ALPS Tin Litho Batt. Op. No. 21508 Mystery Action Farm Truck Boxed for Sale

ALPS Tin Litho Batt. Op. No. 21508 Mystery Action Farm Truck Boxed

This piece is a tin, lithographed, battery-operated No. 21508 mystery action farm truck in box that was manufactured by ALPS/Alps Shoji Ltd. of Japan.   

This item was tested and found not working. The box is included and is in fair to good shape.

This piece is in all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that is to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 11” L x 3 ½” W. We invite you to view the photos to further determine the quality and condition.   

A brief history of ALPS/Alps Shoji Ltd. of Japan: 

1948 – 1970s

Founder: Katsutaro Kataoka

Alps Shoji Ltd., commonly known these days as Alps Electric/Alps Alpine (ala Alpine Stereos), is a Japanese multinational corporation that specializes in the manufacturing of electronic components and devices. Founded in 1948 by Katsutaro Kataoka, Alps Electric initially focused on the production of electronic components such as switches and potentiometers, and then diversified to include producing some of the better-quality Japanese toys throughout the post-war years producing a range of mechanical and electronic toys, including tinplate toys, battery-operated toys, and mechanical dolls. Some of their most famous creations included toy robots, musical toys, and realistic-looking mechanical animals. However, in the 1970s as the company evolved and shifted its focus primarily to electronic components and devices, its involvement in the toy industry diminished.