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Vintage TOMY PLAY BANKS Japan Art Theater Mechanical Money Box (with 10 yen coin) #712

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Vintage TOMY PLAY BANKS mechanical piggy bank, Japan Art Theater 👺

Vintage Japanese piece from the TOMY brand, part of the PLAY BANKS series. This mechanical piggy bank, made entirely of plastic, is a typical object from Showa-era Japan, both decorative and playful.
It is in perfect working order .

A 10 yen coin is included so you can test it immediately. One small detail to note: the top ring is missing , but this does not affect the mechanism.

Translation of the Japanese sticker on the back

The original text explains how the toy works and its purpose:

  • With just one coin, enter a magical world.
  • It's also fun to use it as a timer.

Art Theater :

  1. Insert the coin slowly.
  2. The gears turn and the pendulum begins to move.
  3. To retrieve the coins, open the bottom cover.

PLAY BANKS : a piggy bank with a fun mechanism.

Dimensions: 13 cm x 11 cm
⚓ Weight: 250 grams

Collection information

  • Brand : TOMY
  • Series : PLAY BANKS
  • Country : Japan
  • Estimated period : Showa years, late 1970s to 1980s
  • Material : plastic
  • Operation : mechanical, no battery required
  • Included : 1 x 10 yen demo coin
  • Defect : missing upper ring

Ideal for collectors of vintage Japanese toys, retro decor, Showa display pieces, or as a unique gift. Carefully shipped from Thailand; photos of the actual item.

In retro Japan, a simple coin triggers a small mechanical theater. A gesture, a click, a movement of gears, and the object comes to life.