
Plus many different manufacturers and country of origin.
I'm…well… Lost in Space!

PLANET ROBOT
Brand : MOST
Size : 22 cm (H)

Planet Robot origins from the 1956 movie "Forbidden Planet" Home to a scientist Dr. Edward Morbius, his daugther Altaira and a robot named "ROBBY."
Robby robot suit was also in a movie called "The Invisible Boy" and some TV shows.
My FIRST Tin Toy Robot!
There was many robots for sale in the museum and I was rather confused as to buy which one???
The owner told me that this robot has a production run of only 500 pcs for this Blue colour.
Since blue also happened to be one of my favourite colour, I brought it and thus begins my Robot journey!!!
This Planet Robot is approx 9" tall.
Wind-up and as he walks, there's some sparks flashing inside the head.

SPACE WALK MAN
Model : ME 100
Size : 31cm (H)

This is a reproduction of a famous Japanese Robot from the 1950s.
This 12" tall robot (aka Mr D Cell) required two "D" batteries.
He walks and his body is able to turns before opening up his chest with glowing guns and shooting sounds.
I was quite excited when the seller demonstrates his robot.
Simple old toys can bring lots of joy!
Then it was which colour to get! There was "Black, Dark Silver, Light Silver, Red and Blue."
Actually I was deciding between "Dark Silver" or "Red" and chose red, because not many robots comes in red.
It'll be easier for me to another type of robot in Silver color.

SMOKING ROBOTS
Brand : Ha Ha Toy
Model : TR 2011
Size : 30cm (H)

Smoking Spaceman was designed in the 1950's by Rikizo Miyazawa.
This 12" tall & solid looking robot is powered by two "D" batteries at his legs.
As he walks forward with blinking eyes, you be able to see some smokes releases from his mouth!
The moment the smoke comes out I was so amazed!!!
I'm completely taken in and it's a must have for my collection.
I'm in love with Robots now! Hee, hee...LOL!!!

Post Additions on 11 May 2008:
I brought 6 robots today!
I didn't actually thought I would get any today.
So I guess it's quite a surprised!

Mini Robot *
Model : ME 235
Size : 8cm (H)
It's very cute except that it's a pity that the hands are not moveable when wind-up.

Mini Robot *
Model : MS 406
Size : 10cm (H)
A joy to have! It's so small but yet it looks so steady when wind-up and starts walking. Hands moves as well!

SPACE COMMANDO
Brand : OSN
Model : MS 404
Size : 22cm (H)

SPACE STATION
Brand : OSN
Mode : MS 375
Size : 20 x 17cm (L X H)
I found this Robot station extremely fun to look at.
The Robot would go in merry around around the station.
It makes me wind up so many times, I'm afraid I might spoilt it! LOL...

ASTRO-SCOUT
Brand : OSN
Model : MS 399
Size : 23cm (H)
The quality of this space man is quite good.
It's also quite heavy & solid.

GALAXY ROBOT
Brand : SUPT
Model : MS 428
Size : 23cm (H)
Oh... I love this Robot and I'm glad I've finally got it today!
This is actually the 1st robot that caught my sight before I actually brought my 1st robot - Planet Robot (At the top of the page)!
Months ago, when I was shopping at Vivo City - CK Tangs, it was where I first saw this robot!
Even though I've found a similar one elsewhere!
I went back to CK Tang to get the Robot.

Post Additions on 5th July 2008:
Burger King Robot Case *
Size : 8cm (H)
I saw this Kid's Meal toy at Burger King today!
Although I've already brought an adult meal.
This cute little Robot Tin metal case had me to go buy a Kid's meal 3 hours later.
Oh boy...today I've eaten too much!

Post Addtions on 31 July 2008 :

Red Shoe Robot *
Model : MS386
Size : 17cm (H)
Don't know the name of this robot. Wonder if there's any???
Found this robot in a candy/gift shop.

Post Addtions on 27 December 2008 :
Mickey Mouse Spaceship w/ lights & sound
Make : Masudaya
Model : -
Size : 20cm (Dia)

This is one spaceship I like very much.

Post Addtions on 11 February 2009 :
Red Face Robot
Model : MS 413
Size : 15cm (H)

Post Additions on 20 March 2009 :
Make, model and size were added to this post.
* means the robot names were given by me because it does not have a name.
All sizes given are only based on the height of the tin toy robots, unless otherwise stated.

Mini Robot *
Model : MS 257 C
Size : 8 cm (H)