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Since 1978, "O'Brien's Collecting Toys" has set the standard of excellence for reference guides, and the 12th edition will be the hobby's most anticipated release of the year.It includes 29 illustrated chapters, with more than 3,000 photographs encompassing over 17,000 of today's most sought-after antique toys.Expert pricing and analysis will guide readers to a greater understanding of the history and current value of their prized playthings.
From the yo-yo to the hula hoop to the Frisbee®, Slinky®, Barbie®, and so many more, the classic toys honored in the National Toy Hall of Fame bridge all generations with the most basic of joyous endeavors: play!Regardless of one’s age, this book will hold a special place in everyone’s heart, as the toys inside not only bring back happy memories for the older generations, but they are still being enjoyed today.This deluxe package is a vibrant celebration of America’s favorite playthings, brimming with exciting color photography and delightful text that capture the essence and evolution of our country’s most beloved toys.
Toy StoriesWant to know the value of your 1961 Ideal Robot Commando in Mint-in-Package condition? How about your 1977 Kenner Darth Vader action figure? You'll find everything you're looking for in Toys & Prices 2011.This nostalgic bible, now in its 18th edition, contains the most comprehensive identification and pricing information on post-World War II toys. Included are action figures, Barbie, Fisher-Price, G.I. Joe, PEZ, and Robots, not to mention all the other fascinating toys you remember and collect!You'll also find:New listings and expanded coverage for more than 35,000 toys and 100,000 current-market valuesUpdated commentary and advice from the country's most prominent toy expertsHistorical information, hobby trends and advice for evaluating toy conditionSpecial 16-page color section featuring TV and movie-themed toysThis book is the first choice of collector's, dealers, and enthusiasts to identify and assess the value of their collectible toys.
Both experienced collectors and beginners will find these guides useful in identifying antiques in many areas and determining their styles and periods.Not everyone has enjoyed owning fine furniture, ceramics, glass, or silver, but almost everyone has had toys. It is no wonder that this has become one of the greatest areas for collecting, for it caters to that longing for nostalgia in so many people. Here is a useful guide for both amateur and serious collectors.
Interested in knowing how much your 1959 Jack Dan Space Gun is worth in Mint-in-package condition or what a 1972 Fisher-Price Nursery Set sells for in today?s market? Look no further than Toys & Prices 2010.This up-to-date 17th edition of the best-selling Toys & Prices contains the most comprehensive identification information and collector prices of your favorite childhood toys. Everything from action figures, Barbie, games, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and vehicles in includes, not to mention all the other great toys you remember and collect! You?ll also find:Current pricing, new listings and expanded coverage for more than 32,000 toysUpdated commentary and advice from the country?s most renowned toy collecting expertsHistorical information, collecting trends and advice for evaluating toy conditionSpecial 16-page color section featuring toys from the 1980s
Readers have responded with many letters telling how they really enjoy Schroeder's Collectible Toys since we have added color and many more photos. It still boasts values for over 20,000 toys in every category imaginable, action figures, banks, books, character collectibles, Disney, Fisher Price, Matchbox, trains, and many other categories of children's playthings dating from the nineteenth century to the twenty-first. Schroeder's Collectible Toys has been highly acclaimed and enthusiastically accepted by toy collectors and dealers all over the country for more than 13 years! Backing the editors is a fantastic team of researchers and advisors who carefully check every line for up-to-the-minute accuracy. This easy-to-use guide also lists reference books, clubs, and newsletters that cover specific fields of collector interest. That's why Schroeder's Collectible Toys is the #1 book the toy field has to offer. 2010 values.
Built tough enough to withstand the demands of any collector, this indispensable identification and price guide, now in the 4th edition, has been completely updated.The trusted name in collecting toy cars and trucks provides readers with over 300 manufacturers organized alphabetically, and more than 15,000 listings - some not listed anywhere else - priced in up to three grades of condition!Contains pressed steel, die-cast, slush-molded, promotional models, rubber toys, Japanese tin, and tin litho. With nearly 45,000 current market prices for Buddy L, Dinky, Corgi, Keystone, Johnny Lightening, Marx, Auburn Rubber, Tonka, Structo, Nylint, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Tootsie Toy, Wyandotte, and Ertl, enthusiasts are sure to find a value for every toy in their collection.
The exploding popularity of toy collecting today has enthusiasts hungry for information on playthings from the past. In response to this need, toy expert and auctioneer Tim Luke has created the first comprehensive encyclopedia of important international toy makers that influenced generations of American children. From cuddly favourites like teddy bears and baby dolls to popular boys' toys like Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys and American Flyer wagons, the pieces in this lavish book will kindle memories and inspire collectors. This unprecedented volume includes hundreds of colour photos, identification clues and behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most exciting recent discoveries of rare toys, as well as world-record-setting auctions. Mr Luke, former vice-president at Christie's auctioneers and a regular appraiser on the popular television programme the Antiques Roadshow, guides readers through the histories of 80 key companies, and brings his personal expertise to outlining key identification aids and collector alerts.
In this brand new volume, David Longest gives both advanced and novice toy collectors alike an easy to use and informative work devoted to the amazing world of collectible toys from 1900 to the present. In the past 100 years, toy collecting has evolved from a simple novelty industry to a substantial cultural phenomenon and new art form. The author presents over 650 color photographs organized chronologically, with informative captions and realistic prices to help collectors of all types of toys identify their treasures. The book groups the toys by useful 'double decades' which allows collectors to understand how material of manufacture and design of the toy can help date it. The author adds helpful chapters on Caring for Your Toys, which can save new collectors literally thousands of dollars in preservation mistakes, and The Toy Scope, which takes a look at current collecting trends (including eBay and Internet purchasing) and predicts where the future of toy collecting is headed. 2008 values.
Since the turn of the century, the automobile has captured the imaginations not only of adults, but of children as well. As quickly as the new vehicles rolled off the assembly lines, foundries were making thousands of cast iron miniatures of the most popular automobiles, trucks, and farm equipment of the day. Today, rare and exquisite cast iron toys are coveted by collectors of all ages. This book presents a delightful, in-depth study of the marvelous products of leading American cast iron toy manufacturers, including Kenton, Dent, Hubley, Arcade, Kilgore, Vindex, and A. C. Williams, along with select pieces by Champion, Globe, Grey Iron, Freidag, North and Judd, and Niederst. This spectacular collection includes the best in toys, original catalog advertisements, signage, manufacturers' marks, and much more. Over 850 magnificent toys are displayed, including automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, farm and construction equipment, and aeronautics, each with detailed photographs, exacting captions, price guide, and historical data on the manufacturing companies. Toy collectors, cast iron aficionados, and dealers will welcome this most complete book.
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