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The round Songster tin is listed as an original design, along with 30+ variations, mostly rectangular and a plastic one. The round one may have been replicated, but is still attractive and looks exactly like the original.
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The copies can be spotted as they have a rather fake looking crackle finish. Well I think it looks rather fake. But still an attractive tin I do agree.
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I bought this Victor of Japan Needle Tin. Extra Loud! My dad was able to get rid of the mold and rust.
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Nice tin!
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Thank you!
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Here are many variations of smaller size Victor needles tins. Each slightly different, or in different languages.

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WOW!!!!! Very Cool!!!!!
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ColoradoPhonograf, could I see some up close photos of those Japanese tins? They look like the single one I posted!

I saw a similar tin with a cat on it online, too.
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Here are some close up looks of Japanese needle tins, including the Godzilla.
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Does anyone know why Japanese and other Asian tins typically have speckled rust spots on them?
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