Talking Toys: American Flyer a model of excellence
First, let me say my three-part series on Lionel trains has been a great success. The online hits, e-mails and calls regarding the series have been fantastic. And I want to thank all of you for your support.
Plastic Cadillacs: Going upscale in the sandbox
Simplicity. Functionality. Durability. This trio of words, for the most part, has disappeared from the promotional blitz of modern toy cars. In our Swiss-army-knife-is-so-yesterday-unless-it-comes-with-built-in-GPS-and-carbon-dating-capabilities rush to capitalize on advancing technology, even among childrens’ toys, the plastic play cars from the late 1940s through the early ’60s reminds us of these three...
David Cooke’s ‘Dinky Toys’ offers quick-hitting biography of die-cast icons
Whenever someone wants to trace the roots of modern die-cast vehicles, they need not look any further than Western England in the early 1930s.
Talking Toys: Lionel trains find a niche in the 21st century
By the end of the ’60s Lionel trains were no longer the powerhouses they once were in the late 1940s and ’50s.
Lionel’s postwar market lead falters during turbulent 1960s
This is Part II of a three-part series covering the prewar, postwar and modern eras of Lionel toy trains. Part III will be published in the July 7 issue. — Editor.
Beginning of 20th century was also the beginning for Lionel Trains, Part I
In my years as book editor at F+W Media, I’ve had my share of calls, letters and e-mails inquiring about toys of every shape, size and color.
African tribal art central to 3,000-lot sale
DENVER, Pa. – In what will be one of the company’s largest sales to date, Dan Morphy Auctions will offer 3,000 lots of antiques from fresh-to-market collections in a May 13-15, 2010 Spring sale. Morphy’s will enter new territory with its offering of more than 300 lots of authentic African tribal...
Talking Toys: Corgi Toys stood for quality and innovation
What makes today’s die-cast toy cars so appealing? Is it the bright colors? Is it the wheels? Or is it the fine details in the interior and exterior?
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