Threading. (String Pull).
Iron Bound. These tops are bound with an iron ring and are used by boys to knock each others tops out of a ring or even to break the opposing tops. The boys used to by them unbound and got the local blacksmith to put a ring around them.
Warrior Doll of May. These look a variation on the Emperor and doll tops but different characters.
Shining. Is this describing the finish?
Three Layered Top. The maker is Mamou Kuramuchi.
Cat with Kittens. I love this one!
Supported Top. From Mexico
Long Nosed Genie. Looks a fun top. (The nose is a bit like mine!)
Handstand. From Switzerland. It looks to be a rewind type of top.
Rewind top. (Threading) Looks as though this has come from Switzerland.
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