Joustra was a French toy company founded in Strasbourg in 1934. The company's name is an abbreviation of "Jouets de Strasbourg", which means "toys from Strasbourg". Joustra was initially known for its tinplate toys, including cars, trains, and airplanes. In the 1950s, the company began producing plastic toys, and in the 1970s, it began importing Japanese toys. Joustra went bankrupt in 1987.

Like many other businesses during World War II, Joustra faced challenges due to the scarcity of resources and restrictions imposed by the war. However, after the war, the company resumed production and continued to grow. Joustra was one of the most popular toy companies in France for many years. Its toys were known for their high quality and durability. Joustra toys were also popular for their realistic designs. The company's cars, trains, and airplanes were often modeled after real-life vehicles.

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Toy train, by Joustra France 0 gauge three part electric…

Joustra France Toy Train: Electric 0 Gauge Railcar, Missing Turret

Toy train, by Joustra France 0 gauge three part electric railcar width 50 cm, one light turret missing

Tin plane, vintage 1960s French Joustra Rallye light plane…

Vintage 1960s Joustra Rallye Light Plane - 32 cm Width

Tin plane, vintage 1960s French Joustra Rallye light plane width 32 cm

Wind up Airplane, Joustra air France four engine F-anny tin…

Joustra Air France F-anny Tin Litho Wind-Up Airplane Toy

Wind up Airplane, Joustra air France four engine F-anny tin lithographed wind up toy with light width 41 cm

Joustra, France: tin plate litho wind up Brevete Sgdg model…

Joustra Tin Plate Wind-up Door Model

Joustra, France: tin plate litho wind up Brevete Sgdg model Depose 2002 man inside door Snaps Shut., 13 x 4 x 5 cm

Tin plate army tank, post war, French Joustra Tchad clockwork,…

Joustra Tchad Clockwork Tank, c1950s

Tin plate army tank, post war, French Joustra Tchad clockwork, c1950s, length 9 inches

Joustra Autocar Electrique 686 (Electric Bus-France), cream,…

Joustra Electric Bus with Driver and Suitcases

Joustra Autocar Electrique 686 (Electric Bus-France), cream, red, black and white lithographed outer, colourfully lithographed inner with bus driver and four paper suitcases, clear moveable plastic sunroof (VG-E box F-G)

Joustra (France) 'Croix de Sud' red/cream Air France airliner…

Joustra Air France Airliner in Original Box (1950s)

Joustra (France) 'Croix de Sud' red/cream Air France airliner in original box C.1950's (E box G)

Joustra (France) 3-car clockwork rail car (G)

Joustra Clockwork Rail Car with 3 Cars (G Scale)

Joustra (France) 3-car clockwork rail car (G)

Joustra clockwork 432 international transport lorry French, red…

Joustra International Transport Lorry with Headlights

Joustra clockwork 432 international transport lorry French, red and cream tinplate with red Lettering to sides' Transports Internationaux', driver, Battery-operated headlights, Permanent key, in illustrated box with instructions (E box F) 33 cm long

Two Joustra battery operated fire engines, (France), red…

Joustra Fire Engines with Ladders

Two Joustra battery operated fire engines, (France), red lithographed outer with colourful lithographed inner, one with metal ladder to roof, one with plastic ladder to roof (VG boxes F-G) (2) 16.5 cm x 33 cm x 10 cm

French Joustra car Rapido 2009/603, friction powered tinplate…

Friction-powered Joustra tinplate bus and garage set

French Joustra car Rapido 2009/603, friction powered tinplate bus and garage set (E box E)

Joustra unboxed tinplate grey hound' Bus 2004, later key,…

Joustra Greyhound Bus 2004 with Working Key Mechanism (G)

Joustra unboxed tinplate grey hound' Bus 2004, later key, mechanism worked well When Tested (G)

Rare Joustra (France) Ref 808 L'Autorail Minia boxed set, with…

Rare Joustra Autorail Minia Boxed Set (France)

Rare Joustra (France) Ref 808 L'Autorail Minia boxed set, with 2 x carriages, 2 x tinplate landscape scenes, 3 x rail segments and 1 x signal, missing other signal, with original internal packaging (G-VG box F-G)

Joustra (France) friction powered Dauphine 2060, red body,…

Friction Powered Red Dauphine 2060 by Joustra (France)

Joustra (France) friction powered Dauphine 2060, red body, lithographed interior, possible repaint (E-M box P-F)

Three French tinplate cars, including FJ break Teleguide…

French Tinplate Car Collection

Three French tinplate cars, including FJ break Teleguide Mecanique, clockwork station wagon with Wired remote, Joustra friction powered Citroen Ami 6; and Joustra Renault Dauphine (E boxes P-G) largest 30 cm long

French Joustra clockwork tinplate maritime station No. 2015…

Joustra Maritime Station with Lighthouse and Key

French Joustra clockwork tinplate maritime station No. 2015 with battery operated lighthouse, key and instructions (E box G), 13 cm high, 36 cm wide, 24 cm deep

French Joustra friction powered tinplate bus and garage set (E…

Joustra Friction Tinplate Bus & Garage Set (E Box F)

French Joustra friction powered tinplate bus and garage set (E box F)

Two Fabrication Joustra Francais vehicles (French), clockwork;…

Joustra Francais Clockwork Vehicles (2)

Two Fabrication Joustra Francais vehicles (French), clockwork; 2002 auto-Miracle, red body, key missing; and 2003 auto-Radar, light green and dark green body, key missing (G-VG boxes G) (2)

Joustra tinplate clockwork Peugeot 404 Ref. 2059 (France), sage…

Joustra Peugeot 404 Clockwork Tinplate Car

Joustra tinplate clockwork Peugeot 404 Ref. 2059 (France), sage outer with colourful lithographed inner and clear plastic Sunroof (E box F-G) 10.5 x 29.5 x 9.5 cm

Joustra (France) tin plate clock work tram, cream and green,…

Cream and Green Joustra Tram Clockwork Tinplate (G)

Joustra (France) tin plate clock work tram, cream and green, missing key, unboxed (G)

Joustra clockwork tinplate 2004 Observation Car; and Joustra…

Joustra Tinplate Observation and Saloon Cars

Joustra clockwork tinplate 2004 Observation Car; and Joustra friction powered 2012 Saloon Car, both French, largest 16 cm long (V-E boxes F) (2)