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Toys for Christmas & Year End Thoughts
Toys for Christmas & Year End Thoughts Thank You As we approach (and pass) Christmas I’m inclined to reflect on your year of 2017 and think about Christmas Toys. What a year it has been and what beautiful toys have come and gone! There are some trends to share, and I’d like to express my…
Read MoreHubley Cast Iron Motorcycles
What a great opportunity to show off some Harley and cop motorcycle toys by Hubley. These solid cast iron toys were made in the 1930’s and help showcase the prowess of the tool makers at Hubley. Each of these castings was done by artists and in each you can see the strong points. I happen…
Read MoreHubley Chrysler Airflow Sedan with lights Review
Hubley Chrysler Airflow Sedan with lights Review As a long time cast iron toy enthusiast and research, I’ve waited for the day to see a Chrysler Airflow sedan in person. Earlier I had a fleeting glance of a gray one, but never did I actually hold one. Well through a kind gentleman and referral, I…
Read MoreDent Cast Iron Cars and Trucks
Through good fortune as of late, we have been able to enjoy toys made by the American cast iron company Dent. Dent’s history is one of preciseness, success, and then an end to the toy production. Dent Hardware Co. Fullerton, Pennsylvania 1895-1937 ( continued to manufacture cold storage hardware until 1937). Founder: Henry H. Dent, with…
Read MoreOld Firetruck toys and a quick Video Review
Old Firetruck toys and a quick Video Review Greetings from Ed over at AntiqueToys.com . Today is a quick cast iron fire truck review with two Hubley toys for comparison. We also have a great 80’s Ertl fire truck bank from the 1920’s (style). You can see the Hubley Diamond T style grill and the…
Read MoreHubley Ahrens Fox uncovered in plain sight- The Story of Circulating with People
Modern trends for toy collecting dictate a plush chair, an internet connection, and a sound “device” to browse the world of e-commerce. Soon we may just “Jack in” a-la-Matrix and get a direct electrical connection into our brian. I don’t follow modern trends and I actually get my ass out of the chair and go nose-to-nose,…
Read MoreCast Iron Still Bank Collection
Cast Iron Still Bank Collection This selection is humble, but the quality is there. Here are some pictures to share of an early cast iron still bank collection. Pictured are still banks by Kyser and Rex, the Animal Bank and Yong America, along side a Victorian Bank and Teller Bank. Kyser and Rex toys…
Read MoreAntique Toy Video Reviews
Antique Toy Video Reviews These last two weeks, we put up some new toy review videos onto YouTube. Please subscribe and check out the work! Highlights include a Wyandotte toy review, a cork gun (from a kid’s point of view), and a Kenton Hose Reel & Horse toy.
Read MoreMorphy Auction House Robots & Appraisal
Morphy Auction House Robots & Appraisal This first week of June has been a busy one here @ Antique Toys. I was privileged enough to assist Dan, Tommy, and Staff with a fresh to market robot collection. This new diecast robot and vehicle collection will be sold off in September of this year 2017. The…
Read MoreAntique Toy Videos on Youtube
Time for some good old-fashioned videos on ye ole’ Youtube. Please subscribe and join us on the AntiqueToys.com toy channels. We have one channel for Cast Iron toys: One Channel for Character toys: One Channel for Tin toys: Then here is our general Youtube site. Please like us and follow the updates! Click on the…
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