A wonderful piece of vintage Yashica memorabilia featuring the brand's charming Yashica Boy advertising character.
Also known among collectors as the Yashica Sailor Boy, this winking character, dressed in his distinctive sailor cap, blue shorts and oversized red shoes, was used as a mascot in Yashica's advertising and promotional materials during the 1960s.
Small Yashica Boy figures are documented from around 1962, with examples produced in Japan as promotional and advertising pieces. The character subsequently appeared across various Yashica promotional materials and has become a particularly fun collectible for fans of vintage Japanese cameras and photographic history.
Perfect for displaying alongside a collection of vintage Yashica cameras, in a camera shop, on a bookshelf, or simply as a quirky piece of mid-century photographic memorabilia.
Please Note:
This is a genuine vintage item and is sold in its current condition. Due to its age, signs of wear such as marks, scratches, paint loss, discolouration and other age-related imperfections may be present.
Note: These are vintage and no longer in production. While some of them have not been used, they cannot be regarded as new due to their age. They may exhibit some imperfections and slight stains / discolorations. Please make your purchase with this understanding, as there are no returns or refunds available for these item.