"I Am Plastic" is a survey of the vinyl toy craze that began in Hong Kong in 1996 and quickly spread across the Far East to Europe and the United States. Beginning with urban vinyl artists, the phenomenon has taken root not only in the toy world but also in the global art community. Created by fashion designers, comic book artists, underground ...
Sold in opaque cellophane packs like trading cards, Crazy Bones are colorful plastic characters that kids collect, play with and trade. This exclusive guide includes all the Crazy Bones thus far--descriptions, games, and trading tips.,
Crazy Bones is a hot new game featuring all sorts of innovative collectibles exploding onto the market. This title comes complete with posters, trading tips, character spotlights, and more. Full-color illustrations.
Styrene plastic novelties flourished in the 1930s and 1940s. Cheap and cheerful, styrene toys, decorations, and party favors brought bright color to holiday celebrations. This book is packed with more than 600 color photos, a price guide, and interesting information.
This reference and price guide presents a "personal" history of the former Marx Toys Company plant at Glen Dale, West Virginia. There are details of Marx lithographed metal doll houses, photos of toy and figure prototypes, and interviews with a Marx model maker and the son of a Marx artist.
This book is jam-packed with historical information and photographs about the development, production, and collectibility of celluloid dolls, toys, and playthings. Written by the author of the Celluloid Collector's Reference & Value Guide, this book features detailed information about manufacturers and designers that will help collectors identify ...
Once sold inexpensively in five and dime stores, novelties and toys made of colorful, durable polystyrene plastic are eagerly sought by collectors today. Showcased are holiday related and other items made by the major manufacturers, including E. Rosen, Irwin, and Knickerbocker. Features chubby Santas, bunnies, roosters, Valentine hearts and ...
Originally introduced in 1952, Mr. Potato Head is back in a special 50th anniversary kit containing replicas of the original vintage facial features plus an entertaining hardcover book on the history of one of America's favorite playthings. Full-color illustrations & photos.
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Back Street Designs
Date Published: 1992
Description: Color & b/w Illustrations. Full Size Fold Out Booklet. USED LIKE NEW fine/no dj issued, clean bright color covers, interior clean and solid and bright throughout, read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Plaid Enterprises #7519
Date Published: 1982
Description: Color Photos. USED FINE-fine-/no dj issued, clean bright color covers with very minor edgerubbing, interior clean and solid, and bright, read more
Publisher: Back Street Designs
Date Published: 1992
Description: Craft booklet. Very good condition, back cover lightly soiled. Carousel, mobile, string of hearts, carousel ponies as wall decor, rocking horse and horse on wheels, puzzle, the gingham gang, rainy day horseshoes. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: L-W Book Sales,
Date Published: 1995
Description: VG in oversize SOFTCOVER with color-illustrated stiff wraps. 159 pgs. Filled with collectible toys from large to small character figures, and numerous categories of toys, offering color illustrations of all w/data an d price range captioned below each. Very nice clean tight copy in like wraps with virtually no wear at all. read more
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