b'57199Kuramochi Over the Hill tin plate wind-up toy (which is also marked Alps). The toy is constructed of painted tin and has a strong wind up motor which works well. The 3 orange ramp pieces detach so the whole toy can be placed in its box (which lacks the label). After the motor is wound the car (marked C.K. in a diamond) is placed on far end of the ramp and released - it rolls down the ramp till the 2 ears on the side of car connect with pins on arms attached to200motor - arms then lift car to the upper ramp and release and car travels down upper ramp and the action repeats until the motor winds down. Box dimensions: 24.5 x 11 x 8.5cm. Made in Occupied Japan, circa 1948.$300400201200 201Friction powered tin plate Race CarBattery operated Futuristic Concept Seven Star by Modern Toys/Masudaya,Car by LINEMAR, Japan, circa 1950s. Japan; in original box. circa 1950s.Length: 30cm (12).Length: 33cm (13). $300500$500750202ASTROBOY ROBOT SPEED RACER LITHOGRAPHED TIN FRICTION TOY, TAIKO SOUND, 1960s. Made by Masudaya. Length: 31.5cm (12.5).$1,0001,500202'