Errors in listings occur nearly every week for these valuable antique toys. Some are mistakes while others are intentional. I hope to provide the info that will help you identify the true facts about the Coney...
LOUIS MARX first toy train steam engines were made of pressed steel. Some of them bear nameplates and a numbered header board or side identification numbers, however some do not. Most use a flat bladed tongue...
The Louis MarX Easter Train was introduced in late 1935 and early འ for the 1936 Easter Season. Produced in pastel colors it was to be one of the earliest boys or girls train, however it did not quite catch...
J Chein Co. A Collector's Guide to an American Toymaker, by Alan Jaffe. This Chein guide book is by far the most comprehensive and accurate book in existance. It gives the history of J Chein Co. and covers...
Ever find a toy that you played with and want to buy it for your child? See a BBQ Grill or Computer that you want? You can find these on eBay, but BEWARE !!! Many items have been declared unsafe and have been...
Plastimarx toys -Mexican branch of Louis Marx U.S.A. BY FAR, PLASTIMARX WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT PRODUCTION BRANCH OF THE MARX ORGANIZATION IN USA. PLASTIMARX WAS THE LARGEST MANUFACTURER IN MEXICAN TOY...
I've been selling on Ebay for about 3 years now and have delt with all sorts of people from all over the planet. Most of the people I deal with are very nice and understand the concept that shipping ...
It almost seems against logic to encourage others to collect toys and how to spot good ones. In one sense, it helps the market by stimulating greater interest in the objects. On the other hand, why help others...
I recently purchased a Chess Clock on eBay and before I used it I wanted to make sure I was using it correctly. To my surprise there was very little instructions to be found. Chess Clocks have been used in for...
Vintage tin toys with their colorful lithography always attract attention when displayed in the home. Even more fun is showing off their operation. Due to their relatively low price at the time, old tin...