Commencing its operations in Japan in the late 195s, Model Pet was established by the revered Toy Maker Company, Aoshin. The brand flourished during the post-war boom years, with its original and meticulously crafted miniature models becoming an instant hit. Interesting fact, Model Pet was amongst the pioneering toy makers to incorporate the friction motor into their products, a feature that added to the brand's popularity. Despite such success, Model Pet had a short-lived existence as the brand ceased operations in the mid-196s with Aoshin shifting its focus to other ventures.