Japanese Tinplate Zero Fighter Toy Airplane Large 14.5” Wingspan Mitusbishi A6M

Up for sale is a beautiful, large-scale vintage Japanese tin lithograph Zero Fighter airplane toy. This impressive piece features vibrant green camouflage paintwork, classic red Hinomaru (Rising Sun) insignia, and traditional Japanese fuselage text. It is an exceptional display piece for collectors of vintage mid-century Japanese toys or military aviation memorabilia.

Dimensions:

• Length: 12 inches
• Wingspan: 14.5 inches

Condition Report:

Cosmetics: In excellent vintage condition with fantastic paint luster.

Shows only minor, expected edge scuffing and light surface wear consistent with age. The clear plastic cockpit canopy remains fully intact. No major dents or deep corrosion.

Mechanics: The friction mechanism is fully operational and directly drives the propeller rotation when pulled back or pushed forward.

Box: No original box included.

Please review all photos closely to accurately judge the condition for yourself. The item pictured is exactly what you will receive.

The Japanese text on the side of the toy

plane reads"世口式艦上戰鬪機"，which

translates to "Type 0 Carrier-based

Fighter". This is the official Japanese military designation for the famous World War II

aircratt commonly known as the Mitsubishi A6M Zero.

The text on the tail of the plane reads Zerosen), which translates to

"Zero Fighter". This is the popular, shortened nickname used in Japan for the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, combining Zero and the first character of Fighter)