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Toy Soldier Review: Autumn 1987

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Features: "Composition Corner: Trenches and Structures for Composition Soldiers"; "Toy Soldier Pilgrims Flock to Chester, Mecca of Miniature Soldiers, for Annual MFCA Show"; "The British Model Soldier Spectacular"; "Britains Boy Scout Signallers - A Training Aid"; "The Other Side of Collecting: Displaying Toy Soldiers"; "Toy Soldier Bands: The Hong Kong Connection, Part I"; "Dimestore News, Views & Reviews"; "The Lionel J. Hill Co., Japan Connection"; "G.I. Joe...'On the Move Again?'"; "More Fort-Makers"; and "Vague Memories."

Star Wars Vintage Action Figures: A Guide for Collectors

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As the title implies, the book focuses on the "vintage" toysâ��those from the Star Wars classic trilogy, Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi (the movies made between 1977 and 1985). It provides the most comprehensive and accurate documentation of these popular collectibles. This is the first book that covers these vintage action figures in such detail and with clarity and completeness. It "puts it all together" in one volume and is completely illustrated with high resolution full-color photos throughout. This publication sets a new standard for research in this field and will be the reference book for years to come. Although the book focuses on the action figures, it also looks at the figure-related items, Kennerâ��s marketing material to dealers and merchants, and even in-store displays that helped advertise and showcase the action figures in the stores. This 268-page book contains a wealth of factual details and is supported with over 900 color photos of the actual toys. Many one-of-a-kind items are showcased including early drawings and mock-up packaging designs thus providing some insight to the preproduction process.

Rocking Horses: The Collector’s Guide to Selecting, Restoring, and Enjoying New and Vintage Rocking Horses (Collectors Guide Series)

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A catalog of more than one hundred highly collectible horses offers useful collecting keys to identify and evaluate specific items and provides expert advice on conservation, restoration, and reproduction.

Kariola Tunemaster Song Book

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Vintage booklet to accompany Kariola Tunemaster toy.

Toy Soldier Review: Spring 1988

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Features: "Composition Corner: The Story about Your 'Toy-Uncle' Hausser"; "Toy Soldier Review's Toy Fair"; "The Authenticast Line: An International Affair"; "The Long Gray Line"; "Returning 131 to Health" (Britains Set 131); "Eureka! The American Soldier Co."; "Toy Soldier Bands"; & "Dimestore News, Views & Reviews."

The Investor’s Guide to Vintage Character Collectibles

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:04:04 +0000


Vintage character collectibles--including Superman, Batman, Zorro, Tarzan, and Buck Rogers--are some of the most desirable and expensive items available in the market today. This guide gives collectors and investors inside information, tips, and facts about these hot items, plus their prices and predicted future values to the year 2004. 40 color photos.

Toy Soldier Review: For the Toy Soldier & Military Toy Collector: Autumn 1984

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:03:18 +0000

Features: "Composition Corner: Composition Personality Figures"; "Report on the Auctions of the Archives of the Firm of Hausser 'Elastolin'"; "Collecting Military Toys"; "The Eaton Collection: Memories on Parade"; "Barclay American Legionnaires and the 1937 American Legion Convention"; "Conversions"; "Animals in War" (book review); "Marx Army Trains: Part I - The Post-War Trains"; "Meet the Collector: Jack Matthews"; "Little Men, 1933-1984"; "Spotlight on Marx Anti-Tank Set"; and "Pipers & Other Highlanders: Part I - Pipers."

Popular Mechanics Magazine December 1952 (Volume 98 Number 6)

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50th ANNIVERSARY YEAR. Articles include: How To Build a 36-in. Model of the SS United States - The Owner's Report on the Henry J and the Kaiser - How to Make a Hunting Knife - Great ads for toys including American Flyer trains, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and many more.

Guide to Vintage Trade Stimulators & Counter Games

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The perfect vintage collectible is one with a beginning and an end, and yet still numerous enough to enable enthusiasts to build collections. Here's a comprehensive guide to just such a collectible. Coin operated trade stimulators and counter games got their start in the saloons of the 1880s. Things changed with the coming of the Prohibition and the disappearance of saloons in 1920. Checkout counters in stores, restaurants, and cigar shops became the primary locations, where these counter games helped stimulate trade. The Great Depression, followed by the Repeal of Prohibition in 1933 propelled the industry to new heights and prominent makers such as Groetchen Tool, Buckley, Bally, Pierce Tool, and many others were kept busy until the 1960s. You'll get to know all the makers and their machines by name, date, and appearance in this colorful collector's guide. Over 800 photos, detailed machine descriptions, manufacturer production data, and an interchangable machine name list will make you an instant expert, ready for shows, auctions, and collector trading. The accompanying price guide will insure that you buy or sell smart and well. Plus, you'll enjoy every page for its interesting history and content in the most complete book on this subject to ever see print.

Toy Soldier Review: Summer 1987

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Features: "Composition Corner: The Small Composition Soldiers"; "The Pharaohs Go to War: Part II - Building the Diorama of 'PI-RAMESSE'"; "Happy Birthday to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"; "The Netherlands Frank Poeth"; "Collecting Military Cigarette and Trade Cards"; "Toy Soldier Bands"; "Toy Soldier Prices Bloom at June Phillips Auction"; Britains Indian Cavalry Horse"; ""'The Duke' Before He Got the Laed Out"; "Britains Retrospect" (Covered Army Tender, Caterpillar Type); "South of the Border: Shopping for Toy Soldiers in Mexico"; "Collecting Paper Soldiers";