1950s Haji Japan Tin Litho Strutting My Fair Dancer Toy Battery Operated

Item Specifics

Brand: Haji (Mansei Toy Company)

Character/Theme: Strutting My Fair Dancer (Boy Variant)

Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

Era: Circa 1950s / 1960s

Material: Lithographed Tinplate Base & Body, Plastic/Vinyl Head

Power Source: Battery Operated (Requires 2x 1.5V D / UM-1 Batteries)

Item Description

Up for sale is a classic piece of mid-century Japanese toy history: the Haji "Strutting My Fair Dancer" battery-operated tin lithograph toy.

Manufactured by the Mansei Toy Company (Haji) during the post-war Japanese toy boom, this mechanical figure features a dapper boy in a white and blue suit dancing atop a highly detailed beach-themed base. The base showcases vibrant seaside graphics, cruise ships, and musical notes. The figure features a lithographed tin body with a molded vinyl head and rooted hair.

Condition & Functionality

Tested & Working: The mechanical dancing movement functions as intended when powered.

Battery Compartment: The internal housing is clean, free of corrosion, and retains the original factory "Dry Battery" paper labeling diagrams. The compartment door latches securely.

Cosmetic Wear: Displays minor, typical surface wear, light scratches, and age-related patina expected on a vintage toy of this era. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to assess the exact cosmetic condition.

Important Power Note

Batteries are NOT included.

This toy requires two (2) standard 1.5V D-cell (UM-1) batteries to operate.