Download or read book The Toy Collector written by James Gunn and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tragicomic novel about nostalgia, addiction, and 1970s action figures. The Toy Collector is a wickedly funny portrait of a young man who sells stolen pharmaceuticals to finance his growing addiction to memorabilia. An orderly at a Times Square hospital, he buys his toys at exorbitant prices, searching the familiar tacky plastic in a perverse effort to avoid adulthood. As the story switches from the make-believe world he creates with his childhood friends-populated by Scrunch-Em, Grow-Em Dinosaurs and toy robots-to the grown-up pleasures of sex, drugs and alcohol, James falls in and out of love, and stumbles through New York City in search of dubious redemption.
Download or read book Star Wars the Vintage Collection Archive Edition written by Rich Alot and published by . This book was released on 2021-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to Hasbro Star Wars: The Vintage Collection 3.75-Inch Action Figures and Toys released between 2010 -2019.
Download or read book Collector s Guide to Tinker Toys written by Craig Strange and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Britains Civilian Toy Figures written by Norman Joplin and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2002 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensive and in-depth study of the non-military and civilian toy figures made by Britains, covering the early mechanical toys of the 1880s through to the final hollow cast toys from 1966. During the inter-war period, the British toy-buying public rejected war-like/military toys, providing Britains with the opportunity to introduce their Farm, Zoo and Circus lines -- all of which in some way reflected the social history of the time in the United Kingdom. Prolific in their output, Britains were quick to realise the potential of the huge U.S. market and exported vast numbers of toys via a number of importers in the eastern and mid-western states. Included are 970 colour photographs of toys including Miniature Garden, Civilian Vehicles, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Salvation Army and Cowboys and Indians, etc., along with British Royalty figures. Together with Football/Soccer and Famous Horse Racing Colors and their Jockeys, this book provides colourful insight into the hobby of collecting these hollow cast lead toys. A guide to current values is included in the captions.
Download or read book American Dimestore Toy Soldiers and Figures written by Don Pielin and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2000 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first all-color book devoted to collecting the toy soldiers and figures that were sold in the Five-and-Dime stores. Over 650 photographs, showing in excess of three thousand toy figures, are arranged in thematic style and cover military and non-military toys. Complete with price guide, terminology, index, and over 60 manufacturers products. Thematic/category chapters make it easy for experienced and new collectors to easily locate figures.
Download or read book Schroeder s Collectible Toys Antique to Modern Price Guide written by Amy Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 12th ed.: contributing editors, Donna Newnum, Loretta Suiters, and Sharon Huxford.
Download or read book Classic Toys of the National Toy Hall of Fame written by Scott G. Eberle and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Collector s Guide to Bus Toys and Models written by Kurt M. Resch and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1,500 toy buses are shown in full color, including early buses, transit and trolley buses, school buses, and modern luxury coaches. Featured are buses from 30 countries and over 250 toy makers, dating from 1905 to 2001. Also features a section on bus memorabilia and current values for all models shown. Hop aboard to experience a wonderful showcase of worldwide bus toys!
Download or read book Baby Boomer Toys and Collectibles written by Carol Turpen and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 1998-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and brief descriptions profile popular toys and collectibles from the 1950s and 1960s, with information on current prices for each item.
Download or read book Cartoon Figural Toys written by Jameson Scott and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This splendid book of cartoon figural toys shows your favorite characters, tells a bit of history, and offers over 200 color photographs. They're all here: Bugs Bunny*t, the Peanuts Gang*t, Casper*t, The Cat in the Hat*t, Popeye*t, and Underdog*t.This is a volume for cartoon buffs and toy collectors--and there's a price guide.
Download or read book Post War Tin Toys written by Jack Tempest and published by . This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In all-color photographs, it focuses on the post-WWII period during which tin toy production flourished. Special features include information on the prominent postwar toy manufacturers, current-day revivals, and an appendix that lists each manufacturer, its origins and trademarks, and a listing of international toy museums.
Download or read book Toy Soldiers written by Bertel Bruun and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cartoon Toys and Collectibles written by David Longest and published by . This book was released on 1998-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the early animated creations of Hollywood like Betty Boop, Felix, and Mickey Mouse to the later sensations of television like the Jetsons, the Flintstones, and Yogi Bear, this book has something to please every cartoon toy lover. Featuring over 800 color photos, it's a feast of color, cartoon memories, and pure American nostalgia that will be treasured for years to come by every toy collector, young and old. 8.5 x 11. Current values.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to G I Joe 1982 1994 written by Mark Bellomo and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to the guts-and-glory of G.I. Joe identifies every figure with all its weapons and gear, every vehicle with all the easy-to-lose pieces and every accessory related to Hasbros stellar team of soldiers. Use The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe to expand your knowledge about Joe and the team, or Cobra and his cronies, and to identify and assess the value of any of the series 350 action figures and 240 vehicles and accessories.
Download or read book The Stuff of Legend Book 4 written by Contributor Brian Smith and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 1944. As Allied troops fight the enemy on Europe's war-torn beaches, another battle rages in a child's bedroom in Brooklyn. When the nightmarish Boogeyman snatches a boy and takes him to the realm of the Dark, the child's playthings band together to stage a daring rescue. Maxwell the Bear has taken it upon himself to find a weapon capable of defeating the Boogeyman forever. Meanwhile, the Boogeyman continues to manipulate all the players in his grand scheme as he attempts to construct an army filled with soldiers who may well be indestructible.
Download or read book The Big Book of Tin Toy Cars written by Ron Smith and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable reference features hundreds of tin toy cars from toy makers around the world. Included are toys from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan, and the United States. The toys represent cars of the 1900s to the 1970s, with a major emphasis on toys produced in Japan during the 1950s and 1960s -- the peak period for toy cars made from tin. Showcased are commercial delivery and public service vehicles organized alphabetically by make, as well as hot rods, jalopies, and race cars. A companion volume features passenger, sports, and concept vehicles. With over 1,140 photographs of toys and detailed information not previously published, this is the most complete work in the field. Each listing contains the make, model, year, body style, size, graphic markings, operation description, producing company, country of origin, trademarks, a scarcity rating, and current values based on condition. Many photos feature the original boxes. A list of the toy companies and their respective marks rounds out this valuable collectors guide. Return to your childhood with this delightful look at colorful toy cars produced in tin!
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Star Wars Action Figures 1977 1985 written by Mark Bellomo and published by Krause Publications Incorporated. This book was released on 2014 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over.
