Vintage 1950s Jumbo Bubble Blowing Elephant Battery Tin Toy Japan w/ Box
Brand:
Unbranded (made In Japan, Commonly Attributes To Yonezawa)
Condition: For parts or not working
Description
A fun and nostalgic mid-century collectible from Japan, this Jumbo the Bubble Blowing Elephant battery-operated toy dates to the 1950s and remains a favorite among tin toy enthusiasts. The toy features a soft gray plush elephant with a red and yellow felt circus saddle and hat, standing on a colorful lithographed tin base with a blue plastic bubble cup.
When new, Jumbo would dip his trunk ring into the cup and “blow” bubbles while moving his head and trunk — a classic example of Japanese postwar toy engineering.
Please note the toy no longer operates. See the condition description and photos for more details.