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1960s Easter Chick in Spring/Gear Spinning Egg Toy

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:28:42 -0700

This wonderful vintage chick in egg Easter toy likely dates to the 1960s, and operates through the use of a couple of gears, a spring, and a plunger mechanism. � Push the plunger to work the gear system, and the yellow disc spins and, with it, the four egg segments spin as they open fully to reveal a stationary yellow chick at the center. � I'm virtually certain there is supposed to be a network of miniature rubber bands running around or across the base of the egg segments, helping to keep them closed while the gears and spinner are quiet. (There was a fragment of a thin, dried rubber band in there, but it has since fallen away.) Spins and works fine as is, but apply the right-sized rubber band, and you'll have this ready to surprise and delight.

Measures 4-1/2" long (to the plunger end) and 3" high (2" from the yellow platform to the egg top). Marked on the underside Made in Hong Kong.

Two Metal Miniature Toy Cars Made in Japan

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:37:08 -0700

I've seen miniature toy cars before, but goodness, these are even smaller!� Both cars were made in Japan and marked as such on the sides. The red bus is 1-3/4" long, while the gray fin-tailed car is 2" long.� The paint on the bus is in great condition, but the gray car has a few scratches on one side.� I'm intrigued that the car tires are inside the frame, but then again, I'm a girl and cars have always been a bit of a mystery to me.

Great for miniature displays, be it creche or otherwise.� Here's an opportunity to add two cars to your fleet of cars for one low price!

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 1:16 Diecast Model Car - Danbury Mint

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:44:30 -0700

Handsome replica of a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in red and beige, produced by the Danbury Mint in 1993. Still with the original certificate, I believe this diecast car is in 1:16 scale, although neither the paperwork nor the underside of the frame indicate scale. The car hood, trunk, and doors all open to reveal a clean, like-new interior, and the car is accompanied by a wooden display base with short, subtle grooves for tire placement and a metal name tag that reads 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air.

This diecast car measures 1" long, bumper to bumper. In excellent condition, with no dings or scratches noted. (I speculate it is supposed to have an antenna, but I find none loose in any of the compartments.)

1950s Plastic Marx No-Wind Duck Incline Walker Still in Plastic

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:34:36 -0700

Waddling his way into Spring, here we have a cute little plastic duck toy from Marx and dating to around the 1950s. According to the label, this little guy is not a wind-up piece. Instead, you apparently just place him on an incline and then watch him walk! The underside of his tail has a roller-type wheel, and he stands on two feet. As he's still in his original plastic wrap, I've not really been able to give him a test run, but imagine he works as he should.

Stands 3" high. Label (which was printed in Hong Kong) shows the Marx logo, and reads No Winding - Place on Incline & - Watch 'em Walk.� A sweet toy from the past, perfect for a vintage Easter!

Chubby Yone Tin Litho Wind-Up Bird - Made in Japan

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:50:13 -0700

Absolutely wild, here's a colorful bird to add to your menagerie of tin wind-up toys. At first glance, I thought this little guy was a fish, but then once I took in his litho features, I realized that his bird beak was just "painted" on. With a lime green underbelly that actually glows under a black light, I'm speculating he dates to the 1960s.

Stands 2-1/2" high and a rather stocky 1-3/4" wide, marked on the tail underside with the Yone diamond mark, No. 2172, Made in Japan. In excellent condition, with one small rub on his back, just to the right of his left wing.

Be sure to check out the rest of my "toy box," which includes other wind-up goodies! I'm always happy to combine shipping.

Breyer Traditional Buckskin Bolya the Freedom Horse - Mold #490

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:54:58 -0700

One of a number of Breyer horses I have available, this buckskin horse is Bolya the Freedom Horse (Model # 490), a model that was originally released as the Halla mold.� In 1992, Breyer added mane and renamed the retooled horse mold to Bolya.

This traditional mold horse was originally sculpted by Chris Hess, with Bolya the Freedom Horse released from 1992 to 1994. With black points, front socks, and a star, this traditional horse is listed on page 73 of Browell's Breyer Animal Collector's Guide (3rd ed., 2003).

In excellent condition, with no issues noted.

Interested in any of my other Breyers?� I'm more than happy to combine shipping, where and to the extent possible.

Breyer Molly the Balking Mule (Mold #753)

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:50:26 -0700

One of a number of Breyer horses I have available, this is Breyer's stubborn Molly Mule (Model # 753), from the Balking Mule traditional mold, originally sculpted by Chris Hess. With a glossy grey shaded body, dark gray points, small black spatter spots, and a black halter, Molly was released for six months, during the spring of 1999, as a Collector's Edition Breyer.

Molly still retains her hang tag, which reads: "Last seen in the Breyer line over 25 years ago, the 'balking mule' makes her comeback debut in 1999. First introduced in 1968 in bay and seal brown, these older Mules are a collector's treasure. . . . Sculpted by master Breyer artist Chris Hess, the Mule has not been widely available until now! Returning for a short time to the Breyer line is Molly, a stunning glossy grey appaloosa Mule. This old-style color is a collector's favorite, giving the piece a look of fine ceramic."

Molly is listed on page 34 of Browell's Breyer Animal Collector's Guide (3rd ed., 2003). In excellent condition, with no issues noted. (To look at her from the underside, there appears to be some excess layering on her right rear hoof, however, she stands level.) Molly was part of a large cabinet (non-toy) collection.

Interested in any of my other Breyers?� I'm more than happy to combine shipping, where and to the extent possible.

Large For The Birds Ohio Art Tin Sand Pail

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:03:53 -0700

Offering another large, colorful sand pail by Ohio Art, this colorful pail or bucket features loads of birds, young and old, all of them chatting or chirping or flying or begging for food, with cherries and worms appearing to be the pick of the day.

This is a large pail, measuring 7-3/4" high to the rim, with a 7" rim diameter. In fabulous condition, with a few slight rubs, primarily in the area where the handle folds down onto the side of the sand pail.

Circa 1960s or early 1970s; marked "Ohio Art - World Famous for Quality - Bryan, Ohio U.S.A."

Please note that I have two of these available.

1953 Welly 9012 Chevrolet Bel Air Diecast Toy Model Car

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:01:30 -0700

A great vintage Welly 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air diecast toy model car, 1:43 scale. Measuring 5" long bumper to bumper, this Chevy model car has a die cast body, opening doors and hood, a detailed interior, and rubber tires. Marked Welly No. 9012.

In excellent condition. No box.

Red Diecast 1949 Series 62 Cadillac Sedan Convertible Model Car

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:10:26 -0700

Die cast 1949 Series 62 Cadillac Sedan convertible model car made exclusively for the National Motor Museum Mint. The hood, trunk, and doors all are hinged, opening and closing with ease; the wheels all spin or roll, and the front wheels turn (left/right).� Car measures 6" long and 2-3/8" wide.� In excellent condition with all tiny parts (handles, mirrors, visors) present.

Plastic Hong Kong Rolling Poodle Toy on Wheels Original Package

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:10:10 -0700

Here's another vintage Made in Hong Kong plastic rattle toy, with this miniature figural toy depicting a poofy poodle on wheels.� This pretty plastic poodle is obviously a girl, with her hair showing a tinge of blushing pink on her shoulders, hips, pom-pom headdress, and tail. �

She stands 2-3/4" high and 2-1/4" long.� There's a small bead inside her hollow torso that rolls and rattles like a, well, baby rattle.� In excellent condition, in its original packaging.

Breyer Shane American Ranch Horse # 938 Stock Horse Stallion

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:08:11 -0700

One of a number of Breyer horses I have available, this horse is Shane, American Ranch Horse (Model # 938), the 7th model to come from the Stock Horse Stallion traditional mold, originally sculpted by Chris Hess. With black points, white socks on his rear legs, and a painted brand on his left shoulder, Shane's color is referred to as black roan (although it is more of a greenish gray coloring).

Issued in 1995 and released for one year, through 1996, this stock horse stallion is listed on page 145 of Browell's Breyer Animal Collector's Guide (3rd ed., 2003).

In very good condition, with a minor rub and subtle scratch to the right (non-branded) side, likely occurring in the production or shipping, as this and my other Breyer horses were part of a large cabinet (non-toy) collection.

Interested in any of my other Breyers?� I'm more than happy to combine shipping, where and to the extent possible. Feel free to email for a combined shipping quote.

Breyer Running Mare Glossy Dapple #123

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:07:42 -0700

One of a number of Breyer horses I have available, this horse is Running Mare in a dapple grey (Model # 123), originally sculpted by Chris Hess. With a gray mane and tail, bald face, and stockings, this gorgeous mare (as with most in this model) shows dapples on the hindquarters only.

Issued from 1963 until 1973, this one is a beauty and in near-excellent condition, with one manufacturing bur on the right rear leg, slightly above the hoof, but no other post-manufacturing issues noted.

Interested in any of my other Breyers?� I'm more than happy to combine shipping, where and to the extent possible.

Breyer Family Arabian Stallion - Faith Model Horse #4

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:07:03 -0700

This matte palomino Breyer horse is Faith (Model # 4), one of a number of models to come from the Family Arabian Stallion traditional mold, originally sculpted by Chris Hess, from a design by Maureen Love.

With a white mane, tail, and stockings, a bald face, and gray hooves, Faith was released from 1967 to 1987, and after the glossy finish version of the same model number. In fabulous condition.

Interested in any of my other Breyers?� I'm more than happy to combine shipping, where and to the extent possible.

Lehmann Quak Duck Friction Toy - West Germany 938

AlleyAdmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:19:07 -0700

Cute as can be, this vintage Lehmann friction toy duck is appropriately named Quak, and was model #938. � With a bright red bill, this wide-eyed toy duck will run around once you get his wheels all fired up and ready to go. Made in West Germany, this circa 1960 friction toy is in very good condition. Quak stands approx. 3" high.