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Early Airplane Aeroplay Toy found- Halsam Toys
We enjoy readers bringing us new-to-us historic items. We know of early aviation toys, but did not know Halsam made an airplane set. How wonderful! Pictures below are of a very early, circa 1916, toy build set from Halsam. It appears everything is complete and details are shown below. It has a “revolving propeller”, a…
Read MoreFlorida Toy and Advertising Show Feb 11-12th, 2022
Join us at the Florida Toy and Advertising Show Feb 11th and 12th, 2022. When: Friday, February 11, 2022 Early Buyer 7 am – 10 am Friday, February 11, 2022 General Admission, 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, February 12, 2022 General Admission, 9 am – 3 pm Where: Lake County Expo Center and…
Read MoreHubley, Arcade, and Kenton 1929 Cast Iron Toy Ad- Wanted Toys!
In the name of fun and “giving to get”, we thought it made sense to share this gem. It is a 1929 original toy ad showing some of the great cast iron toy offerings. We quickly see Motorcycles by Hubley, an Arcade showboat, and a Kenton sprinkler truck. Enjoy the Fire Trucks, Packard, Race Cars,…
Read MoreSpeed Racer Mach 5 Electric Kids Car Found!
We have a new find in the world of Japanese toys, one that we didn’t expect– a Speed Racer Mach 5 Electric Kids car. This distinctly 60’s design of GoGo Mach 5, aka Speed Racer car, crept into toy consciousness around 1972. Eidai toys produced a sultry die cast in the day. Cartoon or Anime plot…
Read MoreAllentown Toy Show November 6th, 2021 Still On
The Allentown Toy show is still on for 2021. Despite COVID-19 cancelations last year, this year we are in a much better spot. This year the event will be on November 6th, 2021 and we are looking forward to attending. The Allentown Toy show is at the Agricultural Hall on the Allentown Fairgrounds. It is…
Read MoreHow to Tell Fake Cast Iron, Reproduction, and Restorations
Alpha Romeo Tin Toy by CIJ Wanted
Alpha Romeo Tin Toy by CIJ Wanted Let us know if you have one of these Alpha Romeo toy cars for sale please. We have a client looking for this tin windup car made in the 1930s with extreme detail. Most of these Alpha Romeo toys were made in France by CIJ. Thanks in advance…
Read MoreLionel Electric Train Boxed Set and Collecting Trains
Lionel Electric Train Boxed Outfit No 181. Engine 262. Set and Collecting Trains We were blessed to get a call from out West this last month. A family’s “kid” from the 1930s received a Lionel Train set and decided he didn’t like it. Really?!?. Wow. Outfit No 181. Engine 262. “O” Gauge Track 1 3/8″…
Read MoreFelix the Cat Toys and Tin Felix Wanted
Felix the Cat Toys Wanted and Bought Felix toys get our attention despite them being outdated, old, and “history” for most collectors. Yet we like Felix ourselves and feel that the character’s design and Felix toys transcend trends and become timeless. Felix The Cat History Felix tin toys have been popular for us and we…
Read MoreMetal House Robot Toys
It has only taken us about 70 years, but we did get a bit of insight on Metal House Toys. This has been a brand of Japanese toys as of late, but a brand that “in theory” was newer. Reality check- Metal House toys has been a subcontractor for decades. Metal House was founded in…
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