Original Alps Shoji “Plink-Plink” Guitar Monkey (AK-54) wind-up toy, made in Japan in the 1950s. This quirky little musician strums his guitar as his head bobs — one of the most recognizable early Alps mechanical figures.

• Authentic Alps Shoji Japan wind-up toy, model AK-54

• Tested and working — strums and moves when wound (SEE VIDEO! Does not include key)

• Made of painted plastic and tin with molded hat and guitar

• This example shows faded or missing paint, possibly from age or manufacturing variation

• Mechanism functions properly

• Approx. height: 8"

• Displays well as a unique factory variation or restoration candidate

A must-have for collectors of Japanese tin toys, Alps wind-ups, and 1950s novelty automata. This early “Plink-Plink” monkey is increasingly hard to find in any condition.