This collection of older glass cat's eye and one shooter marbles are in excellent condition and have been in a display case for 20 years. They are all different colors.
If you do crafts, then this collection of all kinds and designs of angel wings is for you. There are 10 packages from Holiday Time, Walmart brand. Six of the packages are goldtone metal and 4 are soft puffed gold lame'. They measure 2 1/8th inches wide by 1 1/2 inches long. The packages have never been opened.
Doll Chest of Drawers--This was make from an old piece of wood--Drawers are dove tailed and one has wood pegs and the others are nails--Has white carved knobs--7 inches tall x 7 3/4 inches wide x 3 3/4 inches wide--Very nice old piece
Hefty Tonka Truck #4770, Hitch, Trailer And Wave Racer
This 2002 produced Tonka truck is 15 inches long and stands 7 1/2 inches tall. Attached to the truck is a hitch and trailer loaded up with the companion Tonka 9 1/2 inch Wave Racer. Both the truck and wave racer are in terrific condition with some light scuffing noted. Graphics are vibrant, and both are marked with the number 4770. This Tonka truck is not battery operated, just hand powered only, so stand back and let a child's imagination loose with this combination monster truck and wave racer.
Darling 2 3/4 wide x 2 high light pink plastic with a pink and blue rattle receiver. The dial moves in a circular motion, rings. 1940s -1950s. NOT A TOY. This is for your doll.
Vintage Hess Training Van 1980 New In Excellent Box
This is an auction for a Vintage Hess Training Van, new in an Excellent box. The box has slight shelfwear and is just beginning to shows signs of age. The box and truck come as pictured. THE TRAINING VAN WAS A MINIATURE OF A REAL PROTOTYPE USED TO HOLD TRAINING SEMINARS FOR HESS GASOLINE STATION PERSONNEL BASED AT THE WOODRIDGE,N.J. HEADQUARTER. ALMOST 12 LONG, IT HAS WORKING HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS,SIDE AND REAR HESS EMBLEMS THAT LIGHT,OPERATING SIDE DOOR,AND DETAIL INTERIOR.IT EVEN HAS CHROME SIDE-VIEW MIRROWS AND DETAILED ROOFTOP AIR CONDITION.
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. In Classic Country Toys, Bruce Wexler takes us all on a trip down memory lane - if memory lane were a country road that led directly to the toy chest of our fantasies. He's created a fascinating, illustrated history of classic country toys that will warm the hearts of young and old alike. Featuring Marx farm trucks, Tonka pickup trucks, Howdy Doody toys, Cabbage Patch Dolls, Doepke fire trucks, Roy Rogers cap pistols, and much more, this special book is at once a tribute to America's rural roots and a joyful reminder of how important one doll or toy truck can matter to someone. Through professional photography, each toy is featured in close-up detail to highlight its special aspects. These toys, from the collection of the World's Largest Toy Museum in Branson, Missouri, are guaranteed to help us all recapture a cherished piece of childhood.
In original box which includes a black viewer, 2 non-stereo reels of advertising and prepared meals and a pamphlet. 1996, Dent to front left corner. Very good.
Franklin Mint 1960 Chevrolet Impala Model With Case
Long and sleek, and presented in its display case is this terrific Franklin Mint Precision Die Cast Model of the 1960 Chevy Impala. Fine quality detailing on this 8 1/2 inch long, 1:24 scale model. The undercarriage is fastened by screws to the body. The undercarriage shows realistic looking engine oil pan, transmission, and muffler system. The hood raises and shows a Chevrolet 6 cylinder engine, with components such as the radiator, air cleaner, distributor cap & coil, and the manifold exhaust headers. The trunk and both doors open up. Steering wheel turns the front tires side to side and front and back tires rotate. The interior is outfitted in blue colors and highlighted with white and chrome detail. The rear body stripe has the Impala logo on both sides. It comes with a case that has a clear plastic display cover. There is some light scuffing on the cover, mentioned for the sake of accuracy. You may not be able to actually go cruising in this Impala, but it certainly will delight any old time Chevy fan. Original Franklin Mint tag is in place on the excellent condition collectible car.
Patent Document [Matted for Framing] for a Pistol [Buck Rogers XZ-31 Ray Gun] for Daisy. This wonderful reproduction of the original patent graphic is crisply printed on luxurious Ivory Parchment Paper. It includes a white acid-free matte and is ready for insertion into a standard 8 x 10 frame for hanging. Graphic area shown is 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 . Image included here is low-quality for quick loading on the net with SAMPLE written across, which will not be on your print. Makes a terrific gift for the collector or an addition to your collection! All Patent Information has been reproduced from the USPTO documents. Keywords: cool vintage collectible collectable collectibles collectables toys space patents official toy guns print memorabilia prints -
This doll dates to 1987 from House of Global Arts. She was Designed by Betty Jane Carter and shown and purchased on QVC. She is in Excellent condition with just a bit of muss to her hair. The doll is number 4174 of 5000 and has a music box which plays Thank Heaven for little girls. Unfortunatly the Clock style key which winds the music box is missing. She comes complete with her tag and a metal stand and stands 12 1/2 inches high. She has blond hair and green eyes and is wearign a green satin dress with lace and glass pearl buttons. She has white pantaloons on (the elastic in the waist is a bit loose. )and white vinyl shoes. Her name on the tag is Tiffany.
Vintage contour jigsaw puzzle, 50 large interlocking pieces. Assembled size measures about 7 inches by 14 inches. Stored in original tin, No. 412, marked Goldilocks, HG Toys, Harett-Gilmar Inc., East Rockaway, NY. Tin label has wear in one area where original price sticker was probably affixed. This tin is in Very Good condition some scuffing. The puzzle pieces have some wear with many nubs missing - Average condition. Fairy Tales Puzzles series, circa late 1950s, early 1960s. This jigsaw puzzle is complete - no missing puzzle pieces. I have personally assembled this jigsaw puzzle.
Vintage contour jigsaw puzzle, 50 large interlocking pieces. Assembled size measures about 7 inches by 14 inches. Stored in original tin, No. 417, marked Red Riding Hood, HG Toys, Harett-Gilmar Inc., East Rockaway, NY. Tin label has wear in one area where original price sticker was probably affixed. This tin is in Very Good condition with some scuffing. The puzzle pieces are in Fine condition with very minor wear. Fairy Tales Puzzles series, circa late 1950s, early 1960s. This jigsaw puzzle is complete - no missing pieces. I have personally assembled this jigsaw puzzle.
Whether this sweet porcelain cup came with a toy or was meant for a baby is unknown to me. It is a white with a pink rim cup measuring 1 3/4 inches high with an opening of 1 3/4 inches. It is marked on the bottom GUND. The legend on the cup reads, God Bless Baby, in gold script. The cup is in MINT, clean condition.
Whether this sweet porcelain cup came with a toy or was meant for a baby is unknown to me. It is a white with a blue rim cup measuring 1 3/4 inches high with an opening of 1 3/4 inches. It is marked on the bottom GUND. The legend on the cup reads, FOR A GOOD BOY, in gold script. The cup is in MINT, clean condition.
This very cool still in the original plastic container card game is entitled Space Rockets and is a take off on Bridge for Children. You are dealt all the cards and call off one of the characteristics of your rocket which will trump the other rockets. It is a great learning game made in Western Germany circa 1984 by Altenburg-Stralsunder.
Lionel Fastrack Model Railroads (Diagrams, Layouts, Tips) By: Robert Schleicher
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. As model railroaders began demanding ever-greater realism, Lionel responded in 2004 with its FasTrack system featuring an integrated roadbed, scale-sized ties, and a less-obvious center rail. Veteran hobby author Bob Schleicher follows up his The Lionel FasTrack Book with a closer, more detailed look at Lionel's revolutionary O-gauge system. This guide gives enthusiasts a deeper sense of how to take advantage of the FasTrack's ease of use and unprecedented realism in large-scale model railroading. The book includes 150 color photos and track diagrams for 10 scenic FasTrack layouts ranging from 6x6-foot tabletop models to an 11x30-foot scale-size empire. Schleicher also provides instructions for building tables to support the layouts, advice for creating both rural and urban scenery, and an appendix of recommended suppliers.
This great toy is made out of celliloid or some very old plastic material. Wind it up and the cowboy swings his lasso around and rocks side to side. Toy is 10 tall and yes, it does work. In excellent condition.
A toy truck marked Nylint Del. Service. Stands 5 in. tall. 12.5 in. long and 6 in. wide. In good, well played with condition. I'm not an expert on this type of toy so questions and offers are welcome.
Yellow orange translucent plastic with gold glitter suspended in the plastic. Incised into the side is a loving cup, surrounded by GENUINE DUNCAN YO-YO GOLD AWARD . 2 1/4 . Light wear.
From the Disney animated classic feature Fantasia, plush beanie alligator and hippopotamus. This animal ballet AliGator measures about 8 inches long and 6 inches high. His paper tag reads The Disney Store and AliGator Fantasia Bean Bag. His dance partner, the Prima Ballerina Hippo, measures about 8 inches high. She has misplaced her paper tag. Both tush tags read Disney's Fantasia and Made Exclusively for The Disney Company. No tears or stains. Hippo has minor wear - Fine condition. AliGator is in Excellent condition.
This 2003 Miniature Hess Patrol Car is marked: Copyright 2003 / Armada Hess Corporation / Made in China. The very first Hess truck sold for $1.29. These trucks were an instant hit and from 1964 on there has been a new Hess truck released every year around the Thanksgiving, just in time for Christmas. Hess has added to their truck line, fire engines, planes, police cars, tanker trucks and a space shuttle. Ever year collectors wait until the end of the year to see what style of truck is going to be unveiled. In new condition in it's original box it measures 1 1/2 inches high, 4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. An addition to any Hess Truck Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
Early Victorian Charlotte Silver Coffin Porcelain Doll
19th century Frozen Charlotte entombed in unmarked silver colored coffin with brass cross and Staffordshire like mourning doll. Back of doll remains unfinished for funeral lay out. Velvet of newer vintage. Thanks to TearDrop Memories friend across the pond Jeanne Trend - Hill, The Angel Of Death, for the following research! The one-inch sized dolls were commonly known as penny dolls because they generally sold for one cent. In the early Victorian days, the tiny Charlottes were sometimes baked into children's birthday cakes or Christmas puddings to be found by the guests as party favors as they bit into their piece of cake. Fair Charlotte was a frozen corpse And a word she no more spoke. Her flesh had become like fine china And just as easily broke. Disobeying her mother's wishes, Charlotte literally skated on thin ice. Falling through the crack beneath her feet she paid the ultimate price. So next time you don't listen to your parents, think of the dreadful sight Of poor little frozen Charlotte, rotting in the lonely cold winter's night. Another version Young Charlotte lived on the mountain side In a quiet, lonely spot No dwelling there for three miles round Except her father's cot Her father loved to see her dress Gay as a city belle For she was all the child he had He loved his daughter well T'was New Year's Eve, the sun was set And she looked with a wishful eye So long at the frozen windows out As the merry sleighs went by At the village fifteen miles away There's a merry ball tonight The piercing air was cold and keen Yet her heart was warm and light How gaily beams her sparkling eyes As a well-known sound she hears When darting up to her father's house Young Charles' sleigh appears! My daughter dear, her mother said This blanket around you fold It is a dreadful night abroad You might take fatal cold O, no dear mother, Charlotte said And she laughed like a gayly queen To ride in a blanket muffled up I never can be seen My silken shawl is quite enough You know it's lined throughout Besides I have a silken scarf To tie my neck about Her bonnet and her gloves were on And she stepped into the sleigh And off they ride o'er the mountain side And o'er the hills away For five long dark and lonesome miles In silence o'er they passed Till Charlotte in a few frozen words This silence broke at last It's such a night I never seen The reins I scarce can hold Charlotte replied in a feeble voice I am extremely cold He cracked his whip, he urged his steed Much faster than before Till five more dark and lonesome miles In silence they passed o'er He says, How fast the glittering ice Is gathering on my brow Charlotte replied in a feeble voice I'm growing warmer now And on they ride o'er the mountain side As the stars shine on them bright At length they reach the village And the ballroom is in sight They stopped then, and he stepped out And offered his hand to her Why sit you there light a monument That hath no power to stir? He called her once, he called her twice But yet she never stirred He called and called for her again Yet she answered not a word He raised the veil from o'er her face As the cold stars on her shone He took her hand into his own Oh God! 't was cold as stone Then quickly to the lighted hall Her lifeless form he bore For Charlotte was a frozen girl And never spoke no more Now ladies, think of this fair girl And always dress up right And never venture thinly clad On a cold and dreary night
Jolly bear being pulled by a circus type of horse is a wooden toy with colorful lithograph paper designs. It was made in the early 20th century by the Hill Brass Co.
Great Fisher Price Helicopter #448 dated 1970 in wonderful, working condition. This is the mini copter with the plastic propeller an woos body with great graphics that have wear on the edges and a little repair of re-gluing some graphics. It looks wonderful and is still a fun toy and a great, wood, Fisher Price toy as found.
YAHTZEE by Milton Bradley 1996. The classic shake and score dice game! Ages 8 to Adult. 1 or More Players. Game instructions in English and Spanish. This game is new and complete, but, the box shows light wear.
Wonderful Fisher Price Pop-Up Pal Chime Phone #150 dated 1967, made in U.S.A. It is in nice condition with a wood base. Press the O for operator and the girl pops up. The numbers are faded but the graphics are still pretty nice and it has some wear on the corners. It really is great for such an oldie and a working toy. It is a hard to find toy.
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Dinky toys, produced from 1933 to 1980, have become popular collectibles today. This book, now in its seventh edition, offers concise history, detailed listing of major variations, chronological list, and a newly-updated price guide. It includes all the Dinky toys made in Britain, France, Spain, and other parts of world, from the earliest model railroad accessories to the first cars that bear the name Dinky Toys. 128 color photos
Great Fisher Price Music Box Clock Radio #107 made in U.S.A. and patented in Canada in 1964. It is in good condition and still works but plays real slowly. It still has the blue, wood know on the top of the antenna. As it slowly plays Hickory Dickory Dock, the hands go around on the clock and it makes the tick tock sound. The graphics on the back show wear but still is very readable. It is 7 1/2 inches high to the top of the antenna, 7 1/2 inches wide and 1 5/8 inches deep. A Hard to Find Fisher Price Toy.
This 1994 Hess Rescue Truck is marked: Copyright 1994 / Armada Hess Corporation / Made in China. The very first Hess truck sold for $1.29. These trucks were an instant hit and from 1964 on there has been a new Hess truck released every year around the Thanksgiving, just in time for Christmas. Hess has added to their truck line, fire engines, planes, police cars, tanker trucks and a space shuttle. Ever year collectors wait until the end of the year to see what style of truck is going to be unveiled. In very good condition, the chrome has discolored as I have shown in my pictures, it comes in it's original box with paper leaflet and measures 5 inches high, 10 inches long and 4 1/4 inches wide. It has an emergency siren, horn, back-up alert, real head and tail lights, pulsating headlights and emergency flashers. An addition to any Hess Truck Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
This 1996 Hess Emergency Truck is marked: Copyright 1996 / Armada Hess Corporation / Made in China. The very first Hess truck sold for $1.29. These trucks were an instant hit and from 1964 on there has been a new Hess truck released every year around the Thanksgiving, just in time for Christmas. Hess has added to their truck line, fire engines, planes, police cars, tanker trucks and a space shuttle. Ever year collectors wait until the end of the year to see what style of truck is going to be unveiled. In very good + condition, someone did write Front on the inside cardboard, it comes in it's original box and measures 4 3/4 inches high, 11 inches long and 3 3/4 inches wide. It has an emergency siren, back-up alert, search light, real head and tail lights and emergency flashers. An addition to any Hess Truck Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
This 1995 Hess Toy Truck and Helicopter is marked: Copyright 1995 / Armada Hess Corporation / Made in China. The very first Hess truck sold for $1.29. These trucks were an instant hit and from 1964 on there has been a new Hess truck released every year around the Thanksgiving, just in time for Christmas. Hess has added to their truck line, fire engines, planes, police cars, tanker trucks and a space shuttle. Ever year collectors wait until the end of the year to see what style of truck is going to be unveiled. It has real head and tail lights and operating helicopter rotors and lights. In very good condition, it does have chrome discoloration as I have shown in my pictures and it comes in it's original box. The truck measures 3 1/2 inches high, 14 1/2 inches long and 3 inches wide while the helicopter measures 2 3/4 inches tall, 7 inches long and 2 inches wide. An addition to any Hess Truck Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
This 1993 Hess Patrol Car is marked: Copyright 1993 / Armada Hess Corporation / Made in China. The very first Hess truck sold for $1.29. These trucks were an instant hit and from 1964 on there has been a new Hess truck released every year around the Thanksgiving, just in time for Christmas. Hess has added to their truck line, fire engines, planes, police cars, tanker trucks and a space shuttle. Ever year collectors wait until the end of the year to see what style of truck is going to be unveiled. In very good + condition it comes in it's original box and measures 3 1/2 inches high, 10 1/2 inches long and 4 1/2 inches wide. It has a duel sound siren, pulsating headlights and emergency flashers with real head and tail lights. An addition to any Hess Truck Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
Great Fisher Price Mini Van with 5 people marked 1969. It is in nice condition with great decals. The people will jiggle as the van is moved. The corner on the back bumper is broken off but hardly shows. Almost did not notice it.
5 Hallmark Usa Fabric Dolls-santa/ben Franklin/indian
All of these fabric dolls were made from cotton and synthetic fibers back in the late 70's, early 80's. Well-crafted figures that resemble the characters they represent. Ben Franklin in his frock coat, and the Indian maiden (could be Pocahontas or Sacajawea) are 6 1/2 inches tall and Mark Twain, Susan B. Anthony (Women Should Have the Right to Vote) and Santa Claus measure 7 inches tall. Each of the five doll figures has their original Hallmark, Kansas City, USA tag and some have a year date of 1979. All are in fine vintage condition without any rips, tears, or markings.
Great Fisher Price Tuggy Tooter, Tug Boat #139 dated 1967 in nice condition for such an older Fisher Price Toy. The graphics are still real nice and it still has the rubber pull cord attached. The wood captain is showing wood thru his white face and the red is a darker color. The white, cream color also has a little age darkening which is usual for the older toys. It is 8 inches high, 8 inches long not including the cord and 5 1/2 inches wide. It is on wheels and the captain wiggles around as the tug boat is pulled. A wonderful, earlier Fisher Price toy as found.
Hot Wheels Classics: The Redline Era By: Angelo Van Bogart
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Travel through the remarkable first decade of pioneer pocket-sized Hot Wheels cars with this dynamic and detailed book. Learn how these miracles from Mattel changed the die-cast car market, and toy collecting forever; while getting the insider's view of Hot Wheels design. This big and bold book proudly showcases more than 500 stunning color photographs of some of the finest Hot Wheels from the original crew. In addition to the up-close-and-personal photos, each car is identified, along with the name of the designer, and a concise but intriguing background story about each car. Plus, you'll find Rarity Alerts and Hot Wheels historical points featured throughout the book, adding yet another unique touch to a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Hot Wheels Redline revolution. 2009
This adorable Ty Teenie Beanie Babies Erin The Bear was made in China for the McDonalds Corporation (Ronald McDonald House Charities), Oak Brook, Ill. and given out in their Happy Meals in 1999. New in his original packaging that has the Date Introduced: Jan.31,1998 and his Date of Birth: March 17,1997 he measures 5 1/4 inches high and 3 1/4 inches wide. There were 4 TY Teenie Beanie Babies Bears Introduced that year, the other 3 are: Brittannia The Bear, Glory The Bear and Maple The Bear. An addition to any Ty Teenie Beanie or McDonalds Happy Meal Toy Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
This adorable Ty Teenie Beanie Babies Maple The Bear was made in China for the McDonalds Corporation (Ronald McDonald House Charities), Oak Brook, Ill. and given out in their Happy Meals in 1999. New in his original packaging that has the Date Introduced: Feb. 27,1997 and his Date of Birth: July 1,1996 he measures 5 1/2 inches high and 3 1/8 inches wide. There were 4 TY Teenie Beanie Babies Bears Introduced that year, the other 3 are: Brittannia The Bear, Glory The Bear and Erin The Bear. An addition to any Ty Teenie Beanie or McDonalds Happy Meal Toy Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
This adorable Ty Teenie Beanie Babies Glory The Bear was made in China for the McDonalds Corporation (Ronald McDonald House Charities), Oak Brook, Ill. and given out in their Happy Meals in 1999. New in his original packaging that has the Date Introduced: May 30,1998 and his Date of Birth: July 4,1997 he measures 5 inches high and 3 inches wide. There were 4 TY Teenie Beanie Babies Bears Introduced that year, the other 3 are: Brittannia The Bear, Maple The Bear and Erin The Bear. I have 2 of these bears in stock. Price quoted is for each one ordered. An addition to any Ty Teenie Beanie or McDonalds Happy Meal Toy Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
This adorable Ty Teenie Beanie Babies Brittannia The Bear was made in China for the McDonalds Corporation (Ronald McDonald House Charities), Oak Brook, Ill. and given out in their Happy Meals in 1999. New in his original packaging that has the Date Introduced: Dec.31,1997 and his Date of Birth: Dec.15,1997 he measures 5 1/4 inches high and 3 1/4 inches wide. There were 4 TY Teenie Beanie Babies Bears Introduced that year, the other 3 are: Glory The Bear, Maple The Bear and Erin The Bear. I have 2 of these bears in stock. Price quoted is for each one ordered. An addition to any Ty Teenie Beanie or McDonalds Happy Meal Toy Collection. SH & Ins. will be quoted after orders placed. If you have questions feel free to contact me and thank you for looking.
NICE, BLUE AND RED STOMBECKER CAR, THE THING BY VOLKSWAGON MARKED U.S.A. BY TOOTSIE TOYS. IT IS A GREAT REPLICA CAR MADE OF PLASTIC AND IS IN GREAT CONDITION. IT IS 2 1/2 INCHES HIGH, 5 1/2 INCHES LONG AND 3 INCHES WIDE.
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Forty years ago, in 1964, Hasbro created GI Joe, the first action figure for boys. His size of 12-inches (30cm), his numerous articulations and his realistic accessories very quickly made him the modern reference in the toy domain. Better known in Europe under the name Action Man, this articulated adventurer was exploited under various names throughout the world, in France that was Action Joe from 1976 to 1981. ACTION JOE, THE HISTORY OF THE FRENCH GI JOE retraces the origin of this toy, analyses the technical characteristics of the figures and draws up an exhaustive inventory of the French collection. Illustrated by numerous photos of action figures, their sets and vehicles, which stem from the author's private collection, this work places the ACTION JOE collection in respect to the peculiarities of other countries' toys and with respect to the modern collections which followed up to our times, since ACTION MAN is still a favourite children's hero in 2004.
1950 - 1969 Sears Christmas Catalog Girls Toys By: Thomas Holland
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Relive the excitement of wonderful toys and dolls for girls as advertised in the Sears Christmas Wishbooks of 1950's and 1960's The postman's annual delivery of the Sears Christmas Wishbook has been eagerly awaited by American children since the firm's first holiday catalog was published in 1933. Those exciting pages full of fantasy were the stuff of dreams. In the days before everyone shopped at the local mall, kids poured over the Wishbook to carefully pick the new toys they would ask Santa to bring. And for girls lucky enough to have grown up during the Fifties and Sixties the choices were not easy. Toys and dolls marketed to girls during this period were some of the best ever produced, and have become highly collectible today. Here, for the first time, are selected Sears Wishbook pages from 1950 to 1969 featuring classic toys and dolls for girls. These reproductions of the original catalog pages show hundreds of now rare toys of every description and their amazingly low original prices. It's guaranteed to bring back fond childhood memories of your Wishbook fantasies.
Buriki: Japanese (Tin Litho Cars) Toys From The Golden Age Of The American Automobile By: Joe Earle
Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. OUR NOTES: Buriki is the Japanese name for tinplate; this book covers post-WWII Japanese tin litho cars, both from the Occupied Japan era and in the years following occupation. Some of the Japanese makers shown include: Marusan Suzuki Gangu Shioji Shoten Alps Shoji Nomura Yonezawa Gangu Hadson Trading Yamazaki Bandai ... and others ... --- John Kincaid, Collector Bookstore PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION: Tin toys have been made in Japan for more than 100 years, but during World War II their production--and international sales--ended. Almost as soon as the war was over, ingenious manufacturers began to make model Jeeps out of recycled food cans. With the resumption of international trade in 1948, exports of more sophisticated metal toys soared. At the same time, the postwar boom in the United States led to an increasingly automobile-based society--the perfect inspiration for Japan's gifted toy designers. As leading marques competed to market ever more seductively styled autos to U.S. consumers, Japanese toy manufacturers followed styling trends closely, retooling often to create miniature versions of the latest models; airplanes, spaceships, and other vehicles were also popular. The Tanaka collection is a treasure-trove of more than 500 immaculate model vehicles, enthusiastically collected over the last 50 years. Buriki offers a lively tour of its highlights, evoking the heady, expansive spirit of the 1950s in both the U.S. and Japan. Its 60 cars, along with prime examples of other modes of transportation, will delight young and old with the quality of their detailing and bright color schemes.