Masudaya Modern Toys (MT) “The Battery Operated Walking Bear Bruno” Japanese Toy with Box *SOLD*

Masudaya Modern Toys (MT) “The Battery Operated Walking Bear Bruno” Japanese Toy with Box 

This piece is a battery-operated Bruno the Walking Bear that was manufactured by Masudaya Modern Toys (MT) of Tokyo, Japan.   

This Bruno the Walking Bear is in working condition. When switched on via the remote Bruno’s eyes light up and he walks forward. The remote control, controls the stop and go action. The battery compartment is clean and clear of any corrosion. The box is in great condition for its age. The toy itself does not appear to have ever been played with.  

This piece is in excellent all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and display. This is approximately 8 ½” L x 4” H. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.     

A brief history of Masudaya Modern Toys (MT) of Tokyo, Japan:   

Masudaya also known as Masudaya Modern Toys was a tin toy manufacturer that was founded in 1923 in Tokyo, Japan. Masudaya was one of the leading builders of tin type mechanical and battery-operated toys in the post-World War II era. Unlike many of their competitors Masudaya managed to survive to this day, due in part to their involvement in the airsoft gun craze of the 1980’s. They are mostly known for basically creating the “skirmishable” airsoft guns that could be used for combat simulations rather than target shooting. Masudaya normally identifies their toys using the M-T, or Modern Toys logo.