In the early decades of the 20th century, Germany was the leading producer of tin toys in the world. German tin toys were innovative and well made. They dominated the market up to the outbreak of World War II. In the early 1950's Japan assumed the lead and began to control the market with the addition of many new novelties. Not just wind-up and friction driven, some Japanese tin toys were powered by batteries and able to provide flashing lights and sounds. In the 1950's and early 60's the tin toy reach it's zenith as American's purchased these products in great quantities. Today they are made to a much higher standard in China, yet retain the edge of being very affordable.

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