Lilliput Robot
Various (Likely Schylling or Ha Ha Toys) • Vintage Retro Tin Robots
Toy Category
Tin Toy / Wind-Up
Year Released
Original 1930s-40s; This version 1990s-2010s
Condition
Excellent/Near Mint; Clean lithography without significant scratches or rust.
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Description
A square-bodied, blocky robot made of lithographed tin plate. Features a light blue body with red feet, a spring antenna on the head, and a fixed metal key on the side. When wound, the robot performs a shuffling walk movement with swinging arms.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Auction Estimate
$10.00 - $25.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Modern reproduction of the first-ever tin robot toy; Manufactured in China
Model Number
MS408 / ST-1
Toy Type
Lithographed tin, clockwork mechanism, 6-inch scale
Toy Condition
Excellent/Near Mint; Clean lithography without significant scratches or rust.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging; Loose item shown.
Rarity & Significance
Low rarity for this modern version, but high cultural significance as it replicates the 'Lilliput', the world's first mass-produced tin robot originally from Japan.
Special Features
Spring-coil antenna, internal clockwork motor, integrated winding key, and pincer-style hands.
Notable Variations
Available in various colors (gold, silver, black) and sizes; originals from the 1930s-40s are identified by 'Made in Japan' stamps and can value over $2,000.