ASAHI TRADING CO. / ASAHI CORPORATION

Company Name/s: Asahi Trading Co., Ltd. / Asahi Corporation.

Name Derivation / Meaning: Asahi is a Japanese family name / surname. The company name is probably derived from the founder's name. n.b. Asahi Trading Co., Ltd. / Asahi Corp. is distinct from Asahi Toy Co., Ltd. / ATC.  

Location/s: Tokyo, Japan.

Trade Mark/s: The company name "ASAHI", within an oval, superimposed on a larger letter "A".

Dates:  

Notes:

Checklist For Asahi Corp. Tin Toys (links lead to images in my photo-gallery).

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ASAHI CORP CATALOGUE 1976

Abbreviations Used.

N/M = no mechanism.
H/O = hand operated.
Friction = friction wound flywheel mechanism.
Crank = crank wound flywheel mechanism.
W/U = wind up / clockwork (spring) mechanism.
B/O = battery operated.
B&G = bump and go / mystery action.
R/C = remote control.
Name In Italics = exact name unknown (updated when I spot an original box or obtain an original catalogue).   

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YANOMAN TOYS CO., LTD. / Y.M. BRAND / YANOMAN CORPORATION

Company Name/s: Yanoman Toys Co., Ltd. / Yanoman Corporation.

Name Derivation / Meaning: From the founder's name, Mr Yano.

Location/s: 20, 3-Chome, Higashikomagata, Sumidaku, Tokyo, Japan and 14, 2-Bancho, Kawarayamachi, Minamiku, Osak, Japan.

Trade Mark/s: The letter "Y" superimposed on a larger letter "M" within a circle.

Dates: Founded 1954 - To present.

Notes:

Checklist For Yanoman Tin Toys (links lead to images in my photo-gallery).

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YANOMAN CATALOGUE 1965

YANOMAN CATALOGUE 1965 - FULL 12 PAGE CATALOGUE
(Added 03/11/2019).

YANOMAN CATALOGUE CONTENTS 1965 (Tin Toys only).

542 - Auto Racer (8.00 inches long) - Friction. Motorbike & Rider.
602 - Portable Sewing Machine - B/O.
605 - Sewing Machine - B/O.
961 - Mechanical Boy On Bike (5 inch high version) - W/U.
962 - Mechanical Boy On Bike (4.5 inch high version) - W/U.
2710 - Continental Bus (7.0 inches long) - Friction.
3210 - Boxing (6.00 inches long) - W/U. Plastic figures.
4194 - New Service Car, Assorted (5.25 inches long) - Friction. Cadillac etc.
4195 - Assorted Sedan Car (7.25 inches long) - Friction. Police, Fire Chief etc.
4835 - Jumping Dog With Ball (5.00 inches high) - W/U. Plush covered.
4839B - Jumping Monkey - W/U. Plush covered.
5196 - Space Scout (10.00 inches long) - B/O.
5513 - Space Tank (6.00 inches long) - Friction. Marked "Mars Patrol".
5530 - Mechanical Playful Hippo (6.00 inches long) `- W/U. With butterfly.
5535 - Trolley Car (8.00 inches long) - B/O.
5536 - Greyhound Bus (10.75 inches long) - B/O (see also No. 5719).
5542 - Mechanical Dog With Boot - W/U.
5545 - Mechanical Acrobat Monkey - W/U.
5547 - Aircraft Carrier With Helicopter (8.75 inches long) - Friction.
5548 - Rendezvous (17.00 inches) - B/O. Spaceship in two parts.
5550 - Space Race Car (9.00 inches long) - Friction.
5560 - Mechanical Playful Dog With Butterfly (7.50 inches long) - W/U.
5564 - Space Explorer (7.00 inches long) - Friction.
5571 - Continental Trailways Bus - B/O.
5572 - Continental Trailways Bus - Friction.
5573 - Fire Chief Car (10.5 inches long) - Friction.
5573 B - Highway Patrol Car (10.5 inches long) - Friction.
5615 - Kitty In The Shoes (6.00 inches long) - W/U.
5631 - Mechanical Jumping Dog (5.00 inches high) - W/U.
5635 - Mechanical Sweet Kitty (7.50 inches long) - W/U.
5650 - Mechanical Comic Dog - W/U.
5652 - B.O.A.C. Jet Plane - Friction.
5653 - Assorted Jet Planes (T.W.A., United etc.) - Friction.
5707 - Mechanical Sioux Canoe - W/U.
5714 - Greyhound Bus (11.75 inches long) - Friction.
5716 - Mercedes Benz - Friction.
5718 - Greyhound Bus (7.0 inches long) - Friction.
5719 - Greyhound Bus (10.75 inches long) - Friction (see also No. 5536).
5721 - Japan Airline Prop. Plane - Friction.
6673 - Assorted Air Planes (3.50 inches long) - Friction. Six different types.
6674 - HB-2 Jet Plane (6.25 inches long) - Friction. 
6681 - Boeing Air Plane (5.00 inches long) - Friction.
6683 - Pan American Air Plane (7.50 inches long) - Friction. 
7675 - Kick Action Machine Gun (22.50 inches long) - B/O. 
8303 - Station Wagon - Friction.
8162 - Crown Jeep (4.50 inches long) - Friction. 
10011 - Ford Assorted Cars (8.00 Inches long) - Friction. Police, Fire, Ambulance.
10210 - Convair Jet (7.00 inches long) - Friction. Marked Convair, USAF & 11-1000.

The 1965 catalogue also includes plush toys (not detailed above). View catalogue.

Abbreviations Used.

N/M = no mechanism.
H/O = hand operated.
Friction = friction wound flywheel mechanism.
Crank = crank wound flywheel mechanism.
W/U = wind up / clockwork (spring) mechanism.
B/O = battery operated.
B&G = bump and go / mystery action.
R/C = remote control.
Name In Italics = exact name unknown (updated when I spot an original box or obtain an original catalogue).  

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YANOMAN Acrobat Monkey

DAIYA / TERAI TOYS CO., LTD.

Company Name/s: DAIYA / Terai Toys Co., Ltd.

Name Derivation / Meaning:

Location/s: Tokyo, Japan.

Trade Mark/s: The word "DAIYA" within a diamond / lozenge. Daiya means diamond in Japanese.

Dates:

Notes:

Checklist For DAIYA Toys (links lead to images in my photo-gallery).

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Abbreviations Used.
N/M = no mechanism.
H/O = hand operated.
Friction = friction wound flywheel mechanism.
Crank = crank wound flywheel mechanism.
W/U = wind up / clockwork (spring) mechanism.
B/O = battery operated.
B&G = bump and go / mystery action.
R/C = remote control.
Name In Italics = exact name unknown (updated when I spot an original box or obtain an original catalogue).  

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DAIYA Baby Space Gun

HAJI / MANSEI TOY CO., LTD.

Company Name/s: Haji / Mansei Toy Co., Ltd.

Name Derivation / Meaning:

Location/s: Tokyo, Japan.

Trade Mark/s: The letters "HAJI" within an oval.

Dates:

Notes:

Checklist For Haji Toys (links lead to images in my photo-gallery).

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Abbreviations Used.
N/M = no mechanism.
H/O = hand operated.
Friction = friction wound flywheel mechanism.
Crank = crank wound flywheel mechanism.
W/U = wind up / clockwork (spring) mechanism.
B/O = battery operated.
B&G = bump and go / mystery action.
R/C = remote control.
Name In Italics = exact name unknown (updated when I spot an original box or obtain an original catalogue).  

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HAJI Chimp Hand Car

NOMURA TOY CO., LTD.

Company Name/s: Nomura Toy Co., Ltd.

Name Derivation / Meaning: Nomura is a Japanese family name / surname.

Location/s: 5-17, 2-Chome, Kuramae, Taito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Trade Mark/s: The letters "T.N" within a diamond / lozenge (read from right to left this is N.T for Nomura Toy).

Dates:

Notes:

Updating 27/11/2021.

Nomura Catalogue For 1966

A digital copy of the Nomura Catalogue for 1966 is available in my SHOP

Nomura Catalogue For 1968

Nomura Catalogue For 1969

Nomura Catalogue For 1973

Nomura Universal Gun

Abbreviations Used.
N/M = no mechanism.
H/O = hand operated.
Friction = friction wound flywheel mechanism.
Crank = crank wound flywheel mechanism.
W/U = wind up / clockwork (spring) mechanism.
B/O = battery operated.
B&G = bump and go / mystery action.
R/C = remote control.
Name In Italics = exact name unknown (updated when I spot an original box or obtain an original catalogue).  

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ICHIMURA CO., LTD.

Company Name/s: Ichimura & Co., Ltd.

Name Derivation / Meaning: 

Location/s: No. 6 Kotobuki-Cho, 3-Chome, Asakusa, Taito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Trade Mark/s: North American Indian with headdress motif.

Dates:
Notes:

Checklist For Ichimura & Co., Ltd. Toys (links lead to images in my photo-gallery).

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ICHIMURA CATALOGUE 1964

#1002 Volkswagen 1600 TL (7.00 inches long) - W/U.

#1003 Mercedes Benz 250 SE (7.00 inches long) - W/U. 

#10028 Silver Tank (5.00 inches long) - W/U.
#20166 Continental Trailways Coach (10.50 inches long) - Friction.

Abbreviations Used.
N/M = no mechanism.
H/O = hand operated.
Friction = friction wound flywheel mechanism.
Crank = crank wound flywheel mechanism.
W/U = wind up / clockwork (spring) mechanism.
B/O = battery operated.
B&G = bump and go / mystery action.
R/C = remote control.
Name In Italics = exact name unknown (updated when I spot an original box or obtain an original catalogue).  

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ASAHI TOY CO., LTD. / ATC

Company Name/s: Asahi Toy Co. Ltd.

Name Derivation / Meaning: Asahi is a Japanese family name / surname. The company name may be derived from the founder's name. n.b. Asahi Toy Co., Ltd. / ATC is distinct from Asahi Trading Co., Ltd. / Asahi Corp.

Location/s: No. 2-7, 2-Chome, Kuramae, Daito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Trade Mark/s: The company name "AshahiToy" stylized with parts of the capital A and T extended to form a roughly oval shape - 1948-55. Father Christmas / Santa Claus carrying a sack logo. The company's initials "ATC" printed across the sack - 1955 on.

Dates: Founded in 1931 as Kishi Toy Co., Ltd. Name changed to Asahi Toy Co., Ltd. in 1948 - Dissolved in, not known.

Notes:

Checklist For Asahi Tin Toys (links lead to images in my photo-gallery).

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Abbreviations Used.
N/M = no mechanism.
H/O = hand operated.
Friction = friction wound flywheel mechanism.
Crank = crank wound flywheel mechanism.
W/U = wind up / clockwork (spring) mechanism.
B/O = battery operated.
B&G = bump and go / mystery action.
R/C = remote control.
Name In Italics = exact name unknown (updated when I spot an original box or obtain an original catalogue).  

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BANDAI TOYS CO., INC.

Company Name/s: Bandai Toys Co., Inc.

Name Derivation / Meaning: 

Location/s: Kikuyabashi, Taito-ku, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.

Trade Mark/s: There are a number of different trademarks, the earliest being the letters "B" and "C" within an oval. Later versions include the letter "B" within a "C" (easily mistaken for a box) or "B Sign of Quality Toys" or a baby motif holding the B within C symbol.

Dates: Founded 1950 - To present. 

Notes: Founded by Naoharu Yamashina. The company started out as a wholesaler of celluloid and metal (riding) toys, as well as rubber flotation aids, and introduced its first original product, the Rhythm Ball, in September of 1950. Bandai is currently Japan's largest toy producer and the third largest toy company in the world.

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BANDAI CATALOGUE 1 1965

Toy B/O Cars available in 1965
Group A - B/O forward / reverse with steering and headlights.

4045 Opel Rekord Sedan (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4046 Opel Rekord Ambulance (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4047 Mercedes Benz Sedan (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4048 Ford Taunus 1 7M Sedan (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4049 Volkswagen Sedan with Engine (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4050 Jaguar XK-E Coupe (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4051 Ford Fairlane Sedan (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4052 Chevrolet Impala (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4053 Buick Estate Wagon (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4054 Cadillac Sedan (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4055 Volkswagen 1500 Sedan (8.00 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4056 Volkswagen 1500 Wagon (8.00 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4057 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4058 MGA Coupe (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4059 Mercedes Benz 300SL Coupe (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

Group B - B/O forward / reverse with headlights.

4006 Rolls Royce Sedan (11.75 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4007 Citroen Sedan (12.00 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4008 Ford Station Wagon (8.25 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4009 Opel Rekord Sedan (10.50 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

4010 Mercedes Benz Sedan (11.00 inches long) - B/O with headlights.

Group C - B/O forward / reverse with headlights on while in operation.
4013 Volkswagen Bus (8.00 inches long) - B/O with headlights.
4014 Volkswagen Ambulance (8.00 inches long) - B/O/ with headlights.
4015 Volkswagen Pick Up (8.00 inches long) - B/O/ with headlights.
Group D - B/O bump & go with emergency light while in operation.
4018 Ford Thunderbird Police Car (8.25 inches long) - B/O B&G with roof light.
4019 Ford Thunderbird Ambulance (8.25 inches long) - B/O B&G with roof light.

4020 Ford Thunderbird Fire Chief Car (8.25 inches long) - B/O B&G with roof light.

Group E - B/O forward / reverse, emergency light, horn sound.

4073 Mercedes Benz Police Car (11.00 inches long) - B/O with horn.

4074 Volkswagen Police Car (10.5 inches long) - B/O with horn.

Group F - B/O run on five varied courses, headlights.

4069 Cadillac Sedan 5 Ways Run (11.50 inches long) - B/O.

4070 Chevrolet Sedan 5 Ways Run (11.00 inches long) - B/O.

4071 Volkswagen Sedan 5 Ways Run (10.50 inches long) - B/O.

4072 Mercedes Benz 5 Ways Run (11.00 inches long) - B/O. 

Group G - B/O bump & go, swinging speakers, rotating light and siren.

4075 Lincoln Police Car (11.00 inches long) - B/O B&G.

4076 Rambler Ambulance Car (11.00 inches long) - B/O B&G

4077 Lincoln Fire Chief Car (11.00 inches long) - B/O B&G.

Group H - B/O, forward / reverse, swinging speakers, rotating light and siren.

4060 Ford Police Car (8.25 inches long) - B/O. 

4061 Buick Ambulance Car (8.25 inches long) - B/O.
4062 Chevrolet Fire Chief Car (8.25 inches long) - B/O.

Group I - B/O, forward / reverse, controllable two speeds.

4063 Mercedes Benz 300SL Convertible (8.00 inches long) - B/O.

4064 MGA Convertible (8.25 inches long) - B/O.

4065 Triumph Convertible (8.25 inches long) - B/O.

4066 Cadillac Convertible (8.25 inches long) - B/O.

4067 Corvette Convertible (8.25 inches long) - B/O.

4068 Thunderbird Convertible (8.25 inches long) - B/O.

Group J. - B/O bump & go, engine sound.

4078 O.F. Touring Convertible (6.50 inches long) - B/O.

4079 O.F. Fire Engine (6.50 inches long) - B/O.

4080 O.F. Hot Rod (6.50 inches long) - B/O. Moving engine/pistons.

Abbreviations Used.
N/M = no mechanism.
H/O = hand operated.
Friction = friction wound flywheel mechanism.
Crank = crank wound flywheel mechanism.
W/U = wind up / clockwork (spring) mechanism.
B/O = battery operated.
B&G = bump and go / mystery action.
R/C = remote control.
Name In Italics = exact name unknown (updated when I spot an original box or obtain an original catalogue).   

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