The wooden train blocks received the Japan Good Design Award for the first time in the toy category (not just the narrow category of wooden toys) approximately 60 years ago. This is an early version of the wooden train blocks made around that time, making it a very valuable vintage item. Although it is a used item, it shows little signs of wear and is in very good condition for having been made over 50 years ago. The aging process, developing a deep amber color characteristic of Katsura wood, is also in excellent condition. There are very few manufacturers that make toys from Katsura wood, with almost none other than our company. Due to the unplanned planting of coniferous trees such as Hinoki and Sugi, broadleaf trees have become very valuable timber. In the first place, wooden toys made from domestic wood by domestic woodworking craftsmen are quite rare. This wooden train block, which is very rare in various ways, can be enjoyed as an interior decoration. We recommend displaying it as a proud interior toy, as the first Good Design toy. Of course, it is also an excellent educational toy for children, allowing them to connect the blocks in various ways. Although it has been over half a century, it seems that it can still be enjoyed for many decades to come. The total length of the three train cars is approximately 48cm, height 15cm, width 9cm. Weight: approximately 2.1kg. Made from Hokkaido Katsura red-heart wood. Clear lacquer finish, polished with rice wax.