The Collectible Toys » Vintage Toys

Antique Toy Trains

admin — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 02:20:12 +0000

the value of its Discover Old Lionel Trains - Model Train Collectors Guide

Do you have to trade your old Lionel trains? Likely you have discovered a gold mine to its neighborhood garage sale! Or maybe you have shown a box in the attic full of those old Lionel trains. How their value?

When you reach the end, its valuation, cost of sales, will be how things not least of which is the amount the buyer is willing to give for it. Most of the customers concerned of course pay more than someone who is no fan of it.

The last time someone wants to try the train uses Lionel is one of the someones ads saying "I buy the trains!". Those somebodies are in business to pay background possible price and then selling the highest manageable. You probably will not get a good cost today.

Who do you want speak of the collectors is appropriate to use Lionel trains. They are more likely to give you a regular cost, and this group of someones is where most are also quite chance to learn a motivated buyer. You may have a localized group of collectors in your area custom. Hobby shops dealing in old Lionel trains, or supply regions and the add-on for them, can be seen directly in the collectors accurate.

Today, recognizing where to find a buyer, here are some suggestions to help you put a price on his old Lionel train.

The Train Collectors Association has direct qualification banners that are observed by collectors regular train on the discovery of the ratings. They divide the whole range of conditions in seven categories, ranging from new and unused (mint condition) to rubble, with some divisions usable (bad). The seven categories are: Mint, Like New, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor. The train will be reduced somewhere in a of these families.

In addition, there are two quality leads released every year that can help fix a rate for your old Lionel trains. These editorials are well honorable in this field, and have been writing these guides for some years. The two guides are:

TM Lionel Price and Rarity Guide - Volume 1 and Volume Two, the bets on the date of his Lionel train was built

Greenberg Pocket Price Guide Lionel Trains

There are certain things you can do what you can make a major difference in cost of sales. If the train is in perfect condition, in addition to the special package, you will receive the most pronounced in prices. So it's not always so discarded the box if you have one. Also, clean your train so that no dust, dirt, dirt or old oil built. A clean and polished train that does not move many times may require a high cost of dealing with a very bad opera. In addition, sometimes only cleaning and making minor parties can restore the train of age in a more dignified.

You can get a top guide for fixing your old Lionel train in LionelManuals.com. The guide is actually two CDs full of instructions, drawings, parts lists, and detailed plots for all Lionel trains made from 1906 through 1986. Reconstruction is made its easy to train, and can easily double or triple the cost you can get to the train. With any of these trains to be paid, making simple restorations actually can bring thousands of dollars more when you sell.

So you see, there is much that is going to commit a kind used in his Lionel train. Its nice to have to get a good negotiated price is do your research on the train, see the guides, support may be related to the collectors club, and show a reconstructed clean and bright wild train to a collector.

About the Author

Discover the easiest way to repair and restore
used lionel trains
with LionelManuals. Learn how to fix and repair
antique lionel trains
with over 2000 pages and diagrams Be among the rare few to own this
lionel trains
manual collection previously only available to lionel technicians... Visit the official site now to download a free 1965 vintage lionel catalog.

antique toy train

I'm trying to figure out the title of a children's book

It is about a mouse that is lost in a snowstorm, he gets sick and is this house antique doll. The doll house was found by an antiques dealer who discovers the mouse inside and nurses back to health. Corrections things mouse and the type of input from the house. Then he goes to live with a guy who can ride his toy train and the mouse makes the train manager or conductor.

Post this question at www.whatsthatbook.com, I hope somebody remembers his book.

Old Vintage Antique Photograph Man Playing With Toy Train Set Railroad
US $5.00

Old Vintage Antique Photograph Man on Couch Playing With Toy Train Set Railroad
US $5.00

ANTIQUE TOY TRAINS THE HOBBY OF COLLECTING OLD TOY TRAINS BY HOWARD GODEL
US $24.95

VINTAGE TOOTSIETOY TRAIN antique tootsie toys VINTAGE TRAIN SET
US $15.50

Collectible MODEL TRAINS Train Models Collector Antiques Collect Toy Toys Book
US $11.50

Antique Pair Metal Zepher Train Cars Tootsie Toy Minis One Red One Blue
US $2.99

RARE ANTIQUE VINTAGE BATTERY OPERATED TIN TOY CHOO CHOO TRAIN KANTO TOYS JAPAN
US $75.00

Antique Automata Dolls Metal Toys Cars Trains Boats Trucks Etc Scarce Book
US $32.95

Antique wooden toy train 210 A
US $30.00

American Flyer boxcar antique toy train
US $5.00

Nice lot of 8 antique toy trains cars Tootsie
US $3.99

MARX TINPLATE WINDUP TOY TRAIN VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE FOR TRAIN COLLECTION LOOK
US $39.50

ANTIQUE PHOTOGRAPH JOHN CRANCH LITTLE BOY W TOY TRAINS CHARLOTTE NY ROCHESTER
US $12.50

VERY RARE OLD USED ANTIQUE VINTAGE BATTERY OPERATED TIN TOY TRAIN AS PARTS JAPAN
US $50.00

Antique Cast Iron Key Wind Up Clockworks BING Toy Train Engine Locomotive German
US $9.99

VINTAGE ANTIQUE CA 1930 RUBBER WOOD STAMPS MOTORCYCLE CAR TRAIN AIRPLANE TOY
US $24.99

antique WOOD TOY TRAIN CAR red ROCK ISLAND 17923
US $9.99

RARE ART DECO Old Vtg Antique Pressed Steel Toy Train Set Made in USA
US $49.95

Old Vtg Antique Pressed Steel Wind Up Toy Train 540 Erie Union Pacific N W
US $29.95

OLD VINTAGE ANTIQUE MARX SWITCH ENGINE BODY SHELL O 27 ELECTRIC TOY TRAIN
US $7.49

2000 ANTIQUE TOYS TRAINS BERTOIA AUCTION CATALOGUE book
US $22.49

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN TOYS TRAINBOATTEDDYDOLLS NANCY ROSSI CROSS STITCH PATTERN
US $5.00

ANTIQUE PRESSED STEEL TOY TRAIN CAR MARLINES CABOOSE
US $9.98

ANTIQUE PRESSED STEEL TOY TRAIN CAR TOP LIONEL
US $9.98

ANTIQUE PRESSED STEEL TOY TRAIN CAR LIONEL CABOOSE
US $9.98

Vintage Old Antique RARE Glass Candy Toy Train AVON Still Has Clip for Candy
US $8.95

Vintage Marx Northern Pacific 554 Hopper O Gauge Scale Model Toy Train Antique 2
US $.99

Vintage Marx Red Pullman Observation Car O Scale Gauge Model Train Antique Toy
US $5.51

6 LB LOT of Antique Lead Toys Figures Military Indians Trains Knights 100
US $14.99

VINTAGE JUNK DRAWER LOT CAST IRON CASE TRAIN HORSE DRAWN WAGON ANTIQUE TOY
US $10.00

Vintage Space Toys

admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:54:47 +0000

Vintage Modern Toys Masudaya Capsule 6 Space Rocket

RARE VTG Russian Christmas Glass Ornament Decoration toy DIRIGIBLE Airship space
US $33.99

VERY RARE VTG Russian Soviet SPACE Astronaut Cosmonaut spaceman RUBBER toy 60s
US $99.99

Vintage Cracker Jack Gumball charm Space Guns Ring prize toy premium
US $9.99

Renwal Speed King futuristic space car toy vintage 50s complete art deco style
US $63.62

VINTAGE LOT OF TOYS FARM TOYS TRACTORS TONKA TRUCKS SPACE CRAFT TOPS TIN TOYS
US $31.00

Big Huge Lot of Various Space Toys Shuttle Astronauts Vintage Astronaut etc
US $9.99

vintage SPACE the game that defies gravity BATTERY OP with design in mind TOY
US $4.95

Vintage Black Tin Litho Battery Operated Space Walk Man ME 100 Toy Robot Org Box
US $30.99

1 VINTAGE 1986 TONKA SPACE SHUTTLE TRANFORMER TOY
US $3.95

Vintage Space Toy 1985 Capsela Powertram Construction Toys 375 In Original Box
US $9.99

Vtg 1950s Archer Spaceman Figure w Accessory Radio space toy figure w weapon
US $10.99

Vtg 1950s Archer Spaceman Figure w Accessory Radio Weapon space toy figure
US $22.76

Vtg Lot AJAX SPACEMEN Space Men Spacegirl ASTRONAUTS Toy Figures GLOW i t DARK
US $35.00

Vtg Lot AJAX SPACEMEN Space Men Spacegirl ASTRONAUTS Toy Figures ALL SIX POSES
US $35.00

Lot of Vintage Toy Soldiers Marx A Few Odds and Ends Too Space Pod
US $9.99

Working Vintage Space Toy Character Watch Tom Corbett Space Cadet Original Band
US $75.00

Vintage Brain Brayn 3 Die Cast Metal Robot Toy UFO Commander 70s Space Shinsei
US $7.99

Vintage Space Man Astronaut Toy Alien Monster Lot
US $9.99

Vintage 12 Japan Space Toy Rocket Ship Watch Lot On Store Display Card
US $19.99

Rare Vintage Tin Space Gun Toy Original Box Japan Works Great LQQK NR
US $39.99

Gilbert Telescope Vintage Toy In Box Space Toy
US $6.99

Vintage Dinky Toys UFO Interceptor Space Toy Diecast Metal England
US $13.00

Vintage Robot Tin Toy Space Age Atomic Panton Steampunk Earrings Free Ship
US $9.99

Vintage Robotix kit space toy lego construx
US $14.99

VINTAGE 180 X SPACE PATROLER BATTERY OPERATED SPACE TOY
US $99.99

VINTAGE BATTERY OPERATED BOXED SPACE EXPLORER X 7 TIN TOY JAPAN
US $150.00

Vintage Space Gun Vintage Tin Truck MARX Space Toy Poster Print PADLO
US $9.95

Vtg LOT REMCO Parts CAPE KENNEDY ROCKET BASE Gantry MISSILE LAUNCHER Space Toy
US $20.00

Vintage Bandi VWbattery oppspace agetoy car
US $285.00

SPACE TOY GEAR ROBOT Made Japan VINTAGE 1960 SH HORIKAWA wind up
US $76.00

Hasbro Vintage Toys

admin — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 22:42:34 +0000

Star Wars Celebration V: Hasbro booth - Original Vintage Toys

Besides Ebay, where I can find spare parts for transformers harvest (Autobots and Decepticons)?

Hasbro toys that "transformed" of robots in cars. planes, animals, cities, etc. NO POWER SUPPLY!

Some local comic book stores also sell "retro" toys. I know our local one was a Decepticon figure my husband has spent years telling me. That's really the only suggestion I have is not the obvious ebay etc.

VINTAGE TOY 1982 HASBRO G I JOE COBRA BATTLE GAME IN BOX
US $71.99

WWE Virgil wrestling figure Hasbro lot of1 WWF nWo Vincent wcw classic toy
US $5.99

Transformers Grimlock vintage toy HASBRO Pretenders
US $7.49

Deluxe Spirograph Designs Gears Classic Toy 2002 Hasbro
US $18.74

VINTAGE TOY 1969 NBC HASBRO MATING GAME
US $35.99

H116 VINTAGE TOY BOZO SEWING SET BY HASBRO
US $4.00

Wendys 2000 Hasbro Classic Toys Set of 5 mostly MIP
US $18.50

Vintage 1984 Wuzzles Softies Hasbro Eleroo Plush Stuffed Dolls Toys Disney
US $18.90

Hardees 1997 Hasbro Classic Toys Set of 4 MIP plus Sack
US $14.95

Robin Kenner Hasbro DC Toy Biz Lot of 4 Vintage Action Figure Toys FREE SHIPPING
US $14.95

Robin Kenner Hasbro DC Comics Lot of 4 Vintage Action Figure Toys FREE SHIPPING
US $14.99

VINTAGE TOY 1967 HASBRO HASSENFELD BROS TIE N TANGLE FAMILY GAME
US $44.99

MY LITTLE PONY VINTAGE PEGASUS G1 SPRINKLES HASBRO BLUE EYES DUCK QUACK TOYS 5
US $10.99

vintage militia VEHICLES ARMY TOYS MEN FIGURES hasbro hotwheels LOT LOTS tank
US $89.99

Lot of Vintage Hasbro Toyville Doctor and Nurse Toys
US $19.00

Vintage 80s 1985 1986 1987 lot of Hasbro Mr Mrs Potato head toys potatohead
US $29.99

Hasbro My Little Pony Baby Sundance Vintage Toy Figure
US $14.99

Hasbro My Little Pony Baby Fancy pants StarBurst Vintage Toy Figure
US $14.99

Hasbro My Little Pony Baby Sun Ribbon Vintage Toy Figure
US $14.99

Hasbro My Little Pony Baby Ember Vintage Toy Figure
US $14.99

Hasbro My Little Pony Baby Kelloggs Vintage Toy Figure
US $14.99

Hasbro My Little Pony Baby Toe Dance Ballerina Vintage Toy Figure
US $14.99

Hasbro My Little Pony Baby Cotton Candy Vintage Toy Figure
US $14.99

Hasbro My Little Pony Friend Kingsley Vintage Toy Figure
US $24.99

Hasbro My Little Pony Baby Mermaid Pearly Vintage Toy Figure
US $33.99

Hasbro My Little Pony Fire Fly Winged Vintage Toy Figure
US $29.99

Hasbro Fairy Tale Bird w Fuzzy Tummie Vintage Toy FigureSpot
US $24.99

Hasbro Fairy Tale Bird Vintage Toy Figure
US $24.99

Hasbro Fairy Tale Bird w Fuzzy Tummie Vintage Toy Figure
US $24.99

Vintage Hasbro Squarbles Marbles Toys
US $45.00

Antique Toys

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:13:00 +0000

Antique toys Ferguson Antiques

Do you love old toys? Need information about any old antique robots, space toys, train, cars, boats, figures?

The robots, space toys, motorcycles, cars, planes, trains, and many vintage toys from many different manufacturers, all part of my collection. Soon I will be running a site where you can view my collection. I am based in Mexico City, a place not known for old toys, but I'm finally doing public my private collection for everyone. Photo galleries, toys available, and I will answer questions about old toys toys, if any. I have a museum Today you can visit! Contact me if you have questions or if you have toys too old to want to sell, (refrence needed). see us on ebay - midorie88 or use the link: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmidorie88QQhtZ-1

The cool site I've seen old toys toys is Mark Bergin. It has ancient robots, Japanese antiques, space weapons, DC Comics, old cars futuristic and more. VERY expensive. Http: / / www.bergintoys.com/

Vintage Antique Arcor Safe Play Toy Rubber Truck Red
US $2.00

Antique Lead Toy Soldiers Brits Lot of 6
US $9.95

Vintage Toy Doll Cradle Antique Primitive Style Shabby Green Wood Chic Country
US $12.00

CHILDREN YOUNG GIRLS ANTIQUE TOY HORSE GRANDPA IS COMING JUVENILE FASHION
US $45.00

RARE ANTIQUE GREEN BUDDY L TOY TRUCK
US $550.00

VERY RARE ANTIQUE TOY ARMY JEEP PRE 1950s
US $600.00

Very Unique Antique Tin Toy Jungle Liquid Pistol 4 3 4
US $36.99

Antique Toy Celluloid Girl Doll
US $9.99

Antique Vintage Wind up Toy
US $59.99

Antique Toy Piggy Bank Slot Machine
US $600.00

Old Vintage Antique Photograph Man Playing With Toy Train Set Railroad
US $5.00

Old Vintage Antique Photograph Man on Couch Playing With Toy Train Set Railroad
US $5.00

ANTIQUE VINTAGE CRACKER JACK SAILOR BOY MAN GLASS CZECH CHARM RARE TOY GUM BALL
US $30.00

Vintage Antique Wood Wooden Toy Clacker Clicker Gun
US $15.00

SCHROEDERS COLLECTIBLE TOYS ANTIQUE TO MODERN PRICE GUIDE 1998 4TH EDITION
US $1.99

Antique Toy Mold
US $9.99

Adorable Little Girl in Cute Pose by Old Toy Wagon Child Rocker Antique Photo
US $.99

Vintage Antique Toy Wood Pedal Car Borgman ford Mazda Promotional Toy
US $300.00

VINTAGEANTIQUE TOYS WIND UP MARX ARMY TANK
US $9.99

Vintage Ephemera Mint Boxed Antique Collectible Toys Calendars 1987 1991
US $14.95

Antique scarce metal mechanical toy car Josef Neuhierl JNF Scalamobil GERMANY
US $55.00

Antique scarce tin toy car MADE IN GERMANY 296
US $42.00

Antique Metal 60s Toy Slot Machine 6 inches high
US $24.95

Antique wooden carousel table marked H Finster 1950 toy
US $319.00

Antique Vintage Old Model Sailing Boat Toy Wooden Yacht Collectors Nautical
US $21.02

ANTIQUE LOOKING MACHINE GUN ELASTIC SHOOTER toys gun
US $6.99

ANTIQUE TOY TRAINS THE HOBBY OF COLLECTING OLD TOY TRAINS BY HOWARD GODEL
US $24.95

Lot of 3 antique miniature toy tools 2 Iron 1 wood
US $5.00

Antique FUR TOYS West Germany 4 fur teddy bear with original foil sticker BEST
US $49.99

TOYS GAMES American Toy Game History Antiques Antique Collector AE DVD
US $6.50

Mickey Mouse Vintage Toys

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:51:29 +0000

Kenneth Anger: Mouse Heaven (2004)

Vintage set of plush stuffed Minnie Mickey Mouse toys CUTE
US $9.99

MICKEY MOUSE DISNEY OLD VINTAGE TOY DRILL WORKS
US $9.00

Vintage Mickey and Minnie Mouse dolls 1980s Rare outfit toys plush Disney coa
US $9.99

Vintage Disney Mickey Mouse Blackboard Waddle Toys
US $4.00

HUGE LOT VINTAGE Disney Mickey Minnie Mouse Toys Plush Glass Ceramic WOW
US $35.49

Vintage Disney Mickey Mouse Donald Duck Puppet toys
US $8.99

MARX COMPANY MICKEY MOUSE KAZOO BULL HORN Walt Disney Old Vintage TOY
US $4.99

Disney Vintage Toy 1970s Mickey Mouse Plastic Cup Straw Shelf Sitter
US $6.00

DISNEY LOT OF ITEMS Vintage Mickey Mouse ears Mickey toys Hong Kong Jack
US $9.50

Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Goofy Figure Cake Topper Figurine Vintage Toy Car
US $3.74

Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Pluto Figure Cake Topper Figurine Vintage Toy Car
US $3.74

Vintage Disneyana Collection Lot Rubber Figures Toys Mickey Minnie Mouse Tigger
US $9.99

Estate Sale Vintage Toy Lot includes Mickey Mouse Cowboy Army No Reserve
US $.99

Marx Toys Vintage Disney Friction Car Pinocchio Donald Duck Mickey Mouse
US $11.37

Vintage Toy 1980 Disney Gabriel Poppin Pals Mickey Mouse Dumbo Goofy Donald
US $5.99

Vintage Disney Mickey Mouse Minnie Mouse MIXED LOT RARE TOYS 9 piece Lot
US $9.95

Vintage Mickey Mouse Toy Figure ARCO Toys DISNEY Collectibles RARE Disneyland
US $1.99

Vintage 1970s Mickey Mouse Squeak Toy by Gabriel CBS Toys
US $9.88

Mickey Mouse vintage toy
US $8.25

Vintage Rare Mickey Mouse Fun Quiz tin game Wolverine toys Daffy Goofy Pluto
US $19.99

Golden 550 piece Jigsaw Puzzle with Vintage Mickey Mouse Toys Free US Shipping
US $19.99

Mickey Mouse Walt Disney Productions Vintage Toy Magic
US $75.00

Disney 2 Vintage Toys Minnie Mickey Mouse Babies
US $35.00

Mickey Mouse Walt Disney Productions Vintage Toy
US $75.00

VINTAGE DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE WATCH MARX TOYS1977 WORKSPLASTIC FAIR CONDITION
US $30.00

NICE VINTAGE EARLY SEVENTIES MARX TOYS MICKEY MOUSE WIND UP ACTION WATCH
US $30.00

VINTAGE TOY WALT DISNEY PROD MICKEY MOUSE CLUB CARNIVAL MOUSEGETAR GUITAR
US $44.99

MICKEY MOUSE TOOLS TOYS DISNEY MARX VINTAGE SEALED
US $79.99

VINTAGE MICKEY MOUSE MINIATURE FIGURINE RARE RED NOSE MARX TOYS DISNEYKINS
US $17.99

Disney Vintage Mickey Mouse Donald Duck Snoopy Rubber Toys Lot of 4
US $5.20

Vintage Robots

admin — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:41:38 +0000

Transformers Toys-Buy Transformers Classic Toys

When I was a child for many years has been, I could not be happier to see my favorite Transformers TV episodes. At that time I was dazzled by its orignality, the uniqueness of the concept where robots can hide in disguise cars combat jets, trucks, and many more. And, of course, I had my own Transformers toys and Transformers toys can now call classic or vintage toys. The toys being released from the latest Transformers movie is a little different in color, design and accessories.
Today toys Transformers the movie based on are really cool. But I really wanted to have the classic robot toys. My old animal had already been either damaged, damaged and nowhere to be found. I wanted to buy the action figures that transformers are classics. So I looked on the net, looked Stores Retail online that offer the same toys. Fortunately for me, I found some online shops that sell to retail them. I could hardly wait to get my hands and appreciate my childhood memories. I wanted the exact layout, accurate robot toys, especially the generation of 1 or G1 toy lines and luckily available on the Internet. So I bought some, with economic costs. Now I will start my own classic Transformers toys, stoys vintage collection. They are now in my lounge here in our place. What a great feeling of having been ready to get the Transformers action figures, classic, is like my old toys are still here, alive with me today, or having corrected in the new fashion and now new again. I am writing this because I want to share this to you about where and how to get your own classic Transformers toys. Currently I have Skyfire and Jetfire, Megatron and Optimus Prime with the canon. I'll be trying to find later.

Here is a useful site that can guide us to where and how to get our classic Transformers toys in the best deals and discounts.

Please click here to get there.

About the Author

David is a regular blogger who writes about movies, sports, tv episodes, tv shows, animation most especially like Marvel, DC , Transformers, and many more. Read his other blogs and articles to get updated with the latest news and trends

Motion graphic : Vintage Robots AD

Is there a group or club of collectors of toys?

I have old vintage toys, Japanese robots, Sideshow collectibles, action figures., So I wanted to trade, buy or sell with other collectors.

Hello John, I am a fellow toy collector and I have been lucky with some club, and none that are active anyway. I collect anything from Japan, more Legos, action figures (any Pokemon) (for children), especially the 70 and 80 toys. Send an email. I wonder what you have.

Vintage Handkerchief Spaceman Robot Rocket Ship Stars Sci Fi
US $12.99

VINTAGE 1978s lot of 2 RARE PLASTIC ROBOT NOT R2D2 MADE IN HONG KONG
US $39.99

VINTAGE 80s RARE SUPER FLYING PLASTIC ROBOT GODAIKIN PLAYSET MADE IN TAIWAN
US $39.99

VINTAGE 80s RARE MACHINEROBO PLASTIC ROBOT GODAIKIN PLAYSET MADE IN TAIWAN
US $29.99

Vintage Robot Great Low Buy it now Price
US $12.99

VINTAGE STAR WARS X FIGHTER JET SOUNDS FIGURE ROBOT LOT DROID CHEWBACCA MARAUDER
US $9.99

Vintage 1970s Saturn Walking Robot TV Action Screen Eyes Light Up Battery
US $39.99

Vintage Iron Fireman Robot Coal Ashtray Steampunk Industrial Advertising
US $49.99

Vintage Retro Copper huge long robot antique bronze pendant necklace NC0087
US $.82

Retro Copper Vintage rocking Robot Free Shiping Genuine Pendant Necklace NC0066
US $2.00

New Vintage Kid Robot Head Toys Logo Tee Black T Shirt S M L XL 2 XL 3 XL
US $16.55

Vintage Fashion Musical Note Robot Chain Necklace SIMITTER Copper Color
US $1.00

Silver Fashion Vintage Musical Note Robot Chain Necklace SIMITTER
US $.85

Vintage Citizen Digi Ana Robot Face LCD Watch Retro AS IS for Parts or Repair
US $25.25

Vintage Hot Wheels 1981 Black Car Matchbox Windup Walking Robot
US $.99

TRANSFORMER car robot toy 5 long as car cool vintage toy 2005 Takahara
US $12.99

Vintage Robot figurine JEEP ROBO diecast metal in box small size
US $19.99

Rockem Sockem Robots NEW small shirt vintage 80s toy
US $14.99

VINTAGE JETSONS ROSY THE ROBOT MAID KEYCHAIN
US $1.25

Vintage Black Tin Litho Battery Operated Space Walk Man ME 100 Toy Robot Org Box
US $30.99

15x Vintage Bronze Robot sponge Pendants Charms 41x28mm
US $2.99

BLACK CYCLOPS ROBOT SUNGLASSES costume party novelty alien vintage retro future
US $9.95

Transformers Robots Character Twin Reversible Comforter Blanket Vintage
US $54.99

VINTAGE TIN ROBOT
US $207.50

VINTAGE U 5 ROBOT
US $225.50

VINTAGE FLASHING ROBOT BATTERY OPERATED DIST BY WOOLWORTH COMPANY
US $21.00

Vintage Wind Up Robot with Box Excellent Older Robot
US $39.00

VINTAGE ROBOT RUSHING LIGHTER
US $8.95

Vintage Rosie The Robot Jetsons Cartoon Doll Hanna Barbera Productions Great
US $5.99

WORK★★★Vintage 1960s Wind Up SPACE ROBOT SPARKING ACTION in the BoxNR★★★
US $19.99

Action Figures Gi Joe

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:32:32 +0000

Barbie for boys .... Why not?

I still remember my childhood fondly. Years spent playing with my dolls and various accessories. The creation of imaginary world of glamor and adventure. My wrists were as an outlet for most of the girls the opportunity to forage in the social field with proverbial security blanket. A 12 "piece of blond hair perfect proportions of perfection. Gaggle of girls attending, along with representations of them in the trailer. These dolls provided an opportunity to socialize and play in a group setting.

I never gave much thought boys. Until I was a young child the other day asked for a doll. I had always thought the boys were busy with their trucks, action figures etc. Being the progressive thinker and know that I am as an educator that all children play with dolls as a form of dramatic expression, I said "yes." My husband reluctantly agreed to their demands, but only when the verbiage was changed to "action figure."

Armed with his approval, I searched online for 'dolls for children. Much to my regret, there was virtually no dolls and articles dealing with all the fear of playing with dolls as a sign of homosexuality. I tried a number of different phrases, including action figures, "" Ken doll ", and sports heroes. I even tried" articulating wrists ", Hoping to make the team attacked it that I wanted a Barbie doll, but was a man. My search led me to collectibles, icons of the film, and figurines costing more than $ 50.

What happened to the dolls of yesterday? They were a couple of dollars and had children by dozens. Instead of taking a toy, I discovered a new injury, the anti-men. This is, of course, ironic that I am a feminist and applauded the line of Barbies that allowed to "be anything" and "do nothing." But in our attempt to show our strength and beauty girls and provide them with lots of confidence, we have canceled our male counterparts? This is apparent from the limited selection of "toys. Representation of the ranks of the feminization of male the "boy toy" that Ken has become actuals on steroids.

sexual connotations abound from Ken dress to their lack of occupation. Today Ken doll comes with little more than a surfboard and thongs. He drives a pink car is no joke one line of the wrist is called "Hottie" Ken. Need I say more? How ironic that feminists who took up arms in the realistic representation of the figure of Barbie are allowing our partner men who are perceived as effeminate lazy fashion only are the beach and aspirations. nephew of 15 years of mine casually said Ken is one of Barbie accessories. How astute of the adolescent to recognize that all appearances, Ken was given the same consideration as a handbag or shoes with Barbie.

At the other extreme are the grotesquely muscled "action figures" that are more like figures and look like aliens or monsters. They are icons of or movie heroes rescue heroes, etc ... and no one in the least resemble any man I know. This does not mean that thousands of children delight in their fight against evil and the simulacrum of a good dramatic play. But my son is only 4 and does not relate to the representations on the movie screen. Nodding in recognition at the mention of Batman and the like, but is not interested in that kind of game ... not yet.

Where are the toys of yesteryear? I clearly remember cowboys with horses red (not bright purple My Little Pony), Indians, astronauts and the Lone Ranger. Why not come with a basketball Ken or briefcase, mountain climbing or cycling. Be a construction worker, a stockbroker or a chef or any unit that is not pink?

In short: Have we reached the end of the other address that we have forgotten the male perspective?

If I am in error, please find me the site or store I can buy a male physique making / clothing and act like a normal guy so I can buy for my child from his wrist. Meanwhile I'm still looking ....

About the Author

Annette Simmons aka Ms "K" is mother, author, Strider bike distributor, Kindermusik educator/owner and account manager and is all around exhausted....but blissfully happy.

Vintage Mattel Toys

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:02:00 +0000

Barbie Dolls - history of the most popular doll ever

In 1959, the first Barbie doll was presented at the Toy Fair in New York. Billed as "New For '59, The Barbie Doll: A Shapely Teen Fashion Model Price $ 3.00." Thus was born the Barbie doll phenomenon is undoubtedly a of the biggest success stories in the manufacture of toys. Before almost every Barbie dolls were dolls for children with childhood figures adult. Barbie changed all that.

In 1945, Ruth and Elliot Handler formed a partnership with Harold Matson for the manufacture of picture frames. The two names Matson and Elliott combined to form the name of the company Mattel. Elliot uses the image frame piece of wood for dollhouse furniture. This was the beginning of the furniture business Handler.

About this time Ruth noticed that her daughter Barbara and friends preferred to play with paper dolls for adults rather than children or baby dolls. The girls preferred a doll that could be your role model when it grew. Ruth realized that there could be big business opportunities in the market adult wrist. She discussed the idea with her husband, but he felt it would be too expensive to start making the dolls.

Shortly after This Ruth made a trip to Germany and bought a doll named Lilli. This adult-type doll was based on a German comic strip. On his return to the U.S. began wrist work to redesign working with a designer of doll clothes. The Barbie doll was the outcome and was named after Ruth's daughter Barbara. Wrist was patented by Mattel in 1958 and introduced in 1959. She would become one of the best known and loved toys ever made.

Barbie soon became in a doll collection and eagerly sought by collectors adults. From 1959 to 1972, the Barbie doll had seven different changes in their appearance and design. These Barbies made until 1972, are recognized as vintage dolls for their fans and are eagerly sought. 1959 Barbie in mint condition sell for thousands dollars. Some have sold for more than $ 8,000 to $ 10,000 but can be bought for much less and $ 2,000 to $ 3,000 is quite common. Later editions look proportionally less. Dolls made in the period 1969-1972 can often be bought for a few dollars. Garage sales and flea markets are still the source of a few dolls and early. About 300,000 of the 1959 Barbie and there were many out there, no doubt, still unknown.
About the Author

Would you like to know where you can find thousands of Barbie dolls and accessories for $1 and up?Check this out http://www.collectbarbiedolls.com
You will find a lot of informartion there about barbie dolls also.

Mattel Toys Tommy Burp Machine Gun 1958

vintage toys: Hippo piano in the late 70's and early 80's?

Want to buy a purple hard plastic (I think) hippopotamus. Not sure what company sold it. Hasbro? Mattel? Playskool? Hippo teeth were piano keys to metal in different colors. Me assembled a day when the three children struggled to play with this toy in particular, at the same time, broke. If, finally, I admit. And I've heard the sad story every Christmas, every family gathering. I would love to replace the toy and return to his grace. Thanks for any help.

I / we need more information. What was the purpose of the toy? Was it a game, a toy collection, etc.

Lot of Six Vintage Toy Sherman Tanks Matchbox Mattel Muscle Machines Funline
US $36.00

MATTEL MASTER CASTER WAX MOLDS FORMULA ONE RACING CARS VINTAGE TOY 1979
US $9.99

mattel shogun warriors die cast toy lot for parts popy chogokin vintage
US $15.50

Vintage 1976 Mattel JACK IN THE MUSIC BOX JACK IN THE BOX toy VERY BEST Clean
US $29.99

Lot Lewis Galoob Toys Gas Station Race Track Mattel Fire House ACE Vintage
US $9.99

VINTAGE MATTEL FIRST WHEELS TOY TRAIN CARS ENGINES
US $4.95

VINTAGE 1992 MATTEL DISNEYS SNOW WHITE SEVEN DRARFS 7 TOY FIGURINES LK
US $9.99

Vintage Mattel Barbie Doll Japan with Some Damage Toy NR
US $2.99

VINTAGE Lakeside Mattel LIDDLE KIDDLES ELECTRIC DRAWING SET w Box Classic Toy
US $29.99

Original 1976 vintage Mattel MICKEY MOUSE Pull String Talking toy
US $4.25

VINTAGE 1962 AUSTIN HEALEY CONVERTIBLE TOY BARBIE FIRST CAR BY IRWIN MATTEL RARE
US $19.99

2 Vintage Mattel SEE N SAY Toys Mother Goose Safe n Sound 1983 1985 String
US $9.99

Vintage Mattel Fanner 50 Western Cowboy Toy Cap Gun
US $40.99

Vintage Mattel Shootin Shell 38 Detective Toy Cap Gun Holster
US $9.99

Vintage Mattel Easter Egg Toy
US $10.00

VINTAGE 1983 ORIGINAL RAINBOW BRITE SPRITE TWINK WHITE DOLL MATTEL TOY
US $17.98

Antique Vtg Old 1961 Barbie Boy Ken Mattel Doll Toy Flocked Hair Original B4
US $42.99

MY CHILD DOLL with BLACK HAIR Blue Eyes 80s Vintage Mattel 1985 toy CUTE GIRL
US $26.00

Vintage Rare 1971 Mattel Mounds Candy Bar toy Semi Truck Trailer good condition
US $24.99

Lot 3 Vintage Barbie Doll Dolls Toy Mattel 1966 Blond Earrings Jewelry Clothes
US $4.99

VINTAGE 1981 MATTEL HE MAN MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE BEAST MAN ACTION FIGURE TOY
US $7.50

Volkswagen Beetle VW Hot Wheels Vintage Mattel INC 1988 Model Toy Car
US $.99

Vintage 1960s Mattel M 16 Marauder Toy Rifle
US $52.01

1969 Mattel Hot Wheels Speedometer Toy Vintage Great Shape
US $4.99

VINTAGE Toy MATTEL Car HOT WHEELS Pin REDLINE Lot BADGES Pinback 1967 1968 1969
US $12.99

Lot 2 Vintage Mattel Barbie Dolls w Clothes Girl Toys 1975 1990
US $.99

Vintage 1967 Mattel Plastic Water Pipe Toy 55 Inches Long with Shut off Valve
US $129.00

VINTAGE 1976 HOT WHEELS REDLINE 31 DOOZIE 164 SCALE MATTEL HONG KONG TOY CAR
US $4.99

American Gladiators Atlasphere Toy Mattel Vintage NIB never opened NEW 1991
US $13.99

American Gladiators Eliminator Toy Mattel Vintage NIB never opened NEW 1991
US $13.99

Vintage Die Cast

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:15:47 +0000

Vintage Toy Cars: the Collectors Dream

If you cannot realize your dream of having a fleet of fully restored vintage cars, you can still have the next best thing, a collection of vintage car models. If you are a classic car enthusiast, these toys are a lot of fun., bringing you closer and more familiar with the real thing.

Having such a collection will allow you to indulge your passion for vintage cars. This is because you will be able to treasure them and show them off and at the same time, learn more about them along the way. They also look great as decorations to your home. However, do not make the assumption that because they are only toys, that they are not expensive.

Some vintage toy cars are vintages on their own right. Some are from the same era as the cars they are replicating and can command a considerable amount of money. If they are in mint condition, these models can cost thousands of dollars. With that in mind, it would be a mistake think of them as mere toys.

Many of these models are made from die cast metal. Plastic models were unheard of in those early days and even now, if a model is a limited edition, they are generally made from metal to allow them to last longer. This way, they will be worth more in the future. Also, the price of the model is not just based on how old it is and how good the condition it is in. Another consideration would be the design and the detailing of the model.

There are models that are highly detailed and have different movable parts attached together. Since they are small, they can be hard to build and have to be manually produced. These details provide an intricate authenticity to the model and they are scaled precisely to the proportions of the car. This gives you a general idea of what they really look like in their true to life size. The more detailed the model is, the higher the price it can command.

Usually, vintage toy cars can be found in hobby and antique shops. If you don’t have one in your area, you may find it difficult to grow your collection. We have all heard stories about people who find valuable models in the most unlikely paces, but it is a fairly rare occurrence! The best way to find what you are looking for is on the internet.

Auction sites are a great sources for these collectibles. Usually, there are collectors who specialise in the cars that you are interested in. It is possible do a thorough search for particular vintage cars, and you don’t even have to leave your home or office. There are many people who share your passion, so it is also a good idea to join clubs and forums to keep yourself informed.

About the Author

Go to http://www.vintagetoycars.info for more information on vintage toy cars.

Vintage Diecast Britains England Toy 155MM Gun Firing Cannon

Does Maisto still produce 1/18 scale die-cast cars/trucks?

I own about 12 vehicles in 1/18 scale and I'm in search of looking for those cars that you would normally see on the road everyday. not those high-class vintage, or exotic ones. cars like, Honda Accord, Toyota Celica, Hyundai Senata, Dodge Ram, Chevy Caprice, Ford F-150. cars like that...

Does anyone know if they are still produced and where can I find them?

http://www.idcow.com/maisto.html

FORD ZEPHYR MOTORWAY POLICE 419 by CORGI c1960 Vintage Diecast Car
US $1.56

FORD THUNDERBIRD x2 by CORGI c1950 60s Vintage Diecast Lot
US $5.06

VINTAGE DIECAST 1917 MINIATURE CAR PENCIL SHARPENER
US $.99

sesame street vintage die cast vehicles early 80s hasbro playskool trucks cars
US $6.99

Vintage Canadian Mountie Metal DieCast Toy Soldier S1
US $5.99

SPOT ON diecast vintage ford anglia by tri ang like the car in harry potter
US $49.00

SPOT ON diecast vintage TONIBELL dairy ice cream van by tri ang northern ireland
US $50.91

Old diecast vintage lesney euclid no 6 dump truck no 3 bedford 7 1 4 ton tipper
US $2.69

Vintage Unknown Maker Diecast Or White Metal Field Gun Canon
US $9.99

RARE SCHWEPPES SINCE 1783 DIE CAST MODEL VAN BY LLEDO RETRO TOY VINTAGE DRINK
US $7.89

Old diecast vintage matchbox lesney ruston bucyrus taylor woodrow crane digger
US $18.18

VINTAGE BIG WHEEL OLD BICYCLE SCALE MODEL DIECAST METAL PENNY FARTHING MINT
US $24.99

Vtg W Britains Soldiers Regiments of All Nations Diecast Toy Soldiers
US $149.99

Old diecast vintage CORGI rockets ford escort rally car daily mirror telegraph
US $13.44

Die cast vintage toy car days gone lledoHeinz Tomato KetchupDouble Decker bus
US $7.89

Old diecast vintage CORGI toys ford thames walls ice cream van stop me buy one
US $19.82

Vintage Lot 29 Lesney Matchbox Superfast Rolamatics Diecast Cars Orig 60s 70s
US $7.09

Vintage Mercedes Unimog Diecast Flatbed Truck Made in Germany
US $9.95

Vintage Lot 9 Tomica Diecast Cars 70s Japan 1 49 to 1 81 Scale Elf Sprinter Old
US $10.51

mattel shogun warriors die cast toy lot for parts popy chogokin vintage
US $15.50

Vintage 1967 Lledo Hartoy Coca Cola Die Cast Stake Body Truck Barrels DG20
US $7.99

VINTAGE 1980 KENNER STAR WARS EMPIRE STRIKES BACK DIE CAST TWIN POD CLOUD CAR
US $49.99

RARE VINTAGE POLISTIL DIECAST LANCIA STRATOS MEMPHIS 1976125 SCALE
US $14.26

RARE VINTAGE 80s YATMING ROAD TOUGH DIECAST NISSAN DATSUN GLORIA MIP
US $12.99

RARE VINTAGE POLISTIL DIECAST JAGUAR XJ 6L1976125 SCALE BOXED
US $13.83

VINTAGE TOY DIECAST AIRPLANE F 18 HORNET JET
US $.99

Vintage Hubley Kiddie Toy Navy Fighter Airplane Diecast Folding Wings 495
US $22.50

RARE VINTAGE 80s YATMING ROAD TOUGH DIECAST VOLVO 244DL WHITE MIP
US $12.99

Vintage Universal Meat Grinder 2 Heavy Die Cast Metal
US $7.99

BMW Diecast Car Model Z3 1995 Teal Colored Toy Car Collectors Item Vintage 128
US $4.99

Rare Toys

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:22:32 +0000

Toy Dogs - Oops! The toys are in fact!

A toy dog has the enormous advantage of being small. This often makes it an ideal dog for urban life for older people with limited mobility. A toy dog does not have to take long walks. Not be responsible for a small apartment. A toy dog fits the modern lifestyle of many people today.

There are a variety of toy dogs. They all have different characteristics like large breeds dogs do. It is important to know what each type of toy dog is like before making your choice. Toy dogs are not all alike.

It is believed that breeding dogs first began in Asia, but the toy dog varieties can be found all over the globe. They were bred for a variety of purposes. That still influences the characteristics of the breed and affect what is right for you.

Perhaps the most popular type of toy dog is the poodle. When someone mentions a toy dog that is the type of dog that most people think. Toy Poodles were bred of large dogs were used for hunting. Even the smallest toy poodles keep some of the features of the hunting dogs more. They are bold, intelligent dogs that can be easily trained. But they can be very nervous and are not necessarily suitable for households with young children.

Somehat similar in appearance is the Bichon Frisee. They tend to look like a poodle undefoliated toy. But his temperament is different. It is a noisy little dog that interacts well with children. Is said to have been bred as lap dogs in pre-revolutionary France, but after the revolution he had to go on the streets and not very successfully. This is a stray poodle. Each rabbit will be pursued and the squirrel they see.

The Chihuahua originated in Mexico, where he was raised as a source of meat. They have become a favorite toy dog. Its fine smooth coat means they do not need a lot of preparation. Well tolerated and no children can be surly. But often they are loyal and devoted to their owners.

The Maltese is a toy dog who was raised as a lapdog of the rich. It remains popular in that role and is a lapdog of fashion models and stars like wearing fim in large bags. Not good with children, however, and tends to bark at strangers.

The Pekingese was once one of the most sought after of toy dogs because they were very rare. Only a few had been imported from China. Are well known in the West. They can be difficult to train but soft with age. They are rarely tolerant of children or other animals. Its coat requires a lot of attention because your ears can easily become dull and infection may result. Their short noses can become a problem. Snuffle always, but it can sometimes be very blocked. They make good guard dogs and therefore can be a good dog an elderly and sick since I do not need much exercise.

Pugs have become very popular recently has seen several starlets accompanying to fashion. The dogs look like tiny bull, with its folds of skin hanging. They may have nasal problems similar to Peking because of their small nostrils. But they make excellent pets. They do not need much exercise. They are generally placid and will happily play with the children. They are rarely aggressive towards other animals household. They are intelligent dogs repsond well to training.

About the Author

Abhishek is an avid dog lover and he has got some great Dog Health Secrets up his sleeves! Download his FREE 80 Pages Ebook, "How To Take Care Of Your Dog's Health" from his website http://www.Dog-Tale.com/192/index.htm . Only limited Free Copies available.

IDEAL TOYS PART 10 BARREL OF MONKEYS RARE TOYS COMMERICALS on DVD at TVDAYS.com

Looking for a website that gives old toys of the 80s and maybe they are worth now?

I am looking for a website that give u the 80 antique toys. I have about my childhood, I wonder how much it may be worth now. Along with his case is rare. Thanks for your help ... I searched and found nothing. But there must be something out there.

The only thing I've seen is maybe try e-bay and see what items are going for there. If you take the product to a collector or a coin shop should have a book that can give them value.