Posts Tagged ‘for sale’
Antique Cast Iron Toys – All About Making, Buying, and History
Antique Cast Iron Toys – All About Making, Buying, and History For those that don’t know, back in the EARLY 1900s, and late 1800’s toys were made of iron. YES, hit your kid brother, heavy cast iron toys were a thing. All the cool kids had a toy the heft of a hammer and could…
Read MoreBuddy L Outdoor Railroad Train with Tender
Welcome to the world of Buddy L and the followed, but secretive world of outdoor trains. This particular toy comes deserves a fresh photo shoot and a sharing of the detail, the steel, the beauty. The toy is either steel, or brass, or cast stainless, or chromed steel. It is massive, heavy, and extremely well…
Read MoreAntique Toy Catalogs, Books, and Vintage Toy Wish Lists
Antique Toy Catalogs, Books, and Vintage Toy Wish Lists Venture through the Antique Toys library room and see about 1000 Antique books and toy catalogs. Yes, we pride ourselves on constantly purchasing reading and research material for the business. Our toy library (at the moment) is organized by manufacturer in one section– Imagine Arnold of…
Read MoreOld Toy Trucks for Sale
Old Toy Trucks for Sale We have the old toy trucks for sale! There is a pattern that these work vehicles have a massive following and we happen to love toy trucks too! Below are some photos to show trucks that we have or have sold recently. We are always looking to buy or consign…
Read MoreMorton Converse toy cars wanted (circa 1912)
Morton Converse toy cars wanted (circa 1912) Let’s keep it simple – Cash Buyer for Morton Converse toy cars. These are great Americana and this site owner would like to add them to his collection. Help out with leads or let us know if you are selling yours! -From the Winchendon History and Cultural…
Read MoreBuddy L Toy Trucks for Sale. Buddy L Buying
Buddy L Toy Trucks for Sale. Buddy L Buying Buddy L trucks, and Keystone trucks, and Steelcraft, Kelmet, etc had been at the very top of collectors lists for decades. Then in the early 2000’s things eroded. Possibly stock market changes cut spending, possibly mini-recessions, investment issues, deaths; one never knows the largest contributing factor.…
Read MoreRenninger’s in Mt. Dora, Florida Antique and Toy Show
How many of you have heard of the Renninger’s “Extravaganza” (and Mini- Toy Show inside)? Many around Pennsylvania have, as it is a legendary marketplace for Antiques. Dealers have for sure, as it is a pilgrimage. -But the public? Yes, for some, many, no. Renninger’s actually has two locations. One is in Pennsylvania,…
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 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 MoreChicago Toy Show 2017 Review and Trends
Chicago Toy Show 2017 Review and Trends Fresh from the toy collecting and research field of Chicago, I pause to reflect on a great journey to the Chicago Toy Fair held at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Most younger toy collectors or distant toy buyers may never have a chance to visit this behemoth in person; but…
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