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 :
- Insert the coin slowly.
- The gears turn and the pendulum begins to move.
- 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.