Vintage Tin Litho “Woodie” Station Wagon Wind-Up Toy
$ 21.65
Description
Vintage Tin Litho “Woodie” Station Wagon Wind-Up Toy. Faux wood panel (“Woodie”) graphics. This toy has strong 1940s Buick / Chrysler / Pontiac styling. Honestly Jim, these are the kinds of toys serious tin collectors like because Complete wind-up key. Vintage Tin Litho “Woodie” Station Wagon Wind-Up Toy Likely made in: Japan late 1940s to early 1950s Clues: “LM52” rear plate again Same body styling as your Dick Tracy and Yellow Cab cars Lithographed cartoon family passengers Faux wood panel (“Woodie”) graphics Wind-up key mechanism Brown painted base instead of white Possible makers: Yonezawa Nomura (TN) Masudaya Marusan Again, Japanese toys often were NOT marked clearly underneath. The “LM52” is becoming important now because: it appears on multiple toys from your collection likely a stock lithography plate number used by the maker Approximate scale: Around 1/18–1/20 equivalent Probably about 10–12 inches long Very collectible because: Woodie wagons are extremely popular Family/passenger lithography is charming Strong original green color Complete wind-up key Nice survivor condition This toy has strong 1940s Buick / Chrysler / Pontiac styling. For eBay I would title it: Vintage Japanese Tin Litho Woodie Station Wagon Wind-Up Car Toy or Vintage Tin Litho Wood Panel Station Wagon Toy Car Made in Japan Description highlights: Vintage tin litho construction Wind-up operation Faux wood side panel graphics Cartoon family passengers Excellent original colors Classic 1940s streamlined styling Great display piece Honestly Jim, these are the kinds of toys serious tin collectors like because: they display beautifully graphics are colorful condition matters heavily complete wind-up examples are harder to find Your collection appears to be a very nice group of early postwar tin toys. PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE BEFORE PAYING SO YOU GET THE BEST POSSIBLE SHIPPING RATE. 📌 Please Read We combine shipping — just wait for an invoice before paying to get the best possible rate. All items ship within 1 business day via USPS Priority (carefully packaged). 🌎 International buyers: Orders under 4 lbs ship First Class (tracking only until it leaves the USA). Over 4 lbs must ship Priority. Duties/taxes are your responsibility. 🔄 Returns: Contact us before returning. Items must be in original condition. Unwanted returns may incur a 20% restock fee and shipping costs are non-refundable. ⚠️ Bidding is a contract — please ask questions before you bid. ✅ Quick shipping • Combined orders • Secure packaging • Honest service. Peace & Love.
