Japanese 1960s and 70s Horikawa toy robots, battery operated

Horikawa was a Japanese toy company that was founded in 1946. The company was originally known for making tinplate toys, but in the 1960s, they began to focus on making toy robots. Horikawa's toy robots were some of the most popular in the world, and they were known for their high quality and realistic designs.

One of Horikawa's most popular toy robots was the "Rotate-o-Matic Super Astronaut." This robot was made of tinplate and had a rotating head and arms. It could also walk and shoot projectiles. The Rotate-o-Matic Super Astronaut was a huge hit with children in the 1960s, and it is still considered a collectible today.

Other notable toy robots that Horikawa made in the 1960s and 70s include the Astro Boy (1963), the Battle Robot (1965), the Space Robot (1969), Jet Robo (1970): and the Walking Robot (1972) which was one more... of the most advanced toy robots of its time.

Horikawa's prominence began to decline in the late 1970s as tastes in toys shifted, and electronic games and video game consoles gained popularity. The company faced increased competition from other manufacturers and struggled to adapt to the changing market. By the 1980s, Horikawa largely ceased production of toy robots, and the company eventually faded into obscurity.

Horikawa's toy robots were a product of their time, and are a reminder of a time when people believed that the future would be filled with robots. less...