Masudaya Modern Toys (MT) Tin Lithographed Battery Operated Mystery Action “Western Special Locomotive” Japanese Toy with Box *SOLD*

Masudaya Modern Toys (MT) Tin Lithographed Battery Operated Mystery Action “Western Special Locomotive” Japanese Toy with Box 

This piece is a tin, lithographed, battery-operated, mystery action “Western Special Locomotive” toy in box that was manufactured by Masudaya Modern Toys (MT) of Tokyo, Japan.     

When switched on, this working battery operated locomotive has a chugging or “puffing” sound, a whistling sound, and flashing lights. The battery compartment is clean and free of corrosion. The cow catcher is plastic and removable. The box is in fair condition. 

This piece is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories and wear that are to be expected from age and play. It is approximately 14 ½” L. 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.