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Gene Scala has passed away. He was 73. His name may not be familiar to many of you, but Gene was an important part of our history. Gene  along with John Bowers were the catalysts that start the Marx hobby. … Continue reading →

Our very good friend Erwin sell has another article in his series on the Blue Box figures. This time it is the Australians. The Australians were often sold painted and unpainted in window boxes with an armored car in scales … Continue reading →

Here is a photo from Russ Arendell’s next box which is about the Alamo. In the picture are five of Ed Borris’ conversions.

We received two links today about the Timmee Reissues. The firs one is from our very good friend William  and is about the Timmee tanks being reissued in tan and the release of the civilians. http://toyriffic.blogspot.com/2015/07/tim-mee-summer-2015-reissues.html The other link comes … Continue reading →

Our very good friends  at Plastic Warrior  have come up with another great issue. This issue number 159 has an very interesting article on Deluxe Reading. Deluxe Reading was the company that  sold toys during the Christmas season through supermarkets. … Continue reading →

As I mention in my show report I mention I got some Marx Merry Men in odd colors.  Friar Tuck  is in blue. Little John is in a pink. The merry men were dark green, yellow and orange.  The other things is the figures … Continue reading →

One of our very good friends from Germany Markus Leckscheid has sent us pictures of Blue Box  The Stagecoach West. The stagecoach is a copy of  the Britains stagecoach. One interesting note it says made in Singapore.

On the Fourth of July there are a number of things to do go to picnics and go to see fireworks as examples, Laurie and I went to a toy show in Maryland. The Maryland Toy show is held twice … Continue reading →

Our very good Friend Greg Liska is looking for the following’ Could you put the word out that I’m looking for damaged Auburn Pioneers and Indians. I don’ know if anybody still uses the Geppert Guide to ID poses, but … Continue reading →

There is a Susy Goose Supermarket Playset on EBay for $45,000.00. That right’s $45,000.00 is the asking price., the party thinks it is the rarest playset.  I have the link below.  Only thing I will say I have gotten the … Continue reading →