Experts said 'very few of these fascinating toys have ever come to auction' and such pieces are becoming 'more and more collectable' - with interest expected to come from around the world when the 'ground-breaking' Japanese toy robot goes up for auction in the coming days.
A toy robot left in a loft for decades and which was about to be given to a charity shop could fetch up to £10,000 at auction after being identified as a"ground-breaking" Japanese rarity.
Experts said it was"the grandfather of tin plate robots and space toys generally" and the"rare find" was expected to generate a lot of interest"at home and overseas" when it goes under the hammer., said the anticipated proceeds from the auction will be"split between" the family. Ms Garrett said:"When we were clearing my mum's house prior to her move to Edinburgh, we piled up a load of toys and other bits and pieces to give to the charity shop.
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