{"product_id":"tn-nomura-patrol-auto-tricycle-tin-police-bike","title":"T.N. Nomura Patrol Auto-Tricycle Tin Police Bike with Box — Showa Japanese Battery Toy","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"673\"\u003e🧠 OBJECT CLASSIFICATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"794\" data-start=\"717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"717\"\u003ePrimary Object Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"741\"\u003eJapanese tinplate battery-operated novelty vehicle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"796\"\u003eSub-Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"809\"\u003ePolice patrol auto-tricycle (three-wheel motorbike)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"881\" data-start=\"865\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"881\"\u003eT.N. — \u003cstrong data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eNomura Toy Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"960\" data-start=\"918\"\u003eTrade Name (Printed \/ Market-Standard)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"987\" data-start=\"963\"\u003ePATROL AUTO-TRICYCLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1002\" data-start=\"989\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003eLithographed tinplate body panels\u003cbr data-end=\"1041\" data-start=\"1038\"\u003ePressed tin chassis and fairings\u003cbr data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003ePainted metal police rider figure\u003cbr data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1109\"\u003eRubber tires on metal axles\u003cbr data-end=\"1142\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003eBattery compartment (two D-size cells)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1349\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1204\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eAction \/ Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1207\" data-start=\"1204\"\u003eBattery-powered drive\u003cbr data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003eFront \u003cstrong data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003eheadlight illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1266\" data-start=\"1263\"\u003eClassic Nomura \u003cstrong data-end=\"1301\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e“Mystery Action”\u003c\/strong\u003e (random directional movement via contact logic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1351\"\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003eMid Showa period\u003cbr data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1380\"\u003eCirca late 1950s – early 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1473\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1437\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003eJapan (export-forward production)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1478\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1480\"\u003e🧭 Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1872\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003e• Collection sell-off (non-hyped provenance)\u003cbr data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1589\"\u003eOriginal upper box present\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003eLower box is reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e (clearly disclosed)\u003cbr data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003e• Overall length approx. \u003cstrong data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1701\"\u003e25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1710\"\u003e• Uses \u003cstrong data-end=\"1744\" data-start=\"1720\"\u003etwo D-cell batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e• Headlight lights; mystery action may be intermittent due to age\u003cbr data-end=\"1815\" data-start=\"1812\"\u003e• Over \u003cstrong data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1822\"\u003e60 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, visually in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003egood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1874\"\u003eThis transparency is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1895\"\u003ecorrect and collector-appropriate\u003c\/strong\u003e for battery toys of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1967\" data-start=\"1964\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2017\" data-start=\"1969\"\u003e🧭 HISTORICAL CONTEXT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003eNomura’s battery novelties fall into a premium tier when they combine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2231\" data-start=\"2091\"\u003e1️⃣ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2116\" data-start=\"2095\"\u003eAuthority figures\u003c\/strong\u003e (police, pilots, firefighters)\u003cbr data-end=\"2150\" data-start=\"2147\"\u003e2️⃣ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2154\"\u003eComplex vehicle formats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2184\" data-start=\"2181\"\u003e3️⃣ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2212\" data-start=\"2188\"\u003eElectrical spectacle\u003c\/strong\u003e (lights, motion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2279\" data-start=\"2233\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"2254\" data-start=\"2237\"\u003eauto-tricycle\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially important:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2448\" data-start=\"2281\"\u003e• Rarer than motorcycles or cars\u003cbr data-end=\"2316\" data-start=\"2313\"\u003e• More expensive to manufacture\u003cbr data-end=\"2350\" data-start=\"2347\"\u003e• Structurally complex (front fork + rear power housing)\u003cbr data-end=\"2409\" data-start=\"2406\"\u003e• Optimized for mystery-action motion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2567\" data-start=\"2450\"\u003ePolice-themed toys also carried \u003cstrong data-end=\"2499\" data-start=\"2482\"\u003eexport appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e, signaling order, modernity, and safety in postwar design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2572\" data-start=\"2569\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2612\" data-start=\"2574\"\u003e🎨 DESIGN \u0026amp; ICONOGRAPHY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2637\" data-start=\"2614\"\u003ePolice Rider Figure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2771\" data-start=\"2638\"\u003e• Upright posture = authority and control\u003cbr data-end=\"2682\" data-start=\"2679\"\u003e• Uniform cap and badge cues\u003cbr data-end=\"2713\" data-start=\"2710\"\u003e• Calm facial expression (lawful presence, not aggression)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2791\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003eVehicle Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2970\" data-start=\"2792\"\u003e• Cream-and-blue palette — official, readable, export-friendly\u003cbr data-end=\"2857\" data-start=\"2854\"\u003e• Bold “POLICE” lithography — instant identification\u003cbr data-end=\"2912\" data-start=\"2909\"\u003e• Forward-facing headlamp framed as a visual focal point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2995\" data-start=\"2972\"\u003eBox Art (Upper Box)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3116\" data-start=\"2996\"\u003e• Confirms trade name\u003cbr data-end=\"3020\" data-start=\"3017\"\u003e• Reinforces action narrative\u003cbr data-end=\"3052\" data-start=\"3049\"\u003e• Adds historical and display value even with repro lower half\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3121\" data-start=\"3118\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3175\" data-start=\"3123\"\u003e⚙️ MECHANICAL REALITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3213\" data-start=\"3177\"\u003eNomura’s mystery action systems use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3289\" data-start=\"3215\"\u003e• Contact plates\u003cbr data-end=\"3234\" data-start=\"3231\"\u003e• Rotating cams\u003cbr data-end=\"3252\" data-start=\"3249\"\u003e• Momentary electrical interruption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3389\" data-start=\"3291\"\u003eResult:\u003cbr\u003e• Direction changes\u003cbr data-end=\"3321\" data-start=\"3318\"\u003e• Wandering patrol motion\u003cbr data-end=\"3349\" data-start=\"3346\"\u003e• Visual liveliness over linear travel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3546\" data-start=\"3391\"\u003eAfter 60+ years, \u003cstrong data-end=\"3443\" data-start=\"3408\"\u003eintermittent behavior is normal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"3447\" data-start=\"3444\"\u003eCollectors prioritize \u003cstrong data-end=\"3520\" data-start=\"3469\"\u003eoriginality, completeness, and visual integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e over guaranteed function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3551\" data-start=\"3548\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3581\" data-start=\"3553\"\u003e📐 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3615\" data-start=\"3583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3601\" data-start=\"3583\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3604\" data-start=\"3601\"\u003e≈ \u003cstrong data-end=\"3615\" data-start=\"3606\"\u003e25 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3781\" data-start=\"3617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3634\" data-start=\"3617\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3637\" data-start=\"3634\"\u003e• Single-unit tricycle with integrated rider\u003cbr data-end=\"3684\" data-start=\"3681\"\u003e• Rear housing contains battery and motor\u003cbr data-end=\"3728\" data-start=\"3725\"\u003e• Front fork supports steering and headlight assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3982\" data-start=\"3783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3804\" data-start=\"3783\"\u003eCondition Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Very good visual condition for age\u003cbr data-end=\"3844\" data-start=\"3841\"\u003e• Light wear consistent with period use\u003cbr data-end=\"3886\" data-start=\"3883\"\u003e• Electrical function intermittent (disclosed)\u003cbr data-end=\"3935\" data-start=\"3932\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"3982\" data-start=\"3937\"\u003eOriginal top box + reproduction lower box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3987\" data-start=\"3984\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4025\" data-start=\"3989\"\u003e🧲 COLLECTOR POSITIONING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4081\" data-start=\"4027\"\u003eThis piece intersects \u003cstrong data-end=\"4080\" data-start=\"4049\"\u003efive strong collector lanes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4321\" data-start=\"4083\"\u003e1️⃣ Nomura \/ T.N. battery novelty specialists\u003cbr data-end=\"4131\" data-start=\"4128\"\u003e2️⃣ Police \u0026amp; authority-themed toy collectors\u003cbr data-end=\"4178\" data-start=\"4175\"\u003e3️⃣ Tin tricycle and transport collectors\u003cbr data-end=\"4222\" data-start=\"4219\"\u003e4️⃣ Boxed survivor buyers (top box originality counts)\u003cbr data-end=\"4279\" data-start=\"4276\"\u003e5️⃣ Mid-century kinetic décor collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"613\"\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Collectible Stewardship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"729\" data-start=\"656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"729\" data-start=\"656\"\u003eEvaluated under the Japonista Collectibles Authentication Framework™:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"731\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"733\"\u003ePeriod, manufacturer, and production-era assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"789\"\u003eMaterial, paint, lithography, and surface-wear analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"849\"\u003eMechanical, structural, and component integrity review (where applicable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"927\"\u003eDesign, iconography, and cultural-context verification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"985\"\u003eGuaranteed 100% Authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1018\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003eEvery piece is backed by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003eJaponista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™\u003c\/strong\u003e and curated with collector-grade scrutiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1140\" data-start=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1142\"\u003eA Note on Collecting \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003eAt Japonista, we approach vintage and modern toys not merely as nostalgic objects, but as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1272\"\u003edesign artifacts, cultural touchstones, and expressions of their era\u003c\/strong\u003e—from postwar ingenuity and Showa imagination to contemporary pop and designer movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eEach work is carefully examined, researched, and presented with respect for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1515\"\u003eoriginal intent, historical context, and collector relevance\u003c\/strong\u003e, balancing preservation with the honest character earned through time and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1863\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003eOur role is not only to offer access to meaningful collectibles, but to act as thoughtful custodians—connecting the right pieces with collectors who value history, originality, and lasting significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1868\" data-start=\"1865\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1870\"\u003eInquiries, Availability, and Private Consideration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2187\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eSome collectible works may allow room for discussion, while others are held firmly due to rarity, condition, provenance, or cultural importance. All inquiries are reviewed personally and discreetly, and we welcome thoughtful questions or expressions of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003eIf you are exploring a specific theme, franchise, maker, era, or mechanical category—or seeking guidance in building a focused collection—our team is always available to assist with informed, quiet expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2402\" data-start=\"2399\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003eConcierge Support \u0026amp; Collector Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2633\" data-start=\"2447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2471\" data-start=\"2447\"\u003eJaponista Concierge™\u003c\/strong\u003e offers personalized assistance for collectors seeking deeper understanding, strategic acquisitions, or long-term curation across vintage and modern collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2821\" data-start=\"2635\"\u003eWhether your interest lies in nostalgia, design history, mechanical fascination, or pop-culture legacy, we are here to support your collecting journey with clarity, care, and discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3031\" data-start=\"2823\"\u003eFor select high-value or historically significant pieces, private reservation or structured payment arrangements may be available on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us to discuss eligibility and options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3036\" data-start=\"3033\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3058\" data-start=\"3038\"\u003eBefore Proceeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3305\" data-start=\"3060\"\u003eWe kindly encourage collectors to review our shop policies and house guidelines, available through the links in our website footer, which outline shipping, handling, and condition standards specific to vintage, mechanical, and collectible works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3310\" data-start=\"3307\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3329\" data-start=\"3312\"\u003eA Closing Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3601\" data-start=\"3331\"\u003eThank you for exploring Japonista’s collection of vintage and modern toys, robots, and cultural collectibles. We are honored to share these enduring objects of imagination and design—and to help place them where they may continue to be appreciated, studied, and enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3724\" data-start=\"3603\"\u003eIf you have questions or wish to explore related works, please feel free to contact \u003ca title=\"Japonista Concierge Services\" href=\"https:\/\/japonista.com\/pages\/japan-s-premium-proxy-art-logistics-japonista-concierge-logistics%E2%84%A2\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3711\" data-start=\"3687\"\u003eJaponista Concierge™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e at any time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- internal seo keywords:\nprewar tin toy, pre war tin toy, vintage tin toy, antique tin toy, japanese tin toy, prewar japanese toy, tinplate toy, tin litho toy, tin lithograph toy, early tin toy, 1930s tin toy, 1920s tin toy, 1940s tin toy, pre ww2 toy, pre world war toy, antique toy collectible, vintage toy collectible, mechanical tin toy, wind up tin toy, clockwork tin toy, handmade tin toy, early toy manufacturing, historical toy, museum toy, display collectible, rare tin toy, scarce tin toy, toy history, industrial age toy, early mass production toy, japan export toy, showa era toy, taisho era toy, early showa toy, pre showa toy, tin toy vehicle, tin toy robot, tin toy car, tin toy train, tin toy airplane, tin toy ship, tin toy figure, lithographed tin, hand painted tin toy, pressed tin toy, toy ephemera, nostalgia collectible, retro toy, heritage toy, archival toy, collector toy, serious toy collector, investment collectible, early japanese craftsmanship, toy design history, mechanical toy art, decorative collectible, shelf display collectible, cabinet display toy, toy museum piece, rare japanese antique, asian antique toy, international antique toy, early export toy, vintage plaything, historic plaything, prewar craftsmanship, early 20th century toy, toy ephemera collectible, tin toy display, tin toy archive, classic tin toy, early toy design, nostalgic toy artifact, collectible artifact, cultural heritage toy, design history collectible, mechanical curiosity, antique mechanical toy, tin toy sculpture, toy art object, rare prewar collectible\n\n--\u003e\u003c!-- internal seo keywords:\n\n\nT.N. 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