High Wheel Wind Up Robot:


The High Wheel "Gear" Robot was the transitional robot from all-tin to plastics, our High Wheel robot is a reproduction of a famous Japanese Robot of the 1950-1960's by Yoshiya. Through his clear chest, you can see 6 moving coloured gears and sparks. He features a high quality black tin body with cone shaped plastic eyes and red rubber hands.  His antenna acts as an on/off button, pull the antenna to watch him walk. The High Wheel robot is a great collector's robot. 

  • Colour: Black
  • Wind up with inbuilt key 
  • Size: 10" / 25.4cm Tall (10 x 4 x 3.5") 
  • 1960's Era Colour Box
  • Movement: Walks and cogs move in his chest
  • Antenna acts as an on/off switch

Sizes are all approximate


Please note: All our tin toys are 1950s-1980s replicas.  They are all hand assembled and inevitably there may be scratches as well as some sharp edges, this only adds to the ‘olden days’ nostalgic feel!

Our tin toys are intended for display purposes only; although some items may move and operate as the originals, the mechanisms are delicate and are not designed for heavy use.  Some functions may not operate as per the original item.

Adult supervision is always required.

To view more of our tin toys, please click here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372837259571