Yonezawa Toys, also known as Yonezawa Japan, is a renowned Japanese toy company that gained prominence in the 1950s and onwards for its production of innovative and high-quality toys, including robots, jet racers, motor vehicles, and airplanes.

Yonezawa Toys was founded in 1950 by Yasuhei Yonezawa in the city of Tokyo, Japan. The company initially started as a manufacturer of tin toys, which were highly popular during that era. Yonezawa focused on creating toys that combined mechanical features, imaginative designs, and meticulous craftsmanship.

In the 1950s, Yonezawa Japan began producing a range of mechanical toys, including robots. These robots were often inspired by science fiction themes, such as space exploration and futuristic technology. Yonezawa robots featured intricate mechanisms, such as walking and spinning actions, blinking lights, and even shooting projectiles in some cases. These toys captured the imagination of children and collectors worldwide, becoming highly sought after for their more...

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Tin Airplane, tin plate lithographic comet jetliner by Yonezawa…

Vintage Tin Plate Comet Jetliner Toy by Yonezawa - 10"

Tin Airplane, tin plate lithographic comet jetliner by Yonezawa width 41 cm. Missing three plastic turbines

A 19th century Japanese Yonezawa Isho-tansu chest, the chestnut…

19th Century Japanese Yonezawa Isho-tansu Chest with Decorative Fittings

A 19th century Japanese Yonezawa Isho-tansu chest, the chestnut front with combination of six drawers and one door enclosing three small safe drawers. Decorative metal fittings and lock plates. Cedar frame. 118.5 x 56 x 87.5 cm.

Yonezawa, Japan: blue tin plate litho wind up silver cloud…

Silver Cloud Rolls Royce: Tinplate Wind-up Toy from Japan

Yonezawa, Japan: blue tin plate litho wind up silver cloud Rolls Royce, 21.5 x 7.5 x 6 cm

A tin plate friction powered litho four propeller passenger…

Friction Powered NWA Passenger Plane Toy

A tin plate friction powered litho four propeller passenger aeroplane, Northwest Nwa N74601, made in Japan possibly by Yonezawa, 16.5 x 21 x 3 cm

Three tinplate saloon cars, early 20th century and later,…

Tinplate Saloon Cars Collection

Three tinplate saloon cars, early 20th century and later, comprising a clockwork German Lehmann 'Terra 720' limousine (lacking key, rear right wheel missing), a clockwork Japanese limousine with key and steerable front wheels, and a Japanese Yonezawa…

'Circus Tricycle' celluloid boy riding a windup tinplate…

Windup Circus Tricycle Boy Toy in Box

'Circus Tricycle' celluloid boy riding a windup tinplate tricycle (green) with colourful metal wheels and a bell; the boy marked 'Made in Japan' circa 1948, the box with Yonezawa trademark 'Y'. in original box. Length 12 cm (4.75 inches).

Yonezawa friction powered 'No 8 Rocket' racer, vivid paintwork…

Yonezawa Rocket Racer Friction Toy, Circa 1950

Yonezawa friction powered 'No 8 Rocket' racer, vivid paintwork in orange, yellow, light & dark blue, two tyres replaced otherwise appears to be in original condition, Company trade marks at back of car. Circa 1950; length 30 cm (12 inches). Rare.

Yonezawa 58 Atom jet Racer race car tin friction space toy,…

Yonezawa Atom Jet Racer: Massive Tin Friction Toy Car

Yonezawa 58 Atom jet Racer race car tin friction space toy, circa 1958 huge size (length 69 cm; 27 inches) with an enclosed cockpit surrounded with nickel plated cage frame for added protection of the driver, large hard rubber tires that have nickel…

De Luxe open 'Zephyr' convertible by Yonezawa, 1950s. Tin plate,…

Vintage Yonezawa Zephyr Convertible Tin Toy with Box

De Luxe open 'Zephyr' convertible by Yonezawa, 1950s. Tin plate, lithographed, friction driven in rare original box with colourful top label. Length 28 cm (11 inches).

Vacation Express windup tinplate lithographed toy, by Yonezawa,…

Circling Funfair Tinplate Toy with Trains and Plane

Vacation Express windup tinplate lithographed toy, by Yonezawa, with an aeroplane circling overhead and two trains circling a funfair scene; internal key. Circa 1960. Size: 14 cm square (5.5 inches).

Yonezawa (line Mar) lithographed tinplate robot with easel-back…

Yonezawa Lithographed Tinplate Robot with Easel-Back Support Frame

Yonezawa (line Mar) lithographed tinplate robot with easel-back support frame which provides stability when robot is in motion, circa. Late 1950s, height 16½ cm (6.5 inches).

'Fire Stone' No.21 racer, lithographed tinplate friction driven…

Yonezawa Fire Stone No.21 Racer Toy Car

'Fire Stone' No.21 racer, lithographed tinplate friction driven car with driver and rubber tyres, by Yonezawa, Japan, circa 1960. Length 15 cm (6 inches).

A Yonezawa battery operated Space Explorer Robot

Yonezawa Space Robot: Battery-Powered Explorer

A Yonezawa battery operated Space Explorer Robot

A Yonezawa battery powered Highway Patrol 14' no. 434

Battery-powered Highway Patrol Car by Yonezawa

A Yonezawa battery powered Highway Patrol 14' no. 434

A large collection of international Die cast models, including…

International Die Cast Collection: Corgi, Yonezawa, Eko & More

A large collection of international Die cast models, including Corgi, Yonezawa, Eko and others (VG - M boxes G - E)

A 1960s Yonezawa tin and plastic wind-up robot made in Japan 8…

1960s Japanese Wind-up Robot Toy

A 1960s Yonezawa tin and plastic wind-up robot made in Japan 8 cm high

Yonezawa (Japan) Usaf B29 friction drive bomber, C.1950's (E)

Friction Drive B29 Bomber Toy from Yonezawa, Japan (1950s)

Yonezawa (Japan) Usaf B29 friction drive bomber, C.1950's (E)

Three Japanese tinplate models, including Daishin 'Polizei' car;…

Japanese Tinplate Model Cars Collection

Three Japanese tinplate models, including Daishin 'Polizei' car; Taiyo Kogyo Corporation 'Big Machine' racing car; and Yonezawa Toys Co. Ltd 22 police patrol car (3)

Yonezawa Japanese vintage tin toy UFO 'M-164' 21 cm diameter

Vintage Japanese Tin Toy UFO M-164 (21cm)

Yonezawa Japanese vintage tin toy UFO 'M-164' 21 cm diameter

Yonezawa Ford Mustang mystery action, stop and Go action,…

Yonezawa Mustang with Lighted Engine and Retractable Hardtop

Yonezawa Ford Mustang mystery action, stop and Go action, Lighted engine and retractable Hardtop (E-M box G-VG)

Linemar (Japan) friction automatic convertible tinplate in aqua…

Japanese Tinplate Convertible & Friction-Powered Car Set

Linemar (Japan) friction automatic convertible tinplate in aqua with beautifully lithographed seats; and Yonezawa MG Magnette Mk 111 friction powered, maroon, blue tinted windows, lithographed inner (VG-E box P-E) (2)

Meiko (Japan) future car friction powered tinplate, red and…

Friction Powered Tinplate Cars with Green Headlights and Windscreen Wipers

Meiko (Japan) future car friction powered tinplate, red and cream outer, green headlights, one headlight broken and detached with bubble roof; and Yonezawa friction powered Cadillac, red outer, clear windows and movable windscreen wipers (G-E boxes G) (2)