Alps, Japan. c. 1950s. Colorful box has few lt. creases on top, age spotting on side. Still clean and tight, Fine. Box still has original insert and small cardboard card w/instructions on how to renew smoke. 10" tall plush-covered bear sits on tin litho base w/brick design and image of shoe shine kit, brushes, etc. on side. Toy works and has the following functions - head nods, pipe lights, smokes, legs move up and down as arms move brushes back and forth, bell rings. Exc./NM overall. As nice as they come.